BMW 7 Series: Infotainment
Radio

- Changing the entertainment source
- CD/DVD drive
- Eject CD/DVD
- Changing the station/track
- Programmable memory buttons
- Sound output on/off, volume
- Waveband/satellite radio
Navigation destination entry
Entering a destination via quick
search
Press the button on the
Controller.
"Where to?"
- Enter at least two letters or characters.
The search term may be completed automatically
in gray print.
Press or move the controller up to apply the
suggested search term.
Select the symbol, if
needed.
Results are displayed in a list.
- "Search location": select search location.
- Move the Controller to the right.
- Select desired destination.
Connecting a mobile phone
General information
After the mobile phone is connected once to the
vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using
iDrive and the steering wheel buttons.
Connecting the mobile phone via
Bluetooth
- Connect entirely on the front or rear Control Display.
Via iDrive:
- "COM"
- If necessary, select the following setting:
"Telephone"
- "Connect new phone"
- To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone owner's
manual: e.g., search for or connect the Bluetooth
device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display. Select the Bluetooth
name of the vehicle.
- Depending on the mobile device, a control
number is displayed or the control number
must be entered.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list.
READ NEXT:
Accepting a call
Depending on the equipment, incoming calls can
be answered in several ways.
Via iDrive:
"Accept"
Press the corresponding button on the steering
wheel.
Via the selection list
Drive-ready state
Switching on drive-ready state
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the Start/Stop button.
Switching off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission:
Engage selector lever position P
SEE MORE:
Control Unit
Fig. 124: Identifying VDM
INDEX REFERENCE CHART
VDM
The location of the VDM control unit is dependent on the country in which the
vehicle is sold.
On left-hand drive vehicles the control unit is fitted inside the
passenger compartment near the right A-pillar
(as illustrated)
Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only APPROVED SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body parts are requi