BMW X5 - CATALOGUE, Owner'S Manual

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Bluetooth connection
Functional requirements
▷ Compatible device with Bluetooth interface.
Compatible devices, refer to page
74 .
▷ The vehicle key or BMW display key is in the
vehicle.
▷ The device is ready for operation.
▷ Bluetooth is switched on in the vehicle and
on the device.
▷ The pairing readiness is displayed on the
Control Display.
▷ Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility, may
be required on the device; refer to the operat‐
ing instructions of the device.
Activate Bluetooth
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth®"
6. Select setting.
Connecting the device
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "New device"
5. "Phone calls and audio"
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on
the Control Display.
6. Compare the control number displayed on
the Control Display with the control number
on the display of the mobile device, and con‐
firm that the two match.
7. A Bluetooth connection is established.
The mobile device is connected to the vehicle
and displayed in the device list.
Frequently Asked Questions
All requirements are met and all required steps
were completed in the specified order. Despite
that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐
pected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
Why could the mobile phone not be paired or
connected?
▷ There are too many Bluetooth devices con‐
nected to the mobile phone or vehicle.
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections
with other devices.
Delete the Bluetooth connection from the de‐
vice list on the mobile phone and start a new
device search.
Too many Bluetooth devices with the same
function are paired.
▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or
has only a limited remaining battery life.
Charge the mobile phone and deactivate the
power-save mode where required.
Why does the mobile phone no longer react?
▷ The applications on the mobile phone do not
function anymore.
Switch the mobile phone off and on again.
▷ Too high or too low ambient temperature for
mobile phone operation.
Do not subject the mobile phone to extreme
ambient temperatures.
Why can telephone functions not be used via
iDrive?
▷ Phone functions are not configured for the
mobile phone.
Connect the mobile phone with the tele‐
phone function.
Why are no or not all telephone book entries dis‐
played or why are they incomplete?
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