BMW Bluetooth Upgrade Module Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual for
Bluetooth® Upgrade Module

Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Bluetooth® Upgrade Module (BTUM).

Now that you have your Bluetooth® Upgrade Module,
here’s what you can expect from it:

• Latest technology: BMW again brings the latest
in-vehicle communication advances to your
driving experience.

• Convenience: Your phone can be kept in your pocket,
purse, or briefcase and still be used hands-free.

• Flexibility: Choose from a selection of compatible
Bluetooth phones – up to two phones can be used
with the system.

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Notes

Using this Owner’s Manual

This manual is to be used as a complement to your
BMW communication system handbook. Once you have
successfully paired and connected your mobile phone to
your BTUM using this manual, please refer to the commu

­nications system handbook included with your vehicle for
complete instructions on operating the phone system.

For operation of your mobile phone, please refer to the
Owner’s Manual supplied with your mobile phone.

Should the day arrive when you wish to sell your BMW,
please remember to hand this Owner’s Manual to the next
owner; it is an important part of the vehicle.

If you have any additional questions, your BMW center will
be glad to help you.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle or
the mobile phone.

Contains information that will assist you in gaining
the optimum benefit from your mobile phone.

s Marks the end of a specific item of information.

* Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment
and optional extras when available.

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Status at time of printing

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing
development of the equipment and accessories that
ensures the highest quality standards combined with
advanced, state-of-the art technology for BMW products.
For this reason, the features described in this Owner’s
Manual could differ from those in your vehicle. You are
therefore asked to appreciate that no claims can be
recognized on the basis of the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this Owner’s Manual.

Compatibility

The BTUM is compatible only with BMW vehicles
equipped with the CPT9000 phone interface for
Motorola V60 series mobile phones.

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MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent &
Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of
their respective owners. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned
by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Motorola, Inc is
under license. ©Motorola, Inc. 2005

©2005 BMW of North America
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW NA.
US English VII/05

Safety notes

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For your own safety

A mobile phone provides a range of services and may
even be employed to save lives. Safety instructions are
contained in the separate Owner’s Manual for your mobile
phone. Please also note the following additional information:

Settings

Only adjust the settings when the vehicle is at a
standstill to avoid endangering yourself and other
road users.

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Using the mobile phone in the car

Using a handheld mobile phone while driving is
dangerous and is illegal in many cities. Therefore,
use the hands-free system or park in an area where you do
not endanger yourself or traffic.

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Using the mobile phone in the vicinity of the car

Do not use your phone in garages, at gasoline
stations or in the vicinity of an open engine hood.

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Antenna

Ensure that no one is located within 20 in/50 cm of
the external antenna when using the telephone. Do
not use your mobile phone if the antenna is damaged. Skin
contact with a damaged antenna can cause minor burns.

Have a damaged antenna replaced immediately.

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Overview

Bluetooth® wireless technology is a short range radio
frequency, where signals are transmitted through the airways.

Hands-free system

The hands-free microphone is located either in the head

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liner or on the steering column depending on your vehicle.

The hands-free system is switched on automatically when
you make or receive a call using the following equipment:

Button on the steering wheel
Control display
Onboard monitor*
Multi-information display (MID)

As soon as you make a call with the hands-free system, the
other audio sources are automatically muted.

Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume of the hands-free system during
a phone call:

by using the buttons on the multi-function
steering wheel.

by using the volume control knob on your onboard
monitor, MID or radio.

The volume of the hands-free system stays at the level set
here even if you lower the volume of other audio sources to
a minimum.

Getting started with your Bluetooth®
wireless technology phone.

The principle

The BTUM is a Bluetooth wireless technology upgrade
module. As soon as you have performed a one-time pairing
procedure in the car, you will also be able to operate your
Bluetooth wireless technology mobile phone via:

iDrive Monitor*
The onboard computer* or the MID*
The buttons on the steering wheel*
The voice input system*

This feature requires a BMW recommended mobile phone
that supports the Bluetooth wireless technology interface.

Up to two mobile phones can individually be paired to the
BTUM. Each mobile phone that is paired is automatically
connected when the BTUM is powered on – such as when
the ignition is on or when the vehicle is unlocked. Your phone
will remain connected for several minutes after ignition is
turned off or until the Bluetooth signal range is exceeded
(10 meters or 30 feet).

Please ask your BMW center, or see www.bmwusa.com,
for details of which mobile phones are supported.

While using BMW Assist, you will not be able to operate your
mobile phone until after you have completed the service.

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What is...?

Bluetooth wireless technology – a short range radio

frequency technology standard that allows several
Bluetooth wireless technology enabled phones to
communicate with the vehicle.

Pairing – One time procedure, which enables two
Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices to
communicate.

Connectable – Phone that has been paired and actively
seeking connection to the car.

Device Search – Setting the Bluetooth wireless
technology phone to look for other pairable Bluetooth
wireless technology enabled devices. See phone manual
for device search procedure.

Passkey – Fixed or adjustable PIN used for pairing.

Friendly Device Name – Name assigned to your

Bluetooth wireless device.

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