2010 BMW 550 Owner's Manual - Page 181
2010 BMW 550 Manual
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> Depending on the mobile phone, certain settings may be necessary on the mobile phone, e.g. via 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, define a 4- to 16-digit number of your choice as the Bluetooth Passkey, e.g. 25081107. A long and complex number offers better protection against unauthorized access. 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 the passengers and other road users can be endangered due to a lack of attentiveness on the part of the driver.< The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is displayed. Preparation with mobile phone 6. Additional operations must be carried out on the mobile phone and differ depending on the model, refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone, e.g., find, connect or pair under Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display. 7. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on the mobile phone display. Pairing Depending on your mobile phone, you will first be requested consecutively via the display of your mobile phone or iDrive to enter the Bluetooth passkey you specified. 8. Enter the Bluetooth passkey. Depending on the mobile phone, approx. 30 seconds are available for entering the Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone and on the Control Display. 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 via iDrive 3. "Telephone" 4. "Bluetooth" 5. "Add new phone" If pairing was successful, the mobile phone appears at the top of the list of mobile phones. Following the initial pairing > The mobile phone is detected/connected in the vehicle within 2 minutes if the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. > As soon as a mobile phone is detected by the vehicle, the phone book entries stored on the SIM card or on your mobile phone are transmitted to your vehicle. This transmission is dependent on your mobile phone, refer to the operating instructions of the 179 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance