2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 197

mobile phone from 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. Commissioning 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 link on the vehicle, refer to page 199, and on the mobile phone is active. > Depending on the mobile phone, the mobile phone may need presetting: e.g. using the following menu items: > Bluetooth activated > Connection must be allowed without requiring further confirmation > Reconnect > Depending on the mobile phone model, the setting energy saving mode can, for example, result in vehicle failing to detect the paired mobile phone. > For pairing purposes, define any 4-16-digit number as a Bluetooth passkey, e.g. 25081107. A long and complex number offers the best protection against unauthorized access. This Bluetooth passkey is no longer required after pairing is successful. > The ignition is switched on. Only pair the mobile phone with the vehicle stopped, otherwise the passengers and other road users can be endangered due to a lack of attentiveness on the part of the driver.< iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 3. Press the menu. button to open the start 4. Press the controller to open the menu. 5. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 6. Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller. 195 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Preparation via iDrive At a glance