Following the initial pairing

  • The mobile phone is detected/connected in the vehicle within a short period of time when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
  • The phone book entries of the telephone stored on the SIM card* or mobile phone are transmitted to the vehicle after detection, depending on the mobile phone.
  • Four devices can be paired.
  • Specific settings may be necessary in some mobile phones, e.g., authorization or a secure connection; refer to the mobile phone operating instructions.
    See also:

    Snow chains
    Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and recommended. Consult your service center for more information. BMW X5: use only in pairs on the rear w ...

    Received calls
    Displaying calls The list of incoming calls on the mobile phone is transmitted to the vehicle, depending on the mobile phone. The 20 telephone calls that were last received are displayed. The s ...

    Displaying stored Check Control messages
    1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Check Control" 4. Select the text message. ...