BMW 7 Series: Infotainment- Using the phone
Accepting a call
Depending on the equipment, incoming calls can
be answered in several ways.
"Accept"
Press the corresponding button on the steering
wheel.
- Via the selection list in the instrument cluster:
Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to
select: "Accept"
- Via touch screen: tap on the corresponding
entry on the Control Display.
- Via gestures: point the index finger into the
direction of the Control Display.
Dialing a number
Via iDrive:
- "COM"
- If necessary, "Telephone"
- "Dial number:"
- Enter the numbers.
- Select the symbol. The connection is established
via the mobile phone to which this
function has been assigned.
Establish the connection via the additional
phone:
Press the button.
- "Call via"
Apple CarPlay preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible
Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation
and iDrive.
Functional requirements
Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via iDrive:
- "COM"
- "Mobile devices"
- Move the Controller to the right.
- "Settings"
- Select the following setting:
"Apple CarPlay"
- Activate the function.
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and displayed
in the device list.
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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
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams
are switched on.
High beams off/headlight flasher, a
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IMPORTANT: Only repair those cables which show visible signs of damage. In
the event of
visible damage, make sure there is only one cable repair in effect after the
repair work. If no visible damage can be identified, the entire cable must be
replaced. When carrying out repairs to the airbag wiring
NOTE:
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS.
Read and comply with GENERAL CHASSIS DEFINITION.
Update KDS DATA STATUS.
Vehicles with active steering: Start up active steering prior to
wheel
alignment.
NOTE:
For vehicles with rear axle slip angle control