The WLAN name of the vehicle is displayed
in the Control Display.
6. On the smartphone, search for WLAN devi‐
ces in the vicinity.
The vehicle's WLAN name is shown on the
display of the device. Select the vehicle's
WLAN name.
7. Confirm the connection via iDrive.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list.
Apple CarPlay preparation
Principle
CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain
functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri
voice operation and using iDrive.
Operating requirements
▷ Compatible iPhone, iPhone 5 or later with
iOS 7.1 or later.
Compatible devices, see page 85.
▷ Appropriate mobile radio contract.
▷ Bluetooth, WLAN and Siri voice operation are
activated on the iPhone.
▷ The setting for mobile data may need to be
activated on the iPhone.
▷ Booking of the ConnectedDrive service:
smartphone integration.
▷ WLAN and Bluetooth are activated in the ve‐
hicle.
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
1.
"COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "New device"
5. "Phone calls and audio"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played in the Control Display.
6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth
devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle.
A control number is displayed.
7. Compare the control number shown on the
control display with the control number on
the mobile device display, and confirm that
the two match.
8. "Use Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐
played in the device list.
Operation
For further information, see the integrated Own‐
er's Handbook or the Owner's Handbook for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the mobile device to work correctly, the pre‐
conditions have to be met and all the necessary
steps have to be carried out in the correct order.
Even when this is done, however, there may still
be instances where the mobile device does not
function as expected.
In such cases, the following explanations may
provide assistance:
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple
CarPlay. When a new connection is established,
CarPlay can no longer be selected.
▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device
list.
▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned
from the list of saved connections under
Bluetooth and under WLAN.
▷ Pair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and the
desired function still cannot be run: contact the
hotline, a Service Partner of the manufacturer or
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
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