Cellular Phone - iPhone(R) Compatibility

SI M 84 08 07
Communication Systems

November 2007
Technical Service

SUBJECT
iPhone Compatibility on pre 10/07 Production Vehicles

MODEL
R56 (Cooper, Cooper S) with Bluetooth� (SA644) from 12/06 to 10/07 production

SITUATION
The vehicle software can be updated to support the Apple iPhone. This is not a defect and must be paid for by the customer.

PROCEDURE

1. Update the complete vehicle per SI M09 01 07 (Coding, Individualization, Programming) Procedure B using Progman V27.01.00 or higher (Target Data Status R056-07-08-520) or higher.

2. If an iPhone was previously paired to the vehicle, perform these additional steps:

^ After updating the vehicle, the Interface box (MULF-SBX) must be reset to 'Basic Mode' via diagnostic.

^ Perform a short test using BMW Diagnostic Tools with DIS V52 or higher. Until DIS V52 is released, please contact your Market team for support.

^ Select 'Control Unit Functions'.

^ Select 'MULF-SBX'.

^ In the 'Functions' menu, select 'Component Control'.

^ In the 'Part Functions' window, select the 'Default Setting' and then select 'Activate'.

^ Turn the ignition off and wait for the MOST-bus to enter sleep mode (approximately 4 minutes).

^ Delete the vehicle from the Handset's Bluetooth device list.

3. Pair the customer's iPhone to the vehicle. For more information and pairing instructions visit www.wireless4mini.com.

4. Allow the phone book to complete downloading.

5. Check the address book functionality.

6. Test the system by place a phone call via the M-Joy or radio.

COMPATIBLE HANDSETS

Visit www.wireless4mini.com for a list of handsets that have passed BMW testing for compatibility.

Note the following disclaimer on this web site:
^ "This list is provided for reference only. The mobile phones listed here have passed compatibility tests as of the date of testing and meet or exceed minimum standards established by MINI. The list is not a warranty for phone performance or functionality. MINI makes no guarantees or warrantees as to the performance of each phone while connected to your MINI via Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Furthermore, software releases by MINI, the phone supplier or the wireless carrier dated after testing might alter compatibly results. While many phones are offered with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, not all phones support the necessary profiles to work with your MINI. MINI does not guarantee availability or functionality with all wireless carriers. Functions such as synchronizing the address book and transferring a call into or out of the vehicle may function differently from phone to phone".

WARRANTY INFORMATION
This is NOT a warranty issue. All costs are the customer's responsibility.