2007 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 177

Operating options You can operate the mobile phone* using: > Buttons on steering wheel, refer to page 11 > iDrive, refer to page 16 > Voice commands, refer to page 185 A mobile phone detected by the vehicle should not be operated by the mobile phone's keypad; otherwise malfunctions may occur. > Depending on the mobile phone model, the setting energy saving mode can, for example, result in vehicle failing to detect the paired mobile phone. > Specify any desired number as the Bluetooth passkey, e.g. 1, for pairing. This Bluetooth passkey is no longer required following successful pairing. > The ignition is switched on. Only pair the mobile phone with the vehicle stopped; otherwise you may become distracted and inadvertently endanger your passengers and other road users.< Placing phone calls with BMW Assist system*: BMW Assist calls You can use the BMW Assist system via the hands-free unit for BMW Assist calls. When the status information "BMW Assist" or "BMW Service" is displayed in "Communication", only BMW Assist calls are possible. It may not be possible to establish a telephone connection using the mobile phone while a connection is being established to BMW Assist or while a call to BMW Assist is already in progress. If this happens, you must unpair the mobile phone and the vehicle if you wish to place a call with the mobile phone. Switching on ignition 1. Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock. 2. Switch on the ignition by pressing the Start/ Stop button without depressing the brake or clutch pedal. Preparation with iDrive iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 3. Press the menu. button to open the start Initial operation Pairing mobile phone in vehicle The following prerequisites must be met: > Suitable mobile phone: the mobile phone is supported by the full mobile phone preparation package. Information on this subject is also provided on the Internet at: www.bmw.com > The mobile phone is ready to operate. > The Bluetooth links of the vehicle, refer to page 179, and the mobile phone are active. 4. Press the controller to open the menu. > Bluetooth activated > Connection not with confirmation > Reconnect 175 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 312 - © 02/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility > Depending on the mobile phone, presets in the mobile phone are required: e.g. via the following menu items: Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance