In Vehicle:

Depress the send /receive (pairing) button located in the center console, for at least 1 second prior to switching on the ignition and continue to hold the button down for approximately 2-3 seconds after the ignition is turned on.
Release the button.
NOTE: The send/receive (pairing) button in 5 Series and X5 SAV is located on the oddment tray assembly in the center console.

Fig 1: Identifying Send /Receive (Pairing) Button Location (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Send /Receive (Pairing) Button Location (2 Of 2)
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Shortly after releasing the button on the Radio or Display Screen, the following message should be displayed:
1. Display Screen:
  "Bluetooth Pairing" displayed.
  
  Green, Yellow and Red LEDs on the right side of the unit are flashing which indicates that the ULF is waiting for a signal from the Bluetooth™ device to be paired.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Releasing Button On Radio
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2. Radio Display (5 Series and X5 SAV):
  "Bluetooth Pairing" Display Which Indicates That The Ulf Is Searching For Available Bluetooth™ Devices. Green, Yellow And Red Leds On The Right Side Of The Unit Are Flashing Which Indicates That The Ulf Is Waiting For A Signal From The Bluetooth™ Device To Be Paired.
  
  Fig 4: Bluetooth Pairing Display
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3. Radio Display (3 Series with CD or Cassette):
  "BT Pairing" display which indicates that the ULF is searching for available Bluetooth™ devices.
  
  Fig 5: BT Pairing Display
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Activate the search function of the phone as indicated below.

ON PHONE:

Locate the connection/settings menu and select Bluetooth™.
Select the response that will activate the Bluetooth™ feature of the phone.
Next select a menu option that will allow you to "Discover" or "Search" for active Bluetooth™ devices.
If the phone identifies/finds a device (named "BMW" followed by 5 digits) select it and follow the indicated steps to complete the pairing process.
Once the phone is successfully paired to the device cycle the vehicle ignition switch off and back on and the devices should wirelessly connect within 30 seconds. When the connection is established the phone will display a connection symbol.

The following steps are an example of the pairing procedure that must be initiated to pair the Sony Ericsson T68i phone to the ULF Control Module.

Press the menu button.
Select "Connect".
Select option 3: "Bluetooth".
Select option 4: "Options".
Select option 1: "Operation mode" and set to "On" or "Automatic".
Go back one step by pressing the red phone button several times.
Select option 3: "Discover".
Mobile phone display shows 'Searching'
Select "BMW ......" in upcoming list.
Select option 1: "Add to paired".
Enter the password (= ULF passkey) located on ULF Control Module that is in the rear of the vehicle or on the Passkey Reference Card.
- Mobile phone display shows 'BMW ...... Pairing'
- Mobile phone display shows 'Pairing Successful'
- Display screen shows 'Pairing succeeded' for 3 seconds
Enter device name or accept the name that is automatically displayed.
Mobile phone display shows "Added to paired devices".
Exit menu by pressing the red phone/NO button.
Once the phone is successfully paired to the device cycle the ignition switch off and back on.
The devices should wirelessly connect within 30 seconds. The connection is established when the phone displays the symbols indicated, on the right side of the screen.

NOTE: Shortly after turning on the ignition and the Bluetooth™ connection is identified, the phone may display a message asking if the connection should be established/accepted. The connection authorization request will always occur unless the setting on the phone is modified to allow automatic connection every time, please refer to the user's manual of the phone to determine how to change this setting.

Fig 6: Locating Connection/Settings Menu On Phone

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