BMW 3: Apple CarPlay preparation
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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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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Starting destination guidance
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Select the type of destination entry.
3. Select the destination.
4. If necessary, start destination guidance.
Information window for
destination guidance
General information
After the route has been started, an information
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Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed, by
using the maximum cooling or heating capacity,
and then keeps it constant.
Adjusting
Press the upper or lower button
side to
set the desired temperature.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
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