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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AM/FM station
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country
version, it may not be possible to receive AM
stations.
Radio Data System RDS
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as
the station name, in the FM waveband.
RDS is automatically active.
Selecting a station
1. "MEDIA".
2. "Rad
Active air flap control
It was possible to carry over the active air-flap control from the G12. The
cooling surfaces at the front
of the vehicle can be closed by means of two separate air flaps. This reduces
the drag coefficient and
thus saves fuel. A further advantage is faster heating up of the engine after a
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