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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Connections
The connections at the Electrical Machine Electronics can be divided into
four categories:
Low-voltage connections
High-voltage connections
Connection for potential compensation line
Connections for coolant lines.
Connections of the Electrical Machine Electronics with lines
Connection for
Seats, mirrors, and steering
wheel
Manually adjustable seats
Forward/backward
Thigh support
Seat tilt
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Height
Backrest tilt
Electrically adjustable seats
Backrest width
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Backrest tilt
Lumbar support
Adjusting the head restraint
Height
To lower: press
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