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Flying Spur 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 on Flying Spur.

For more information on availability by country, please see Service Availability.

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IN-CAR SERVICES

In-car services are accessed through the Infotainment system. Depending on the model of your vehicle and the country of purchase, you may be required to set up a data connection in order to use the services.

For Flying Spur customers in UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark: 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).
For Flying Spur customers in all other countries: You will need to set up a data connection in the vehicle by inserting a Mini SIM card or tethering data from your smartphone.

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 home page 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 home page, 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.

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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 underneath the front centre air vents.
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.

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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. From the NAV homepage, select DEST.
2. Select Satellite map.

*In UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark: Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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ONLINE SEARCH

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. From the NAV homepage, select DEST.
2. Select Online search.

*In UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark: Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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REAL-TIME TRAFFIC INFORMATION

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. From the NAV homepage, select MAP.
2. Select the Layers icon in the top-centre of the screen.
3. Select Online traffic.

*In UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark: Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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FUEL INFO

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. From the APPS homepage, select Fuel info.
2. Select to view fuel stations Nearby/At destination/ At stopover/At another location.
3. Select a fuel station from the list.

*In UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark: Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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NEWS

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. 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.

*In UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark: Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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WEATHER

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. 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.

*In UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark: Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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MAP UPDATE

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. From the NAV homepage, select the Options icon.
2. Select Navigation settings.
3. Select Map update.
4. Select Online update.

Note: If an updated map is available for your region then you will receive a pop-up notification on screen.

*In UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark: Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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E-charging (Hybrid)

Hybrid:

This service requires you to set up a data connection in the vehicle by inserting a Mini card or tethering your smartphone.

1. From the My Bentley homepage, select E-charging.
2. Select to view charging stations Nearby/At destination/At stopover/At another location.
3. Select a charging station from the list.
 

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SWARM SERVICES

The following Swarm services will work automatically and do not require any additional set-up steps:

  • Local hazard information
  • Traffic sign recognition
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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 screen).

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.

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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).

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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'.

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ACTIVATE HEATING*

1. On the app, select the Car Remote menu (square icon at the bottom of the screen).

2. Select Activate Heating > Quick start.

3. To start heating immediately, define the length of time you would like to heat the vehicle for and select Start.

4. Confirm that your vehicle is parked safely.

5. Enter your My Bentley account PIN.

Note: To programme the heating to start at a later point in time, select Timers.

*Park heater must be fitted in order to enable this feature.

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THEFT ALERT

1. On the app, select the Car Remote menu (square icon at the bottom of the screen).

2. Select Theft Alarm.

3. The alarm type and details of the date/time of the alarm will be displayed.

4. Select Reset Alarm to clear the alarm notification.

Note: Resetting the alarm via the app will not reset the alarm on the vehicle itself.

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MY CABIN COMFORT (HYBRID)

Hybrid:

1. On the app, select the Menu icon (top left-hand corner).
2. Select Car Remote > My cabin comfort.
3. To activate immediately, select Start.
4. To prepare the cabin in advance of a specific date and time, select Set timer.
5. Tap on a profile to set the date and time of your planned departure, select Save.
6. Select Sync To Car.
 

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MY BATTERY CHARGE (HYBRID)

Hybrid:

1. On the app, select the Menu icon (top left-hand corner).
2. Select Car Remote > My battery charge.
3. To activate immediately, select Quick Start.
4. Tap on a profile to set the date and time of your planned departure, select Save.
5. Select Sync To Car.

Note: You can set a repeat timer by switching the repeat toggle ON and selecting the relevant days of the week.

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MY CAR STATISTICS (HYBRID)

Hybrid:

1. On the app, select the Menu icon (top left-hand corner).
2. Select Car Remote > My car statistics.
3. You can view the data onscreen as a graph or list or you can export the data as a file using the share icon (top right-hand corner).
 

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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).

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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).

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