Business Mobile Phone Preparation; Connecting/Disconnecting The Mobile Phone; Compatible Mobile Phones; Viewing Vehicle Identification Number (Vin) And Software Part Number - BMW 116i 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual

Business mobile phone preparation*

Overview
Principle
Once the mobile phone has been connected in
the vehicle, it can be operated using the iDrive,
the buttons on the steering wheel and byvoice*
control.
As soon as it is in the vehicle, a connected mo‐
bile phone is detected automatically with the ig‐
nition switched on.
Up to four mobile phones can be connected.
It might be necessary to have certain functions
enabled by the mobile phone service provider.
Using the telephone while the vehicle is in
motion
Only make inputs when traffic activity permits.
As the driver, do not make telephone calls with
the mobile phone in your hand while the vehicle
is in motion; use the hands-free speaking sys‐
tem. The vehicle occupants and other road
users could otherwise be endangered.◀

Compatible mobile phones

Visit www.bmw.com/bluetooth for detailed in‐
formation about the mobile phones and external
devices with Bluetooth interface that are sup‐
ported by the mobile phone preparation option.
Viewing vehicle identification number
(VIN) and software part number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) and soft‐
ware part number are necessary so that you can
check which mobile phones are supported by
the mobile phone preparation option. You might
also need details about the mobile phone's soft‐
ware version.
1. "Telephone"
2. Call up "Options".
3. "Bluetooth Info"
4. "Display system information"
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These suitable mobile phones have a certain
software version that supports the functions of
the vehicle described below.
Malfunctions may occur when using other mo‐
bile phones or software versions.
Do not operate a connected mobile phone with
the keypad of the phone to avoid malfunctions.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile can be restricted and no longer op‐
erate.
When using the mobile through the vehicle, fol‐
low the user manual of the mobile.
Connecting/disconnecting
the mobile phone
General
The following functions are available:
▷ Using a mobile phone as a telephone.
▷ Using a mobile phone for data transfer.
Functions supported by the mobile phone are
shown as a symbol when registering.
White symbol: function is active.
Grey symbol: function is inactive.
Symbol Function
Telephone.
Data transfer.
Requirements
▷ Suitable mobile phone.
▷ Mobile phone operational.
▷ Bluetooth in the vehicle, see page 189, and
mobile phone activated.
▷ Bluetooth presettings must be made on the
mobile phone, for example connect without