Bluetooth Connection; Compatible Devices; Switching On Bluetooth; Activating/Deactivating Telephone Functions - BMW X5 Owner's Manual

Safety information
WARNING
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the systems or devices when the traf‐
fic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use
the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary.

Compatible devices

General information
Information on mobile devices compatible with
the vehicle can be found at www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed
or deviating software versions.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
When looking for compatible devices, you may
have to state the vehicle identification number
and the software part number. These numbers
can be displayed in the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth® info"
6. "System information"
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General Settings

Bluetooth connection

Functional requirements
▷ Compatible device, refer to page 69, with
Bluetooth interface.
▷ The remote control or BMW display key is in
the vehicle.
▷ The device is ready for operation.
▷ Bluetooth is switched on in the vehicle, refer
to page 69, 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 own‐
er's manual of the device.

Switching on Bluetooth

Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth®"
6. Select setting.
Activating/deactivating
telephone functions
To use all supported functions of a mobile
phone, activate the desired functions in the vehi‐
cle prior to pairing the mobile phone with the ve‐
hicle as needed.
Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
2. "Personalize menu"
3. Select desired settings, e.g. "Text
messages".
4. Select the desired setting.
CONTROLS
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