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Music collection

3. "CD/Multimedia"

Deleting an album

An album cannot be deleted while a track from it

is being played.

4. "Music collection"

5. Open "Options".

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "Music collection"

3. Highlight the desired album.

4. Open "Options".

6. "Music data import/export"

5. "Delete album"

Deleting a track and directory

A track cannot be deleted while it is being

played.

A directory cannot be deleted while a track from

it is being played.

7. "Backup music on USB"

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "Music collection"

3. Highlight the directory or track.

4. Open "Options".

5. "Delete folder" or "Delete track".

Free memory capacity

Display the free memory capacity in the music

collection.

Restoring the music collection in the

vehicle

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "Music collection"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Free memory"

When storing from the USB device, the

music collection existing in the vehicle is

replaced.<

1. "CD/Multimedia"

Music collection

2. "Music collection"

Backing up the music collection

3. Open "Options".

The entire music collection can be stored on a

USB medium. Make sure there is enough free

memory capacity on the USB device.

4. "Music data import/export"

5. "Restore music from USB"

Depending on the number of tracks, backing up

the music collection may take several hours.

Therefore, it is best to perform the backup

during a long trip.

Deleting the music collection

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "Music collection"

3. Open "Options".

1. Start the engine.

4. "Delete music collection"

2. Connect the USB medium to the USB inter-

face in the glove compartment, refer to

page 115.

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External devices

Connecting

Vehicle equipment

Lift up the center armrest.

In this chapter, all production, country, and

optional equipment that is offered in the model

range is described. Equipment is also described

that is not available because of, for example,

selected options or country version. This also

applies to safety related functions and systems.

Overview

Symbol Meaning

AUX-In connection

Connection for audio playback:

TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm

The AUX-In connection is in the center armrest

USB audio interface

Connect the headphone connection or line-out

connection of the device to the jack plug.

Music interface for smartphones

Bluetooth audio

Playback

1. Connect the audio device, switch it on, and

using the audio device, select a track.

AUX-IN port

2. "CD/Multimedia"

Overview

3. "External devices" if applicable

>

It is possible to connect audio devices, e.g.

MP3 players. Sound is output over the

vehicle speakers.

4.

"AUX front"

Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.

>

Recommended settings: mid-level toneand

volume settings on the audio device. Tone

may depend on the quality of the audio files.

Volume

The volume of the sound output depends on

the audio device. If this volume differs markedly

from the volume of the other audio sources, it is

advisable to adjust the volumes.

Adjusting volume

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "External devices" if applicable

3.

"AUX front"

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4. "Volume"

Audio files

Playback of standard audio files is possible:

>

MP3

WMA

WAV (PCM)

AAC, M4A

Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS

Connection via the USB audio interface

Lift up the center armrest.

5. Turn the controller until the desired volume

is set and then press the controller.

USB audio interface/Music

interface for smartphones

Overview

It is possible to connect external audio devices.

They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is out-

put over the vehicle speakers.

1

2

AUX-IN port for audio playback:

TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm

Options for connecting external

devices

USB interface

Apple iPod/iPhone

>

Connection via USB audio interface: Apple

iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g. MP3 player,

USB flash drive, or mobile phones that are

supported by the USB audio interface.

Use a flexible adapter cable for the connection.

Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB

interface 2.

>

Connection via snap-in adapter if the vehi-

cle is equipped with a music interface for

smartphones: Apple iPhone or mobile

phones. Playback may only be possible

when no device is connected to the AUX-IN

port.

The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is

supported by the USB audio interface.

USB device

To protect the USB interface and USB device

from mechanical damage, connect them with a

flexible adapter cable.

Because of the large number of audio devices

available on the market, an operation via the

vehicle cannot be guaranteed for every audio

device/mobile phone.

Connect the USB device to the USB interface 2.

After initial connection

Ask your BMW center for suitable audio

devices/mobile phones.

Information about all tracks, e.g. artist or music

style and the playlists are imported into the

vehicle. It can take some time, depending on

the USB device and the number of tracks.

File systems

Popular file systems for USB devices are sup-

ported. The format FAT 32 is recommended.

During transmission, the tracks can be

accessed via the file directory.

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Number of tracks

Starting the track search

1. "CD/Multimedia"

The data from up to four USB devices or for

approx. 36,000 tracks can be stored in the

vehicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more

than 36,000 tracks are stored, then the data of

existing tracks may be deleted.

2. "External devices"

3. Select the or

4. "Search"

symbol.

5. Select desired category, e.g. "Genre",

"Artist".

Copy protection

Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights

Management (DRM) cannot be played.

All entries are displayed in a list.

> Open "A-Z search" and enter the

desired input. When a letter is entered,

the results are filtered using this letter as

the first letter. If multiple letters are

entered, all results that contain that

sequence are displayed.

Playback

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "External devices"

3. Select the or

symbol.

> Select the desired entry from the list.

Playback begins with the first track.

6. Select additional categories if desired.

The CD cover that belongs to the track appears

on the Control Display, possibly after a few

seconds.

Not all categories need to be selected. For

example, if all of the tracks by a certain artist

are to be displayed, call up that artist only.

All of the tracks by that artist are then dis-

played.

Track search

Selection is possible via:

7. "Start play"

>

Playback lists

Information: music style, artist; if applicable,

composer, album, track.

Restarting a track search

"New search"

>

Additionally for USB devices: file directory;

if applicable, composer.

Playback lists

Track titles are displayed if they have been

stored in the Latin alphabet.

To open playback lists.

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "External devices"

3. Select the or

4. "Playlists"

symbol.

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Current playback

Video menu

List of tracks currently being played.

Symbol

Format

1. "CD/Multimedia"

Next video file

2. "External devices"

Previous video file

3. Select the or

symbol.

It may be necessary to click the

symbol twice in order to play the

previous video file.

4. "Current playback"

Random play sequence

The current list of tracks is played in random

sequence.

Notes

Do not expose the audio device to extreme

environmental conditions, e.g. very high tem-

peratures, refer to the operating instructions of

the audio device.

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "External devices"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Random"

Depending on the configuration of the audio

files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 Kbit/s,

proper playback cannot always be ensured.

Fast forward/reverse

Press and hold the

button.

Information on connection

>

The connected audio device is supplied

with a max. power of 500 mA if supported

by the device. For this reason, do not con-

nect the device to a charging socket in the

vehicle; otherwise, it may not be possible to

ensure proper playback.

Video playback

Overview

Video playback possible via snap-in adapter.

They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is

output over the vehicle speakers.

>

Do not use force when plugging the con-

nector into the USB interface.

Do not connect devices such as fans or

lamps to the USB audio interface.

Playback

For your own safety, the video image is only dis-

played up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and in some

market-specific versions, only with the parking

brake engaged or the selector lever of the auto-

matic transmission is in the park position.

>

Do not connect USB hard drives.

Do not use the USB audio interface to

recharge external devices.

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "External devices"

Bluetooth audio

Overview

3. Select the

4. "Video"

symbol.

>

It is possible to use Bluetooth to play music

files from external devices, e.g. audio

devices or mobile phones.

5. Select the directory, if necessary.

To change to a higher level directory: move

the controller to the left.

Using a mobile phone as an audio source,

refer to page 178.

6. Select the desired video file to begin

playback.

>

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of

Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.

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>

Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.

The volume of the sound output depends

on the device. If necessary, change the

volume setting on the device.

>

Up to four external devices can be paired

with the vehicle.

Requirements

>

Suitable device. For information, go to

5. To perform other operations on the device,

refer to the owner's manual for the device:

e.g. search for and connect Bluetooth

device or a new device.

>

Device operational.

Ignition switched on.

Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to

page 189, and in the device.

The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears

on the device's display.

>

Activating Bluetooth audio, refer to

page 189.

6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on

the device's display.

Bluetooth presets in the device are

required, e.g. connection not confirmed or

visible, refer to Owner's Manual for the

device.

You will be prompted by iDrive or the device

to enter the same Bluetooth passkey.

7. Enter the passkey and confirm.

>

A number with at least 4 and at most

16 digits has been established as the

Bluetooth passkey. Only required once for

pairing.

Pairing and connecting

Only pair the device when the vehicle is

stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead

to endangerment of passengers or other road

users.<

8. Select desired functions with which the

device is to be connected, e.g. "Audio".

1. "CD/Multimedia"

9. "OK"

2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"

3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable

4. "Add new phone"

If the pairing was successful, the device is

displayed as connected.

symbol displayed in white: device is active

as an audio source.

The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is

displayed.

If the pairing was not successful: what to do if…,

refer to page 183.

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Playback

A device that has already been paired can be

connected as an active audio source.

General information

>

The display of track information depends on

the device.

Connection is not possible if a data exchange is

currently taking place via a mobile phone that is

connected via Bluetooth.

Operation via the device or iDrive are both

possible.

Prerequisite

Playback is interrupted if a data exchange is

taking place with a mobile phone that is

connected via Bluetooth.

If necessary, activate the audio connection of

the desired device from the list of paired

devices.

Starting playback

1. Connect device.

2. "CD/Multimedia"

3. "External devices"

4. Select the symbol.

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"

3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable

4. Select the desired device from the list of

paired devices.

5. Open "Options".

6. "Configure phone"

7. Activate "Audio".

8. "OK"

Connecting a device

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"

3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable

5. Select the desired title from the list.

4. Select the desired device from the list of

paired devices.

Playback menu

Depending on the device, all functions may not

be available.

Symbol Function

Next track

Fast forward: press and hold the

symbol.

Previous track

Reverse: press and hold the symbol.

symbol displayed in white: device is active

as an audio source.

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Is the passkey input taking longer than

30 seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.

Disconnecting an audio connection

1. "CD/Multimedia"

Are too many Bluetooth devices connected

to the device or to the vehicle? If necessary,

delete the connections with other devices.

2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"

3. Select the desired device from the list of

connected devices.

Is the mobile phone in power economy

mode or does it only have a small amount of

battery charge remaining? Charge the

mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a

charging cable.

4. Open "Options".

5. "Configure phone"

6. "Audio"

7. "OK"

Depending on the mobile phone, it may only

be possible to connect one device to the

vehicle. Unpair the connected device from

the vehicle and only pair and connect one

device.

With a mobile phone, only the audio connection

is disconnected. All other connections remain

active.

Unpairing device

Is the device no longer responding? Switch

the device off and back on again.

1. "CD/Multimedia"

2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"

3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable

4. Highlight the device to be unpaired.

5. Open "Options".

Repeat the pairing procedure.

No music can be played.

>

Start the program for playing music files on

the device and if necessary, select a track

via the device.

6. "Remove phone from list"

Activate and deactivate the radio mute on

the radio control panel.

>

Music files only play quietly.

Adjust volume settings on the device.

Playback is interrupted by the press of a

button or other messages on the device.

Switch off key tones and other acoustic

signal on the device.

>

Playback is interrupted by a phone call or

traffic report and does not automatically

continue.

What to do if…

Information about suitable devices is available

at

Activate and deactivate the radio mute on

the radio control panel.

Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 188.

>

Device not supported by vehicle.

Playback is not possible when the mobile

phone is connected via Bluetooth audio and

at the same time via the extended connec-

tivity of the music player in the mobile

phone.

If necessary, perform a software update,

refer to page 184.

>

Device could not be paired or connected.

Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device

and vehicle match? Enter the same passkey

on the device and via iDrive.

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Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g.

the audio connection, refer to page 183,

and start playback again.

5. "Update software"

If you have gone through all items in the list and

still cannot activate the desired function, please

contact Customer Relations or your BMW

center.

Software update

The vehicle supports various external devices,

depending on the software it is currently using.

A software update can enable the vehicle to

support, for example, new mobile phones or

new external devices.

6. "Start update"

7. "OK"

All of the listed software updates are installed.

Restoring to previous version

Software updates and associated, up-to-date

instructions are available on the web page

The software version can be restored to before

the last software update.

The restoring to the previous version can only

be performed when stopped.

Displaying current version

The currently installed software is displayed.

1. "Settings"

2. "Software update"

3. "Restore previous version"

4. Select "OK" twice.

2. "Software update"

3. "Show current version"

All of the listed software updates are removed.

Select the desired version to display additional

information.

Note

Updating software by USB

BMW Assist, Office functions, and connected

devices may be temporarily unavailable during a

software update or while restoring to the

previous version. Wait a few minutes until the

functions are available once more.

The software update can only be performed

when stopped.

1. Save the file for the software update in the

main directory of a USB data storage

device.

2. Connect the USB data storage device to the

USB audio interface in the center armrest. It

is not possible to perform the update using

the USB interface in the glove compart-

ment.

3. "Settings"

4. "Software update"

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