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document surrounding traffic. To do so, you
must activate the system on the control display
before using it for the first time.
You can use the control display to configure
video recording settings such as recording type
and duration.
Video recordings can be saved in different
ways:
▷ Automatic storage of recordings makes it
possible to document the vehicle accident
or theft using the corresponding recording
type configured.
▷ Saving recordings manually helps you
document traffic situations using your set
recording type.
Depending on vehicle equipment, video re-
cordings can be saved directly to a mobile de-
vice, e.g., a smartphone or USB stick.
Assistance system cameras are used to re-
cord, e.g., panorama view cameras.
In addition, the following parameters are
stored for the trip:
▷ Date.
▷ Time.
▷ Speed.
▷ GPS coordinates.
Data protection
The BMW Drive Recorder is permitted to re-
cord and evaluate video recordings in accord-
ance with the statutory regulations of the
country in which the system is to be used. The
user is responsible for the use of the system
and compliance with respective applicable reg-
ulations.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you verify there are no statutory or regulatory
restrictions on using the system in your region
or country prior to initial use. In addition, the
laws with respect to use of the system should
be verified in regular intervals, especially when
borders are frequently crossed.
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Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed
about the system. In addition, you should in-
form others about the system when giving
them the vehicle.
Functional requirements
The following functional requirements apply for
the BMW Drive Recorder:
▷ Standby or drive-ready state is switched
on.
▷ The BMW Drive Recorder is activated.
▷ The Privacy Policy has been accepted.
▷ The recording type has been selected.
▷ The recording duration has been selected.
The following functional requirements apply
when using the theft alert:
▷ The theft notification was activated in the
Data Protection menu or in the Drive Re-
corder menu.
▷ Data transfer is activated.
▷ The My BMW App is installed on the mobile
device.
▷ The My BMW app is linked to the Connect-
edDrive account.
▷ The Privacy Policy has been accepted.
Activating/deactivating the BMW
Drive Recorder
You must activate the BMW Drive Recorder on
the control display before using the recording
function for the first time.
1. Go to the Apps menu.
2. "All"
3. "Drive Recorder"
4. Accept the Privacy Policy.
5. "Settings"
6. "Allow recording"
7. Select the desired setting.