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5. Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
5. Select "Store" and press the controller.
The display of the stations with the strongest reception is updated. The frequencies of the stations are displayed.
Storing stations
Via iDrive 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2. Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. Turn the controller until the desired selection criterion is chosen and press the controller.
3. Select the desired frequency or station.
"Set" is selected.
"Presets" is displayed.
6. Turn the controller until the desired mem-
ory location is selected.
7. Press the controller. The station is stored.
The channels of the last selection criterion are displayed once again after a short time. With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, the stations are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Via programmable memory keys You can store a station on the programmable memory keys, refer also to page 21. 1. Select a station. 2.
Press the desired key for a
...
longer period.
Changing a memory position 1. Select "Presets" and press the controller. 2. Select the desired station.
"Set" is selected.
3. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
4. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
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4. Select "Store" and press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
High Definition Radio* Many stations transmit analog and digital sig- nals. You can receive these stations digitally for improved sound quality. A digital radio network must be available to be able to receive digital stations.
Switching digital radio reception on/off iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
4. Select "Audio" and press the controller. 5. Move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "HD radio" is selected and press the controller.
5. Turn the controller until the desired mem-
ory location is selected. The number of the memory location appears beside the name or frequency of the station.
6. Press the controller. The station is stored.
RDS Radio Data System On the FM waveband, additional information is broadcast via RDS. If the reception conditions are good, the station names are shown on the Control Display. Where reception is poor or in the event of interference, it may take some time before the station names will appear in the dis- play.
Switching RDS on/off* 1. Select "FM" and press the controller.
"Set" is selected.
2. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
6. Select "Off" and press the controller.
3. Select "RDS" and press the controller.
Digital station reception is now switched on. This symbol is displayed when a station is
received digitally.
RDS is activated.
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Some stations do not transmit the digital and analog signals simultaneously. If you are in an area in which digital reception of the selected station is not possible continuously, reception will alternate between analog and digital. This can cause repetitions or interruptions. In this case it may be preferable to switch off digital reception.
Selecting the programs of a digital station* Some stations broadcast several programs on a single frequency. To select one of these pro- grams: 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2. Move the highlight marker to the second
field from the top.
3. Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
2. Select "Manual" and press the controller. 3. Select a station that can be received digi-
tally.
This symbol is displayed when a station
is received digitally.
4.
Change to the next program of the digital station using the buttons on the radio or steering wheel.
You can store a station, refer to page 162.
Updating digitally receivable stations If on a longer journey you move out of the reception range of the stations originally received, you can update the list of stations received with the strongest signals.
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4. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
5. Select "Autostore
" and press the con-
troller.
The display of the digitally receivable stations is updated. This can take up to 2 minutes.
Displaying additional information With digital stations, additional information on the current track can be displayed, e.g. the name of the artist.
1. Select the station and press the controller. 2. Select "Details" and press the controller.
The information is displayed.
When you change to another digitally received station, any additional information is displayed after a brief interruption.
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Satellite radio
You can receive over 100 different channels with high sound quality. The channels are offered to you in predefined packages. To receive the channels of your choice, you must have the corresponding pack- ages enabled.
With this new technology, signal losses can occur from time to time and result in
audio interruptions.<
Enabling 1. Select a channel that has not yet been
enabled and press the controller. A telephone number and the electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed.
The electronic serial number is required to enable or disable.<
2. To enable the channel: Dial the phone number.
Disabling 1. Select an enabled channel and press the
controller.
Enabling or disabling channels iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller backwards to call up
"Entertainment".
3. Select "SAT".
2. Select "ESN" and press the controller.
The electronic serial number, ESN, is dis- played.
The electronic serial number is required to disable.<
3. To disable the channel: Dial the phone number.
4. Press the controller.
The channels are displayed.
These channels are enabled.
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Selecting and storing a channel 1. Select "SAT" and press the controller.
4.
If "Categories" has been selected: Select the desired category and press the controller.
Channels and categories are displayed on the Control Display. 2. Select a menu item:
> "Presets":
Up to twelve channels you stored previ- ously.
> "All channels":
All channels are displayed.
> "Categories":
All channels, sorted by category, e.g. news, jazz.
3. Press the controller.
The channels of this category are displayed. Select a channel marked with this sym-
5.
bol.
6. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
7. Select "Play" and press the controller.
Additional information The name of the channel and additional infor- mation on the current track are displayed, e.g. the name of the artist.
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Changing channels with buttons on CD player
Press the button for the corre-
sponding direction. The system switches to the next enabled chan- nel.
Notes When more than 4 seconds go by and no signal is received, a message appears on the Control Display.
Under some circumstances, e.g. depend- ing on environmental or topographic con-
ditions, it may not be possible to receive any signal. The satellite radio cannot influence this. A signal may not be available in tunnels or underground garages, next to high-rise build- ings, in the vicinity of trees, mountains or other strong sources of radio interference. Reception usually resumes as soon as the sig- nal becomes available again.<
1 Artist 2 Track
Storing a channel 1. Select the desired channel. 2. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3. Select "Store" and press the controller.
"Presets" is displayed.
4. Turn the controller to select a memory loca-
tion and press the controller.
The channel is stored. The channels of the last selection criterion are displayed again after a short time.
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CD player and CD changer
Listening to CDs
3.
If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Select "CD" and press the controller.
Compressed audio files* CDs with compressed audio files, MP3s, can be played by the CD player and CD changer.
Starting the CD player The upper drive is for audio CDs. Insert the CD into the drive with the labeled side up. The CD is pulled in automatically. Playback starts automatically if the sound output is on. When playing CDs with compressed audio files, it can take the CD player approx. 1 minute to read in the data, depending on the directory structure. To start playback when there is already a CD in the drive: iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller backwards to call up
"Entertainment".
4.
If necessary, move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. On cars with a CD changer, select "CD" and press the controller to start the CD player.
Playback starts automatically if the sound out- put is switched on.
Via programmable memory keys You can store the CD player function on the programmable memory keys to start the CD player, refer to page 21.
Starting the CD changer Fill and insert the CD magazine, refer to page 173. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller backwards to call up
"Entertainment".
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3.
4.
If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Select "CD" and press the controller. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. Select the desired CD and press the controller.
Via iDrive
Turn the controller to select a track.
Compressed audio files* 1. Select a directory, if necessary, and press
the controller.
2. Select a track and press the controller.
To change the directory: Select the directory and press the controller.
At the end of the last track, the next CD is selected and played. If new CDs have been placed in the CD maga- zine, playback starts with the lowest CD, e.g. CD 1, track 1. The CD magazine's load status is indicated on the Control Display.
Via programmable memory keys You can store a CD compartment of the CD changer on the programmable memory keys to start the CD changer, refer to page 21.
Selecting a track
Buttons on the CD player
Press the button for the appropriate direction as often as necessary until the desired track is reached. The track is displayed on the Control Display. You can also change the track with the buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 11.
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2. Select "Scan" and press the controller.
Stop sampling: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Scan" and press the controller. Track sampling is interrupted and the selected track is played on.
Compressed audio files* 1. Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2. Select the desired menu item:
> To sample all the tracks in the current directory, select "Scan directory" and press the controller.
> To sample all the tracks on the CD,
select "Scan all" and press the control- ler.
To exit from the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller. If the car is equipped with two CD drives, you can save specific tracks on the programmable memory keys, refer to page 21.
Displaying information about the track* With compressed audio files, any information about the current track that has been recorded can be displayed, e.g. the name of the artist. 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Details" and press the controller.
The information is shown for the current track. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Sampling tracks, Scan All tracks on the current CD are automatically sampled once in succession. 1. Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
Stop sampling: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Scan directory" or "Scan all" and
press the controller.
Sampling is interrupted and the selected track is retained.
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Repeating tracks 1. Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
Compressed audio files* 1. Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2. Select the desired menu item:
> To repeat the selected track, select
"Repeat track" and press the controller.
> To repeat all the tracks in the current
directory, select "Repeat directory" and press the controller.
2. Select "Repeat" and press the controller.
The current track on the CD is repeated. Stop repeating: 1. Press the controller again. 2. Select "Repeat" and press the controller.
Stop repeating: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Repeat track" or "Repeat directory"
and press the controller.
Random play sequence The tracks on the current CD are played once each in random order. 1. Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
2. Select "Random" and press the controller. Stop random function: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Random" and press the controller.
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Compressed audio files* 1. Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2. Select the desired menu item:
> To play all the tracks in the current direc-
tory in random order, select "Random directory" and press the controller.
> To play all the tracks on the CD in ran-
dom order, select "Random all" and press the controller.
Stop random function: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Random directory" or "Random all"
and press the controller.
Fast forward/reverse Buttons on the CD player:
Press and hold the button for the
corresponding direction. The tracks can be heard, but reproduction is distorted.
CD magazine
Sedan
Sports Wagon
1. Push the cover to one side, arrow 1. 2. Press the button, arrow 2.
The CD magazine is ejected.
Inserting/removing CDs from the CD magazine
When loading CDs into or removing them from the CD magazine, hold them at their edges and do not touch the reflective signal-sensing area. Inserting CDs: Insert the CD in its slot with the label side on top. Removing CDs: Pull out the desired drawer, see arrow, and remove the CD.
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is behind the left side panel in the cargo bay.
Removing the CD magazine To insert or remove CDs from the CD magazine, you must first remove it from the CD changer:
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Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs If malfunctions only occur with individual CDs/ DVDs, one of the following factors may be the cause.
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs Possible reasons for malfunctions with self- recorded CDs/DVDs are, e.g., inconsistent data-creation or recording processes, or poor quality or high age of the CD/DVD blank. Only label CDs/DVDs on the top, with a pen designed for this purpose.
Damage prevention Avoid leaving fingerprints, as well as dust, scratches or moisture on the CDs/DVDs. Keep CDs/DVDs in protective sleeves or cases. Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures over 1207/506, high levels of humidity or direct sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection CDs/DVDs are often copy-protected by the manufacturer. This can mean that some CDs/ DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to a limited extent.
Care Clean the reflective signal side of CDs/DVDs as needed by wiping it with a commercially avail- able cleaning tissue in straight lines from the center of the disc outwards. For more informa- tion on taking care of CDs/DVDs, please refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure.
Inserting the CD magazine
Insert the CD magazine all the way in the direc- tion of arrow 1 and close the cover, arrow 2. The CD changer automatically reads in the loaded CDs and is then ready for operation.
Notes
BMW CD/DVD players and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser prod- ucts. Do not operate if the cover is damaged, otherwise severe eye damage can result. Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs with labels applied as these can become detached during playback due to heat build-up and can cause irreparable damage to the device. Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play CDs/ DVDs with an adapter, e.g. Single-CDs, other- wise the CDs or the adapter can jam and will no longer eject. Do not use a combined CD/DVD, e.g. DVDPlus, otherwise the CD/DVD can jam and will no longer eject.<
General malfunctions BMW CD/DVD changers and players have been optimized for performance in vehicles. In some instances they may be more sensitive to faulty CDs/DVDs than stationary devices would be. If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check if it has been inserted correctly.
Humidity High levels of humidity can lead to condensa- tion on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens and temporarily prevent playback.
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AUX-In port
You can connect an external audio device, for instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system. You can adjust the tone using iDrive.
until "AUX" is selected and press the con- troller.
Connecting Lift up the center armrest.
4. Select "AUX IN" and press the controller. 5. Adjust volume and tone, if necessary.
Via programmable memory keys You can store the "AUX" function on a program- mable memory key to start audio playback, refer to page 21.
Connection for audio playback: TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm To play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system, connect the headset or line-out port of the external device to the AUX-in port.
Starting audio playback The audio device must be switched on. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller backwards to call up
3.
"Entertainment". If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
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USB-audio interface
You can connect audio devices, e.g. an iPod or a USB device (MP3 player, USB stick) to the USB-audio interface. They can be operated via iDrive. Standard audio formats, e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM) and AAC, and playlists in the M3U format can be played. Due the variety of audio devices on the market, it cannot be guaranteed that every device will be operable on the vehicle. Ask your BMW center about what audio devices are suitable.
Connecting Lift up the center armrest.
1 Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm
2 USB interface
Depending on your vehicle's equipment version, it may contain a storage pouch
for your audio device. The pouch is located under the center armrest.<
iPod To connect the iPod use the BMW cable adapter for Apple iPod. For more information, contact the BMW center or go to the Internet: www.bmw.com To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud- speaker system, connect the iPod to ports 1 and 2.
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The iPod's menu structure is supported by the USB-audio interface.
USB device
To connect the device, use the included flexible adapter cable to protect the USB interface and your USB device against physical damage.< To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud- speaker system, connect the USB device to port 2. After the device is connected for the first time, the information on all tracks (e.g. artist, type of music) and the playlists are transferred from the USB device to the vehicle. This procedure may take some time. The duration depends on the USB device and the number of tracks. During transfer, you can select the tracks using the directories and file names. After transfer, you can call up the tracks using the information and playlists. Information from up to four USB devices or for about 20,000 tracks can be stored on the vehi- cle. If a fifth USB device is connected and if more than 20,000 tracks are to be stored, the infor- mation on existing tracks may be lost.
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be
played.<
Starting audio playback
Via iDrive If the audio device has a device name, the name is displayed. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller backwards to call up
"Entertainment".
3.
If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "AUX" is selected and press the con- troller.
1. Make your selection, e.g. "Playlists" or "Art-
ists", and press the controller.
4. Select "USB" or the name of the audio
device and press the controller.
2. Select a track and press the controller.
Displaying information about the track Any information about the current track that has been recorded can be displayed, e.g. the name of the artist. 1. Press the controller during playback. 2. Select "Details" and press the controller.
Playback begins with the first track.
Via programmable memory keys You can store the "USB" function on a pro- grammable memory key to start audio play- back, refer to page 21.
Selecting a track You can call up the tracks using the playlists and information. With USB devices you can also call up tracks using the file directory. The tracks can be displayed if they have been stored in the Latin alphabet.
The information is shown for the current track.
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audio device may become damaged, which could compromise safety while driving.< Depending on the configuration of the audio files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 KBit/s, the files may not play back correctly in every case.
Notes on connecting > The USB-audio interface acts as the power supply to the connected audio devices, pro- vided that this is supported by the audio device. Therefore, do not connect the USB audio device to the power socket in the vehicle during operation.
> Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB
interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB-audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard disks. > Do not use the USB-audio interface to
charge external devices.
Repeating tracks 1. Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2. Select "Repeat track" and press the con-
troller.
Stop repeating: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Repeat track" and press the con-
troller.
Random play sequence You can play the tracks in the selected list in random order, e.g. all tracks of a single artist. 1. Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2. Select "Random" and press the controller. Stop random play: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Random" and press the controller.
Fast forward/reverse Buttons on the steering wheel or CD player:
Press and hold the button for the
corresponding direction.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to extreme environmental conditions, e.g. very high temperatures, refer to the operating instructions of the audio device. Otherwise the
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Communications Communications
This chapter describes how to use the telephone, BMW Assist and TeleService.
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Telephoning
The concept Your BMW is equipped with a full mobile phone preparation package. After pairing a suitable mobile phone with the vehicle once, you can operate the mobile phone via iDrive, the buttons on the steering wheel or via voice commands. Once a mobile phone has been paired with your vehicle, it is automatically recognized as soon as it is inside the vehicle while the engine is run- ning or the ignition is switched on. You can store the pairing data for up to four mobile phones simultaneously. If several mobile phones are detected at the same time, the mobile phone last paired can be operated via the vehicle.
Using the telephone inside the vehicle
Using the snap-in adapter* The so-called snap-in adapter, a holder for mobile phones, allows you to charge the mobile phone's battery and connect the mobile phone to your vehicle's outside antenna. This ensures better network reception and consistent repro- duction quality. Please contact your BMW center to find out for which mobile phones there are snap-in adapters available.
For your safety A car phone makes life more convenient in many ways, and can even save lives in an emer- gency. While you should consult your mobile phone's separate Owner's Manual for a detailed description of safety precautions and informa- tion, we request that you direct your particular attention to the following:
Only make entries when the traffic situa- tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the mobile phone in your hand while you are driving; use the hands-free system instead. If you do not observe this precaution, your being dis-
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tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users.<
Suitable mobile phones Please ask your BMW center which mobile phones with Bluetooth interface are supported by the mobile phone preparation package and/ or which mobile phones are compatible with the snap-in adapter. By virtue of their particular software versions, these mobile phones sup- port the functions described in this Owner's Manual. Malfunctions may occur with other mobile phones.
Care instructions You can find what you need to know about car- ing for your mobile phone in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure and in the mobile phone Owner's Manual.
Operating options You can operate the mobile phone* using: > Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page 10
> iDrive, refer to page 187
> Voice commands, refer to page 193
> Programmable memory keys, refer topage 21
Avoid operating a mobile phone recognized by the vehicle via the mobile phone's keypad, oth- erwise malfunctions may result.
Making phone calls with the BMW Assist system*: BMW Assist calls You can use the BMW Assist System via the hands-free unit for BMW Assist calls.
When the status information "BMW Assist" or "BMW Service" is displayed in "Communica- tion", only BMW Assist calls are possible. It may not be possible to establish a telephone connection using the mobile phone while a con- nection is being established to BMW Assist or while a call to BMW Assist is already in progress. If this happens, you must unpair the mobile phone and the vehicle if you wish to place a call with the mobile phone.
Start-up
Pairing the mobile phone with the vehicle The following prerequisites must be met: > Compatible mobile phone: the mobile
phone is supported by the full preparation package mobile phone. You can obtain information on the Internet at: www.bmw.com
> The mobile phone is ready to operate. > The Bluetooth link is activated in the vehi-
cle, refer to page 187, and in the mobile phone.
> Depending on the mobile phone, some
default settings may be necessary for the mobile phone: e.g. using the following menu items: > Bluetooth switched on > Connection without confirmation > Reconnection
> Depending on the mobile phone type, the power-saving mode setting, for example, may result in a paired mobile phone not being detected by the vehicle.
> For pairing purposes, define any number as
the Bluetooth passkey, e.g. 1. This Blue- tooth passkey is no longer required after pairing has been successful. > The ignition is switched on.
Pair the mobile phone with the vehicle only when the car is stationary, to avoid
endangering the car's occupants and other road users by being distracted.<
Switch on ignition 1.
Insert remote control all the way into the ignition lock.
2. Switch on ignition without operating the brake or clutch or pressing the start/stop button.
Preparation via iDrive iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. button to call up the start 3. Press the
menu.
4. Press the controller to open the menu. 5. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
6. Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
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