BMW 5 Series: Vehicle apps
Concept
BMW ConnectedDrive Services offer the option to display information regarding the weather or sports, for example, on the Control Display using apps and other functions.
Display BMW ConnectedDrive Service apps
1. "Apps".
2. "Installed apps".
3. "All services".
4. Select desired app.
5. "Further product details".
If necessary, view details.
Messages
- My Info Messages.
Registering
To display personal data such as e-mails, it is necessary to log on.
This function is country-specific.
1. "CAR".
2. "Driver profiles".
3. "User name:" Enter the ConnectedDrive user name.
4. "Password:" Enter the ConnectedDrive password.
5. "Log in"
Registering automatically
Registration is performed automatically when the vehicle app is opened. Automatic pairing can be carried out with the personal driver profile, refer to Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
The "Automatic pairing" function can be deactivated in the ConnectedDrive customer portal on the Internet. A change may be required in the ConnectedDrive portal under Password protection in the vehicle in the Control menu item.
Switch users
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Driver profiles".
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Press the button.
5. "Change driver profile".
6. Select another user account.
7. "OK".
Adjusting the menu
The menu can be adapted, for instance to remove entries from the menu for functions not being used.
1. "COM".
2. Press the button.
3. "Personalize menu".
4. Select the desired setting.
5. Move the Controller to the left.
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Concierge service
Concept
The Concierge service offers information on
events, gas stations or hotels, and provides
phone numbers and addresses. A voice connection
to the Concierge service is established for
this purpos
Apple CarPlay preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible
Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation
and iDrive.
General information
Depending on the country-specific version, Car‐
Play may not
Using CarPlay
CarPlay can be used via iDrive and voice operation.
Via voice operation:
1. Press and hold the button on
the
steering wheel, until the Siri Voice command
response is activated on the iPhone.
2. Say
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Fuel gauge
Concept
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.
General information
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Information on refueling
Instrument cluster without
enhanced features: display
An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler
Massage function
Concept
Depending on the program, the massage function
ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
General information
Eight different massage programs can be selected:
Pelvis activation.
Upper body activation.
Full body activation.
Back massage.
Shoulder massag
