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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 and 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 Continental customers in USA and Canada: 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

Continental 25MY+:

Please see Data Services for information on how to register for an account and purchase a data plan through our mobile network partner website.

For Continental 18MY-24MY:

This service requires you to set-up a data connection in the vehicle by inserting a Mini SIM card.

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 system homepage select Phone.
4. Select the Options icon > Phone settings > Wi-Fi settings > Activate Wi-Fi.

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 an appropriate 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.

*Wireless Apple CarPlay® is available from 25MY onwards.

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SATELLITE MAPS

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Navigation homepage, select Settings.
2. Select Map settings.
3. Select Satellite map.

Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

Continental 18MY-24MY:

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 the USA, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark) data allowance for this service is provided by an embedded SIM at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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ONLINE SEARCH

Continental 25MY+:

The Google online search is available within the Point of interest search.

1. From the Navigation homepage, click the Search icon.
2. Ensure Google is active by selecting the 'G' icon (top right-hand corner of screen).

Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

Continental 18MY-24MY:

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 the USA, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark) data allowance for this service is provided by an embedded SIM at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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REAL-TIME TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Navigation homepage, select Settings.
2. Select Map settings.
3. Select Traffic.

Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

Continental 18MY-24MY:

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 the USA, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark) data allowance for this service is provided by an embedded SIM at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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FUEL INFO

Continental 25MY+:

Fuel information is displayed when searching for a fuel station via Point of interest search.

Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

Continental 18MY-24MY:

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 the USA, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark) data allowance for this service is provided by an embedded SIM at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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NEWS

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Infotainment system homepage, swipe left.
2. Select News.

Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

Continental 18MY-24MY:

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 the USA, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark) data allowance for this service is provided by an embedded SIM at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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WEATHER

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Infotainment system homepage, swipe left.
2. Select Weather.

Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

Continental 18MY-24MY:

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 the USA, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark) data allowance for this service is provided by an embedded SIM at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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MAP UPDATE

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Infotainment system homepage, select Settings.
2. Select System maintenance.
3. Select Automatic online map update.

Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

Continental 18MY-24MY:

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 the USA, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark) data allowance for this service is provided by an embedded SIM at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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SWARM SERVICES

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

  • Green traffic light prediction (where available)
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ONLINE RADIO

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Radio homepage, select Online.
2. Choose from the available content options.

Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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SONG RECOGNITION

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Radio homepage, select Settings.
2. Check Online additional data.

Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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POINT OF INTEREST SEARCH

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Navigation homepage, click the Search icon.

2. Ensure Google is not active by deselecting the 'G' icon (top right-hand corner of screen).

Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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ANDROID AUTO™

Continental 25MY+:

Wireless Android Auto is available or alternatively follow the steps below to connect.

1. Using a USB cable, connect your Android to the vehicle via the USB port.
2. Read and accept the prompts that appear on the vehicle’s Infotainment screen.

For further information on the set up of Android Auto, please see Android Auto.

This service uses the data connection from your smartphone.

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PRIVACY MODE

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Infotainment system homepage, select Settings.
2. Swipe left and select Privacy.
3. Tick Activate privacy mode.

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NATURAL SPEECH INTERACTION

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Infotainment system homepage, select Settings.
2. Select General.
3. Select Speech dialogue system.
4. Select and agree to the Agreement for speech dialogue system online
recognition service.

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 25MY+:

E-charging information is displayed when searching for an e-charge station via Point of interest search.

Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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PERSONALISATION ONLINE

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Infotainment system homepage, select Users.
2. Select the required My Bentley account.
3. Sign in using your username and password used in the My Bentley app.
 

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APP STUDIO

Continental 25MY+:

1. From the Infotainment system homepage, swipe left or right and select App Studio.
2. Select Apps to view the list of third party apps.
3. Choose an app and select Install, then Confirm.
4. To locate the installed app, select My applications or go to the homepage and swipe left or right.
5. Select the app and follow the login instructions.

Note: This service is not available in all markets. The availability of apps will vary from country to country.  To use this service you will need a My Bentley ID account and a data package.
 

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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 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.

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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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PERIMETER ALERT

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

2. Select My Alerts > Perimeter.

To add a new alert:

1. Select Add (top right-hand corner).
2. Use the slider to set the perimeter distance.
3. Select Save (top right-hand corner).
4. Select Sync To Car.

To edit an alert:

1. Select the alert you want to edit.
2. Use the slider to adjust the perimeter distance.
3. Select Save.
4. Select Sync To Car.

To delete an alert:

1. Select the alert you want to delete.
2. Select Delete Alert.
3. Select Sync To Car.

Note: To temporarily deactivate an alert, switch the alert toggle to OFF and select Sync To Car.

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SPEED ALERT

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

2. Select My Alerts > Speed.

To add a new alert:

1. Select Add (top right-hand corner).
2. Use the scroller to set the maximum speed.
3. Select Save (top right-hand corner).
4. Select Sync To Car.

To edit an alert:

1. Select the alert you want to edit.
2. Scroll to change the maximum speed.
3. Select Save.
4. Select Sync To Car.

To delete an alert:

1. Select the alert you want to delete.
2. Select Delete Alert.
3. Select Sync To Car.

Note: To temporarily deactivate an alert, switch the alert toggle to OFF and select Sync To Car.

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VALET ALERT

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

2. Select My Alerts > Valet.

To add a new alert:

1. Select Add (top right-hand corner).
2. Use the slider to set the perimeter distance.
3. Scroll to choose the maximum speed.
4. Select Save (top right-hand corner).
5. Select Sync To Car.

To edit an alert:

1. Select the alert you want to edit.
2. Use the slider to adjust the perimeter distance.
3. Scroll to change the maximum speed.
4. Select Save.
5. Select Sync To Car.

To delete an alert:

1. Select the alert you want to delete.
2. Select Delete.
3. Select Sync To Car.

Note: To temporarily deactivate an alert, switch the alert toggle to OFF and select Sync To Car.

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CURFEW ALERT

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

2. Select My Alerts > Curfew.

To add a new alert:

1. Select Add (top right-hand corner).
2. Use the scroller to set a curfew start/end time.
3. Select Save (top right-hand corner).
4. Select Sync To Car.

To edit an alert:

1. Select the alert you want to edit.
2. Use the scroller to adjust the curfew start/end time.
3. Scroll to change the maximum speed.
4. Select Save.
5. Select Sync To Car.

To delete an alert:

1. Select the alert you want to delete.
2. Select Delete.
3. Select Sync To Car.

Note: To temporarily deactivate an alert, switch the alert toggle to OFF and select Sync To Car.

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MY CABIN COMFORT (HYBRID)

Hybrid:

1. On the app, select Car Remote on the bottom menu.
2. Select 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. From 25MY+, select your desired temperature and which seats you would like prepared for your journey.
7. Select Sync To Car.

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MY BATTERY CHARGE (HYBRID)

Hybrid:

1. On the app, select Car Remote on the bottom menu.
2. Select 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 Car Remote on the bottom menu.
2. Select 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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REMOTE DESTINATION IMPORT

Continental 25MY+:

1. On the app, select the Navigation menu (arrow icon at the bottom of the screen).
2. Search for a desired destination.
3. Select the desired destination.
4. Select Send to Car.

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REMOTE PARK ASSIST

Continental 25MY+:

1. On the app, select Car Remote on the bottom menu.
2. Select the Remote Parking tile.
3. Activate Bluetooth.
4. Activate Location services.
5. Start Automatic User Identification.
6. The app will then begin searching for your vehicle.
7. Once the app has found your vehicle, select Start connection.
8. Once connected to your vehicle, it will ask you if you want to start parking.
9. Press and hold the Start/Stop button to turn the engine on.
10. Select a direction.
11. Park the car.
12. Finish the manoeuvre and get into the car.

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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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STOLEN VEHICLE FINDER*

If your vehicle is stolen, contact our support team to initiate the Stolen vehicle finder service:

USA and Canada: +1 669 210 8203

Note: Data allowance for this service is provided at no additional cost for duration of primary licence period (three years).

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