BMW 3: Apple CarPlay preparation
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Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation and iDrive.
General information
Depending on the country-specific version, Car‐ Play may not be available. Contact a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop for more detailed information.
The iPhone provides CarPlay and any associated apps. The scope and content depend on the device manufacturer and can vary depending on the country-specific version.
The following restrictions apply to an iPhone connected via CarPlay:
- Not every app installed on the iPhone can be used via CarPlay.
- Calling is only possible via CarPlay.
- The iPhone cannot be paired as additional phone.
- The phone book entries are not transferred into the vehicle.
- Only one additional phone can be connected with the vehicle.
- Using CarPlay can incur mobile telephony costs. These costs are not a part of the optional vehicle feature.
Functional requirements
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Selecting CarPlay
CarPlay can be selected via the following menus:
- "Apple CarPlay"
The CarPlay menu is displayed. - "Media/Radio"
"Now playing in Apple CarPlay" The iPhone music app opens. - "Enter destination"
"Maps in CarPlay"
The iPhone navigation app opens. - "Communication"
"Phone in CarPlay"
The iPhone phone app opens.
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Using CarPlay
CarPlay can be used via iDrive and voice operation.
Via voice operation:
1. Press and hold the button on
the
steering wheel, until the Siri Voice command
response is activated on the iPhone.
2. Say
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Displaying Points of Interest on
the map
Concept
The Points of Interest categories can be displayed
on the map as symbols.
Selecting categories
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. "Settings".
4. "Map settings".
5. "Points of interest on the map".
6. Select the desired setting.
The display
Front passenger side glove
compartment
Safety information
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove compartment
can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an accident
or during braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is a risk of injury. Always c
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