Connections
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features and functions
that are not necessarily available in your vehi-
cle, e.g., due to the selected options or coun-
try versions. This also applies to safety-re-
lated functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle
Principle
Various connection types are available for us-
ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec-
tion type to select depends on the mobile de-
vice and the desired function.
General information
The following overview shows possible func-
tions and the suitable connection types for
them. The range of functions depends on the
mobile device.
Function Connection type Icon in the de-
vice list
Making calls via the hands-free sys-
tem.
Using phone functions via iDrive or
touchscreen.
Other functions, e.g. Contacts or
SMS.
Bluetooth.
Playing music from the smartphone
or the audio system.
Bluetooth audio.
WLAN in the vehicle:
Using apps in the vehicle.
Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi hotspot:
Using the vehicle Internet access.
Wi-Fi.
USB port:
Playing music or videos from a USB
device.
USB.
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