Flying Spur services
On this page you will find a short description of the range of My Bentley services available for New Flying Spur. The services can be grouped into three categories: In-car services, Remote services and Emergency services.
For more information on availability by country, please see Service Availability.
CO2 Emissions and fuel consumption data for EU27 is pending, subject to EU Type Approval.
Wi-Fi hotspot
Wi-Fi hotspot lets you create a wireless in-car internet network for you and your passengers. You can connect up to eight devices allowing you to stay in touch with the outside world from the comfort of your Bentley.
Apple CarPlay®
Apple CarPlay® is a smarter and safer way to use your iPhone® in the vehicle. CarPlay® takes the things you want to do with your phone whilst driving and puts them right on your car's built-in touch screen Infotainment display. You can get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to music, all in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road.
Satellite maps
Satellite maps assist with orientation by using satellite imagery to create a rendering of your surroundings. The downloaded images are intelligently cached to lower the data volume meaning that they will be readily available for your most frequent routes.
Online search
Online search powered by Google™ lets you search online for specific or unusual locations using a free text field in the vehicle's Navigation system. It works in the same way as a Google internet search returning extensive and up-to-date results including star rating, reviews and opening hours etc. where available.
Real-time traffic information
Real-time traffic information (RTTI) gathers the latest information on traffic flow and incorporates it into the vehicle's Navigation system to help you avoid congestion on your route.
Fuel info
Fuel info identifies the nearest fuel stations in the area or at a destination of your choice, allowing you to navigate to the most convenient location. You can filter the results by distance or price.
News
News lets you access the latest headlines on-the-go. At the touch of a button, the selected article can be read out loud to you, allowing you to maintain focus on the road.
Weather
Weather provides you with detailed weather conditions for your location or at a destination of your choice.
Map update
Map update allows you to upgrade your maps over-the-air, hassle-free. You can check for updates and download new maps as required.
E-charging*
E-charging identifies the nearest charging point locations in the area or at a destination of your choice, allowing you to navigate to the most convenient location. You can filter the results by distance, bay availability** and charging rate.
Local hazard information (Swarm service)
Local hazard information uses live cloud data from vehicles ahead to make you aware of hazards along your route. These include accidents, poor road conditions and reduced visibility.
Traffic sign recognition (Swarm service)
Traffic sign recognition uses live cloud data from vehicles ahead to make you aware of current or temporary speed restrictions and traffic signs along your route.
Online radio**
Online radio lets you to stream audio content via the internet, meaning you are unrestricted by geographical area or language. You can select from a range of options including favourites, countries, genres, languages and podcasts.
Song recognition**
Song recognition lets you compare digital music files to a worldwide database of music information, enabling you to identify songs, lyrics and cover art.
Point of interest search**
Point of interest (POI) search lets you see nearby points of interest on the navigation map, as well as search online for points of interest using a free text field and point of interest categories in the vehicle’s Navigation system. It works in the same way as an internet search engine returning extensive and up-to-date results including fuel prices, opening times, reviews and images etc. where available.
Android Auto™**
Android Auto™ lets you experience the best features of your Android™ while driving. Android Auto takes the features of your smartphone and makes them accessible through the car’s built-in touch screen Infotainment display. You can access your favourite smartphone apps on-the-go, in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road.
Privacy mode**
Privacy mode allows you to restrict the data feeds from your vehicle to Emergency services only. The three privacy groups let you control additional options relating to personal data and vehicle position settings.
Natural speech interaction**
Natural speech interaction lets you use the phrase "Hey Bentley" to wake speech activated commands within the vehicle. The increased number of commands allow you to interact with the vehicle in more conversational style.
Green traffic light prediction**
Green traffic light prediction uses live cloud data from the city infrastructure (where available) to provide you with a countdown to green light on your approach to a traffic light. The system will recommend the speed you should be travelling to avoid having to stop, allowing smooth progress along your route.
Personalisation online**
Personalisation online allows you to sign into your vehicle infotainment system using your My Bentley ID.
App studio**
App Studio is an integrated app service, which allows you to access, download and install third party apps onto the Infotainment touchscreen. Multiple categories are available for download including music, navigation, video and gaming.
*Only available on Flying Spur Hybrid. Not every e-charging location will have live updates for available bays.
**Only available on Flying Spur models from 25MY+
Find my car
Find my car saves the last parked location of your vehicle and uses your smartphone’s mapping system to guide you back to it.
My car status
My car status lets you view various updates about your vehicle through the My Bentley app. This includes the status of your locks, lights, fuel range and mileage as well as service intervals and dashboard warnings.
Lock my car
Lock my car lets you lock and unlock your vehicle from anywhere using the My Bentley app. You can also check if your windows, doors, boot or bonnet have been left open.
Activate heating
Activate heating lets you remotely activate climate control in the vehicle ahead of your journey. The cabin will heat to the last temperature setting that was used in the vehicle, it will not cool.
Theft alert
In the event of an alarm activation on the vehicle you will receive a push notification and an alert in the My Bentley app. The alert details the reason why the alarm triggered and also includes a date and timestamp of when the event occurred.
My cabin comfort*(20MY-24MY)
My cabin comfort lets you remotely heat or cool your cabin to an optimum temperature of 22°C ahead of your journey.
My cabin comfort* (25MY+)
My cabin comfort lets you remotely heat or cool your cabin to your preferred temperature ahead of your journey.
My battery charge*
My battery charge allows you to remotely initiate vehicle charging as long as your vehicle is plugged in. You can select the time you plan to leave and the charging system will calculate a rate of charging to achieve the highest level of charge in line with your departure.
My car statistics*
My car statistics provides you with an overview of vehicle data relating to your trips and mileage. You can view the time and date of recent trips as well as last trip distance, average speed, travel time and average fuel/electric consumption.
Remote park assist**
Remote park assist is the remote operation of the Intelligent park assist function and allows you to use your mobile device to drive your vehicle in and out of a parking space, while you are outside of the vehicle.
Remote destination import**
Remote destination import allows you to plan your journey on the My Bentley app and send destinations from the app to your vehicle. Favourites can also be conveniently managed in the app and are automatically synched with your vehicle. This service requires you to have a My Bentley account and be logged into this in the app and your vehicle.
*Only available on Flying Spur Hybrid.
**Only available on Flying Spur models from 25MY+
Private eCall
In the event of an accident, Private eCall will initiate automatically to establish a call with the Bentley Emergency Call Centre. The call centre operator will be able to pinpoint your location and view information relating to the condition of vehicle. They are trained to guide and assist you and will coordinate the necessary emergency services on your behalf. Private eCall can also be initiated manually by pressing the SOS button in the roof console of the vehicle.
Roadside assistance call
In the event of a breakdown, Roadside assistance call provides a direct line to the Bentley Roadside Assistance Call Centre who will arrange the necessary recovery service. You can initiate the call by pressing the roadside assistance button in the roof console of the vehicle.