USB port BMW 550I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO 2012 User Guide

Apps
At a glance
Certain software applications of a suitable cell
phone can be integrated in the vehicle. These
software applications are displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
Operation can be performed via iDrive.
Requirements▷The mobile phone is suitable.▷The cell phone operating system supports
the software applications of Apps.▷Software applications are installed on the
cell phone and ready to use.▷Corresponding mobile wireless contract.
Any additionally incurred costs are not a part
of Apps.▷Use only BMW approved software applica‐
tions; otherwise, it may result in malfunc‐
tions.
Information about suitable cell phones, available
software applications and their installation can
be found at www.bmw.com/connectivity or at
the service center.
Create the entries.
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Otherwise, the vehicle occu‐
pants and other road users may be put in danger
because of the distraction from driving.
For reasons of safety, some software applica‐
tions are usable only while the vehicle is station‐
ary.◀
Use apps
1.Connect the cell phone via the snap-in
adapter or via the USB audio interface.2."ConnectedDrive"3.Select the desired software application.Displaying status
Information about the currently available soft‐
ware applications can be displayed.1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW apps"
PlugIn
Selected functions of the cell phone are dis‐
played on the Control Display. Operation can be
performed via iDrive.
1.Connect cell phone via the snap-in adapter.2."ConnectedDrive"3."PlugIn"4."Activate PlugIn"5.Navigate to the displayed functions via the
controller and select, for example, a desired
category or track.
Press button to switch within the cell
phone functions to a higher level or back.
Press button twice to switch back to the
main menu.
Notes
▷The ranges of Apps that can be displayed on
the Control Display depend on the range of
installed software applications on the cell
phone.▷The data transmission of the software ap‐
plications from the cell phone to the vehicle
can last some time. Some software applica‐
tions depend on the speed of the available
Internet connection of the cell phone.▷Some cell phones cannot simultaneously
use Apps and the Bluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem.
If necessary, restart the software application
on the cell phone after a phone conversa‐
tion.Seite 254CommunicationConnectedDrive254
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Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 81
Tail and brake lamps 281
Tailgate 38
Tailgate, automatic 39
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Tailgate, hotel function 41
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 281
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 281
Tasks 244
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 296
TeleService 250
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
Temperature display, external temperature 82
Temperature, engine oil 81
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 114
Terminal, starting aid 286
Text messages 241
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 81
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 131
Through-loading system 147
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 85
Tire damage 266
Tire identification marks 265
Tire inflation pressure 261
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 100 Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 97
Tires, changing 267
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 261
Tires, run-flat tires 269
Tire tread 266
Toll roads, route 176
Tone 186
Tools 278
Top View 126
Total vehicle weight 298
Tow fitting 288
Towing 287
Town/city, navigation 169
Tow-starting 287
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 97
Traction control 107
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 111
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 180
Transmission, automatic 75
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 266
Treble, tone 186
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 72
Trip odometer 82
Trunk cover 146
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, automatic 39
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 297
Turning circle lines, backup camera 128
Turn signals, operation 72
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 281 U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 143
Unlock button, automatic transmission 76
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Updating software 215
Upholstery care 290
USB audio interface 209
USB interface 150
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 109
Vehicle battery 282
Vehicle battery, replacing 282
Vehicle, breaking in 158
Vehicle care 290
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 271
Vehicle jack 282
Vehicle paint 290
Vehicle storage 292
Vehicle wash 289
Ventilation 139
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 141
Version of the navigation data 182
Video playback 198
Video playback, iPhone 211
Video playback, snap-in adapter 211 Seite 318ReferenceEverything from A to Z318
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