BMW 3 Series 2018-2023 Owners Manual: Renaming a driver profile

Countries in which ConnectedDrive is not available:

The name that was assigned when the driver profile was set up can be changed via iDrive:

1. "CAR".

2. "Driver profiles".

As an alternative for Steps 1 and 2, the profile image can be tapped in the top status bar.

3. Select driver profile.

4. "Settings".

5. Enter a profile name.

6. Select the symbol.

Selecting a profile picture

Countries in which ConnectedDrive is available: The profile image is transferred from the ConnectedDrive portal or the BMW Connected app.

Countries in which ConnectedDrive is not available: Via iDrive:

1. "CAR".

2. "Driver profiles".

3. Move the Controller to the right.

As an alternative for Steps 1 to 3, the profile image can be tapped in the top status bar.

4. "Avatar".

5. Select the desired profile picture.

Deleting the driver profile

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR".

2. "Driver profiles".

3. Move the Controller to the right.

As an alternative for Steps 1 to 3, the profile image can be tapped in the top status bar.

4. "Settings".

5. "Remove driver profile".

6. Select the desired driver profile.

7. "Delete now".

ConnectedDrive countries: If the driver profile was synchronized with a ConnectedDrive account, the stored data in the ConnectedDrive account will be retained.

System limits

A clear detection of the desired vehicle key may not be possible in the following cases, e.g.:

• The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort Access.
• The driver changes, but the vehicle is not locked and unlocked.
• When multiple vehicle keys are located outside on the driver's side of the vehicle.

ConnectedDrive countries: A driver profile can only be created and synchronized with the ConnectedDrive account when cellular network reception is available.

The use of personal settings that are stored in the ConnectedDrive account in other vehicles is subject to technical limitations. For example, settings may be stored for a system that is not available, or available in a non-compatible version, in other vehicles.