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
- Compatible iPhone.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
- Corresponding mobile contract.
- Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation are activated on the iPhone.
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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Drive-ready state
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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Voltage supply for other high-voltage consumers
The Electrical Machine Electronics supplies voltage not only to the
electrical machine. The
convenience charging electronics are directly connected with the Electrical
Machine Electronics and
ensure the voltage supply at high-voltage level to the electric A/C compressor
and electrical heating.
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With an emergency wheel:
enlarging the cargo area
Concept
The emergency wheel and any related components
can be temporarily removed to enlarge the
cargo area.
Removing the emergency wheel
and the storage compartments
1. To remove the cargo area floor, pull it upward
directly behind the rear backrests.
2. Remove tool holder and emergency wheel.
3.
