BMW X3 Owner's Manual page 63

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. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth® info"
6. "System information"
A software update, refer to page 68, can be
performed.
Bluetooth connection
Functional requirements
▷ Compatible device, refer to page 63, with
Bluetooth interface.
▷ The vehicle key or BMW display key is in the
vehicle.
▷ The device is ready for operation.
▷ Bluetooth is switched on in the vehicle, refer
to page 63, and on the device.
▷ Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility, may
be required on the device; refer to the own‐
er's manual of the device.
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Connections
Switching on Bluetooth
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth®"
Activating/deactivating
telephone functions
To use all supported functions of a mobile
phone, the following functions must be activated
prior to pairing the mobile phone with the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Office"
Activate function to transmit short mes‐
sages, e-mails, calendars, tasks, memos,
and reminders to the vehicle. Costs can
be incurred by transmitting all data to the
vehicle.
▷ "Contact images"
Activate function to show the contact pic‐
tures.
Pairing the mobile device with
the vehicle
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5. Select functions:
▷ "Telephone"
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