Relaxed driving even in heavy traffic: Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go (5DF/ 5AT) function keeps you at a constant distance from the vehicle ahead at all times. If the traffic comes to a halt, the system applies the brakes until the vehicle comes to a standstill and then automatically moves on as soon as the road is clear.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function has primarily been developed for journeys on motorways and major roads. Three radar sensors with a range of up to 150 metres permanently scan the road in the direction of travel. When you approach a vehicle in front, the engine management and brakes adjust your speed so that the distance is automatically kept constant – and if necessary, the vehicle comes to a standstill.

When the lane ahead becomes clear or the vehicle in front speeds up, Active Cruise Control accelerates again until you reach your desired speed. To move off again after the vehicle has stopped, the driver has to give the command to accelerate manually, either by briefly pressing the accelerator or pressing a button. If the stop lasts from 1 to 3 seconds, the vehicle moves off automatically. Up to four cruising speeds can be pre-programmed and called up at the push of a button. The operating range extends from 30 to 180 km/h.

The distance to be maintained is calculated in seconds rather than metres, which means you have a sufficient time to react at any speed. The comfort-centred assistance system additionally offers a high level of safety. A tight curve is registered via the DSC data and the navigation system, and then the speed is adjusted accordingly.

On multilane roadways, the system detects whether another vehicle is only driving on the adjacent lane. Furthermore, if you wish to resume full control of the vehicle at any time, all you have to do is briefly press the accelerator or brake in order to deactivate the system.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function is not an autopilot. Consequently, if the vehicle ahead brakes harder than expected or if the system detects a critical situation, the driver receives acoustic and optical prompts to take action. Driving in heavy traffic thus becomes noticeably easier and tiring situations such as traffic jams become easier to master with greater concentration.

Active Protection is the BMW ConnectedDrive preventive passenger protection system. Active Protection warns the driver if it detects signs of tiredness, safety belts are pretensioned in critical situations, electric seats are returned to upright positions and the windows and sliding roof are closed. After an accident occurs, the brakes are automatically applied until the car reaches a standstill.

Advanced Real Time Traffic Information (ARTTI) (6AM) keeps you constantly supplied with up-to-the-minute traffic information. It transmits precise details on the location and duration of holdup, practically in real time.

Data sources include movement profiles from the cellular network, GPS data from vehicle fleets, smartphone apps and police reports. The evaluation is so precise that traffic jams can be accurately localised to the nearest 100 metres. ARTTI is therefore able to keep you updated on the current traffic conditions on motorways, major roads and country roads as well as numerous inner-city routes and recommend efficient detours. Use of ARTTI requires the ConnectedDrive Services.

Preparation for Apple CarPlay™ supports the convenient and wireless use of a selected iPhone® functions in the vehicle. This allows smartphone content, along with functions such as music, iMessages/text messages, telephony, Siri and selected third-party apps to be displayed and operated via the vehicle's user interface and via voice control.

With the app Audible for iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone you have download access to more than 80,000 audio books.

The app offers additional functions such as a sleep mode, button-free navigation, playback during download or transfer of the audio books from your library to your iPhone via Wi-Fi.

In order to use this certified BMW Apps ready application in your BMW, download it on the App Store, connect your smartphone to your vehicle via the USB port or snap-in adapter and launch the app. Then straight away you’ll be able to experience the individual functions via the iDrive Controller, the display and audio system in your vehicle.

The availability of Audible may vary from country to country.

The Bluetooth interface from BMW ConnectedDrive integrates telephone intelligents into the intuitive display and control concept.

This enables direct access to the most important data and functions of the mobile phone inside the vehicle – and is extremely safe and comfortable to use. You can also connect another mobile phone at the same time. Bluetooth Audio Streaming allows the interface to wirelessly transmit music data to the vehicle’s audio system.

If your mobile phone supports Bluetooth transmission, you can view your e-mails, text messages, telephone lists, contacts, calendar entries and current track information on the Info Display while listening to music.

The text-to-speech function lets you hear contents via the audio system. Depending on the equipment installed, the mobile phone can be operated by the intuitive iDrive Controller, functional bookmarks, multifunctional steering wheel or Voice Control.

Bluetooth interface functionality and capabilities may only be operable in conjunction with certain smartphones and operating systems (smart phone not provided). Not all apps or services may be available for all BMW models.

Your smartphone makes lots of things easier: you can receive e-mails everywhere, organise your appointments, plan your schedule for the day. The BMW ConnectedDrive Bluetooth Office (6NS) integrates many functions in the main menu of your vehicle.

Much more than just phoning: the features of latest-generation smartphones transform them into high-performance mobile communication centres, which you can now also use effectively in your BMW. The Bluetooth interface in your car provides access to the most important office functions all the time. View your appointments, calendar entries, information and messages conveniently on the vehicle display or use the text-to-speech function to listen to them through the loudspeakers of your audio system.

You can display your appointments for the past 20 and next 50 days, and any phone numbers noted in your entries can be quickly and easily selected to call your contact. And, of course, pictures of callers are displayed, too: the Control Display lets you see exactly who is on the line whenever you receive an incoming call. BMW ConnectedDrive guarantees the absolute mobility of your mobile phone – and always keeps you right up to date.

The BMW display key shows various information about the vehicle's status and allows selected functions to be controlled via the integrated touch display. The time can be displayed, along with remaining fuel and current range, service notifications, as well as the current status of the central locking system, the windows and the glass roof. In addition, the following equipment can be operated via the BMW display key: Remote Control Parking and Auxiliary heating. The BMW display key can be charged wirelessly, or with the included USB cable.

Systematically sustainable means systemically connected. You can see the charging status and the electric range at any time from inside the vehicle. Use the iPerformance services for navigation to reach your destination safely. In the navigation map, free charging stations are displayed, so that you can charge your BMW iPerformance quickly and comfortably while you’re on the road.

Don’t lose sight of the important things: the BMW Head-Up Display (610) projects relevant driving information directly into the driver’s line of sight. This allows drivers to process it up to 50 per cent faster and keep their attention where it belongs – on the road.

A projector located behind the instrument panel, which beams its image onto the windscreen, provides the technical basis for the BMW Head-Up Display. The result is a high-resolution, broad-format colour display that remains easy to read regardless of the lighting conditions.

A system of mirrors causes the projection to appear at a distance of roughly 2 metres above the tip of the bonnet. The advantage of this is that the driver’s eyes do not have to keep refocusing as they switch between the far and close-up ranges.

The full-colour BMW Head-Up Display in many new-generation BMW models offers drivers an even greater level of comfort. Several colours now make it even easier to distinguish between general information for the driver, such as speed limits and navigation instructions, and urgent warning signals. Important information such as “Pedestrian in the road” (in conjunction with the optional BMW Night Vision) is now even clearer and more easily recognizable – thus reducing the driver's reaction time. The iDrive Controller allows vertical and horizontal adjustment of the BMW Head-Up Display to obtain the optimum projection. With this extended image rotation, the BMW Head-Up Display thus offers individual setting options. The driver’s vision is thus directed towards the essentials at all times – the most important information and the road.

Apart from the vehicle speed, which is permanently on view, the BMW Head-Up Display can also show other content depending on the model and equipment. Examples include rpm, navigation instructions such as Guiding information with intersection zoom and Lane Guiding, Speed Limit Info and the status of the Active Cruise Control. Driver assistance warnings and the Check Control are also shown in the BMW Head-Up Display, e.g. pedestrian recognition from BMW Night Vision or the Collision Warning.

Drivers can configure the BMW Head-Up Display to their requirements using the iDrive Controller.

BMW i ConnectedDrive services for navigation offer you all the information to make electric driving easier and more convenient. At the centre of these services is the range assistant with dynamic range map, which takes account of key factors such as the charge level of the battery, your driving style, topography and also the current traffic conditions. If the assistant detects that one of these factors will prevent you from reaching your destination, it uses ECO ROUTE to recommend alternative routes that consume less power or switching to the efficient ECO PRO+ driving mode, or it shows you charging stations on the way to your destination.

With the BMW i Remote App you can receive detailed information about the current status of your BMW i at any time.

This includes, for example, range display, battery condition and charge level, service messages and also the vehicle location. The climate control of the passenger cell and the high-voltage battery can be activated before the journey via smartphone so that your BMW i is already set to the ideal temperature when you enter the vehicle and to ensure that the performance of the high-voltage battery is optimized*. The BMW i Remote App also supports your route planning. Important goals, such as available charging stations can easily be sent to the vehicle before starting the journey.

In order to use the app in your BMW, download it from the App Store** or GooglePlayTM, connect your smartphone*** to your vehicle via the USB port or snap-in adapter and launch the app. Then straight away you’ll be able to experience the individual functions via the iDrive Controller and the display in your vehicle. The latest version of the user interface now enables complete integration via Bluetooth as well, ensuring a seamless link.

*This requires the optional equipment item auxiliary heating. Depending on the series and model, some vehicles require additional optional equipment for automatic air conditioning in order to operate the “Climate-auxiliary ventilation” function.

** With iOS the Remote Services are included in the Remote Features within BMW i Remote App.

*** The functions of the BMW i Remote App can also be operated via the smartwatches Samsung Gear S and soon via the Apple Watch.

Discover how tenths of a second and acceleration figures are all part of driving pleasure. The BMW M Laptimer app is a tool for analysing data on racing circuits, including the automatic calculation of lap times. To do this, the app records the precise BMW sensor data direct from every BMW with the BMW Apps* special equipment option.

Your driving style can be evaluated by an analysis of readings such as steering angle, acceleration pedal and the resulting g forces. This enables you to increase your precision and skill and thus improve your lap times.

The stored results can be posted as a snapshot on Twitter. For an even greater sensation of motor racing, you can also exchange your recordings by e-mail with a friend and then compare them for each corner in turn.

In order to use the app in your BMW, download it from the App Store, connect your iPhone to your vehicle via the USB port or snap-in adapter and launch the app. Then straight away you’ll be able to experience the individual functions via the iDrive Controller and the display in your vehicle. The lap times will be analysed after the journey on your iPhone. The features of the GoPro App can additionally be used within the BMW M Laptimer app.

*Requires the special equipment option of ConnectedDrive Services and Navigation system Professional to be installed

Best possible visibility for maximum safety at night: BMW Night Vision (6UK) with Dynamic light spot (5A3) detects pedestrians in the dark even from a long distance – and selectively illuminates them.

The system directs one of two separately controllable high-performance light spots onto any unlit pedestrians. The light very effectively warns drivers and pedestrians of a potentially hazardous situation. When the headlights are dipped, the lenses of the Dynamic light spot lamps are additionally illuminated as design elements.

An infrared camera films the area in front of the vehicle and warns the driver of people on the road. The system recognizes objects shaped like human beings and shows them as yellow thermal images. This picture is simultaneously analysed by a control device and can be shown in the Control Display if desired.

BMW Night Vision with Dynamic light spot recognizes people and determines their position and proximity. It takes the speed and steering angle into consideration to establish whether or not something poses a problem and, if there is one, shows a warning symbol in the instrument display or in the optional BMW Head-Up Display. In extremely dangerous situations a warning signal is sounded in addition to the optical warning and the car prepares to brake.

Depending on the surroundings, the system automatically recognizes people from approximately 100 m away, but the driver can see them in the picture from even greater distances.

The browser apps available under BMW Online Applications support you in a wide variety of situations with useful hints and individual tips.

Take advantage of the Yelp recommendation portal, the filling station and pharmacy search as well as the petrol price search, country search, airport info or hotel search to make sure you always stay well-informed. Other services such as searches for post office branches and ATMs, Park info, travel guide, cinema info, exchange rates, weather and rain radar as well as the Kicker app are also available in your vehicle.

You decide what you want to know – the applications in your BMW give you the answer to match.

Who says you have to go without up-to-the-minute news and other important information when you're on the road? At least you’ll never miss anything in your BMW: BMW Online keeps you updated on everything that’s happening.

BMW Online keeps you in the picture with the latest news – selected according to your preferred categories, such as business or sport. To make you sure you can keep concentrating on the traffic while you drive, the selected news items can be read out via the audio system if required.

You will find this function in your vehicle under BMW Online News.

You’ve got mail. With BMW Online, you can also receive and reply to e-mails at any time straight from your vehicle.

Remain in touch wherever and whenever you wish: with BMW ConnectedDrive you can also receive, read and reply to e-mails when on the road with the BMW Online service. Simply set up a mailbox with your own e-mail address, e.g. Google™ Mail, on your PC via the BMW ConnectedDrive customer portal. Under BMW Online Office, you can also create mailboxes from selected e-mail providers. If there are several e-mail accounts with the same provider, they will be clearly shown in the menu. Wherever you are at a particular moment, your messages will then reach you right away, and by the shortest route.

Whether it’s sunny skies or a rain front: BMW ConnectedDrive always keeps you informed of the weather you can expect at your destination.

If you look under BMW Online in your vehicle, the service offers you a detailed daily preview as well as an outlook for the next five days. To stay thoroughly up to date, use the link to the precipitation radar of the BMW Online applications. Your BMW won’t leave you out in the cold.

BMW Teleservices (6AE) is based on direct, wireless communication between your vehicle and allowing your BMW Retailer of choice to access the vehicle data quickly and easily. This guarantees personalized service for your vehicle as well as a quick reaction in the event of a problem.

When a service is due, BMW Teleservice Call automatically sends all relevant data from the Condition Based Service system (CBS) to BMW. Your Service Partner can access the vehicle-related data and contact you to arrange an appointment, if necessary. Having access to the data makes it possible for your BMW Retailer to plan how much work is involved and means that any Original BMW Parts needed can be ordered in advance; saving you time and increasing your driving pleasure.

Never forget an appointment again: the BMW Connected Classic app brings your calendar entries clearly onto your vehicle display and appointments are read out on request.

You can also use the following applications with the BMW Connected Classic app via the Control Display of your vehicle:

Connected wherever you are –with Twitter.

Simply take your social networks with you and view your status reports while on the move.

The right station at all times – Web radio.

Web radio provides you with countless radio stations from all over the world.

Find the right way even on foot – Last Mile.

Arrive at the destination set in your navigation system even when you’re outside of the vehicle and be sure of finding your way back to your car at all times.

Fully up to date – News.

Your very own personal news service: View the latest news via RSS feed.

Advance information – Wiki Local.

Find out more about your current location, your destination or a postcode. With Wiki Local, you won’t miss out on any information.

Travelling economically – ECO PRO Analyser

Driving efficiently becomes child’s play. The ECO PRO Analyser evaluates the efficiency of accelerating, braking and changing gear and awards stars accordingly (0 – 5). Useful ECO tips additionally help to achieve an even more efficient driving style.

The BMW Connected app also informs you about the current availability of BMW Apps ready applications.

In order to use the app in your BMW, download it on the App Store or on Google Play™, connect your iPhone to your vehicle via the USB port or snap-in adapter and launch the app. Then straight away you’ll be able to experience the individual functions via the iDrive Controller, the display and audio system in your vehicle.

Experience a superlative offer – with the Concierge Services (6AN) from BMW ConnectedDrive. With this convenient service, you can establish a connection to our BMW Call Centre agents at the touch of a button. They will then be on hand during your travels as your “personal assistants”. Whether you’re looking for a particular restaurant, the nearest cash dispenser or an on-duty pharmacist or perhaps wish to book a hotel room – the BMW Call Centre agent is at your service and will send the relevant address details on request straight to your navigation system. You can use the Concierge Services independently of your mobile phone at home or abroad, around the clock, seven days per week and without incurring any additional costs. Use of these services requires the ConnectedDrive Services equipment package.

The special equipment option of ConnectedDrive Services (6AK) gives you access to the world of BMW ConnectedDrive. It also allows you to use countless services and apps from a range of categories including travel, office and entertainment.

Features such as My Info / Send to Car or BMW Online applications make sure you always remain fully informed. BMW Online Weather and ECO PRO Analyser give you perfect services for travel and navigation. You can also take your office into your BMW: with Bluetooth Office, BMW Online Office and other functions. There’s lots to experience with Deezer, Spotify or Stitcher. Thanks to the Personal Image function, you can always have your favourite images and photos with you when you’re out on the road. You can also book other optional services and apps from BMW ConnectedDrive on the basis of ConnectedDrive Services such as Concierge Services, Online Search or Advanced Real Time Traffic Information.

Deezer is a leading global music service, providing instant and unlimited access to music you love. Unforgettable journeys need unforgettable sounds – which is exactly what you get with Deezer in your vehicle with BMW ConnectedDrive.

Go to www.deezer.com and enjoy 15 days of Deezer Premium+ for free. With Premium+ you can:

- Listen without limits to millions of songs, in High Quality sound.
- Sync your music to your device for offline listening.
- Give music the attention it deserves. No ads, no interruptions.
- Build your own music library with your favourite artists, albums, and playlists.
- Explore thousands of artist and themed radio channels.
- Receive hand-picked recommendations by our music editors.
- Store your own MP3s on Deezer, so that all your music is in one place.

Find out more about Premium+ [link: http://www.deezer.com/en/offers/premiumplus]

A Deezer Premium or a free Discovery account lets you enjoy thousands of free themed and artist radio channels.Just get into your BMW and enjoy your personal music entertainment.

To use Deezer, simply download the latest version of the Deezer app for iPhone and connect your smartphone to your BMW via the USB port or snap-in adapter. Then straight away you’ll be able to experience the individual functions via the iDrive Controller, the display and audio system in your vehicle.

The availability of Deezer may vary from country to country.

Driver Profiles allow drivers to save and call up individual settings in the vehicle – from the height of the seat, the preferred driving programme to their favourite radio station.

BMW drivers can configure many of the driving, comfort and infotainment functions in their vehicle to suit their preferences. When the driver leaves the vehicle, the individual settings of the relevant control units are automatically saved in a profile file and assigned to the radio control key that was used. These settings are activated as soon as this key is used again. Three radio control keys can thus store three drivers’ profiles. This is a good idea when several people drive the same BMW, e.g. if it’s used as a company car. Alternatively, if only one remote control key is used, the different drivers’ profiles can also be accessed from the on-board computer via the Control Display (under Settings > Profiles). The profile can then be renamed, deleted or exported so it can be used in another BMW. This is done using a USB memory stick via the USB interface or by first saving the profile on the BMW Online Portal and then accessing it ffrom there.

Driver Profiles are a part of BMW ConnectedDrive, the intelligent linking of driver, vehicle and the outside world. They can be used to combine a wide range of settings: for radio stations, hi-fi system, navigation, functional bookmarks, seat, mirror, steering column, camera, light, central locking, Head-Up Display, air conditioning, language, Driver Assistance systems and driving dynamics. There are four profiles available for each vehicle.

The safety package Driving Assistant includes the camera-based systems Approach control warning and Person warning with light city braking function, Speed Limit Info including No-overtaking indicator and Lane Departure Warning, as well as the radar-based equipment Crossing traffic warning rear, Lane Change Warning and Rear collision prevention.

At speeds of over 70 km/h, Lane Departure Warning recognises lane markings and draws the driver's attention to an unintentional lane change by means of vibrations in the steering wheel. If vehicles enter the driver's blind spot, Lane Change Warning issues a warning with a vibration in the steering wheel and a blinking warning symbol on the exterior mirror.

The Crossing traffic warning rear makes pulling out of parking spaces easier. While the Approach control warning with light city braking function detects vehicles, the person warning reacts to pedestrians. At the same time, the brakes are pre-conditioned for faster responsiveness. If a collision is imminent, the system initiates a full brake. This function can be limited by darkness and fog. In dangerous situations, Rear collision prevention activates the warning blinkers at double tempo. If a collision is unavoidable, the pre-crash system is initiated and the side windows and glass roof, if featured, are closed.

Driving Assistant Plus offers partially autonomous driving thanks to Active cruise control with Stop&Go function as well as Steering and lane control assistant. Safety is improved by Lane Departure Warning, Lane keeping assistant with active side collision protection, Approach control warning and Person warning with light city braking function and Crossing traffic warning front.

The ECO PRO Analyser is part of the free BMW Connected Classic app. It evaluates driving style and how efficiently the driver accelerates, brakes and changes gear. This can help to extend the range of the vehicle. Useful ECO tips additionally help to achieve an even more efficient driving style.

You can also use the following applications with the BMW Connected Classic app via the Control Display of your vehicle:

Connected wherever you are – Twitter.

Simply take Twitter with you and view your tweets while on the move.

Everything at a glance – Calendar.

Never forget an appointment again: the BMW Connected Classic app brings your calendar entries clearly onto your vehicle display and appointments are read out on request.

The right station at all times – Web radio.

Web radio provides you with countless radio stations from all over the world.

Find the right way even on foot – Last Mile.

Arrive at the destination set in your navigation system even when you’re outside of the vehicle and be sure of finding your way back to your car at all times.

Fully up to date – News.

Your very own personal news service: View the latest news via RSS feed.

Advance information – Wiki Local.

Find out more about your current location, your destination or a postcode. With Wiki Local, you won’t miss out on any information.

The BMW Connected Classic app also informs you about the current availability of BMW Apps ready applications.

In order to use the app in your BMW, download it on the App Store or on Google Play™, connect your iPhone to your vehicle via the USB port or snap-in adapter and launch the app. Then straight away you’ll be able to experience the individual functions via the iDrive Controller, the display and audio system in your vehicle.

Glympse allows you to inform other people of your whereabouts in real time via text message, e-mail, Facebook or Twitter.

With this app you can send links to selected recipients, who can then use them to keep track of your likely arrival time and current location. With the aid of the timer function, you decide how long your location remains visible. No registration is necessary.

You can use the app in your vehicle in connection with your smartphone. To do this, you download the application on the App Store, launch it on your smartphone which you then connect via snap-in adapter or USB cable with your BMW. You will find the connected application under BMW Apps and can operate it from there.

The availability of Glympse may vary from country to country.

Travelling is wonderful. The Google services Street View and online search via voice control from BMW ConnectedDrive make sure that you don’t lack any information when you’re on the move.

Are you keen to see what your selected destination looks like? Then select the Street View service under BMW Online applications and view images of your destination down to individual street level.

The online search under BMW Online lets you search for destinations by free text search or by categories. To operate this, you can either use the iDrive Controller or the very convenient voice control function. The spoken search text is then sent automatically to Google and then you receive suggestions for possible destinations. You select the right place – and off you go.

Enjoy greater safety and comfort when driving at night: Driving at night with the High-Beam Assistant (5AC / 5AS / 5AT) relieves you of the need to constantly adjust your headlights and provides a significant boost to driving safety. There's no danger of forgetting to return the headlights to full beam on the open road. The system also reacts automatically to ambient lighting, such as within a built-up area. The High-Beam Assistant is activated by pressing a button on your light control switch. It can be deactivated when required by using the headlight control stalk.

With the iDrive Touch Controller equipment, you can conveniently manage the iDrive System with one hand. Thanks to the touchpad integrated within the controller you can enter information such as destinations for the navigation system conveniently in your own handwriting.

You can also call up and adjust a large number of functions as well as scroll through lists. Operation is effortless and intuitive using the sense of touch – this reduces the burden on you the driver because it only makes minimum demands on your concentration which can thus remain fully directed towards events on the road. The Control Display allows you to conveniently follow all the functions managed via the controller.

Connectivity whenever and wherever you need it: the integrated SIM card enables you to use many BMW ConnectedDrive features without the need for you own mobile phone.

The SIM card is permanently built into your vehicle as part of the BMW Teleservices (6AE) equipment option. Above all, this makes it accident-proof and able to assist you even in difficult situations. BMW Teleservices is part of the basic features ConnectedDrive Services (6AK) and Intelligent Emergency Call (6AC), which provide the foundation for using many other BMW ConnectedDrive features. Thanks to the integrated SIM card, you can thus use equipment options such as Real Time Traffic Information, Concierge Services, Remote Services or Internet, without the need for any additional devices.

Intelligent Emergency Call from BMW ConnectedDrive can be relied on to automatically and quickly send for help in an accident, ensuring the vehicle’s occupants receive optimum assistance as soon as possible.

An emergency call is automatically activated – according to locally available mobile services – when the crash sensors register an accident and this is immediately transmitted to the BMW Call Centre. A Call Centre agent makes contact with the occupants to enquire about their condition. At the same time the agent receives data on the vehicle relevant to the rescue operation as well as the type and severity of the accident. From which side did contact take place? Which airbags were activated? And, depending on the model, did the vehicle overturn? Thanks to GPS the BMW Call Centre agent also receives information on the vehicle’s exact position, type, number plate and colour. Based on precise positioning data of the vehicle’s location, the nearest emergency services unit is deployed and supplied with all the information necessary to ensure they give the accident victims the appropriate medical care.

Intelligent Emergency Call from BMW ConnectedDrive can also be activated manually, e.g. to help other road users. It works independently of mobile phones.

Booking Intelligent Emergency Call includes free use of the BMW Teleservices special equipment option.

The Intelligent voice assistant with offboard voice processing offers the highest possible level of speech support. It understands natural speech, as opposed to only recognizing limited commands. The Intelligent voice assistant with offboard voice processing not only includes a large scope of individual and situational variations; it also understands linguistic varieties, dialects and jargon. This enables a substantially greater range of possibilities when dictating text messages or emails.

The huge increase in the range of available functions is the result of the server-based off-board language recognition system that forms the basis of the Intelligent voice assistant with offboard voice processing. This cloud function enables searches to be conducted quickly and simply on the internet using everyday language, aiding the navigation system. It is possible to search for specific restaurants in the local area simply by asking naturally, for example.

In addition, the move to the cloud allows for more frequent update cycles, guaranteeing that all future innovations are available as soon as possible, whether regarding new software or improvements to computer linguistics.

Lane Change Warning (5AG / 5AT / 5AS) detects any vehicles in the driver’s blind spot or vehicles approaching at speed in the overtaking lane and warns the driver by means of a symbol in the exterior mirror.

If the driver still indicates in order to change lanes, a vibration in the steering wheel and a flashing hazard symbol warn of the critical situation

The benefits at a glance:

• Avoids hazardous situations when overtaking or changing lanes
• Optical warning in exterior mirror
• Additional warning through vibration in the steering wheel
  

The Lane Departure Warning (5AS / 5AT) including camera-based Collision Warning registers lane markings at a distance of 50 metres and beyond a speed of roughly 70 km/h. If the vehicle threatens to cross a marking unintentionally, the driver receives a warning in the form of a slight vibration on the steering wheel.

If you operate the indicator during the process – i.e. you intend to leave the lane – no warning is given. Camera-based Collision Warning detects vehicles ahead and warns you if the gap becomes too small or if there is a looming risk of collision.

The benefits at a glance:

• Reduced risk of accidents due to Collision Warning
• Driver is warned by a vibration in the steering wheel
• Enhanced safety when leaving lane unintentionally
  
  

Life360 is an innovative, free-of-charge iPhone app that connects up families or close friends in an urban environment using location-based technology.At any time, you can show a selected group of people your current location – or, via the integrated map display, easily get information about the location of the other group members.

Via the app, you can define groups within your personal network. Only authorised members of the respective groups can view your current location and then decide for themselves whether they would like to share their location as well. And you benefit from other practical functions: For example, the app can help you find the way to another member’s current location (in this case, a navigation system is necessary) or to phone the group members.

Life360 is a certified BMW App ready application that you can, of course, also use in your BMW. First download the app in the App Store and then connect your iPhone with your vehicle via the USB port or the snap-in adapter. As soon as you start the app, you can experience its functions via the “ConnectedDrive” menu in your Control Display.

The availability of the Life360 App may vary from country to country.

An office wherever you go: simply dictate your e-mails and text messages during the journey.

Thanks to the new Message Dictation in the vehicle and the offboard speech recognition by Nuance®, your dictated messages can now be converted into text so that you always remain focused on the most important thing of all during the journey – the traffic.

Message Dictation is activated with the iDrive Controller via the Office menu and converts what you say into a text message that can be sent immediately as an e-mail or SMS. The service can only be used in vehicles with the latest generation of the Navigation system Professional and selected smartphones.

My Info / Send to Car enables you and authorized persons to send a message (incl. navigation destination and telephone numbers) straight to your vehicle.

You can then call up the transferred address in the vehicle under messages and include it directly in the navigation system at the touch of a button or dial the telephone number with your mobile phone connected via Bluetooth. The function My Info / Send to Car is available via selected partners such as Google™ Maps.

You also have the option to get informed about addresses, telephone numbers or messages that have been sent to your vehicle – simply via text message. If required, an appropriate reply can be predefined in the input mask of your BMW and sent back at the touch of a button.

The Navigation system Professional (609) offers drivers a design implemented completely in 3D combined with an innovative interface concept and numerous functions for navigation, office and multimedia.

As a permanently integrated feature in your vehicle, the Navigation system Professional has many benefits to offer: linking the system with the wheel sensors and the steering angle sensor means that the vehicle can always be precisely localized. This guarantees reliable navigation at all times, even when the GPS signal is weak – such as in a tunnel.

Incorporation in the clearly structured BMW control and display concept makes navigation especially straightforward. At the same time various functions interact intelligently, so that the volume of music, for example, is reduced automatically before a navigation announcement explains the route.

In addition to route directions and maps, the high-resolution colour display with its split-screen function and dimensions of up to 10.2 inches, depending on the model, also has options to show 3D road maps and photo-realistic images of sights en route. All menus are displayed in virtual, three-dimensional space and calculated in real time. A rapid 1.3-GHz processor with its own 3D graphics chip allows smooth browsing and scrolling; animations and dynamic transitions turn operating the system into a thrilling experience. Submenus appear as the main menus fade into the background while still remaining visible.

The Navigation system Professional offers practical interactive options even when entering the destination: to provide the best possible guidance, drivers also see a map view of the selected destination in split-screen mode. If necessary, they can use a zoom function to alter the screen display and check whether the destination shown really is the one intended. The extended function strip allows the driver to personalise map contents without having to leave the map view. Every alteration is displayed immediately and can be conveniently changed as required.

The High-Guiding Function is especially helpful when navigating in urban areas or where the road layout is unclear. Depending on the equipment package, the navigation information is shown clearly in either the multifunctional instrument display, the central Control Display or the BMW Head-Up Display. Lane Guiding supplies additional details so that you choose the right lane in time. The 3D city model view option makes finding your way in urban areas easier by supplying realistic images of roads and buildings.

In its latest generation the Navigation System Professional in connection with BMW ConnectedDrive regularly carries out automatic updates of the navigation maps. As soon as updated material is available for the selected region, the update is transferred by mobile telephony thanks to the permanently installed SIM card – and this takes place up to four times a year. The update incurs neither licence fees nor transmission costs. Without the need to register or log in to a portal, the navigation system is always equipped with up-to-date maps. Even during the update process, the navigation function remains available without any restrictions.

BMW Navigation systems make everyday life easier: and it provide us with the optimal route from A to B. But a navigation system is only as good as the currency of its maps. Problem-free navigation to the destination and the insertion of traffic jam warnings can be ensured only if the map material is up to date. But how do we update our navigation system if the routes change or new roads are added? BMW is the first automobile manufacturer to offer three possible update processes - USB Full Map update via dealer or ConnectedDrive Store and automatic "Over-The-Air" (incremental) update via the permanently installed SIM card up to four times per year (for the preselected region). The“Over-The-Air” update incurs neither license fees nor transmission costs. Without the need to register or log in in to a portal, the navigation system is always equipped with up-to-date maps. Even during the update process, the navigation remains available without any restrictions.

Park Distance Control makes it easier for you to enter or leave the tightest of parking spaces. An acoustic signal warns you of possible dangers and thus reduces the chances of parking damage.

Ultrasonic sensors at the front and rear of your vehicle calculate the position of potential obstacles. Intervals between the warning tones indicate how much space you have left. The closer you move towards the obstacle, the shorter the intervals become. If the distance falls below 30 cm, the warning tone sounds continuously as a signal to brake. In addition to the acoustic parking aid, a diagram of the vehicle and the obstacles appears in the Control Display (if present in the vehicle), which is particularly helpful during reverse parking manoeuvres.

The emergency braking function Active PDC supports
the driver in reverse parking situations to avoid collisions and reduce the severity of an accident. So the driver can stay relaxed and enjoy greater safety while parking.

Using the “Quick Search” function under NAVIGATION / DESTINATION INPUT, you can carry out a free text search for destinations. The search text is first sent automatically to HERE, and you then receive suggestions for possible destinations. You select the matching place – and the journey can start.

By using “Quick Search”, you are declaring that you are in agreement with the market-specific Terms and Conditions of Use as well as the Privacy Policy of HERE. You will find further information at http://legal.here.com/terms/ and http://legal.here.com/privacy.

With the Rear View Camera (3AG / 5DL), you can see the area behind your vehicle in the Control Display when manoeuvring and parking. The Rear View Camera provides you with a better overall picture when reverse parking and at speeds below 20 km/h.

Interactive tracking lines show you whether the desired parking spot has enough space for your vehicle and assist you when manoeuvring by means of colour-coded areas on the Control Display. In connection with the tow bar, the Rear View Camera has a practical zoom function that makes reversing to hitch up to a trailer so much easier.

The benefits at a glance:

• Clear view of the area behind the vehicle on the Control Display
• Smooth parking or manoeuvring in the tightest of spaces
• Interactive tracking lines provide convenient support when parking
• Zoom function for the tow bar with interactive trailer docking line
  

See what’s coming sooner: with Side View, your BMW always has its eyes open for crossing traffic at blind junctions or exits, even when your view of the situation is obscured.

A glance at the Control Display is all it takes – it shows you a video image of what the cameras built into the right and left of your BMW’s front bumper can see. With the help of guidance lines, Side View also shows you the precise position of the front end of your vehicle. The simultaneous view of both traffic directions on the Control Display lets you assess the situation immediately. Even when you’re in motion, if need be, because Side View can also be activated at speeds of up to 15 km/h. The press of a button puts you in the picture: with BMW ConnectedDrive.

Depending on your model, Side View is a component of the Surround View (270°) (5DL).

Siri, the personal voice assistant for your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple TV, can now also be operated via your BMW. Siri answers all your questions as usual and you can concentrate on the road traffic at all times.

Activate the voice control by pressing the voice input button on your steering wheel in order to operate Siri. You can make calls with Siri, select tracks, have text messages read out, retrieve diary entries, add reminders and call up other useful functions. To make sure your eyes stay focused on the road, the display of the iOS device remains switched off during the journey.

The Speed Limit Info (8TH / 5AS / 5AT) is a Driver Assistance system that reliably recognizes and shows the driver the current and variable speed limits together with any signs prohibiting overtaking.

Ordinary speed limit information systems often give incomplete or inaccurate information, because the maps used are out of date or the variable signs – e.g. speed limits at construction sites or due to traffic jams – aren’t taken into consideration.
In contrast, the intelligent Speed Limit Info keeps the driver constantly informed about the currently permissible maximum speed. A camera built in to the rear-view mirror gathers data on permanent speed limits and the lifting of these restrictions and compares the information with the data from the navigation system.

It also recognizes and analyzes speed restrictions with special conditions: if the camera registers a sign reading '60 km/h in wet weather', this will only be communicated to the driver if the rain sensor of the BMW sends out the appropriate signal – namely if the condition ‘wet weather’ is fulfilled. The same applies to speed limits that are valid at certain times of day or when driving with a trailer/caravan.

Speed Limit Info also includes the no-overtaking indicator. In addition to speed limits, it monitors permanent as well as temporary road signs and takes note of possible restrictions on overtaking. This keeps the driver reliably informed of all overtaking bans and their validity. Depending on the model, this information is displayed in the instrument panel or also the BMW Head-up Display.

Spotify is one of the world’s most popular music streaming services, which allows you access to millions of tracks that you can compile individually in your own personal playlists.

From now on, you can also use the app quite conveniently in your BMW and search for your favourite tracks in various ways, such as by categories or genres, artists, titles or albums or also by labels or year of release. Spotify Radio is also available for you in your vehicle.

In order to use this certified BMW Apps ready application in your BMW, download it from the App Store or Google Play™, connect your smartphone to your vehicle via the USB port or snap-in adapter and launch the app. Then you’ll be able to experience the individual functions via the iDrive Controller, the display and audio system in your vehicle. The latest version of the user interface now enables complete integration via Bluetooth as well, ensuring a seamless link.

The availability of Spotify may vary from country to country.

The Steering and lane control assistant incl. Traffic jam assistant can be activated to support the driver in monotonous traffic situations. At speeds of up to 210 km/h on all road surfaces, the system conveniently supports steering and keeps the vehicle in the centre of its lane.

Cutting-edge steering support is possible with or without Active cruise control. It uses multiple area-surveillance radar systems and a stereo camera. The system positions itself using the edge-of-lane markers and the vehicle in front, if applicable. It automatically maintains the desired distance from the vehicle ahead and regulates the car's speed down to a standstill, as well as providing active steering support. The Steering and lane control assistant represents another milestone on the path to achieving highly automated driving.

Although the system is capable of driving the vehicle independently, the driver is legally required to continue driving with both hands on the wheel. If the driver does not comply with this requirement, the system sensors in the steering wheel rim will recognise this fact and warn the driver acoustically after a certain period of time. Then it will enter stand-by mode. This is also the case if the indicator is activated for changing lanes or if the system requirements are no longer met, e.g. the lane is too narrow.

Interviews, podcasts and live radio in one app. Your favourite shows on demand, up-to-date and direct in your BMW.

You can select your favourites from a range of more than 10,000 radio shows and thus create your own personal radio station. Or even discover new shows. Stitcher gives you personal recommendations based on your listening behaviour.

In order to use this certified BMW Apps ready application in your BMW, download it on the App Store, connect your smartphone to your vehicle via the USB port or snap-in adapter and launch the app. Then straight away you’ll be able to experience the individual functions via the iDrive Controller, the display and audio system in your vehicle.

The availability of Stitcher may vary from country to country.

Telephony with wireless charging incorporates a wireless charging dock and an integrated warning system in case the phone is forgotten. In addition, two fully functional USB ports are available, each with up to two amperes of charge current for quickly charging mobile devices. The technical capacity for a WiFi hotspot allows for the fee-based use of a service provider's hotspot plan.

The roof aerial ensures that mobile reception is at least as good as it is outside of the vehicle. A second microphone with an additional volume control ensures optimum comprehensibility when using the hands-free function, even from the front passenger seat.

Two mobile phones and a mobile audio player can be connected simultaneously via Bluetooth. The telephony package includes Bluetooth Office with access to the calendar, SMS and email functions for compatible smartphones. Additionally, a wireless NFC interface enables mobile phones to be connected to the vehicle quickly and easily.

TuneIn gives you access to roughly two million podcasts and some 60,000 radio stations from all over the world.

Using your mobile phone or tablet, you can listen to music, news, comedy programmes and much more free of charge. By the way, you can also listen while using other apps at the same time if you wish. TuneIn then continues running in the background.

In order to use this certified BMW Apps ready application in your BMW, download it on the App Store, connect your smartphone to your vehicle via the USB port or snap-in adapter and launch the app. You’ll then be able to experience the individual functions via the iDrive Controller, the display and audio system in your vehicle.

The availability of TuneIn Radio may vary from country to country.

Use Twitter even when in your BMW. With the BMW Connected App Classic you can view your status reports on the display or have them read out even when on the move.

You can also use the following applications with the BMW Connected App Classic via the Control Display of your vehicle:

Everything at a glance – Calendar.

Never forget an appointment again: the BMW Connected App Classic brings your calendar entries clearly onto your vehicle display and appointments are read out on request.

The right station at all times – Web radio.

Web radio provides you with countless radio stations from all over the world.

Find the right way even on foot – Last Mile.

Arrive at the destination set in your navigation system even when you’re outside of the vehicle and be sure of finding your way back to your car at all times.

Fully up to date – News.

Your very own personal news service: View the latest news via RSS feed.

Advance information – Wiki Local.

Find out more about your current location, your destination or a postcode. With Wiki Local, you won’t miss out on any information.

Travelling economically – ECO PRO Analyser

Driving efficiently becomes child’s play. The ECO PRO Analyser evaluates the efficiency of accelerating, braking and changing gear and awards stars accordingly (0 – 5). Useful ECO tips additionally help to achieve an even more efficient driving style.

The BMW Connected App Classic also informs you about the current availability of BMW Apps ready applications.

In order to use the app in your BMW, download it on the App Store or on Google Play™, connect your iPhone to your vehicle via the USB port or snap-in adapter and launch the app. Then straight away you’ll be able to experience the individual functions via the iDrive Controller, the display and audio system in your vehicle.

Virtually all current MP3 players, Apple* iPhones and iPods and USB memory sticks can be seamlessly integrated into the audio system of your BMW.

The titles are shown in either the Control Display or Radio Display. You navigate conveniently between the tracks using the radio controls, the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel or the BMW iDrive Controller. All common compression formats (MP3, AAC, WAV and WMA) as well as playback lists in M3U format are supported.

You can also connect your iPhone to the USB audio interface. All you need to make a phone call is a hands-free kit with a Bluetooth adapter. Having the USB connection in the central console enables the music players or an Apple iPhone to be controlled directly. Connecting an Apple iPod or iPhone to the USB audio interface is simple and straightforward and – depending on the equipment – can be carried out using the original Apple USB cable or the BMW cable adapter available as an accessory.

*iPod and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Computer.

Now you no longer have to go without your favourite music when you’re on the move. With the BMW Connected Classic app and Web radio you have access to countless radio stations from all over the world.

Search for genres, local radio stations, countries or BMW top stations. From classical to pop – there’s music here to suit every taste.

You can also use the following applications with the BMW Connected Classic app via the Control Display of your vehicle:

Connected wherever you are – Twitter.

Simply take your Twitter account with you and view your tweets while on the move.

Everything at a glance – Calendar.

Never forget an appointment again: the BMW Connected Classic app brings your calendar entries clearly onto your vehicle display and appointments are read out on request.

Find the right way even on foot – Last Mile.

Arrive at the destination set in your navigation system even when you’re outside of the vehicle and be sure of finding your way back to your car at all times.

Fully up to date – News.

Your very own personal news service: View the latest news via RSS feed.

Advance information – Wiki Local.

Find out more about your current location, your destination or a postcode. With Wiki Local, you won’t miss out on any information.

Travelling economically – ECO PRO Analyser

Driving efficiently becomes child’s play. The ECO PRO Analyser evaluates the efficiency of accelerating, braking and changing gear and awards stars accordingly (0 – 5). Useful ECO tips additionally help to achieve an even more efficient driving style.

The BMW Connected Classic app also informs you about the current availability of BMW Apps ready applications.

In order to use the app in your BMW, download it on the App Store or on Google Play™, connect your iPhone to your vehicle via the USB port or snap-in adapter and launch the app. Then straight away you’ll be able to experience the individual functions via the iDrive Controller, the display and audio system in your vehicle.