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Innovations in individualization, digitalization, and electrification will enhance the BMW model range in the spring of 2023. BMW Operating System 8 and the latest-generation BMW iDrive vehicle interface including the BMW Curved Display will be introduced into the BMW 4 Series and M4 in March 2023. BMW Crystal Headlights – first seen on the new BMW 7 Series – will be available for the BMW X7 from April 2023. Both these luxury models and the fully electric BMW iX will also be offered with the enhanced Parking Assistant Professional, which enables the Remote Control Parking and Maneuver Assistant functions to be controlled via iPhone. And Highway Assistant will be available on X7 and iX models for the first time. BMW 4 Series and BMW M4 now with BMW Operating System 8 and BMW Curved Display. Starting in March 2023, all BMW 4 Series and M4 models will be equipped as standard with BMW iDrive 8 and the BMW Curved Display. The fully digital screen is composed of a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a 14.9-inch control display. The modern cockpit design and the extended capabilities of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant enable a significant reduction in the number of buttons and controllers in favor of voice and touch control. M4 models will feature M-specific graphics and displays. All 4 Series variants will also include a new toggle gear selector on the center console. M high-gloss Shadowline trim for the side window surrounds will also be standard on M440i models and i4 M50. Aluminum Rhombicle in anthracite replaces Aluminum Tetragon trim, and M4 customers will be able to order Sensatec upholstery for the dashboard. New options for the BMW X7: Highway Assistant and BMW Crystal Headlights For the first time, Highway Assistant will be offered on the BMW X7 as part of the Driver Assistance Professional Package. This suite of Advance Driving Assistance Systems allows for attentive hands-free driving on limited access highways at speeds up to 85 mph. BMW Crystal Headlights – first introduced on the new BMW 7 Series – will be available on the BMW X7 starting in April 2023. Genuine crystals from Swarovski positioned in the upper section of the lights and backlit by LED units act as side marker lights and daytime running lights. In daylight and when lit at night, the crystals reflect the light in a multitude of facets. Also from April 2023, the optional Extended Shadowline exterior trim – available with the M Sport Professional package – will include a rear trim strip in black high-gloss. BMW 7 Series, X7, and iX: control parking maneuvers from your iPhone. The extended Parking Assistant Professional available for the 7 Series, X7, and iX from spring 2023 brings greater ease when parking and maneuvering. Here, BMW employs innovative digital technology to make further advances in the area of automated driving and parking. The extended Parking Assistant Professional gives drivers the ability to guide their BMW into and out of parking spaces and carry out more complex maneuvering from outside the vehicle via the My BMW app on their smartphone (available with My BMW App Version 2.1 2.x). This functionality facilitates the use of tight or difficult-to-access parking spaces. For example, the driver can pause a parking process that is already underway, exit the vehicle, and resume the maneuver while they monitor the area around the vehicle from outside. They can then also control the vehicle’s exit from the space from their iPhone using the Parking Assistant Professional. Controlling the vehicle from outside is also possible for more extensive maneuvers using the Maneuver Assistant function included in the Parking Assistant Professional. Using the My BMW app, customers can control the vehicle from up to six meters away. The Maneuver Assistant can also record and store up to ten maneuvers at different locations, each covering a maximum distance of 200 meters and up to a combined total of 600 meters. When the vehicle returns to one of the stored starting points, the system performs all the driving tasks required to navigate the distance, including acceleration, braking, steering, and, if required, multiple direction and gear changes. And it can do so whether the driver remains inside the car or chooses to control the maneuver from outside using an iPhone. BMW iX now with manual pre-conditioning for the high-voltage battery. All model variants of the purely electric BMW iX will be equipped with a further developed version of the predictive heat management technology for the high-voltage battery from March 2023. As in the BMW i7, it will be possible to initiate pre-conditioning of the battery manually, when the navigation system's route guidance is not active. Pre-conditioning the battery prior to charging maximizes the charging rate when using a DC fast-charging station. Waste heat from the electric motors is used to adjust the temperature of the battery. Highway Assistant will also be available on all iX models as part of the Driver Assistance Professional Package. BMW Digital Key Plus with extended functions In spring 2023, BMW Digital Key Plus, already available for many current BMW models, will gain new and enhanced functions. These will include automatic vehicle unlocking when approaching the car for owners of Samsung and Google smartphones running Android operating systems and the UWB (UltraWideband) chip. BMW Digital Vehicle Access allows users to share their BMW Digital Key between Apple iPhones and Android smartphones for the first time. Shared BMW Digital Keys are also easier to activate in the vehicle. With the latest BMW software upgrade, a BMW Digital Key shared via smartphone can be activated directly in the vehicle by entering an activation code. Previously, a conventional vehicle key had to be located in the passenger compartment. BMW 7 Series: new exterior paint finishes including new Individual two-tone. From March 2023, the BMW 7 Series range will be available in a deep BMW Individual Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic exterior paint shade. Customers will also be able to order the exclusive BMW Individual two-tone paintwork in BMW Individual special paint finishes.

Have you ever wished you could have LOW MONTHLY payments - like a lease - but still enjoy the benefits of OWNERSHIP - like a conventional finance agreement? BMW has made it possible for you to now enjoy the BEST of both worlds! How it works: Every month you will make low monthly payments for a time period that you establish upfront. At the end of the term, an additional payment is due that is fully disclosed up front in writing so you can plan ahead with NO SURPRISES. • You can choose from OPTIONS designed to make your experience easy and simple: • You can refinance the final payment amount with BMW Financial Services. • You can complete your purchase with one final cash payment. • You can TRADE or SELL the vehicle and if your vehicle is worth MORE than the final payment, you KEEP THE DIFFERENCE! Advantages of BMW Select: Lower payments. In states where tax laws make leasing less advantageous, BMW Select allows you to make lower monthly payments so you can enjoy even more car for the money, and keep your money in the bank WORKING FOR YOU. Keep your options open. You get the benefit of making lower monthly payments for a set term, just like a lease, and have flexible end-of-term options. No lease returns process to worry about. It's your BMW, so you can personalize it to fit your needs and desires, and there is no end-of-term inspection or "excess wear" penalty to worry about. No mileage restrictions. BMW is the ULTIMATE driving machine and you are free to DRIVE at will with no mileage restrictions - in a BMW SELECT agreement YOU are the owner of the vehicle. The bond of ownership: Payoff your final balloon. The title will be in your name and your BMW is yours to do with as you, please.

In your BMW, you can completely deactivate the interruption of the current audio playback due to current traffic reports with increased volume. In your BMW with Operating System 8, press the traffic reports button on the audio operating unit. In your BMW with Operating System 8, select the following in the iDrive operating system: "MENU" > "MEDIA" > "Radio" > select a radio station by long pressing and remove the "Traffic information" checkmark.

The seasons may change but your driving habits don’t have to. Make sure your BMW is ready for cooler temperatures with a new set of Original BMW Tires. Specifically designed and engineered for maximum performance, they provide optimum traction and cornering even in the toughest weather conditions. Original BMW Tires help assist in the exciting driving experience that you expect from your BMW. ORIGINAL BMW COLD-WEATHER TIRES Don’t let winter weather ruin your next road trip. Original BMW Cold Weather Tires offer both distinctive design and durability, with a unique rubber formulation that retains its grip on the road in temperatures under 45°F. Developed with leading tire manufacturers and engineered for maximum performance specifically for your BMW, they provide optimum traction and cornering plus a smooth ride. The result: ultimate driving pleasure, even in rain, snow or cold weather. 5 COLD WEATHER TIRE MYTHS. SOMETIMES CALLED SNOW TIRES OR WINTER TIRES, COLD WEATHER TIRES FEATURE TECHNOLOGY THAT OTHER TIRES DON’T. WINTER TIRES ARE ONLY FOR SNOW. Anyone who lives where the weather gets a little cooler can benefit from winter tires. In colder temperatures, all-season tires stiffen, reducing grip. The rubber compounds and other components that make up winter tires keep them flexible in temperatures below 45°F. Tire flexibility allows for better vehicle handling and stopping. BRAKES ALONE STOP MY VEHICLE. Tires greatly affect your vehicle’s stopping distance. Especially when roads are slick, tires without specifically designed winter tread patterns can simply slide when the brakes are applied. Winter tires have deep grooves and small slits called sipes that cut through snow and ice, keeping more of your tire in contact with the road. MY ALL-SEASON TIRES WORK FINE IN THE WINTER. All-season tires are great for mild weather changes, but anyone who experiences cooler winters can get better performance with winter tires. In addition to having flexible compounds and specialized tread designs, winter tires help make your all-season tires last longer: while the winter ones are on, the all-season ones aren’t wearing down. WINTER TIRES ARE MORE EXPENSIVE. The cost of winter tires is usually comparable to any other kind of tire. Plus, switching between winter tires and all-season or summer tires makes both sets last longer than they normally would. I HAVE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE, I DON’T NEED WINTER TIRES. Ever see SUVs on the side of the road when the weather’s bad? They probably don’t have winter tires. In the winter, four-wheel drive can help you get going but won’t help when you’re trying to stop. Four-wheel drive helps you control the tires, but that doesn’t mean much if the tires themselves aren’t flexible enough or don’t have the right tread design to push snow and ice out of their way. Tires are your only four points of contact with the road. The more they touch the road, the safer they are. Winter tires make all the difference in colder temperatures and in snowy, icy conditions. Visit Passport BMW today.

Have you ever wished you could have LOW MONTHLY payments - like a lease - but still enjoy the benefits of OWNERSHIP - like a conventional finance agreement? BMW has made it possible for you to enjoy the BEST of both worlds now! How it works: Every month you will make low monthly payments for a time period that you establish upfront. At the end of the term, an additional payment is due that is fully disclosed up front in writing so you can plan ahead with NO SURPRISES. • You can choose from OPTIONS designed to make your experience easy and simple: • You can refinance the final payment amount with BMW Financial Services. • You can complete your purchase with one final cash payment. • You can TRADE or SELL the vehicle and if your vehicle is worth MORE than the final payment, you KEEP THE DIFFERENCE! Advantages of BMW Select: Lower payments. In states where tax laws make leasing less advantageous, BMW Select allows you to make lower monthly payments so you can enjoy even more car for the money, and keep your money in the bank WORKING FOR YOU. Keep your options open. You get the benefit of making lower monthly payments for a set term, just like a lease, and have flexible end-of-term options. No lease returns process to worry about. It's your BMW, so you can personalize it to fit your needs and desires, and there is no end-of-term inspection or "excess wear" penalty to worry about. No mileage restrictions. BMW is the ULTIMATE driving machine and you are free to DRIVE at will with no mileage restrictions - in a BMW SELECT agreement YOU are the owner of the vehicle. The bond of ownership: Payoff your final balloon. The title will be in your name and your BMW is yours to do with as you, please. Click here for more information.

AirConsole and the BMW Group have entered into a partnership that will bring casual gaming to new BMW vehicles starting next year. AirConsole is a gaming platform that perfectly matches the BMW Curved Display and offers a vast and diverse selection of games. Implemented in the vehicle's entertainment system, AirConsole technology allows games to be instantly streamed over-the-air and controlled via smartphones. Waiting situations turned entertainment "With AirConsole, we will use innovative technologies combined with a wide range of fun and multiplayer games. This will turn any waiting situation in the vehicle, such as charging, into an entertaining moment," said Stephan Durach - Senior Vice President BMW Group Connected Company Development. Anthony Cliquot, CEO of N-Dream, the company behind the AirConsole brand, said, "We are very proud to partner with BMW to spur the development of in-vehicle games and look forward to developing new games for in-vehicle entertainment. Our sophisticated architecture combined with the ease of accessibility of our platform will change the way people are entertained in their vehicles." Smartphone + screen = console Setting up the gaming experience with AirConsole is seamless. Players only need a smartphone, which serves as the game controller, and the BMW Curved Display. The connection between the smartphone and the vehicle is established by scanning a QR code in the vehicle. Players can then immediately enjoy entertaining gameplay. The BMW Group has selected AirConsole as a partner in the BMW Startup Garage program.

The BMW Theatre Screen is the future of luxury in-car entertainment. The 31.3-inch display features Amazon Fire TV and resolution of up to 8k (7680 × 2160 pixels). 5G connectivity makes it perfect for streaming 4K content. Here's how to set it up: Confirm you're logged into the BMW APP on your smartphone and vehicle before starting. Ensure that rear operation via touch command is active for the BMW Theater Screen. By the way, did you know your BMW Theatre Screen can fold up or down via voice command or by pressing a multitude of different buttons within the BMW cabin?

The Ultimate Driving Machine®with service to match. Keep your BMW performing at its peak. With BMW Ultimate Care and BMW Ultimate Service programs, you're covered for factory-recommended maintenance, roadside assistance, new vehicle warranties, and more. The service plan your BMW deserves. All BMW maintenance plans offer comprehensive assistance to keep you on the road. BMW Maintenance Program Covers all factory-recommended maintenance services – from oil, filter, and fluid changes to new brake pads and discs, spark plugs, and wiper blades. BMW TeleService Don't wait for the warning light. BMW TeleService – part of the BMW ConnectedDrive services included with your vehicle – can contact a BMW center when maintenance is required. Roadside Assistance Ready when you are – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for the first four years. And with no mileage restrictions, you can feel free to go wherever the road takes you. BMW Warranty We stand behind our engineering with BMW warranty protection for the first four years or 50,000 miles. Contact your BMW Center for more details about the new vehicle limited warranty. Which BMW Service Program applies to my vehicle? All new BMW vehicles and newer come with BMW Ultimate Care. BMW Ultimate Care consists of scheduled maintenance for the 3-year/36,000 mile (transferable for MY2022 and newer), whichever comes first. My BMW is a model year 2015 or 2016. Your maintenance plan is BMW Ultimate Service. For model year 2015 or 2016 vehicles sold or leased by an authorized BMW center on or after July 1, 2014, the BMW Maintenance Program is provided for the first 4 years or 50,000 miles (non-transferable) whichever comes first. These maintenance programs cover all factory-recommended maintenance as outlined in the vehicle's Service and Warranty Booklet. My BMW is a model year 2017 or newer. Your BMW maintenance plan is BMW Ultimate Care. All new 2017 BMW vehicles and newer come with BMW Ultimate Care. BMW Ultimate Care consists of scheduled maintenance for the 3-year/36,000 mile (non-transferable), whichever comes first. My BMW is older, or not covered. Rest assured – your BMW is in good hands at your local BMW Center. Certified, professional technicians have the tools and expertise to keep BMWs of any age running in peak condition. And certain models are eligible for BMW Value Service – making pricing more affordable than ever. I want to extend my BMW maintenance coverage. BMW offers comprehensive, expert care through a variety of Ultimate Care plans. Extend your coverage by up to four years – and save up to 30% on included maintenance by paying in advance. Click here to learn more. I want to extend my BMW Roadside Assistance coverage. Never worry about what to do when the unexpected occurs. BMW now offers a Roadside Assistance extension program, which adds up to 3 years of coverage. Get service on the spot, towing to a BMW Center, and mobility to your destination. Click here to learn more.

The BMW Group is continuing to drive the digitalisation of access to its vehicles in co-development with Apple and Google. It is now possible to share a BMW Digital Key across platforms between iPhone and Android devices. Previously, keys could only be shared via Apple iMessage. There is now no longer any need for a specific app or a set method of transmission. Instead, keys can be easily passed on to friends or family from the wallet using the native “share” function known from many apps. This means that sharing a BMW Digital Key now takes the straightforward form of sending a link. The key can be sent by e-mail, SMS or any other messaging service, e.g. WhatsApp. The recipient does not require either a specific app or a BMW ID. To add the Digital Key to their wallet, they simply click on the link. If the owner and recipient are standing next to each other, the key can also be shared via Apple AirDrop or Android Nearby Share. In certain cases, an activation code may have to be entered in the vehicle for security reasons, which the sender would ideally disclose to the recipient via a different channel. Once a digital key has been received on an iPhone, the recipient can add it to an Apple Watch just as easily. This new function is available for all new vehicles with BMW Digital Key or BMW Digital Key Plus. Older suitably equipped vehicles will be able to make full use of this feature once their software has been updated to status “22-11” or later via Remote Software Upgrade. Cross-platform sharing will initially be available for compatible iPhones and Google smartphones*, with models from Samsung set to follow shortly. This latest upgrade is the result of a close collaboration between BMW and its partners Apple, Google and Samsung under the umbrella of the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC). It marks another milestone for the BMW Digital Key en route to complete cross-platform interoperability – and towards securing the status of smartphones as digital vehicle keys. Apple iPhone (running iOS 16.1 or later) or Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro (running Android 13 or later)

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If you completed an Electronic Subscriber Agreement (ESA) for your vehicle, then the vehicle should already be associated to your ConnectedDrive account. Otherwise, if you need to manually add a vehicle, you can do that via the My BMW ConnectedDrive portal (www.bmwusa.com/MyBMWConnectedDrive). You can also add a vehicle to your account using BMW Connected, as long as no other vehicle is associated with your account. If another vehicle is already included in your account, you will not be given the option to add a new vehicle via the new BMW Connected app. a) Log into BMW Connected with your appropriate ConnectedDrive username and password combination. You will then be required to create a four digit PIN for BMW Connected and confirm whether you would like to enable login using Touch ID® (on applicable iOS devices) b) At the “Register Vehicle” screen, enter the last 7 digits of your vehicle’s VIN, then select “Verify” c) Next, select whether you would like to be the Primary Driver (Subscriber) or Secondary Driver (Subscriber) d) Complete the profile by entering your name, address, etc. e) A security code will be sent to your vehicle. This code can be retrieved in your vehicle by going to the “ConnectedDrive” > “Messages” menu. Please note, this code will expire after 4 hours f) Once you retrieve the security code, enter it into the app. Once successful, you will receive notification that the vehicle has been added to your account Is it possible for two people, who both use the same vehicle, to each have separate access to the BMW Connected app on their own devices? Yes, multiple devices can be used to log into the same vehicle. When using the same ConnectedDrive account (i.e., username and password), the destinations shown in BMW Connected will be the same across all of the devices. If using different ConnectedDrive accounts (i.e., each person logs in with a separate username and password), the destinations will be personalized to each account.