How to Connect a Phone in an E46
1. Power on your BMW E46. The vehicle will automatically enter pairing mode for approximately two minutes.
2. Select the "Bluetooth" option on your phone and set the Bluetooth to the "On" position.
3. Select the option on your phone to search for new Bluetooth devices.
4. Select the BMW vehicle from the list of Bluetooth devices displayed on your phone.
5. Enter the four-digit Bluetooth passkey for your BMW. You can find the passkey listed in your vehicle's documentation.
6. Wait while your phone completes the Bluetooth pairing process. The phone will prompt once a successful connection has been established with your BMW E46.