BMW X3 2018 Service Manual

Activating/deactivating
popup
windows
For some functions, popup windows are disjplayed automatically on the Control Display.Some of these popup windows can be actijvated or deactivated.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Pop-ups"4.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Control
Display Brightness
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Control display"5."Brightness at night"6.Turn the Controller until the desired brightj ness is set.7.Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the brightj
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Selecting
the
contents
of
the
main
menu
For some menu items of the main menu, thedisplayed contents can be selected.
1. Press button.2."Contents of main menu"3.Select the desired menu and the desired
content.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Messages Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages arj riving in the vehicle in list form.
General
information
The following messages can be displayed:
'yTraffic messages.'yCheck Control messages.'yCommunication messages, for example e- mails, SMS text messages or reminders.'yService requirements messages.
Messages are additionally displayed in the stajtus field.
Retrieving
messages Via iDrive:
1."Notifications"2.Select the desired message.
The respective menu is opened, where themessage is displayed.
Deleting
messages All messages, except Check Control mesj
sages, can be deleted from the list. Check Control messages are displayed as long as
they are relevant.
Via iDrive:
1."Notifications"2.Select the desired message.3. Press button.4."Delete this notification" or "Delete all notifications"Seite 41General
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SettingsThe following settings can be adjusted:'ySelect the applications, from which mesj
sages will be permitted.'ySort the messages according to date or
priority.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Notifications"4.Select the desired setting.
Data
protection
Data
transfer
Concept
The vehicle offers different functions, whose use requires a data transfer to BMW or a servjice provider. The data transfer can be deactijvated for some functions.
General
information With data transfer deactivated, the respective
function cannot be used.
Only make these settings while stationary.
Activating/deactivating
the
data
transfer
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
1.Switch on standby state.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Data privacy"5.Select the desired setting.Deleting
personal
data
in
the
vehicle
Concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores personal data, such as stored radio stations.
This personal data can be permanently deleted
using iDrive.
General
information Depending on the equipment package, the folj
lowing data can be deleted:'yDriver profile settings.'yStored radio stations.'yStored programmable memory buttons.'yTravel and Onboard Computer information.'yMusic collection.'yNavigation, for instance stored destinaj
tions.'yPhone book.'yOnline data, for instance Favorites, cookj
ies.'yOffice data, for instance voice notes.'yLogin accounts.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 15 minutes.
Functional
requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting
data Heed and follow the instructions on the Conj
trol Display.
Via iDrive:
1.Switch on standby state.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Data privacy"5."Delete personal data"6."Delete personal data"Seite 42At
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7."OK"8.Exit and lock the vehicle.
After 15 minutes, the deletion process is comj
pleted.
If not all of the data was deleted, repeat the dej letion.
Canceling
deletionSwitch on the drive-ready state to cancel delej
tion of the data.
Connections Concept
Various connection types are available for usj ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connecj
tion type to select depends on the mobile dej
vice and the desired function.
General
information
The following overview shows possible funcj tions and the suitable connection types forthem. The scope of functions depends on themobile device.
FunctionConnection
typeMaking calls via the hands-free
system.
Using phone functions via
iDrive.
Using the smartphone Office
functions.Bluetooth.Playing music from the smartj
phone or the audio player.Bluetooth or
USB.Using compatible apps via
iDrive.Bluetooth or
USB.FunctionConnection
typeUSB storage device:
Exporting and importing driver
profiles.
Performing software updates.
Exporting and importing stored
trips.
Playing music.USB.Playing videos from the smartj
phone or the USB storage dej
vice.USB.Using the vehicle Internet acj
cess.Internet
hotspot.Use Apple Carplay apps via
iDrive and voice operation.Bluetooth
and WiFi.Screen Mirroring:
Showing the smartphone disj
play on the Control Display.WiFi
The following connection types require one- time pairing with the vehicle:
'yBluetooth.'yInternet hotspot.'yApple CarPlay.'yScreen Mirroring.
Paired devices are automatically recognized
later on and connected to the vehicle.
Safety
information WARNING
Operating the integrated information
systems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible tolose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of anaccident. Only use the systems or devices
when the traffic situation allows. If necessary,
stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.'

Compatible
devices
General
information
Information on mobile devices compatible with the vehicle can be found at www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed or deviating software versions.
Displaying
the
vehicle
identification
number
and
software
part
number
When looking for compatible devices, you may have to state the vehicle identification number
and the software part number. These numbers can be displayed in the vehicle.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Bluetoothn info"6."System information"
A software update, refer to page 50, can be
performed, if needed.
Bluetooth
connection
Functional
requirements
'yCompatible device, refer to page 44, with
Bluetooth interface.'yThe remote control or BMW display key is
in the vehicle.'yThe device is ready for operation.'yBluetooth is switched on in the vehicle, rej fer to page 44, and on the device.'yBluetooth pre-settings, such as visibility,
may be required on the device; refer to the
owner's manual of the device.Switching
on
Bluetooth
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Bluetoothn"
Activating/deactivating
telephone
functions
To use all supported functions of a mobile
phone, the following functions must be actij
vated prior to pairing the mobile phone with the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5.Select desired setting:'y"Office"
Activate function to transmit short messages, e-mails, calendars, tasks,
notes, and reminders to the vehicle.
Costs can be incurred by transmitting
all data to the vehicle.'y"Contact images"
Activate function to show the contact pictures.6.Move the Controller to the left.
Pairing
the
mobile
device
with
the
vehicle
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Select functions:Seite 44At
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'y "Telephone"'y "Bluetoothn audio"'y "Apps"'y "Apple CarPlay"'y "Screen Mirroring"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is disj
played on the Control Display.
6.Search for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity
of the mobile device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile device display.
Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.7.Depending on the mobile device, a control
number is displayed or the control number
must be entered.'yCompare the control number displayed
on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the device.
Confirm the control number on the dej vice and on the Control Display.'yEnter and confirm the same controlnumber on the device and via iDrive.
The device is connected and displayed in
the device list, refer to page 49.
Frequently
asked
questions
All requirements are met and all required steps
were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as
expected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
Why could the mobile phone not be paired or
connected
'yThere are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the mobile phone or vehicle.
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connecj
tions with other devices.
Delete all known Bluetooth connections
from the device list on the mobile phone
and start a new device search.'yThe mobile phone is in power-save mode
or has only a limited remaining battery life.
Charge mobile phone.
Why does the mobile phone no longer react
'yThe applications on the mobile phone do
not function anymore.
Switch the mobile phone off and on again.'yToo high or too low ambient temperature
for mobile phone operation.
Do not subject the mobile phone to exj
treme ambient temperatures.
Why can phone functions not be used via iDrive
'yThe mobile phone may not be properlyconfigured, for instance as Bluetooth audiodevice.
Connect the mobile phone with the telej
phone or additional phone function.
Why are no or not all phone book entries disj
played or why are they incomplete
'yTransmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.'yIt is possible that only the phone book enj
tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are transmitted.'yIt may not be possible to display phonebook entries with special characters.'yIt may not be possible to transmit contacts
from social networks.'yThe number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.'yData volume of the contact too large, for
instance due to stored information such as notes.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.'yA mobile phone can only be connected as
audio source or as telephone.
Configure the mobile phone and connect it
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How can the phone connection quality be imjproved 'yAdjust the strength of the Bluetooth signal
on the mobile phone, depending on the
mobile phone.'yInsert mobile phone into the wireless
charging tray.'yAdjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately in the sound setj
tings.
If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not available, conj tact the hotline, a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
USB
connection
General
information Mobile devices with a USB port are connected
to the USB interface.
'yMobile phones.'yAudio devices such as MP3 players.'yUSB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recommendedformats.
The following applications are possible:
'yExporting and importing driver profiles, rejfer to page 72.'yPlaying music files via USB audio.'yPlaying videos via USB video.'yLoading of software updates, refer to
page 50.
Follow the following when connecting:
'yDo not use force when plugging the conj
nector into the USB interface.'yUse a flexible adapter cable.'yProtect the USB storage device againstmechanical damage.'yDue to the large number of USB mediaavailable on the market, it cannot be guarjanteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.'yDo not expose USB media to extreme envij
ronmental conditions, such as very high
temperatures; refer to the owner's manual of the device.'yDue to the many different compressiontechniques, proper playback of the media
stored on the USB storage device cannot
be guaranteed in all cases.'yA connected USB storage device will be
supplied with charging current via the USB interface if the device supports this.'yTo ensure proper transmission of thestored data, do not charge a USB storage
device via the onboard socket, when it is
connected to the USB interface.'yDepending on how the USB storage device is being used, settings may be required on
the USB storage device, refer to the ownj er's manual of the device.
Not compatible USB media:
'yUSB hard drives.'yUSB hubs.'yUSB memory card readers with multiple inj
serts.'yHFS-formatted USB media.'yDevices such as fans or lamps.
Functional
requirement
Compatible device, refer to page 44, with USB
interface.
Connecting
the
device
Connect the USB storage device using a suitaj ble adapter cable to a USB interface, refer topage 228.
The USB storage device is displayed in the dej vice list, refer to page 49.
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Internet
connection
General
information
Up to 8 devices can be connected with the Inj
ternet hotspot.
Functional
requirements'yCompatible device, refer to page 44, with
WiFi interface.'yConnectedDrive contract.'yData contract with a service provider.'yWiFi activated on the device.'yInternet hotspot activated in the vehicle.'yStandby state switched on.
Activating
the
Internet
hotspot
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Internet hotspot"
Connecting
device
with
Internet
hotspot
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5. "Internet hotspot"
Hotspot name and hotspot code are disj played on the Control Display.6.Search for WiFi networks on the device.
Select network name on the device.7.Enter hotspot code on the device and conj nect.
The device is displayed in the device list, refer
to page 49.
With the first Internet usage via the Internet
hotspot, data volume must be purchased from
a service provider.
All devices connected via the Internet hotspot
use this data volume.
If necessary, data volume can be purchased from the ConnectedDrive Store.
Settings The network name and hotspot code can be
changed. In addition, the network name can be hidden so that it cannot be found by other dejvices.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4. Press button.5.'y"Change hotspot key"
Enter the desired hotspot code.'y"Change hotspot name"
Enter the desired network name.'y"Hide hotspot"
Activate or deactivate the function.6.Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or
network name:
Select the symbol.
Apple
CarPlay
preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatij
ble Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice opj
eration and iDrive.
Functional
requirements
'yCompatible iPhone, refer to page 44.
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'yBluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation
are switched on on the iPhone.
Switching
on
Bluetooth
and
CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5.Select the following settings:'y"Bluetoothn"'y"Apple CarPlay"
Pairing
iPhone
with
CarPlay Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle, refer
to page 44.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and
displayed in the device list, refer to page 49.
Operation For more information, see the Integrated Ownj
er's Manual, Online Owner's Manual, BMW Driver's Guide app or the Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment, and Communicaj
tion.
Frequently
asked
questions
All requirements are met and all required steps
were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function asexpected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple
CarPlay. When a new connection is estabj
lished, CarPlay can no longer be selected.
'yDelete the iPhone concerned from the dej
vice list.'yOn the iPhone, delete the vehicle conj cerned from the list of stored vehicles unjder Bluetooth and under WiFi.'yPair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and
the required function is still not available: conj tact the hotline, a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Screen
Mirroring
General
information Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (outputj
ting) of the smartphone display on the Control
Display.
Functional
requirements
'yCompatible smartphone, refer to page 44,
with Screen Mirroring interface.'yScreen Mirroring is switched on on the
smartphone.'yWiFi is switched on in the vehicle.
Switching
on
WiFi
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Vehicle Wi-Fin"
Pairing
a
smartphone
with
Screen
Mirroring
Via iDrive:
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The WiFi name of the vehicle is displayed
on the Control Display.6.Search for WiFi devices in the surroundj ings of the smartphone.
The WiFi name of the vehicle appears on
the device display. Select the WiFi name of the vehicle.7.Confirm the connection via iDrive.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list, refer to page 49.
Managing
mobile
devices
General
information
'yAfter one-time pairing, the devices are auj
tomatically recognized and reconnected when standby state is switched on.'yThe data stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone are transferred to the vehicle
after recognition.'yFor some devices, certain settings are necj essary, for instance authorization; see the
owner's manual of the device.
Displaying
the
device
list
All devices paired with or connected to the vej
hicle are displayed in the device list.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"
A symbol indicates, for which function a device
is used.
SymbolFunction"Telephone""Additional telephone""Bluetoothn audio""Apps""Internet hotspot"SymbolFunction"Apple CarPlay""Screen Mirroring"
Configuring
the
device
Functions can be activated or deactivated forpaired and connected devices.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select the desired device.5.Select the desired setting.
If a function is assigned to a device, the funcj
tion will be deactivated where appropriate for a device that is already connected and the dejvice will be disconnected.
Disconnecting
the
device Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Disconnect device"
The device remains paired and can be conj
nected again, refer to page 49.
Connecting
the
device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Connect device"Seite 49General
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The functions that were assigned to the devicebefore disconnecting are assigned to the dej
vice when it is reconnected. If the device is alj ready connected, these functions are deactij
vated.
Deleting
the
device Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Delete device"
The device is disconnected and removed fromthe device list.
Swapping
the
telephone
and
additional
phone
If two mobile phones are connected to the vej
hicle, the functions of the phone and additional
phone can be switched.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Swap telephone/additional tel."
Software
update
General
information
The vehicle supports a large number of mobile
devices, for instance mobile phones and MP3
players. Software updates are available for
many of the supported devices. The vehicle is
maintained up-to-date via regular vehicle softj
ware updates.
Updates and related current information is
available at www.bmw.com/update.
Displaying
the
installed
software
version
The software version installed in the vehicle is
displayed.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Show current version"
If an update has been carried out before, select
the desired version to display additional inforj mation.
Updating
software
via
USB
The software may only be updated when the vehicle is stationary.
Via iDrive:
1.Store the file for the software update in the
main directory of a USB flash drive.2.Connect the USB storage device to a USB
interface, refer to page 228.3."My Vehicle"4."iDrive settings"5."Software update"6."Update software"7."USB"8."Install software"9."OK"10.Wait for the update to complete.11."Shut down system"
If necessary, switch off the engine first.
Restoring
the
software
version
The software version before the last software
update and the version before the first softj
ware update can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the
vehicle is stationary.
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