BMW 3: Using the phone
Accepting a call
Depending on the equipment, incoming calls can
be answered in several ways.
- Via iDrive:
"Accept"
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
- Via the selection list in the instrument cluster:
Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to
select: "Accept"
- Via touch screen: tap on the corresponding
entry on the Control Display.
- Via gestures: point the index finger into the
direction of the Control Display.
Dialing a number
Via iDrive:
1. "COM".
2. If necessary, "Telephone".
3. "Dial number".
4. Enter the numbers.
5.
Select the symbol. The
connection is established
via the mobile phone to which this
function has been assigned.
If connection is to be set up via the additional
phone:
1.
Press the button.
2. "Call via"
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. "COM".
2. "Mobile devices".
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings".
5. Select the following setting:
"Apple CarPlay".
6. Activate the function.
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay".
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and displayed
in the device list.
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Switching on drive-ready state
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the Start/Stop button.
Switching off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission:
1. Engage selector lever position P with the vehicle
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The convenience charging electronics actuate the charge status indicator.
Locator lighting:
The locator lighting of the charging socket is used as an
orientation aid by the driver for the connection and disconnection
of the charging plug.
The RGB LEDs light up in white as soon as the charging soc
Concept
The system helps to avoid imminent side collisions.
General information
Four radar sensors in the bumpers monitor the
space next to the vehicle from a minimum speed
of up to approx. 130 mph/210 km/h.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the intelligent Saf