BMW 3: Apple CarPlay preparation
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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 be available. Contact a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop for more detailed information.
The iPhone provides CarPlay and any associated apps. The scope and content depend on the device manufacturer and can vary depending on the country-specific version.
The following restrictions apply to an iPhone connected via CarPlay:
- Not every app installed on the iPhone can be used via CarPlay.
- Calling is only possible via CarPlay.
- The iPhone cannot be paired as additional phone.
- The phone book entries are not transferred into the vehicle.
- Only one additional phone can be connected with the vehicle.
- Using CarPlay can incur mobile telephony costs. These costs are not a part of the optional vehicle feature.
Functional requirements
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Selecting CarPlay
CarPlay can be selected via the following menus:
- "Apple CarPlay"
The CarPlay menu is displayed. - "Media/Radio"
"Now playing in Apple CarPlay" The iPhone music app opens. - "Enter destination"
"Maps in CarPlay"
The iPhone navigation app opens. - "Communication"
"Phone in CarPlay"
The iPhone phone app opens.
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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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Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile
currently in use. When a driver profile is selected,
the stored position is called up automatically.
The current exterior mirror position can
Creating a driver profile
A driver profile is created or via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Driver profiles".
3. Move the Controller to the right.
As an alternative for Steps 1 to 3, the profile
image can be tapped in the top status bar.
4. "Add driver profile".
ConnectedDrive countries: An existing ConnectedDrive
account must b
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