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Technical�training.

Product�information.
F12�Entertainment�and�Communication

BMW�Service
General�information

Symbols�used

The�following�symbol�/�sign�is�used�in�this�document�to�facilitate�better�comprehension�and�to�draw�at-
tention�to�particularly�important�information:

Contains�important�safety�guidance�and�information�that�is�necessary�for�proper�system�functioning
and�which�it�is�imperative�to�follow.

Information�status�and�national-market�versions

The�BMW�Group�produces�vehicles�to�meet�the�very�highest�standards�of�safety�and�quality.�Changes
in�terms�of�environmental�protection,�customer�benefits�and�design�make�it�necessary�to�develop�sys-
tems�and�components�on�a�continuous�basis.�Consequently,�this�may�result�in�differences�between
the�content�of�this�document�and�the�vehicles�available�in�the�training�course.

As�a�general�principle,�this�document�describes�left-hand�drive�vehicles�in�the�European�version.�Some
controls�or�components�are�arranged�differently�in�right-hand�drive�vehicles�than�those�shown�on�the
graphics�in�this�document.�Further�discrepancies�may�arise�from�market‐specific�or�country-specific
equipment�specifications.

Additional�sources�of�information

Further�information�on�the�individual�topics�can�be�found�in�the�following:

• Owner's�Handbook
• Integrated�Service�Technical�Application

Contact:�[email protected]

©2010�BMW�AG,�Munich,�Germany

Not�to�be�reproduced,�in�whole�or�in�part,�without�the�prior�written�consent�of�BMW�AG,�Mu-
nich.

The�information�in�the�document�is�part�of�the�BMW�Group�technical�training�course�and�is�intended
for�its�trainers�and�participants.�Refer�to�the�latest�relevant�BMW�Group�information�systems�for�any
changes/supplements�to�the�technical�data.

Information�status:�November�2010
VH-23/International�Technical�Training
F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. Bus�system�overview....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

2. Head� Unit..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Car�Information�Computer�(CIC)....................................................................................................................................................4
2.1.1. Block�diagram............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1.2. System�wiring�diagram................................................................................................................................................ 6

3. Speaker�Systems.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. Overview............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2. Components.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2.1. Hi-Fi�sound�system...........................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.2. Premium�Hi-Fi�system............................................................................................................................................... 9

4. Telephone�Systems..............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
4.1. Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2. System�wiring�diagrams......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.1. Combox� ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2. Combox�audio/video�interface�(option�SA6NR)............................................................... 15
4.3. Smartphone�Integration�(BMW�Apps�SA�6NR)..................................................................................................16
4.3.1. “Media”�snap-in�adapter...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3.2. Video�base�plate................................................................................................................................................................ 19

5. Antennas.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.1. System�wiring�diagram............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.2. System�components.................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

6. ConnectedDrive...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
6.1. BMW�Apps� ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
6.1.1. Facebook™................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
6.1.2. Twitter™.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.1.3. Web�radio......................................................................................................................................................................................32
6.1.4. Last�Mile�&�Vehicle�Finder................................................................................................................................ 34
6.2. Smartphone�Integration�(Audio/Video�Interface)............................................................................................. 39
6.2.1. Video�playback..................................................................................................................................................................... 39
6.3. PlugIn.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
6.3.1. Starting�PlugIn...................................................................................................................................................................... 41
6.3.2. Genius�music�mixes..................................................................................................................................................... 41
6.3.3. PlugIn�menus..........................................................................................................................................................................42
6.3.4. Music�playback.................................................................................................................................................................... 44

7. Self-diagnosis.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
1.�Introduction
Information�and�communication�play�a�very�important�role�in�the�F12.�The�highly�advanced�technolo-
gy�from�the�F01�is�carried�over�to�the�F12.�The�driver�is�offered�a�very�wide�choice�of�infotainment�sys-
tems.�This�product�information�is�intended�to�provide�an�overview�of�the�systems�used.

1.1.�Bus�system�overview

F12�bus�overview

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
1.�Introduction
Index Explanation
1 Control�units�with�wake-up�authorization
2 Start-up�node�control�units�for�starting�up�and�synchronizing�the�FlexRay�bus
system
ACC-SEN Active�Cruise�Control�Sensor
ACSM Advanced�Crash�Safety�Module
AL Active�steering
AMPT Top�HiFi�amplifier
BCU Battery�Charge�Unit�(for�auxiliary�battery�only�w/IAC)
CAS Car�Access�System
CID Central�information�display
COMBOX Combox�(Combox�multimedia,�Combox�multimedia�with�telematics)
CON Controller
CVM Convertible�top�module
DME Digital�Motor�Electronics
DSC Dynamic�Stability�Control
DVDC DVD�changer
EDCSHL Electronic�Damper�Control�satellite,�rear�left
EDCSHR Electronic�Damper�Control�satellite,�rear�right
EDCSVL Electronic�Damper�Control�satellite,�front�left
EDCSVR Electronic�Damper�Control�satellite,�front�right
EGS Electronic�transmission�control
EKPS Electronic�fuel�pump�control
EMF Electromechanical�parking�brake
EPS Electronic�power�steering�(electromechanical�power�steering)
FRM Footwell�module
GWS Gear�selector�switch
HEADUNIT Headunit�(car�information�computer�or�car�information�computer�basic�II)
HSR Rear�axle�slip�angle�control
HUD Head‐Up�Display
ICM Integrated�Chassis�Management
IHKA Automatic�integrated�heating�and�A/C�control�unit
JBE Junction�box�electronics
KAFAS Camera-based�driver�support�systems
KOMBI Instrument�panel
NVE Night�vision�electronics

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
1.�Introduction
Index Explanation
PDC Park�Distance�Control
PMA Parking�manoeuvring�assistant
TPMS Tire�Pressure�Monitor�System
SINE Siren�with�tilt�alarm�sensor
SMBF Front�passenger�seat�module
SMFA Driver's�seat�module
SWW Blind�Spot�Detection�(Lane�change�warning)
SZL Steering�column�switch�cluster
TRSVC Control�unit�for�camera�systems
VDM Vertical�Dynamics�Management
VSW Video�switch
ZGM Central�gateway�module

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
2.�Head�Unit
2.1.�Car�Information�Computer�(CIC)

F12�Car�Information�Computer

The�CIC�head�unit�was�installed�for�the�first�time�in�the�BMW�1�and�3�Series�vehicles�in�conjunction
with�the�Professional�navigation�system�(option�SA�609).�This�further�development�of�the�Car�Commu-
nication�Computer�(CCC)�is�now�also�used�in�the�F12.

The�head�unit�provides�data�management�through�an�internal�80�GB�hard�drive�which�enables�a�multi-
tude�of�new�possibilities.

This�is�clearly�shown�in�the�audio�system�particularly�with�regard�to�the�music�storage.�Music�files�can
be�converted�(ripped)�or�copied�for�compiling�music�on�the�hard�drive.�Fast�access�to�these�music�files
is�ensured�at�all�times�by�storing�them�on�this�CIC�(dedicated)�hard�drive.�It�is�possible�to�store�up�to
3700�music�files�in�the�12�GB�“Media”�storage�partition.

As�with�previous�CIC's�the�digital�tuner�(IBOC)�and�satellite�tuner�(SDARS)�digital�radio�systems�are�in-
tegrated�into�the�CIC�electronics.

With�the�F12�music�player�connectivity�has�been�further�extended�with�the�introduction�of�the�new
BMW�apps.�option�(SA–6NR).�Among�many�other�features�BMW�Apps.�provides�for�connection�and
playback�of�tracks�stored�on�a�cell�phone�music�player.

In�contrast�to�the�previous�system�the�tracks�stored�on�a�cell�phone�can�now�be�easily�accessed�via
Bluetooth�with�no�“physical”�connection�to�the�vehicle.�Simple�menu�navigation�and�playback�of�these
tracks�can�be�controlled�via�the�iDrive�system.

For�further�information�on�the�Car�Information�Computer,�please�refer�to�the�"�ST815�Car�Information
Computer�(CIC)�training�material“.

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
2.�Head�Unit
2.1.1.�Block�diagram

F12�CIC�block�diagram

Index Explanation
1 Central�information�display
2 Car�Information�Computer
3 User�interface
4 Application�software
5 Hardware�and�interfaces

5
F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
2.�Head�Unit
2.1.2.�System�wiring�diagram

F12�CIC�system�wiring�diagram

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
2.�Head�Unit
Index Explanation
1 Central�gateway�module
2 Dynamic�Stability�Control
3 Diagnostic�interface
4 Central�information�display
5 Power�distribution�box,�front
6 Car�Information�Computer
7 USB�connection�in�glove�box
8 Power�distribution�box,�rear
9 antenna�diversity�module�with�integrated�antenna�amplifier
10 DAB�antenna�(not�US)
11 SDARS�antenna
12 GPS�antenna
13 Controller
14 AF�input�jack�plug�in�center�console�for�playback�of�audio�files
15 Integrated�automatic�heating�/�air�conditioning,�steering�column�switch�cluster
16 Steering�column�switch�cluster
17 Instrument�panel

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
3.�Speaker�Systems
3.1.�Overview
Two�different�sound�systems�are�available�in�the�F12:

• Hi-Fi�sound�system�(standard)
• Premium�Hi-Fi�system�(option�SA�677).

Incorporated�in�the�Hi-Fi�system�is�an�eight-channel�amplifier�with�digital�equalizer.�However,�the�Hi-Fi
system�only�uses�seven�of�the�eight�channels.

The�bass�speakers�are�located�under�the�front�seats.�They�are�coupled�either�side�sill.�In�this�way,�the
volume�required�for�bass�reproduction�is�increased.

The�CIC�head�unit�can�be�combined�with�all�amplifier/speaker�systems.

In�the�Hi-Fi�system�and�Premium�Hi-Fi�system�separate�speakers�are�installed�for�the�treble�and�mid-
ranges.

For�the�same�diameter�of�speakers�in�the�Hi-Fi�system�and�Premium�Hi-Fi�system,�there�are�differ-
ences�in�speaker�performance.�This�is�achieved�through�the�use�of�different�materials�such�as�di-
aphragms,�coils�and�solenoids.

The�Premium�Hi-Fi�system�supports�the�playback�of�multichannel�formats.�Playback�of�multichannel
audio�formats�is�possible�through�the�CIC�drive�or�through�the�optional�six-disc�DVD�changer.

The�Hi-Fi�system�consists�of�9�speakers,�the�Premium�Hi-Fi�system�of�12�speakers,�each�with�different
auxiliary�amplifiers.

3.2.�Components

3.2.1.�Hi-Fi�sound�system
The�speakers�and�the�amplifier�of�the�Hi-Fi�system�are�illustrated�in�the�following�graphic.�The�speak-
ers�are�operated�with�a�power�output�of�5�x�25�W�for�the�mid-range�speakers�and�tweeters�and�with�2�x
40�W�for�the�bass�speakers.

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
3.�Speaker�Systems

F12�Hi-Fi�system

Index Explanation
1 Mid-range�speaker,�front�center
2 Tweeter,�front�right�door
3 Mid-range�speaker,�front�right�door
4 Bass�speaker�under�the�front�right�seat
5 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�right
6 Hi-Fi�amplifier
7 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�left
8 Bass�speaker�under�the�front�left�seat
9 Mid-range�speaker,�front�left�door
10 Tweeter,�front�left�door

3.2.2.�Premium�Hi-Fi�system
The�speakers�and�the�amplifier�of�the�Premium�Hi-Fi�system�are�illustrated�in�the�following�graphic.
The�speakers�are�operated�with�a�power�output�of�5�x�50�W�for�the�mid-range�speakers�and�tweeters
and�with�2�x�125�W�for�the�bass�speakers.

The�amplifier�of�the�Premium�Hi-Fi�system�is�equipped�in�the�F12�with�so-called�load�logic�separation.
Here�the�amplifier�electronics�are�supplied�and�connected�with�a�separate�voltage�line.�This�is�specially
boosted�against�short�voltage�dips�and�therefore�prevents�the�electronics�from�failing�in�the�event�of�a
short�voltage�dip.

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
3.�Speaker�Systems

F12�Top�Hi-Fi�system

Index Explanation
1 Mid-range�speaker,�front�center
2 Tweeter,�front�center
3 Tweeter,�front�right�door
4 Mid-range�speaker,�front�right�door
5 Bass�speaker�under�the�front�right�seat
6 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�right
7 Tweeter,�rear�right
8 Top�Hi-Fi�amplifier
9 Tweeter,�rear�left
10 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�left
11 Bass�speaker�under�the�front�left�seat
12 Mid-range�speaker,�front�left�door
13 Tweeter,�front�left�door

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
4.�Telephone�Systems
4.1.�Overview
As�with�previous�models�the�TCU�(SA�639)�used�in�the�E64�has�been�replaced�by�the�Combox.�The
Combox�offers�customers�many�innovative�new�functions.�The�list�below�provides�an�overview�of�the
new�functions�available�with�the�introduction�of�the�Combox:

• Connection�of�audio�players�via�Bluetooth
• Simultaneous�connection�of�cell�phones�and�audio�players�via�Bluetooth
• Contacts�with�pictures
• Software�updating�directly�by�customer
• Connection�of�certain�iPods�via�the�original�Apple�USB�cable�(Facing�out�the�Y-cable)
• Album�cover�display�(with�iPod/MTP�player/MP3�player�via�USB)
• Office�function�reads�email,�text�messages,�calendar�and�notes�from�smartphones

More�information�regarding�the�individual�functions�of�the�Combox�can�be�found�in�the�"�ST1005
Combox"�and�“ST1106�F25�Entertainment�and�Communication”�training�material�available�on�TIS�and
ICP.

The�specified�range�of�functions�is�only�achieved�with�BMW�Tested�Bluetooth-capable�cell�phones.
A�list�of�the�currently�recommended�Bluetooth-capable�mobile�phones�can�be�called�up�via�the�After-
sales�Assistance�Portal�(ASAP)�or�at�http://www.bmw.com/bluetooth/�.

The�installation�location�for�the�Combox�in�the�F12�is�in�front�of�the�rollover�protection�system�and�is
shown�in�the�following�graphic.

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
4.�Telephone�Systems

F12�Combox�installation�location

Index Explanation
1 Rollover�protection�system
2 Combox

4.2.�System�wiring�diagrams

4.2.1.�Combox
Combox�including�telematics.

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
4.�Telephone�Systems

F12�Combox

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
4.�Telephone�Systems
Index Explanation
1 Central�gateway�module�(ZGM)
2 Dynamic�Stability�Control�(DSC)
3 Footwell�module�(FRM)
4 Car�Access�System�(CAS)
5 Crash�Safety�Module�(ACSM)
6 Central�information�display�(CID)
7 Power�distribution�box,�front�right
8 Head�unit
9 Integrated�automatic�heating�/�air�conditioning�(IHKA)
10 Controller�(CON)
11 Roof�function�center�(FZD)
12 Baseboard�in�center�console�and�snap-in�adapter
13 Power�distribution�box,�rear�right
14 Telephone�antenna�1
15 GPS�antenna
16 Telephone�antenna�2
17 Combox
18 Telephone�backup�antenna
19 Bluetooth�antenna�in�wiring�harness
20 Microphone�on�upper�steering�column
21 Steering�column�switch�cluster�(SZL)
22 Instrument�panel�(KOMBI)
23 SOS�speaker

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
4.�Telephone�Systems
4.2.2.�Combox�audio/video�interface�(option�SA6NR)

F12�Combox�audio�interface

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
4.�Telephone�Systems
Index Explanation
1 Central�gateway�module�(ZGM)
2 Steering�column�switch�cluster�(SZL)
3 Central�information�display�(CID)
4 Head�unit
5 Controller�(CON)
6 AUX-IN�connection�and�USB�audio�interface
7 Base�plate�in�center�console�and�snap-in�adapter�(connection�with�SA�6NR
only)
8 Power�distribution�box,�rear�right
9 Combox

4.3.�Smartphone�Integration�(BMW�Apps�SA�6NR)
Audio�playback�via�an�external�device�(e.g.�iPod,�USB�stick)�is�already�possible�due�to�the�way�in�which
components�of�the�optional�equipment�Smartphone�Integration�SA�6NF�have�been�integrated�into
the�vehicle�system.�Video�playback�and�the�Plug�in�feature�are�now�available�in�combination�with�op-
tion�BMW�Apps�(SA�6NR)�and�the�BMW�Connected�app.�This�is�currently�only�available�for�the�Ap-
ple™�iPhone™�and�is�made�possible�by�placing�the�Smartphone�in�the�specially�development�“Media”
snap-in�adapter.

Note:�The�Apple™�iPhone™�is�the�first�Smartphone�for�which�a�suitable�BMW�snap-in�adapter
has�been�developed.�Currently�there�are�several�snap�in�adapters�available�from�BMW�for�the
Apple™�iPhone™�depending�on�vehicle�model�year,�equipment�option,�available�features�and
device�version.�When�addressing�a�customer�complaint�please�verify�that�you�are�using�the
correct�snap�in�adapter�for�that�application.

The�signals�that�transmit�the�sounds�and�images�in�the�video�files�follow�different�paths�in�the�vehi-
cle.�The�image�data�is�sent�from�the�Smartphone�to�the�headunit�in�the�form�of�an�analogColor�Video
Blanking�Signal�(CVBS)�via�the�video�base�plate,�snap-in�adapter�and�wiring�harness.�They�are�con-
verted�to�a�digital�low�voltage�differential�signal�(LVDS)�in�the�headunit�and�displayed�at�the�CID.

The�audio�signals�are�sent�to�the�Combox�via�an�AF�(audio�frequency)�signal,�then�also�transmitted�to
the�headunit�via�the�Media�Oriented�System�Transport�(MOST)�bus�from�where�they�are�then�sent�to
the�speakers�via�the�HiFi�or�Top-Hifi�amplifier.

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
4.�Telephone�Systems

Function�plan�A4A

Index Explanation
1 Central�information�display�(CID)
2 Headunit
3 iPhone™
4 Video�ready�“Media”�snap-in�adapter
5 Video�base�plate�(SA�6NR)
6 USB�port�in�center�console
A USB�connection
B Video�connection
C AUX-AF�connection

4.3.1.�“Media”�snap-in�adapter
A�description�of�the�redesigned�“Media”�snap-in�adapter�is�provided�below.�This�can�be�ordered�via
the�Electronic�Parts�Catalogunder�part�number�84�21�9�229�004�for�the�iPhone™�3G/3GS�and�84�21
2�199�392�for�the�iPhone™�4.�Two�panels�on�top�of�the�adapter�have�been�colored�silver�so�it�can�be
clearly�differentiated�from�its�predecessor.

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
4.�Telephone�Systems

“Video�ready”�snap-in�adapter

Index Explanation
1 Front�view�of�snap-in�adapter
2 Rear�view�of�snap-in�adapter
3 Label�with�BMW�part�number
4 Label�containing�information�“Video�Ready”

This�modified�snap-in�adapter�contains�a�chip�that�converts�the�video�signal�from�the�iPhone™�(1�wire
+�ground)�into�a�differential�video�signal�(CVBS)�(2�wires�+�ground).�It�also�contains�resistors�that�adjust
the�level�to�75�ohm.�The�conversion�to�2�wires�+�ground�is�made�because�when�a�fault�occurs�with�dif-
ferential�transmission�this�occurs�on�both�wires.�As�the�signal�is�mirrored,�the�sum�of�the�signal�is�al-
ways�0�and�the�fault�is�therefore�absorbed�or�canceled�out.�The�quality�and�interference�immunity�of
the�video�transmission�via�the�“Video�ready”�snap-in�adapter�is�therefore�significantly�higher.

The�cell�phone�must�not�be�exposed�to�extreme�ambient�conditions.�At�high�temperatures,
functions�such�as�charging�can�no�longer�be�carried�out.�In�some�cases�where�Web�Radio�or
other�UMTS�data�services�are�continuously�used,�the�iPhone™�can�heat�up�to�the�point�that�it
can�lead�to�deactivation�of�the�charging�process�at�ambient�temperatures�as�low�as�23°C/73°
F.�To�address�this�a�media�snap-in�adapter�with�an�integrated�fan�has�been�developed�part�#
84�21�2�218�390�for�iPhone™�4�and�#�84�21�2�218�391�for�3g/3gs.�Please�refer�to�the�latest�Af-
tersales�parts�bulletin�for�more�information.

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
4.�Telephone�Systems

4.3.2.�Video�base�plate
The�newly�developed�video�base�plate�enables�the�vehicle�to�access�the�video�data�saved�on�the
Smartphone.�The�audio�signal�of�the�video�clip�is�connected�to�the�Combox�via�the�video�base�plate
(SA6�NF)�and�iPod�and�USB�adapter�(SA�6FL)�in�the�center�console.�The�video�signal�is�transferred�to
the�headunit�directly�via�the�CVBS�signal�described�above�and�via�the�interface�of�the�video�base�plate.

In�terms�of�its�appearance�when�installed,�the�video�base�plate�is�no�different�to�the�base�plate�that
"only"�supports�audio�playback.�In�order�to�find�out�whether�a�video�base�plate�is�installed,�the�black
18-pin�connector�must�be�removed�and�the�pinning�checked.

The�relevant�connection�between�the�video�base�plate�and�the�vehicle�electrical�system�is�explained�in
the�following�graphic:

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
4.�Telephone�Systems

Wiring�harness�of�video�base�plate�with�snap-in�adapter�and�Smartphone

Index Explanation
1 Connection�of�base�plate�to�roof�antenna;�connector�color�code:�black
2 USB�connection�of�base�plate�to�USB�hub;�connector�color�code:�blue
3 18-pin�connector�strip:�voltage�supply,�CVBS�(first�cable);�AUX_AF�(second
cable)

The�control�signals�for�the�App�(SA�6NR)�are�transmitted�via�a�4-core�USB�data�line.�The�distinguish-
ing�feature�of�the�specially�developed�base�plate�for�extended�connectivity�of�the�music�player�in�the
cell�phone�is�its�two�gold-plated�pins.

The�gold-plated�pins�also�serve�as�locking�pins�for�the�snap-in�adapter.�The�video�lines�that�transmit
the�CVBS�signal�are�located�in�the�18-pin�multi-pin�connector.�This�distinguishes�the�video�base�plate
from�the�USB�base�plate�used�up�until�now.

Video�base�plate�for�USB�connection�of�Smartphones

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4.�Telephone�Systems
Index Explanation
1 18-pin�multi-pin�connector�on�base�plate:�voltage�supply,�AV�signals�(Aux_AF,
CVBS�and�shielding)
2 Antenna�connection�to�roof�antenna
3 USB�port:�distribution�of�USB�voltage�supply�(USB�+,�ground)�and�the�two�USB
data�lines�(D+,�D-)�on�gold-plated�pins�with�shielding

Note:�For�more�information�regarding�BMW�Apps�option�SA�6NR�refer�to�the�ConnectedDrive
section�of�this�training�material�or�the�ST1108�“BMW�Apps/ConnectedDrive”�training�manual
available�on�TIS�and�ICP.

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5.�Antennas
The�F12�has,�depending�on�the�national-market�version�and�optional�equipment,�different�antenna
systems:

Antenna System Location


FM/AM�antenna Radio In�the�trunk�lid
SDARS�antenna Radio In�the�trunk�lid
Navigation�antenna Navigation�system In�the�trunk�lid
Remote�control�services�an- CAS�(remote�control�services) On�the�rollover�protection�sys-
tenna tem
Telephone�antenna Telephone In�the�trunk�lid
Bluetooth�antenna Telephone Wiring�harness
Emergency�call�antenna Telematics�services On�the�rollover�protection�sys-
tem

The�Bluetooth�antenna�for�the�F12�is�conceived�as�an�open�item�and�supplied�as�part�of�the�wiring�har-
ness.�A�non-connected�antenna�can�no�longer�be�identified�by�this�design.

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5.�Antennas
5.1.�System�wiring�diagram

F12�System�wiring�diagram,�antennas

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5.�Antennas
Index Explanation
1 Footwell�module�(FRM)
2 Central�gateway�module�(ZGM)
3 Car�Access�System�(CAS)
4 Antenna,�Japan�navigation�system�(not�US)
5 Junction�box�electronics�(JBE)
6 Power�distribution�box,�junction�box
7 Power�distribution�box,�luggage�compartment
8 Additional�brake�light
9 Emergency�call�antenna
10 Interference�suppression�filter
11 Integrated�automatic�heating�/�air�conditioning�(IHKA)
12 Head�unit
13 Base�plate
14 Bluetooth�antenna
15 Remote�control�receiver
16 Combox
17 Heated�rear�window
18 Video�module�(not�US)
19 Antenna�diversity�(DIV)
20 DAB�antenna�(not�US)
21 SDARS�antenna�for�satellite�reception
22 Telephone�antenna
23 GPS�antenna
24 Telephone�antenna
Kl.30 Terminal�30
LIN-Bus Local�interconnect�network�bus

5.2.�System�components
The�antenna�components�in�the�F12�are�to�a�large�extent�located�in�the�trunk�lid.�This�is�made�possible
in�part�by�the�plastic�construction�of�the�trunk�lid.

The�following�graphic�shows�the�arrangement�and�function�of�the�individual�components.

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5.�Antennas

F12�antenna�components

Index Explanation
1 Antenna�diversity
2 Antenna�(FM2)
3 Antenna�(telephone�and�SDARS)
4 Antenna�(telephone�and�GPS)
5 Filter,�trunk�lid,�right
6 Antenna�(FM1)
7 Antenna�(AM)
8 Filter,�trunk�lid,�left

The�antenna�diversity�module�is�located�under�the�rear�window�and�its�connections�are�illustrated�in
the�following�graphic.

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5.�Antennas

F12�Installation�location�of�antennas�on�rollover�protection�system

Index Explanation
1 Rollover�protection�system
2 Emergency�call�antenna
3 Remote�control�services�antenna

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6.�ConnectedDrive
BMW�ConnectedDrive�is�effectively�a�personal�assistant�to�the�driver.�It�utilizes�the�latest�technologies
with�the�aim�of�supplying�the�driver�with�all�the�information�that�he/she�wants�and�needs.

The�innovative�services�that�come�with�BMW�ConnectedDrive�ensure�more�safety,�comfort�and�offer
additional�Infotainment�options�in�BMW�vehicles.�Examples�of�this�are:�the�introduction�of�the�first�ful-
ly-fledged�iPod�interface�in�the�vehicle�and�Head-Up�Display�in�2008.�BMW�Assist�and�BMW�Search
which�allows�online�access�to�the�latest�weather�forecasts,�and�delivers�DOW,�NASDAQ�and�S&P�500
stock�indices�from�Bloomberg�to�the�iDrive�display�right�inside�your�vehicle.�Access�news�headlines
covering�the�USA,�world,�sports,�business�and�BMW�topics�with�the�text-to-speech�conversion�on
2010�and�later�models.�The�implementation�of�the�remote�functions�were�introduced�which�meant
customers�could�for�the�first�time�unlock�the�vehicle�via�a�provider.

ConnectedDrive�portal

6.1.�BMW�Apps
Apps,�or�"applications",�have�been�developed�for�Smartphones�such�as�the�Apple�iPhone™�for�some
time�now.�These�apps�(or�applications)�are�user�programs�and�are�available�to�download�from�the�In-
ternet�either�for�free�or�for�a�charge.�(for�example�from�the�Apple™�iTunes™�store).�Once�downloaded,
the�data�installs�itself�on�the�Smartphone.�If�a�Smartphone�is�connected�to�the�vehicle,�the�software�re-
mains�on�the�Smartphone�and�is�not�transferred�to�the�vehicle.�This�allows�new�functions�to�be�devel-
oped�more�quickly.�Therefore�development�costs�are�low�and�not�dependent�on�the�life�cycle�of�the�ve-
hicles�and�their�hardware�(headunits,�telephone�control�units,�etc.).

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6.�ConnectedDrive
As�from�December�2010,�customers�can�download�the�BMW�Connected�App�from�the�iTunes™
Store�and�install�it�on�their�Apple�iPhone™.�This�app�is�designed�to�work�only�in�combination�with�the
BMW�Apps�SA�6NR�optional�equipment�and�it�is�only�available�as�from�2011�MY�BMW�vehicles.

BMW�Connected�in�Apple�iTunes™�portal

With�BMW�Apps�(option�SA�6NR)�the�Apple™�iPhone™�"�Apps"�function�is�now�available�for�the
first�time�to�BMW�customers.�These�features�are�activated�and�controlled�via�the�BMW�iDrive�user�in-
terface.�An�important�point�to�note�is�that�the�software�for�the�individual�functions�is�only�installed�on
the�iPhone�and�not�in�the�headunit�or�Combox�telephone�control�unit.�The�headunit�is�only�required�to
integrate�the�functions�in�the�vehicle.�This�means�that�problem-free�functionality�of�the�app�depends
on�the�app�developer�and�the�stability�of�the�iPhone's�operating�system.

The�Smartphone�is�connected�to�the�vehicle�using�the�original�Apple™�USB�cable.�Additional�func-
tions�are�available�to�the�customer�once�the�Smartphone�has�been�connected�to�the�vehicle�using
Smartphone�Integration�cradle�(SA�6NF)�and�the�iPhone™�Media�snap-in�adapter�(sold�separately).�No
other�Smartphones�or�operating�systems�Apps�are�currently�supported�by�the�BMW�App.�SA�6NR
option.

Note:�Smartphone�Integration�(SA�6NF)�is�included�when�the�customer�orders�the�SA�6NR�op-
tion.

With�the�incorporation�of�BMW�apps�option,�the�menu�structure�of�the�iDrive�system�was�modified.
The�name�of�the�menu�item�"BMW�Assist"�in�the�main�menu�was�changed�to�"ConnectedDrive".

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6.�ConnectedDrive

Main�menu�with�"ConnectedDrive"�menu�item

To�access�BMW�Apps�select�“ConnectedDrive”�from�the�main�menu�and�then�select�"BMW�Apps"
button�to�display�the�individual�functions�in�the�"Apps"�submenu.�If�this�menu�item�is�selected�and�an
iPhone™�with�the�"BMW�Connected"�App�installed�is�activated,�the�individual�functions�will�be�dis-
played�on�the�right�half�of�the�display�screen�.

ConnectedDrive�menu�in�BMW�vehicle�with�SA6NR

1 Apps�menu�heading
2 BMW�Apps�submenu
3 Start�button:�"Facebook"�social�network
4 Start�button:�"Twitter"�social�network
5 Start�button:�"Web�radio"�function
6 PlugIn�menu�heading
7 PlugIn�start�button

The�individual�apps�and�their�functions�are�explained�further�with�below.

It�is�important�to�be�aware�that�iPhone�apps�are�constantly�being�enhanced�and�developed.�The�follow-
ing�functions�correspond�to�an�intermediate�status�of�the�application�and�will�not�be�the�same�as�the
actual�version�available�in�the�iTunes™�Store.

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6.�ConnectedDrive
6.1.1.�Facebook™

Start�button�for�"Facebook™"�social�network

The�BMW�customer�can�now�also�access�his/her�Facebook™�social�network�in�the�vehicle�with�the�as-
sistance�of�BMW�Apps.�This�means�the�customer�can�also�keep�in�touch�with�the�contacts�in�his/her
social�network�for�the�duration�of�the�trip.�The�user�can�let�the�members�of�his�social�network�know
about�what�he/she�is�currently�experiencing:�e.g.�"I�need�a�filling�station�fast�".�This�feature�also�in-
cludes�other�pre-prepared�messages�which�are�randomly�generated�by�the�system.�It�is�also�possible
for�users�to�create�their�own�messages�and�then�post�them�on�the�spot.�Furthermore,�the�customer
can�also�learn�about�the�status�of�other�members�of�the�social�network�or�read�their�messages.�Mes-
sages�can�be�”read�out”�with�the�voice�command�system�option�SA�620�(which�is�included�with�SA
609)�while�the�vehicle�is�moving.�This�means�that�the�driver�can�"check"�messages�without�taking�his/
her�eyes�off�the�road.�Note�that�the�voice�system�(Text�to�Speech)�only�reads�out�the�message�in�the
language�set�in�the�headunit.�The�speech�processing�system�may�therefore�attempt�to�read�out�En-
glish�text�modules�in�German.�The�female�voice�will�then�speak�German�in�an�English�accent.

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6.�ConnectedDrive

Facebook™�social�network”Post�status�message"

Index Explanation
1 Preparation�window�”Current�status"
2 "Status"�selection�menu�showing�pre-prepared�status�entries
3 Selection�of�pre�prepared�status�entry
4 Posting�of�status�entry
5 Message�confirming�successful�posting�of�selected�status�message�in
Facebook�portal

6.1.2.�Twitter™
Twitter™�is�a�competitor�product�to�Facebook™�in�the�area�of�social�networking�thus�its�functionality�in
BMW�vehicles�is�very�similar�to�Facebook™.

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6.�ConnectedDrive

"Twitter�message"�in�Twitter�social�network

Index Explanation
1 ”Post�Tweet"�preparation�window
2 "Tweets"�selection�menu�with�pre-prepared�messages
3 Selection�of�a�pre-prepared�Tweet
4 Posting�of�Tweet
5 Message�confirming�successful�publication�of�selected�Tweet�in�Twitter�portal.

6.1.3.�Web�radio
From�the�customer's�point�of�view,�web�radio�offers�a�great�deal�of�added�value.�The�driver�of�a�BMW
vehicle�that�is�networked�with�the�outside�world�via�the�"Web�radio"�BMW�App�can�receive�the�signal
of�his/her�favorite�radio�station�worldwide.�Prerequisites�for�this�process�(known�as�"live�streaming")
are�that�the�program�must�be�listed�in�the�database�of�broadcast�stations�and�the�relevant�streaming
format�must�be�supported.

Once�the�app�has�been�successfully�activated,�the�customer�can�navigate�to�the�"Web�radio"�submenu
in�the�Radio�menu�and�add�to�several�preset�"BMW�Top�stations"�by�searching�for�radio�stations�world-
wide�based�on�selection�criteria�such�as�location�or�genre,�and�also�for�local�radio�stations.

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6.�ConnectedDrive

Web�radio�menu

Index Explanation
1 Selection�of�"BMW�Top�stations"�with�recommended�radio�stations
2 List�of�stations
3 Loading�the�selected�station
4 Live�stream�=�reception�of�chosen�radio�station�via�the�Internet.

When�the�iPhone™�is�used�extensively�(e.g.�while�using�the�Web�radio)�the�iPhone's�charg-
ing�circuit�may�be�deactivated�if�its�temperature�exceeds�40°C/104°�F�on�iPhone™�3G/S�or
46°C/115°�F�on�the�iPhone™�4.�To�address�this�issue�a�media�snap-in�adapter�with�an�inte-
grated�fan�has�been�developed�part�#�84�21�2�218�390�for�iPhone™�4�and�#�84�21�2�218�391
for�3G/3GS.�Please�refer�to�the�latest�Aftersales�parts�bulletin�for�more�information.

Note:�For�more�information�regarding�BMW�Apps�refer�to�the�BMW�Apps/ConnectedDrive
training�material�available�on�TIS�and�ICP.

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6.�ConnectedDrive
6.1.4.�Last�Mile�&�Vehicle�Finder
The�Last�Mile�function�was�added�to�the�list�of�BMW�Apps�in�the�spring�of�2011�and�it�is�available�for
download�from�the�iTunes�Portal™�as�a�“BMW�Apps"�software�update.�The�Last�Mile�app�guides�the
customer�to�his�actual�navigation�destination,�even�if�this�in�a�location�that�is�inaccessible�to�motor�ve-
hicles�(e.g.�pedestrian�zone�or�city�parking�garage).�Navigation�continues�after�the�customer�has�left
the�vehicle�and�uses�the�iPhone™�as�a�navigation�tool.

BMW�Apps�Last�Mile

Index Explanation
1 Last�Mile�function�in�iPhone™

Once�the�customer�has�left�the�vehicle,�the�coordinates�of�the�vehicle's�location�are�transmitted�to
the�iPhone™.�It�is�important�in�this�case�to�ensure�that�the�Last�Mile�function�is�activated�before�exit-
ing�the�vehicle.�The�last�destination,�next�destination�and�final�destination�are�also�transmitted�to�the
iPhone™.�The�last�destination�is�useful�in�cases�where�the�customer�is�unable�to�park�at�the�actual
destination,�heads�for�the�next�multi-story�parking�lot�and�walks�back�to�the�previous�destination�(e.g.
museum,�theater,�restaurant,�etc.).�The�next�and�final�destination�become�active�if�the�customer�has
entered�several�destinations�in�the�BMW�navigation�system�route�guidance.

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6.�ConnectedDrive

Overview�of�different�destinations

Index Explanation
1 Next�destination
2 Final�destination
3 iPhone™�location
4 Vehicle�location
5 Last�destination
6 List�of�destinations;�vehicle�location
7 Map�view,�combined�satellite�and�map
8 Map�view,�satellite
9 Map�view,�road�map
10 Use�current�position�(see�position�3)
11 Zoom�function

When�menu�button�6�is�pressed,�a�list�of�destinations�and�the�current�location�of�the�vehicle�appears.
The�vehicle�coordinates�are�displayed�in�addition�to�the�vehicle�location.�This�is�important�as�the�BMW
Navigation�and�iPhone™�Navigation�(Google™)�map�data�comes�from�different�suppliers.

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6.�ConnectedDrive

List�of�destinations

Index Explanation
1 Next�destination
2 Final�destination
3 Distance�to�location�of�BMW�vehicle
4 Coordinates�of�BMW�vehicle
5 Last�destination

Activate�the�zoom�function�to�enlarge�the�relevant�section�of�the�map.�Press�the�arrow�button�to�dis-
play�the�extended�information�menu.

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6.�ConnectedDrive

Zoom�range

Index Explanation
1 "Infos"�button
2 iPhone™�location

Additional�information�on�the�destination�is�displayed�in�the�information�section.

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6.�ConnectedDrive

Information�menu

Index Explanation
1 Distance�to�destination
2 Address�data�of�destination
3 Telephone�number
4 Email�address�of�destination
5 Activation�of�route�planning�function
6 Notes

You�can�note�down�the�location�(pillar�number/color�for�example)�in�the�multi-level�car�park�under
"Notes".

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6.�ConnectedDrive

Example�of�note�function

6.2.�Smartphone�Integration�(Audio/Video�Interface)

6.2.1.�Video�playback
When�MTV™�broadcasted�the�video�clip�“Video�Killed�The�Radio�Star"�on�1st�August�1981,�this�her-
alded�the�era�of�the�video�clip.�YouTube™�launched�an�Internet�video�portal�on�14th�February�2005
where�the�user�can�view�and�upload�video�clips�free�of�charge.�The�Internet�site�contains�film�and�TV
clips,�music�videos�and�self-made�films.�Since�2007,�BMW�Group�has�expanded�its�Internet�presence
with�the�site�www.bmw.tv�where�video�clips�are�available�to�the�public�(See�BMW�TV�App).�The�files
can�be�downloaded�from�there�in�wmv�or�mp4�format.

Video�clips�are�therefore�now�part�and�parcel�of�our�everyday�life�and�they�can�now�be�played�in�BMW
vehicles.�To�do�this,�a�video�connection�between�the�vehicle�and�the�Apple™�iPhone™�has�been�devel-
oped�in�order�to�be�able�to�show�the�video�clips�from�the�Smartphone�on�the�vehicle's�CID.

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
6.�ConnectedDrive
A�new�"Media�video�base�plate"�makes�it�possible�to�play�video�clips�in�BMW�vehicles.�For�safety�rea-
sons,�this�function�is�only�supported�when�the�vehicle�is�stationary.�The�video�clips�are�sent�to�the
head�unit�from�the�iPhone™�via�the�“Media”�snap-in�adapter�and�displayed�in�the�CID.�They�can�be�se-
lected�and�played�from�the�"CD/Multimedia�–�External�audio�devices"�menu�and�the�"ConnectedDrive
–�PlugIn"�menu.

Playing�back�a�video�clip�stored�in�the�iPhone™

6.3.�PlugIn
Smartphones�are�assuming�more�and�more�importance�among�consumers.�This�is�why�BMW�Group
made�the�decision�to�support�the�connection�of�these�devices�and�their�software�(referred�to�as�apps)
to�the�vehicle�electrical�system.�PlugIn�allows�the�user�to�switch�from�the�familiar�BMW�user�interface
(iDrive�controller�in�conjunction�with�the�Central�Information�Display)�to�the�Apple™�interface.�This�plu-
gin�essentially�supports�the�iPod™�function�and�features�of�the�iPhone™.

The�PlugIn�menu�item�allows�the�customer�to�enjoy�the�look�and�feel�of�an�Apple™�interface�when
the�iPhone™�is�connected�to�the�vehicle.�The�control�signals�in�this�case�are�transmitted�via�USB�data
connections.�The�picture�signals�are�rendered�by�the�iPhone™�and�output�as�video�signal�via�CVBS.

PlugIn�has�an�Apple�interface�“Look�and�Feel”

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6.�ConnectedDrive
6.3.1.�Starting�PlugIn
Before�starting�the�PlugIn�feature�make�sure�that�the�iPhone™�is�connected�via�the�“Media”�snap�in
adapter�in�the�center�console.�Once�PlugIn�has�been�selected,�the�connection�between�the�iPhone™
and�the�vehicle�is�checked.�Select�the�“PlugIn”�button�to�start�the�function.�In�doing�so,�it�is�important
to�be�aware�that�when�the�function�is�started,�the�usual�BMW�iDrive�“turn-press-push"�environment
no�longer�applies.�Although�the�push�function�no�longer�exists�the�user�navigates�through�the�menu�by
turning�and�pressing�the�controller�and�can�still�jump�back�one�step�via�the�“Back”�button.�Press�the
"Menu"�button�to�exit�the�PlugIn�function�and�return�to�the�main�menu�of�the�BMW�iDrive�system.

PlugIn�start�screen

The�iPhone™�must�be�connected�via�the�“Media”�snap�in�adapter�in�order�to�display�videos�or
operate�the�PlugIn�feature.�Please�make�sure�that�the�correct�snap�in�adapter�is�being�used.
For�more�information�refer�to�the�BMW�Apps/ConnectedDrive�training�material�available�on
TIS�and�ICP.

6.3.2.�Genius�music�mixes
To�give�the�customer�an�added�benefit,�iPhone™�Genius�mixes�can�now�also�be�accessed.�Genius
mixes�browses�the�iTunes™�Media�Library�on�the�iPhone™�and�automatically�generates�up�to�twelve
genre-based�mixes�containing�tracks�that�(according�to�the�Apple™�Genius)�"work�well�together".�It�is
not�possible�to�influence�the�selection�directly.�These�mixes�are�compiled�based�on�the�experience�of
the�worldwide�iTunes™�community.�The�playlist�generated�by�Genius�can�be�saved�on�the�iPhone™�or
updated�from�time�to�time.

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6.�ConnectedDrive

Genius�mixes

It�is�also�possible�to�compile�a�special�mix�containing�several�genres.�In�the�example�below,�a�mix�has
been�compiled�containing�tracks�from�the�"Alternative"�and�"Singer-Songwriter"�genres.

Example�of�Genius�mix�compilation

6.3.3.�PlugIn�menus
In�addition�to�the�Genius�mix�which�is�a�relatively�new�function,�the�customer�can�access�the�familiar
menu�items�from�the�Apple�iPod™�which�have�been�adopted�without�modification�in�the�iPhone™.

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6.�ConnectedDrive

PlugIn�menu

Index Explanation
1 Playback�lists�(self-compiled�by�customer)
2 Artists
3 Albums
4 Track
5 Genre
6 "Playing"�menu�–�music�currently�being�played�back

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6.�ConnectedDrive
6.3.4.�Music�playback

Music�playback

Index Explanation
1 "Playing"�menu�–�music�currently�being�played�back
2 Playback�or�pause�function�with�corresponding�symbol
3 Album�cover
4 Current�track,�artist�and�album�title
5 11th�song�of�a�total�of�505�music�tracks�stored�on�the�iPhone™
6 0:02�seconds�of�the�music�track�have�elapsed�and�another�3:02�minutes
remain

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7.�Self-diagnosis
The�”BMW�Connected”�app�on�the�iPhone™�includes�a�self-diagnosis�function�which�can�be�used�for
troubleshooting�in�order�to�eliminate�faults�more�quickly�and�systematically.�If�the�BMW�Connected
app�is�not�working�properly,�the�customer�can�start�the�"self-diagnosis"�via�his�iPhone™.�In�doing�so,
the�iPhone™�must�not�initially�be�connected�to�the�vehicle�via�the�USB�port.�Once�the�self-diagnosis
has�been�started,�the�customer�will�be�prompted�to�connect�the�iPhone™�to�the�vehicle�via�the�USB
cable.�Once�the�self-diagnosis�has�been�completed,�a�nine-digit�fault�code�is�displayed�for�the�cus-
tomer.

BMW�iPhone™�App�Self-diagnosis�code�retrieval.

The�customer�can�then�quote�that�code�to�the�Service�department.�Alternatively,�the�Service�employ-
ee�will�need�to�start�the�self-diagnosis�via�the�customer's�iPhone™�then�note�down�the�fault.�Once�the
self-diagnosis�is�complete,�the�customer�can�take�his�iPhone™�with�him,�even�if�the�vehicle�has�to�re-
main�in�the�workshop�because�the�fault�has�not�yet�been�eliminated.�The�test�plan�AT8400_A4A�can
be�called�up�on�ISTA�and�ISTA�Client.�The�test�plan�prompts�you�to�enter�the�iPhone�diagnostic�code.
By�entering�the�fault�code�in�the�diagnosis�system,�the�fault�can�be�traced�back�to�the�iPhone™,�vehi-
cle�or�connection�(snap-in�adapter)�between�the�end�device�and�vehicle.

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
7.�Self-diagnosis

Diagnosis�system�–�input�of�fault�code�and�display�of�iPhone™�details

Faults�that�are�attributable�to�the�iPhone™�will�not�be�repaired�by�BMW�Service�and�must�be�remedied
by�the�manufacturer�of�the�end�device�or�relevant�app�provider.

In�order�to�trace�faults�on�the�vehicle,�the�service�employee�must�perform�a�short�test�and�run�the
telecommunication�test�plan�(AT8400_SYSTEL).�The�relevant�test�module�for�evaluating�the�test�code
is�integrated�in�this�plan�(A4A�-�Application�4�Automotive).�The�test�code�is�decoded�by�the�test�plan.
This�provides�the�service�employee�with�all�of�the�necessary�information.�He�is�then�able�to�perform�a
focussed�diagnosis.

The�test�code�can�be�evaluated�on�a�workshop�computer�(e.g.�service�advisor's�computer).�A�function-
al�ISTA�client�must�be�installed�on�this�computer.�The�vehicle�can�be�identified�via�the�chassis�number
or�its�basic�characteristics�using�the�ISTA�Client.�Then�a�free�test�search�can�be�made�for�the�test�mod-
ule�AT8400_A4A�-�Test�code�evaluation�for�service�advisors�in�order�to�run�the�module.�The�test�mod-
ule�can�also�be�found�at:�Information�search�-�Functional�structure�-�Body�-�Audio,�Video,�Telephone,
Navigation�-�Telecommunication�-�Documents�-�BMW�Connected.�This�test�module�is�only�intended�to
be�a�source�of�information�for�service�advisors�and�does�not�generate�a�diagnosis�code.�If�a�diagnosis
code�is�needed,�proceed�as�described�in�section�Dealing�with�problems�in�the�workshop.

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F12�Entertainment�and�Communication
7.�Self-diagnosis

Note:�In�some�cases�where�the�device�is�not�sufficiently�charged�by�the�vehicle,�the�use
of�a�charging�adapter�#�61�12�2�167�663�may�be�necessary.�Refer�to�Aftersales�Bulletin�#
V-13-1010-6515�for�more�information.

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