Continental Set Up Guide
On this page you will find step-by-step instructions on how to set-up and use the My Bentley services available across our Continental range.
Please be aware that not all services are available on each model and set-up instructions may vary. For more information on availability by model, please see Service Availability.
IN-CAR SERVICES
In-car services are accessed through the Infotainment system. Data allowance for In-car services (except Wi-Fi hotspot) is provided to you at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).
WI-FI HOTSPOT
To activate Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Insert Mini SIM card.
2. A pop-up will appear asking you to Select an access point > Select the mobile network provider/type of your SIM card.
3. From the Infotainment homepage select Phone.
4. Select the Options icon > Phone settings > Wi-Fi settings > Activate Wi-Fi.
Note: It is also possible to create a Wi-Fi hotspot through the vehicle by tethering data from your smartphone.
To connect a mobile device to the Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. From the Infotainment homepage, select Share internet with Wi-Fi devices.
2. On your mobile device select the vehicle’s Wi-Fi hotspot name.
3. Enter the Wi-Fi hotspot password.
To view the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot name/password: Phone settings > Wi-Fi settings > Hotspot settings.
APPLE CARPLAY®
This service uses the data connection from your smartphone.
1. Using the Lightning® cable, connect your iPhone® to the vehicle via one of the USB ports located in the armrest storage.
2. Read and accept the prompts that appear on the vehicle’s infotainment screen.
3. If your phone screen is locked, unlock it to start CarPlay®.
Note: A pop-up will appear on your iPhone screen giving you the option to allow CarPlay to access your phone whilst it is locked.
SATELLITE MAPS
If the service data is not provided* you will need to set up a data connection in the vehicle by inserting a Mini SIM card or tethering your smartphone.
1. Cancel any active route guidance.
2. From the NAV homepage, select the Layers icon.
3. Select Satellite map to activate.
*In China a data allowance for this service is provided by an embedded SIM at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).
ONLINE SEARCH
This service requires you to set up a data connection in the vehicle by inserting a Mini SIM card or tethering your smartphone.
1. From the NAV homepage, select DEST.
2. Select Online search.
REAL-TIME TRAFFIC INFORMATION
This service requires you to set up a data connection in the vehicle by inserting a Mini SIM card or tethering your smartphone.
1. From the NAV homepage, select MAP.
2. Select the Layers icon in the top-centre of the screen.
3. Select Online traffic.
NEWS
This service requires you to set up a data connection in the vehicle by inserting a Mini SIM card or tethering your smartphone.
1. From the APPS homepage, select News.
2. Select a news provider from the dropdown list at the top of the screen.
3. Select a news headline from the list.
WEATHER
This service requires you to set up a data connection in the vehicle by inserting a Mini SIM card or tethering your smartphone.
1. From the APPS homepage, select Weather.
2. Use the dropdown menu at the top of the screen to view the weather report for your current location/At destination/At another location.
3. Swipe left to view more information.
PERSONAL NAVIGATION ASSISTANT
This service requires you to set up a data connection in the vehicle by inserting a voice and data enabled Mini SIM card.
1. From the APPS homepage, select DEST.
2. Select Personal navigation assist.
3. Select Contact navigation assist.
REMOTE SERVICES
Remote services are operated through the My Bentley app and do not require you to set up a data connection. These services are enabled by an embedded SIM in your vehicle and need activating before you begin, please see Activating My Bentley.
Note: Data allowance for Remote services is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).
FIND MY CAR
1. On the app, select the Navigation menu (arrow icon at the bottom of the page).
2. Select the vehicle marker on the map.
3. Select Plan Route to begin route guidance.
Note: Use the icons in the bottom right-hand corner to pinpoint your/your vehicle's location on the map. Use the Map settings icon (bottom left-hand corner) to change the map view.
MY CAR STATUS
1. On the app Dashboard, scroll down to view the vehicle status.
2. The data can be manually refreshed by dragging the page down or clicking the refresh icon (located under the vehicle name).
LOCK MY CAR
1. On the app Dashboard, view the padlock icons.
To lock the vehicle:
1. Select the closed padlock icon.
2. Enter your My Bentley account PIN.
3. The status will change from 'Vehicle unlocked' to 'Vehicle locked'.
To unlock the vehicle:
1. Select the open padlock icon.
2. Enter your My Bentley account PIN.
3. The status will change from 'Vehicle locked' to 'Vehicle unlocked'.
ACTIVATE LIGHTS AND HORN
1. On the app Dashboard, view the headlight and horn icons.
To activate lights/horn:
1. Select the light/horn icon.
2. Enter your My Bentley account 4 digit PIN.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Emergency services do not require you to set up a data connection. They are enabled by a SIM embedded in your vehicle and do not require any additional activation steps.
Note: Data allowance for Emergency services is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period.
PRIVATE ECALL
Private eCall will activate automatically, for example, if an airbag is triggered or it can be operated manually by following the steps below:
1. Push the SOS button cover gently to reveal the SOS button.
2. Press the SOS button until the LED flashes green.
To cancel an accidental call:
1. Press the button again immediately until the LED lights up a steady green.
When the service is not in use, the LED is green to show that the connection is live.
Note: Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (ten years).
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CALL
Roadside assistance call is operated manually by following the steps below:
1. Press the roadside assistance button (button with a spanner icon).
2. The LED will turn amber to signal an active call.
To cancel an accidental call:
1. Press the button again immediately or press Cancel/End call on the vehicle infotainment screen.
When the service is not in use, the LED is off.
Note: Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).
STOLEN VEHICLE FINDER*
If your vehicle is stolen, contact our support team to initiate the Stolen vehicle finder service:
China: 400 0176 819
Note: Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).