BMW 5 Series: At a glance
The concept
Mobile phones or other external devices such as audio players can be connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth.
After these devices are paired once, they are recognized automatically when the ignition is switched on as soon as they are inside the vehicle and can be operated via iDrive, the buttons on the steering wheel, and via voice activation.
Depending on their functionality, external devices can be used via the vehicle as a telephone or as an audio source.
The telephone functions are described in the following. Operation of the audio functions
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by the mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not observe
this precaution, you can endanger the vehicle
occupants and other road users.◀
Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter is used to:
▷ Hold the mobile phone.
▷ Recharge the battery.
▷ Connect the mobile phone to an outside antenna
of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception and consistent sound quality.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones and external devices with a Bluetooth interface are supported by the mobile phone preparation package can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Displaying the vehicle identification number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software part number are needed to determine which mobile phones are supported by the mobile phone preparation package. The software version of the mobile phone may also be required.
1. "Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth® info"
4. "Display system information"
These approved mobile phones with a certain software version, support the vehicle functions described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle on the mobile phone keypad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
A software update can be performed if necessary.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charge function of the mobile phone can be limited where appropriate and the functions are no longer executed.
When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle, heed the operating manual of the mobile phone.
Telephone
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