BMW 3 Series 2018-2023 Owners Manual: Apple CarPlay preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation and iDrive.
Functional requirements
- Compatible iPhone.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
- Corresponding mobile contract.
- Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation are activated on the iPhone.
- Booking the ConnectedDrive service: Apple CarPlay preparation.
Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1. "COM".
2. "Mobile devices".
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings".
5. Select the following setting: "Apple CarPlay".
6. Activate the function.
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1. "COM".
2. "Mobile devices".
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "New device".
5. "Phone calls and audio".
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on the Control Display.
6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle.
A control number is displayed.
7. Compare the control number displayed on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the mobile device, and confirm that the two match.
8. Select CarPlay: "Confirm note and connect to Apple CarPlay".
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and displayed in the device list.
Operation
For more information, refer to the Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
All requirements are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as expected.
In this case, the following explanations can help: The iPhone has already been paired with Apple CarPlay. When a new connection is established, CarPlay can no longer be selected.
- Delete the iPhone concerned from the device list.
- On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned from the list of stored connections under Bluetooth and under WiFi
- Pair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and the required function is still not available: contact the hotline, a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
WiFi hotspot
Concept
Compatible devices with WiFi interface can use
the Internet connection of the vehicle via the
WiFi hotspot.
General information
Up to 10 devices can be connected to the
WiFi hotspot simultaneo ...
Screen Mirroring
General information
Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (outputting)
of the smartphone display on the Control Display.
Functional requirements
Compatible smartphone with Screen Mirroring interface.
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Engine Coolant Temperature / Intake Air Temperature
Correlation
DTC P011B Engine Coolant Temperature / Intake Air Temperature
Correlation
DESCRIPTION
The ECM calculates the difference between the readings of the coolant
temperature sensor and intake air
temperature sensor. If the difference is greater than 20C (68F), the ECM will
judge this as a malfunct ...
Check mode procedure
1. CHECK MODE (SIGNAL CHECK): DTC CHECK
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Select the "SIGNAL CHECK", and proceed
checking using the intelligent tester.
NOTICE:
Select the "SIGNAL CHECK" from the ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE
NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
With the front seat side airbag assembly installed on
the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any
defects as mentioned below, replace the front
seatback as ...
