BMW 5 Series: Telephone functions
General information
Mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
At high temperatures, the charge function of the mobile phone can be limited where appropriate and functions are no longer executed.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle on the mobile phone keypad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle, refer to the owner's manual of the mobile phone.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.
Incoming call
If the number of the caller is stored in the phone book and is transmitted by the network, the name of the contact is displayed. Otherwise, only the phone number is displayed.
Press the volume button to suppress the ring tone in the vehicle for an incoming call.
Accepting a call
Incoming calls can be answered in several ways.
- Via iDrive:
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"Accept" - Via touch screen: tap on the corresponding entry on the Control Display.
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Press the corresponding button on the steering wheel.- Via the selection list in the instrument cluster:
Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to select: "Accept"
Rejecting a call
- Via iDrive:
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"Decline"
Via touch screen: tap on the corresponding entry on the Control Display.
Via the selection list in the instrument cluster: Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to select: "Decline"
Ending a call
- Via iDrive:
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Press the corresponding button on the steering wheel.
Ring tone
The phone ring tone for an incoming call can be selected.
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Mobile devices".
5. Select the desired mobile phone.
6. "Use device ringtone".
7. Select the desired setting.
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Last calls
The last outgoing, missed, and incoming calls
are transferred to the vehicle. Depending on the
equipment, the calls are transferred from the
main phone and additional phones.
Displays
1. "COM".
2. If
Calls with multiple parties
General information
You can switch between calls or connect two
calls to a single conference call. These functions
must be supported by the mobile phone and
service provider.
Accepting a call while sp
Hands-free system
General information
Calls that are being made on the hands-free system
can be continued on the mobile phone and
vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the
hands-free system
Calls that were begun outside
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Ventilation
Concept
The air flow directions can be individually adjusted.
Adjusting the ventilation
General information
The air flow directions can be adjusted for direct
or indirect ventilation.
Open the vents and position them to ensure effective
climate control.
Direct ventilation
The air flow is directed t
Input and display
Letters and numbers
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
Controller or the touchscreen. The keyboard's
display changes automatically.
Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Insert blank space.
Use voice activation.
Confirm entry.
Entry comparison
When entering names and addresses,
