BMW 5 Series: Apple CarPlay preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible
Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation
and iDrive.
Functional requirements
Switching on Bluetooth and
CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Mobile devices".
4. "Settings".
5. Select the following settings:
- "Bluetooth"
- "Apple CarPlay"
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pair the iPhone with the vehicle via Bluetooth.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and displayed
in the device list.
Operation
For more information, refer to the Integrated
Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication.
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:
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple
CarPlay. When a new connection is established,
CarPlay can no longer be selected.
- Delete the iPhone concerned from the device
list.
- On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned
from the list of stored vehicles under Bluetooth
and under WiFi.
- Pair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and the
required function is still not available: contact the
hotline, a dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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General information
After one-time pairing, the devices are automatically
recognized and reconnected when
standby state is switched on.
The data stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone is
General information
The vehicle supports a large number of mobile
devices, for example mobile phones and MP3
players. Software updates are available for many
of the supported devices. The vehicle is k
General information
You can use the following media formats to call
up the content in the Owner's Manual:
Printed Owner's Manual.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Printed Owner's Manual
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Using this system, a desired speed can be adjusted
using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed. The
system accelerates and brakes automatically as
needed.
General information
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise
control settings may change under c
The Lane Departure Warning is available at a speed range from 43 - 130 mph
(70 km/h - 210 km/h).
A warning is not issued in the following situations:
Use of the turn indicator
In construction zones
Lane is narrower than 8½ ft (2.60 m)
The warning is cancelled in the following