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Uneven Road Surface warning. Vehicles equipped with Live Cockpit Professional (option code 6U3) and vehicle software 20-07 and newer will be able to use the new built-in Uneven Road Surface feature, which provides useful notifications on the Instrument panel or, in vehicles so equipped, the Head-Up Display The notifications will depict whether you are encountering a single uneven road surface or rough road area within .25 miles of the first event. Uneven road surface notifications are triggered by potholes, speedbumps, sewer covers, or other generally irregular road surfaces that would lead to less-than-optimal driving comfort. Uneven Road Surface continuously learns and automatically registers road imperfections and sends anonymized data directly to BMW, improving this feature in real-time for all BMW customers. On compatible vehicles, the Uneven Road Surface feature will be automatically added and activated at no additional cost. The ability to turn the feature on or off will be available from the main menu in the iDrive screen under the “Apps” tab.

Browse our inventory of pre-owned luxury, sport, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles. Discover the offers on purchasing a CPO vehicle: • 0.9% APR Up to 36 months On all 2017 – 2019 BMW Certified models • 1.9% APR Up to 60 months On all 2017 – 2019 BMW Certified models • No Payments For 2 months On all 2018 BMW Certified 5 Series PHEV models • No Payments For 3 months On all 2017 – 2019 BMW Certified models Click here to browse our Pre-Owned inventory. From 0.9% APR up to 36 months at $28.16 per month per $1,000 financed applies to all 2017–2019 BMW Certified Pre-Owned models. No down payment is required. Offer valid through 11/1/2021. Offer available from participating BMW Dealers to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services NA, LLC credit requirements. Not all customers will qualify for the lowest rate. Other rates and terms available. All offers subject to vehicle availability. From 1.9% APR up to 60 months at $17.48 per month per $1,000 financed applies to all 2017–2019 BMW Certified Pre-Owned models. No down payment is required. Offer valid through 11/1/2021. Offer available from participating BMW Dealers to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services NA, LLC credit requirements. Not all customers will qualify for the lowest rate. Other rates and terms available. All offers subject to vehicle availability. Maximum of $500 per month for two months on all model year 2018 BMW Certified 5 Series PHEV models. Eligible vehicle must be financed through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC with 36-72 month contracts only. Credits will apply towards first and second monthly payments. Customer is responsible for any amount due in excess of the maximum credit amount. Multiple payment credits cannot be combined towards a single payment. Offer valid through 11/1/2021. Offer available from participating BMW Dealers to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services NA, LLC credit requirements. All offers subject to vehicle availability. Delayed first payment is not available in PA or ME. Interest will accrue during 90-day period to first payment and will be due prior to maturity of the contract. This offer is available on most model-year 2017-2019 CPO BMW models with 36-to-72 month retail contracts financed through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, excluding Select contracts. To be eligible, qualified customers must have excellent credit history and meet BMW Financial Services’ credit requirements. Not all customers will qualify. Other rates and terms available. All offers subject to vehicle availability. Offer valid through 11/1/2021.

Available as part of BMW ConnectedDrive, Apple CarPlay seamlessly integrates your iPhone with BMW’s iDrive 7 Operating System. Receive messages, answer calls, navigate using Apple Maps, and stream music - all with our smart car technology via the center display of your BMW luxury vehicle. Focus on the experience of driving your BMW and let our smart vehicle technology handle connecting you to your next destination.

Amazon Echo Integration Use your Amazon Echo with the My BMW App to stay on time, in touch, and in control. You can plan when to leave for your next trip, check on your fuel range, and even lock your doors remotely. USING AMAZON ALEXA IN YOUR BMW. "Alexa, what's in the news?" or "Alexa, add tea to the shopping list." With Amazon Alexa Car Integration, you have seamless access to Alexa, Amazon's cloud-based voice service. Using Alexa in your BMW is simple and hands-free -just ask, and Alexa will respond instantly. With Amazon Alexa, you can add entries to your calendar, control smart home devices, and access to overl00K+ Alexa skills. Alexa will not only respond to your questions but you will also be provided with visual feedback on the Control Display of your vehicle. QUICK COMMANDS. With the Amazon Alexa Car Integration, you can ask to play music, place calls, listen to audiobooks, hear the news, control smart home devices, and more -all while you keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Here are just some of the ways you can start the conversation. Press the speech button on the steering wheel and say: "Alexa,… • ploy my road trip playlist." • read my Audio ebook." • when was BMW founded?" • set the house temperature to 70" • add milk to my shopping cart." • reorder dog food. • turn the lights on in the kitchen." • play pop music on Amazon Music." FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. What is required to use the Amazon Alexa Car Integration? In addition to an Amazon account, you will need a ConnectedDrive account, the My BMW opp on your iPhone®, and a compatible vehicle, equipped with Navigation. Visit BMWUSA.com/ConnectedDrive to confirm whether your vehicle is compatible. I don't have an Alexa-enabled device at home, can I still use this feature? Yes. With Amazon Alexa Car Integration, you can turn your BMW into its own Amazon Alexa device. Can I use the Amazon Alexa Car Integration to navigate to a destination or play BMW Infotainment features? To navigate to a destination or play BMW Infotainment features, you can use your BMW Voice Control. Li. Is Alexa always listening? After set up, Alexa will only listen and respond after pressing the speech button and saying "Alexa, … " or in newer models using the wake word "Alexa, … ". For a complete list of vehicles visit BMWUSA.com/ConnectedDrive. How can I add my smart home device to the Amazon Alexa Car Integration? Smart home devices can be added by using the Amazon Alexa opp. More information can be found at https://www.amazon.com/alexasupport or by calling Amazon customer help at 1-888-280-~331. How can I disable Visual Feedback screens on my iDrive when I use Alexa? To disable visual feedback, select Amazon Alexa in the Connected Drive section of your iDrive Screen. Check the box labeled "Disable visual feedback". Disable visual feedback Tutorial Requirements Can I still connect to Alexa if my WiFi Hotspot is not active in my iDrive 77 If you are using an iPhone device and do not have an active WiFi Plan or Trial Plan linked to your BMW WiFi Hotspot, make sure your "Internet Connection" is turned off within the vehicle. This can be done by going to Com> Mobile Devices> Internet hotspot.

You may think you know BMW, but there's more to the Ultimate Driving Machine than you might think: It’s the Ultimate Innovation Machine, the Ultimate Thrills Machine, the Ultimate Luxury Machine, the Ultimate Room-for-the-whole-Family Machine, and the Ultimate Electric Driving Machine. The First-ever BMW iX Sports Activity Vehicle effortlessly embodies luxury with modern and spacious style. The new BMW iX emerges as the definitive all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle®. Discover all-wheel drive versatility; luxurious, elegant design with minimalist style and harmonious technology; and an impressive estimated range of 300 miles. The First-ever BMW i4 blends exhilarating power with unmatched performance. The i4 eDrive40 and M50 models redefine performance for all-electric vehicles with far-reaching range and efficiency, instant torque, and incredible engine power that generates over 500 hp. Pre-order the electric iX & i4 now! Click here.

Whether you are experiencing a heatwave or bracing for the cold, Remote Engine Start lets you precondition your BMW vehicle temperature from your home or office and bring comfort and ease to your daily commute. While Remote Engine Start has been available in BMW vehicles since MY2019, it is now available as a new “Function on Demand”, available for purchase via the ConnectedDrive Store ( www.bmwusa.com/MyBMWConnectedDrive) for compatible vehicles that were not originally fitted with this option. Remote Engine Start can cool or warm your BMW prior to departure via your smartphone. It can be downloaded and installed over the air via Remote Software Upgrade. To activate Remote Engine Start, just tap a button in the My BMW app and your BMW’s engine will start, allowing your BMW’s interior to adjust to a comfortable temperature. Remote Engine Start can also be operated using the BMW Key fob by a triple-click of the lock button. BMW’s departure timer feature ensures a comfortable cabin temperature for your desired departure time. If you are delayed, the 15-minute switch-off timer will be activated to reserve your battery and fuel. Remote Engine Start on compatible vehicles can be fully activated through the ConnectedDrive store at www.bmwusa.com/MyBMWConnectedDrive.

So what does a pre-owned BMW have to do in order to achieve Certified status? A later model with less than 60,000 miles, a Certified Pre-Owned BMW is tested against our comprehensive Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inspection checklist by a BMW-trained technician, where everything from how the engine performs to the operation of the glove box is scrutinized. And every Certified Pre-Owned BMW also comes with a vehicle history report available for viewing on your BMW center website. Click here to browse our Certified Pre-Owned inventory now.

Amazon Alexa for iDrive 7 Amazon Alexa Car Integration for iDrive 7 allows the driver and passengers to ask Alexa to send directions, play a favorite song, remotely control their smart home and so much more, all from within their BMW. With the latest Remote Software Upgrade, drivers can enjoy seamless access to Alexa, Amazon’s cloud-based personal assistant that makes every drive more connected, entertaining, and productive. Using Alexa in your BMW is easy and hands-free. Simply ask Alexa to play your favorite playlist, add items to your grocery list or ask for a joke and Alexa will respond instantly. Amazon Alexa Car Integration for iDrive 7 vehicles requires that the vehicle software is level 21-03 or newer. For applicable vehicles, the software version can be checked in iDrive via “Apps > Settings > General Settings > Remote Software Upgrade”. For vehicles without Remote Software Upgrade option, the vehicle’s software level may be confirmed by your BMW Center. Please note - for vehicles which require a software update to be performed at a BMW Center, additional charges may apply. Remote Engine Start on demand. Whether you are experiencing a heatwave or bracing for the cold, Remote Engine Start lets you precondition your BMW vehicle temperature from your home or office and bring comfort and ease to your daily commute. While Remote Engine Start has been available in BMW vehicles since MY2019, it is now available as a new “Function on Demand”, available for purchase via the ConnectedDrive Store ( www.bmwusa.com/MyBMWConnectedDrive) for compatible vehicles that were not originally fitted with this option. Remote Engine Start can cool or warm your BMW prior to departure via your smartphone. It can be downloaded and installed over the air via Remote Software Upgrade. To activate Remote Engine Start, just tap a button in the My BMW app and your BMW’s engine will start, allowing your BMW’s interior to adjust to a comfortable temperature. Remote Engine Start can also be operated using the BMW Key fob by a triple-click of the lock button. BMW’s departure timer feature ensures a comfortable cabin temperature for your desired departure time. If you are delayed, the 15-minute switch-off timer will be activated to reserve your battery and fuel. Remote Engine Start on compatible vehicles can be fully activated through the ConnectedDrive store at www.bmwusa.com/MyBMWConnectedDrive. Uneven Road Surface warning. Vehicles equipped with Live Cockpit Professional (option code 6U3) and vehicle software 20-07 and newer will be able to use the new built-in Uneven Road Surface feature, which provides useful notifications on the Instrument panel or, in vehicles so equipped, the Head-Up Display The notifications will depict whether you are encountering a single uneven road surface or rough road area within .25 miles of the first event. Uneven road surface notifications are triggered by potholes, speedbumps, sewer covers, or other generally irregular road surfaces that would lead to less-than-optimal driving comfort. Uneven Road Surface continuously learns and automatically registers road imperfections and sends anonymized data directly to BMW, improving this feature in real time for all BMW customers. On compatible vehicles, the Uneven Road Surface feature will be automatically added and activated at no additional cost. The ability to turn the feature on or off will be available from the main menu in the iDrive screen under the “Apps” tab.

BMW Rear Park Distance Control Hindsight really is 20/20 when you add BMW's Extra Sensory Parking technology to your vehicle. Begin backing up, and a warning tone alerts you to obstacles within approximately three feet of your car's rear end. The closer you get to the object, the quicker the beep gets. Especially helpful for parallel parking. Click here to shop now.

When interacting with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and using the new BMW iDrive 8, customers benefit from increased personalization of the user experience based on the BMW ID. Current BMW ConnectedDrive customers are able to use their existing credentials to access their BMW ID. In future, it will be possible to securely store more personalized settings in the BMW ID and transfer them between vehicles. A PIN code can be created for the BMW ID associated with a particular key to prevent other vehicle users from accessing personal data. Simply scanning a QR code is all it takes to create a new BMW ID on a smartphone. With the new My BMW App, which will be launching soon in the U.S. and replacing the former BMW Connected App, the existing BMW ID will be automatically imported into the car when the QR code is scanned. This QR code method can be used to transfer the BMW ID securely into vehicles with BMW iDrive 8 or BMW iDrive 7. Once the BMW ID has been loaded, the driver will receive a personal greeting which will include the customized profile image that can be uploaded in the My BMW App. At the same time, personal settings for seat and steering wheel position, exterior mirrors, navigation system, driver assistance functions, display layouts, shortcuts and favorites as well as infotainment system settings will be imported automatically. Even personalized suggestions from the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant are stored in the BMW ID, together with individually selected wake words and privacy settings. Once the BMW ID has been activated with the associated key or by selecting the BMW ID function in the vehicle, the personal settings are instantly adopted.

BMW STANDS BEHIND OUR MILITARY INCENTIVES $4,000 To show our appreciation for everything that military service members do for our country, BMW offers special incentives on the lease or purchase of new vehicles. Qualifying for these incentives has never been easier, as BMW teamed up with ID.me for instant Military ID verification. Now, we offer incentives toward a lease or new vehicle purchase for Active Duty, Retirees, Veterans, and Military Family Members. To take advantage of your offer, confirm your status through ID.me by clicking here. Special BMW Incentive offer is valid at any authorized BMW Center in the United States. Cash incentives are not applicable for vehicles leased/financed through BMW Financial Services. Offer is valid on the purchase or lease of a new 2021 or 2022 BMW. $4,000 offer is applicable for vehicles leased/financed outside of BMW Financial Services. Model specials offers for this include: 2 Series, X1, X2, X3 and X4 at $2,000. 3 Series, 4 series and Z4 at $2,500. 5 Series, X5, X6, and X7 at $3250. 7 Series and 8 series at $4,000. I8 at $500 and the i3 at $11,000. Offer excludes the M2 Competition. Can combine with other offers, but not all. Please see Passport BWM for details on other programs to see if they are combinable. Customer must take retail delivery Jan 4, 2021 – January 3, 2022. Incentive offer is subject to change without prior notice. BMW of North America, LLC requires presentation of a photo ID, your BMW Manufacturer Certificate with a unique Customer ID, and Offer Code. One incentive per customer, per offer code, per calendar year for new BMW vehicles. Eligible military member must be the purchaser. See your authorized BMW Center for complete program details.

BMW eDrive performance meets the latest digital experience in the first-ever BMW i4. Focusing on driving dynamics, the first-ever BMW i4 has renowned BMW sporting prowess combined with a range of up to 590 kilometers (WLTP) that makes long journeys a reality. The elegant design combines a sweeping roofline with the spaciousness and practicality of a four-door Gran Coupé. On the inside the new BMW Curved Display includes two screens, a 12.3-inch information display, and a 14.9-inch control display powered by BMW Operating System 8 with remote software upgrades, so you always have the latest technology on the move.