audio BMW 7 SERIES 2016 G11 Owner's Manual

Entering letters and numbers
General information
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
controller or the touchscreen.
The keyboard's display changes automatically.SymbolFunction Tapping the symbol: delete the let‐
ter or number. Tapping the symbol for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers.
Switching between cases, letters and
numbers
SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or

Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Operating navigation map
The navigation map can be moved with the
touchscreen.
FunctionControlsEnlarge/shrink
map.Drag in or out with the fin‐
gers.Rotate map.Move fingers in a circle.
Touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller.
Selecting functions1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Touchpad"4.Select desired setting.▷"Speller": enter letters and numbers.▷"Interactive map": viewing the interac‐
tive map.▷"Browser": enter Internet addresses.▷"Search fields": write letters without
selecting the list field.▷"Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.▷"Two-finger scrolling": operate lists.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the
beginning. When entering, pay attention to the
following:
▷The system recognizes capital and lower
case letters. For the input of upper/lower
case letters and numbers, it may be neces‐
sary to switch to the corresponding input
mode, e.g. when upper and lower case let‐
ters are written the same way. Switching
between cases, numbers and letters, refer
to page 24.▷Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.▷Always enter associated characters, such
as accents or periods so that the letter can
be clearly recognized. Possible input de‐
pends on the set language. Where neces‐
sary, enter special characters via the con‐
troller.▷To delete a character, swipe to the left on
the touchpad.▷To enter a blank space, slide to the right in
the center of the touchpad.▷To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in the
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Telephone symbolsSymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Roaming is active. Text message was received. Message received. Reminder. Sending not possible. Contacts are imported.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. AUX-IN port.
AUX-IN port in the front or in the
rear. Bluetooth audio. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface. Online Entertainment. WLAN. iPod.Additional symbolsSymbolMeaning Check Control message. Spoken instructions are turned off. Request of the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Saving a function
1.Select function via iDrive.2. Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
Running a function
Press button.
The function will work immediately. This
means, e.g., that the number is dialed when a
phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of
screen.
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BMW gesture controlVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
The concept
Several iDrive functions can be operated using
BMW gesture control.
OverviewThe gestures are captured by a camera in the
roofliner.
Perform gestures underneath the interior mir‐
ror.
Activation/deactivation
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Gestures"4."Gesture control"
Adjusting
▷"Display tips": the possible gesture is
shown on the Control Display.▷"Audio feedback": an acoustic signal is
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▷Status of the voice recognition.▷Status of the encrypted connection.
Help on the voice activation system
▷To have the available spoken instructions
read out loud: ›Voice commands‹.▷Have information about the principle of op‐
eration for the voice activation system be
announced: ›General information on voice
control‹.▷Announce help for the current
menu: ›Help‹.
One example: open the tone
settings
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2. Press button on the steering
wheel.3.›Media and radio‹4.›Tone‹
Adjusting
Setting the voice dialog
Set system to standard dialog or use a short
version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays
back short messages in abbreviated form.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Speech mode:"5.Select desired setting.Selecting the input language For some languages, the input language can
be selected.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Voice control:"5.Select desired setting.
Activating encrypted connection
By activating an encrypted connection, the
quality of voice recognition will be improved.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Speech recognition via server"
Encrypted connection active.
Adjusting the volume Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the drive profile
currently used.
Information on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 286, close to the interior mirror.
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BMW Touch CommandVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW Touch Command The concept
Important functions of the vehicle can be used
via BMW Touch Command.▷Seat adjustments for front passenger seat
and seats in the rear.▷Climate control in the rear.▷Sun protection.▷Ambient light.▷Ambient light accent.▷Bowers & Wilkins loudspeaker lighting.▷Audio sources front.▷Rear entertainment.▷Some functions of the telephone in the
rear.
General information
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, BMW
Touch Command is located in the rear console
or in the center armrest in the rear.
Control elements at a glance
Control elements1BMW Touch Command2Switching on/off3Removing
Tray
The tray in the center armrest in the rear has
the following functions:
▷Storage and locking.▷Recharge the battery.
Insert BMW Touch Command into the tray
with the screen facing upward to ensure
proper locking. To charge the battery, insert
BMW Touch Command with the multifunction
socket to the left.
Buttons on the BMW Touch Command
Press but‐
tonFunctionDisplay list of last used applica‐
tions.Display BMW application, press
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General information
Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐
lowing data can be deleted:▷Profile settings.▷Stored radio stations.▷Stored Favorites buttons.▷Travel and on-board comupter information.▷Music collection.▷Navigation, e.g. stored destinations.▷Phone book.▷Online data, e.g. Favorites, cookies.▷Office data, e.g. voice notes.▷Login 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 Con‐
trol Display.
About iDrive:
1.Turn on operations.2."My Vehicle"3."System settings"4."Delete personal data"5."Delete personal data"6."OK"7.Exit and lock the vehicle.
After 15 minutes, the deletion process is com‐
pleted.
If not all of the data was deleted, repeat the de‐
letion.
Canceling deletionSwitch on the drive-ready function to cancel
deletion of the data.
Connections
The concept Devices, such as mobile phones or laptops,
can be connected to the vehicle in different
ways and used.▷Connect mobile phone with the vehicle via
Bluetooth and use it.▷Listen to music of an audio player via Blue‐
tooth.▷Play back smartphone videos on the Con‐
trol Display.▷Use smartphone apps in the vehicle.▷Connect a device using the vehicle-
integrated WLAN hotspot to use the Inter‐
net.▷Use vehicle functions via Touch Com‐
mand, refer to page 36.
General information
All devices paired and/or connected with the
vehicle are displayed in the device list.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"
A symbol indicates, for which function a device
is used.
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Activating/deactivating telephone
functions
To use all supported functions of the mobile
phone, the following functions must be acti‐
vated prior to pairing.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5.Select desired setting:▷"Office"
Activate functions 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.▷"Contact images"
Activate function to show the contact
pictures.6.Move the controller to the left.
Connecting the device via passkey
entry
Pair the vehicle entirely on the front or rear
Control Display.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Select the functions for which the device is
to be used:▷ "Telephone"▷ "Bluetooth® audio"▷ "Apps"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played on the Control Display.
6.Search for Bluetooth devices in the sur‐
roundings of the device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device display. Select the Bluetooth
name of the vehicle.7.Enter and confirm the same passkey on
the device and via iDrive.
or
Compare the control number on the Con‐
trol Display with the control number on the
display of the device. Confirm the control
number on the device and on the Control
Display.8.The device is connected and displayed in
the device list.
There is a display of which features the
mobile phone supports, refer to page 42.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 47.
Connecting the device via near-field
communication, NFC
With near-field communication, NDC, data can
be transmitted over short distances using radio
technology.
Overview
The NFC antenna is in the instrument panel
below the hazard warning flashers.
The device must be unlocked while pairing.
compatible devices, refer to page 42.
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▷Is Bluetooth audio activated? Deactivate
Bluetooth audio.▷Delete all known Bluetooth connections
from the device list on the mobile phone
prior to pairing. Start new device search.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining bat‐
tery life? Charge the mobile phone in the
snap-in adapter, wireless charging storage
or via the charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is pos‐
sible that only one mobile phone can be
connected to the vehicle. Unpair the con‐
nected mobile phone from the vehicle and
pair and connect only one mobile phone.
The mobile phone no longer reacts.
▷Switch the mobile phone off and on again.▷Ambient temperatures too high or too low?
Do not subject the mobile phone to ex‐
treme ambient temperatures.
The telephone functions are not available.
▷Configure the mobile phone and connect it
with the telephone or auxiliary phone func‐
tion.
No or not all phone book entries are displayed,
or they are incomplete.
▷Transmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.▷It is possible that only the phone book en‐
tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card
are transmitted.▷It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.▷The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.▷Is the data volume of the contact too large,
e.g., due to stored information such as
notes? Reduce the data volume of the con‐
tact.▷Is the mobile phone connected as an audio
source? Configure the mobile phone andconnect it with the telephone or auxiliary
phone function.
The phone connection quality is poor.
▷The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending
on the mobile phone.▷Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the area of the center
console.▷Insert mobile phone into the wireless
charging tray.▷Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available, con‐
tact the hotline, a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
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Display
The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster:
Speed limit detection Current speed limit.
Speed limit detection is not
available.
Speed limit detection can also be displayed in
the Head-up Display.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.▷When signs are concealed by objects.▷When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.▷When driving toward bright lights.▷When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered by a sticker, etc.▷In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.▷If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.▷In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.▷When roads differ from the navigation,
such as due to changes in road routing.▷When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.▷If the traffic signs are non-conforming.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
The concept Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer‐
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instru‐
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
▷Current audio source.▷Redial phone feature.▷Turn on voice activation system.
Display
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
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Rear center armrest
There is a socket in the storage compartment
in the center armrest, arrow.
In the trunk
Fold open the cover.
USB interface The concept
External devices with USB port can be con‐
nected to the USB interface.
The following audio devices can be connected:
▷Mobile phones and smartphones sup‐
ported by the USB interface.
The snap-in adapter features a separate
USB port that is automatically connected
when a compatible mobile phone is in‐
serted.▷Audio devices with USB port, e.g. MP3
player.▷USB storage devices.Common file systems are supported.
FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended
formats.
Information about compatible USB devices can
be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
The following applications are possible:
▷Exporting and importing profiles, refer to
page 58.▷Listening to music files via USB audio.▷Watching video films via USB video.▷Loading of software updates, refer to
page 46.
Information
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Use a flexible adapter cable.▷Protect the USB device against mechanical
damage.▷Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐
ing external devices.▷Due to the large number of audio devices
available on the market, it cannot be guar‐
anteed that every USB device is operable
on the vehicle.▷Do not expose audio devices to extreme
environmental conditions, such as very
high temperatures; refer to the audio de‐
vice operating instructions.▷Due to the different configurations of audio
and video files, e.g., bit rates greater than
256 kbit/s, or the many different compres‐
sion techniques, proper playback cannot
be guaranteed in all cases.▷The connected audio device is supplied
with a max. power of 1 A if supported by
the device. Therefore, do not additionally
connect the device to a socket inside the
vehicle; otherwise, playback may be com‐
promised.
Not compatible USB devices:
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