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for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐

tain national-market versions. This also applies

to safety-relevant functions and systems.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all the standard equip‐

ment, national-market-specific equipment and

optional extras offered in the model series.

Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐

scriptions of items not available in a particular

vehicle on account of a combination of options,

Country-specific regulations must be observed

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

General

Overview

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2

Change audio sources.

On/off, volume control.

6

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Turn: highlight menu item on the dis‐

play or set value.

Press: select highlighted menu item or

save settings.

▷

Press: switch on/off.

Turn: adjust volume.

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Calls up the main menu.

Set up/end phone callꢀꢁ138.

Call up sound settings.

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4

5

Display.

CD slot.

Eject CD.

10 Show time.

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11 Function buttons for selecting the menu

items shown directly above them on the

display.

12 Change station or track.

13 Manual frequency selection.

If only one menu item appears above a func‐

tion button, press the middle of the button.

Presentation in the Owner's

Handbook

"…" Identifies texts on the radio display for se‐

lecting functions.

Symbols on the display

Menu guidance

Symbol Meaning

Function is selected.

Calling up menu items

To view menu items:

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Exit menu, go back one menu.

Show more menu items.

▷

Press the button for the menu for

audio sources.

Press the button for the main

menu.

Scroll indicator. List contains more

than two entries.

Selecting a menu item

There are two ways to select a menu item on

the display.

Setting values

To set numerical values or values on a scale:

With the right knob

1. Highlight the menu item of your choice and

press the right knob.

2. Turn the right knob to set the value.

3. Press the right knob to save the value.

Switching on/off

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To highlight the menu item: turn the right

knob.

To select the menu item: press the right

knob.

With the function buttons

Press the left knob. The radio reselects the last

audio source: radio, DAB, CD, external audio

device or USB audio interface.

Press the left or right side of the function

button underneath the menu item.

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3. Select the desired volume setting.

Listening to the radio with ignition

switched off

When radio readiness is off or the ignition is

switched off the radio functions are available

for approximately 20 minutes. Switch the radio

on again.

4. Set the volume you want and press the

right knob.

Volume for external audio devices

An external audio device such as an MP3

player can be connected via the AUX-IN con‐

nection in the centre armrest and played via

the vehicle's loudspeakers.

In order to avoid unnecessary drain on the bat‐

tery, when you exit the vehicle always make

sure that the radio is switched off.

The volume of the external audio device can be

adjusted using the car radio controls.

Adjusting volume

Turn the left knob. The setting is saved for the

remote control currently in use.

1.

Press the button.

The audio sources are muted as soon as a

phone call is conducted through the handsfree

system.

2. "AUX"

3. "Vol-AUX"

4. Set the volume you want and press the

right knob.

Minimum volume for traffic

announcements

This volume is retained for subsequent traffic

announcements. If other audio sources are set

louder than the traffic announcements, the vol‐

ume of the announcements is increased.

Sound settings

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"BASS": bass adjustment.

"TREBLE": treble adjustment.

"FADER": front/rear volume distribution.

"BAL": left/right volume distribution.

"DOLBY": interior sound effect.

"EQSET": equaliser setting.

1.

Press the button.

2. "TUNER"

3. "SET"

4. "TP-VOL"

Adjusting bass, treble and volume

distribution

5. Set the volume you want and press the

right knob.

1.

Press the button.

Speed-dependent volume and volume

for PDC acoustic signal and gong

2. Highlight the sound setting you want and

press the right knob.

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"PDC": volume of the PDC acoustic signal

vis-à-vis the audio sources.

3. Adjust the setting and press the right knob.

Switching on interior sound effect

"GONG": volume of the gongs vis-à-vis the

audio sources.

1.

2.

Press the button.

"S-VOL": adaptation of the volume de‐

pending on speed.

Select the symbol as applicable.

3. "DOLBY"

1.

2.

Press the button.

Select the symbol as applicable.

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Equaliser

1. "EQSET"

Setting units of measure of the on-

board computer and language

1. Radio-ready state or switch on the ignition.

2. Press the button for the frequency range

you want.

2.

Press the button.

3. Adjust the settings and press the right

knob.

3. "CONFIG"

4.

▷

"DIST": change unit of measurement

for range.

Resetting equaliser

"LANG": select language for display

texts.

1.

Press the button.

2. Turn the right knob.

3. "EQSET"

"CONSUM": change unit of measure‐

ment for average consumption.

4. "RESET"

"TEMP": change unit of measurement

for outside temperature.

Resetting the sound settings

The sound settings are reset to their midrange

settings.

5. Select the menu item you want and press

the button.

6. Select the desired setting.

The settings for the units of measure are used

for the displays in the radio and in the instru‐

ment cluster and saved in the remote control

currently in use.

1.

Press the button.

2. "RESET"

Time

On-board computer

Showing time

You can call up the following vehicle informa‐

tion via the on-board computer:

Press the button.

▷

Average fuel consumption

Average speed

The time is displayed for a few seconds with

ignition or radio readiness switched off.

Range

Outside temperature

Setting time, date and time format

1. Radio-ready state or switch on the ignition.

Viewing information

1. Radio-ready state or switch on the ignition.

2.

Press the button.

3. "CONFIG"

2.

Press the button.

4. "TIME"

3. "COMP"

5. Select the desired category.

6. Adjust the settings and press the right

knob.

Average fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption is calculated for

the period during which the engine is running.

To start calculation of average consumption:

1. "AV.CON"

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2. "RESET"

Next station

The reading is reset to zero and the system

starts recalculating average consumption.

Press the button.

The next station that the radio can receive is

selected.

Average speed

Average speed is calculated for the period dur‐

ing which the engine is running.

Traffic Program switched on, see page 127:

the next station that broadcasts traffic an‐

nouncements is selected.

To start calculation of average speed:

1. "AV.SPD"

2. "RESET"

Selecting a station manually by

frequency

Estimated range

1.

2.

Press the button.

"RANGE"

▷

Press the appropriate function button

to select the frequency you want.

The reading is the distance that the computer

estimates you can travel with the fuel remain‐

ing on board and taking current average con‐

sumption into account.

Turn the right knob until the frequency

you want is selected.

Automatically updating strongest

stations, AUTOSTORE

Note that when you refuel, the on-board com‐

puter registers only quantities of fuel in excess

of 4 litres (0.9 gal).

On the FMA and MWA memory levels, stations

are saved automatically by strength of signal. If

you do not use the AUTOSTORE function you

can save up to six stations manually on each

memory level, in other words six on the FMA

level and six on the MWA level.

Radio

Listening to radio broadcasts

The radio is designed for FM and AM wave‐

band reception.

1. "FM" or "AM"

Press and hold down the appropriate but‐

ton until the following appears on the dis‐

play:

1. Switch on the radio, see page 123.

2.

If applicable, press the button.

"AUTOSTORE"

3. "TUNER"

You might have to wait a few seconds for the

stations to be saved and for one of these sta‐

tions to become audible.

4. "FM" or "AM"

Repeatedly press the appropriate button

until the waveband you want appears on

the display.

With the traffic information switched on, only

traffic information stations are selected.

▷

FM: FM1, FM2, FMA

AM: MW, MWA

Sampling stations and selecting

"SC"

All receivable stations are played briefly in suc‐

cession, in other words the stations are sam‐

pled.

Selecting a station

The setting is saved for the remote control

currently in use.

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To interrupt the function and select a station:

"SC"

the station you want to listen to appears on

the display.

With the traffic information switched on, only

traffic information stations are played.

Traffic programme

When this function is switched on the radio

plays FM stations that broadcast traffic an‐

nouncements. Playback from other audio sour‐

ces is interrupted for the duration of the traffic

announcements.

Saving and calling up stations

Memory slots

30 stations can be saved.

▷

FM1, FM2, MW: six stations in each wave‐

band.

Switching traffic announcements

on/off

▷

FMA, MWA: the six strongest stations au‐

tomatically or six stations manually.

"TP"

Adjust the volume for traffic announcements,

see page 124.

Saving stations

1. "FM" or "AM"

Displays

Repeatedly select the appropriate function

until the frequency range you want appears

on the display.

The following status indicators appear as ap‐

plicable at the top of the display beside the

station name or the frequency.

2. Select the station of your choice.

▷

"TP": the station you are tuned to broad‐

casts traffic announcements.

3.

▷

"1" ... "12" for FM stations.

"1" ... "6" for AM stations.

▷

No status indicator beside station name or

frequency: the station you are tuned to

does not broadcast traffic announcements.

"A1" ... "A6" for stations that were

saved automatically.

The following status indicators appear as ap‐

plicable at the bottom of the display:

Press and hold down the function button

under the memory slot of your choice until

the station is audible again after a brief in‐

terruption.

▷

"TP": traffic programme switched off.

"TP"

: Traffic Program switched on.

"TP"

flashing: Traffic Program

Calling up stations saved in memory

1. "FM" or "AM"

switched on, but the station you are listen‐

ing to does not broadcast traffic announce‐

ments or the traffic announcements cannot

be received at the moment.

Repeatedly select the appropriate function

until the frequency range you want appears

on the display.

Radio Data System, RDS

2.

▷

"1" ... "12" for FM stations.

"1" ... "6" for AM stations.

RDS broadcasts additional information in the

FM waveband, for example the station name

and in some cases text information. For a sta‐

tion with a number of frequencies, an auto‐

matic changeover to the frequency with the

best reception quality takes place if required.

"A1" ... "A6" for stations that were

saved automatically.

Press the function button for the function

of your choice or turn the right knob until

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Some stations broadcast the programme type

(PTY) via RDS. This information appears briefly

on the display when you tune into the station,

for example NEWS for a station that broad‐

casts only news.

Listening to digital radio

1.

Press the button.

2. "DAB"

The station must recently selected is audible.

Disaster warnings can also be displayed by

PTY, for example "ALARM".

The ensemble appears at the top left of the

display, followed by the names of the stations

in this ensemble. An asterisk (*) indicates a

station with extra programmes, if there are sta‐

tions of this nature in the ensemble.

The warning is played over the speakers.

Switching RDS on/off

1. "SET"

Changing station

2. "RDS"

Turn the right knob to tune in to the station

you want.

When you switch off RDS the PTY and RE‐

GION functions are switched off as well.

You can also select other stations:

Switching programme type status

indictor (PTY) on and off

1. "SET"

2. "PTY"

▷

"ALIST"

The stations in all ensembles are listed.

Turn the right knob to browse through the

list. The current ensemble is either shown

as open or marked by a tick.

Regional programmes

: press the right knob to open an en‐

semble.

Some stations on the FM waveband broadcast

regional programmes all day or at certain times

of the day.

: press the right knob to close an en‐

semble.

If this function is switched on and the station

switches to a regional programme, the radio

stays tuned to the selected regional pro‐

gramme.

▷

"CURR"

The station currently selected appears on

the display.

"SLIST"

1. "SET"

The ensemble currently selected and the

stations in this ensemble appear on the

display.

2. "REGION"

Digital radio, DAB

▷

To change ensembles using the buttons

on the radio:

Digital radio enables you to tune in to addi‐

tional stations broadcasting in high audio qual‐

ity. Multiple stations are grouped in an ensem‐

ble. Some stations feature additional

Press the button.

programmes. Sports stations, for example,

may broadcast various sports events at the

same time. You can receive digital stations

only when a digital radio network is available.

Updating list of receivable stations

When you exit the area covered by the stations

originally received, you can update the list of

receivable stations.

1. "DAB"

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Repeatedly press the button.

2. "ASTORE"

3. Press the right knob.

Displaying additional information

You might have to wait a few moments for the

ensembles to be located.

Additional information such as information

about the station or about the artist performing

the current track can be displayed if broadcast

by the station.

Saving stations

12 stations can be saved.

1. "SLIST"

2. "INFO"

1. Select a station.

2. "1" ... "6"

Press and hold down the function button

under the memory slot of your choice until

the station is audible again after a brief in‐

terruption.

Tuning in to additional programmes

* This symbol appears on the display if the sta‐

tion you are tuned to offers additional pro‐

grammes. Sports stations, for example, may

broadcast various sports events at the same

time.

3. "DAB"

4. "7" ... "12"

1. "SLIST"

Calling up saved stations

2. Select a station.

3. Select the additional programme.

1.

Press the button.

When the programme comes to a close recep‐

tion switches to the station you originally se‐

lected.

2. "DAB"

Up to six stations can be selected.

3. "DAB" Select once or, if necessary, twice.

Another six stations are available.

CD/multimedia

CD player

Sampling stations and selecting

"SC"

All the stations in the current ensemble are

played briefly in succession, in other words the

stations are sampled. The stations in the other

ensembles are then sampled as well.

Loading CD player

Insert the CD labelled side up into the CD

drive.

To interrupt the function and select a station:

"SC"

The disk begins to play automatically.

It may take a few minutes to read compressed

audio files.

Selecting a frequency band

Some digital stations broadcast regionally,

others broadcast across regions.

Starting CD player

There is a CD correctly inserted into the CD

player.

1. "SET"

1. If applicable, switch on the radio.

2. To select a frequency band:

▷

"BAND 3": for cross-regional stations.

"L-BAND": for regional stations.

2.

Press the button.

3. "CD"

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You can browse the directories while the track

of your choice is playing.

Track skip

Repeatedly press the button until

the track you want to hear is played.

To switch to current track:

"CURR"

Using the right knob:

Displaying track information

Turn the right knob until the track you want to

hear is played.

If information on the current track is available

you can view it.

Fast forward/rewind

1. "LIST"

Hold the button pressed.

2. "TRACK"

The titles of the tracks are audible with a de‐

gree of distortion.

Status indicators

CD player

Sampling tracks and selecting

"SC"

▷

"Insert CD"

The CD slot is empty.

"Error CD"

All tracks are played briefly in succession, in

other words the tracks are sampled.

To interrupt the function and select a track:

"SC"

The CD cannot be read or is defective.

"Temp. CD"

Operating temperature too high.

Random playback

"RND"

Notes

To end random playback:

"RND"

CD/DVD player

Do not remove the cover

Compressed audio files

CD players can play CDs with compressed au‐

dio data: MP3 and WMA.

All BMW CD/DVD players and changers

are Class 1 laser products. Do not operate

when the cover is damaged, otherwise it could

cause severe eye injuries.◀

Selecting a track

CDs and DVDs

1. "LIST"

2. Use the right knob to select the directory

of your choice.

Using CDs/DVDs

▷

Do not use CDs/DVDs with adhesive

labels that have been affixed subse‐

quently, as these may peel off while

in the drive as a result of the temper‐

atures to which these media are ex‐

posed during playing. This could

damage the system irreparably.

▷

: press the right knob to open a di‐

rectory.

: press the right knob to close a di‐

rectory.

▷

3. Select other directories as appropriate.

4. Highlight the track of your choice and

press the right knob.

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Use only round CDs/DVDs with a standard

diameter of 12 cm, 5 in and do not use

CDs/DVDs in conjunction with adapters,

for example CD singles. Otherwise the CDs

or the adapter could jam and be impossible

to eject.

▷

Do not expose CDs/DVDs to temperatures

above 50 ℃/122 ℉, high air humidity or di‐

rect sunlight.

CDs/DVDs with copy protection

CDs/DVDs are often copy-protected by the

manufacturer. This could result in CDs/DVDs

being impossible to play, or only being playa‐

ble with restrictions.

Do not use combined CD/DVDs, for exam‐

ple DVD Plus, as otherwise the CD/DVD

could jam and be impossible to eject.◀

General malfunctions

MACROVISION

▷

The CD/DVD players for your vehicle are

optimised for operation in the vehicle. In

some instances, they may be more sensi‐

tive to faulty CDs/DVDs than devices for

stationary use.

This product contains copyrighted technology

based on a number of registered US patents

and intellectual property of the Macrovision

Corporation and other manufacturers. The use

of this copy protection must be approved by

Macrovision. Media with the corresponding

protection – unless otherwise agreed with

Macrovision – may only be shown privately. It

is prohibited to copy this technology.

▷

If a CD/DVD cannot be played back, first

check whether it has been inserted cor‐

rectly.

Atmospheric humidity

The CD/DVD or the focussing lens can carry

condensation due to high humidity and play‐

back may temporarily not be possible.

External devices

AUX-IN port

Malfunctions with individual CDs/

DVDs

If malfunctions occur only with individual CDs/

DVDs, this can be due to one of the following:

Overview

▷

Connection of audio devices is possible,

for example MP3 players. The sound out‐

put is via the vehicle loudspeakers.

▷

Recommendation: medium sound and vol‐

ume settings on the audio device. The

sound might depend on the quality of the

audio files.

Self-recorded CDs/DVDs

▷

With self-recorded CDs/DVDs, possible

causes include inconsistent data-creation

or burning process, low quality or high age‐

ing of the CD/DVD blank.

▷

Only write on the upper side of CDs/DVDs

using a special marker pen.

Damage

▷

Avoid causing fingerprints and protect

against dust, scratches and moisture.

▷

Store CDs/DVDs in a case.

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Connection options for external devices

Connecting

▷

Connection is via USB audio interface:

Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, for exam‐

ple MP3 player, USB memory sticks or mo‐

bile phones that are supported by the USB

audio interface.

▷

Connection by means of snap-in adapter,

see page 147; if music interface for smart‐

phones is fitted: Apple iPhone or mobile

phones.

Playback is only possible if no audio device

is connected to the analogue AUX-IN port.

The AUX-IN port is in the centre armrest.

Connect the headphones or line-out connec‐

tion of the equipment to the AUX-IN port.

Due to the large variety of the audio devices

available on the market, operation using the

vehicle cannot be ensured for every audio de‐

vice/mobile phone.

Playback

1. Connect the audio device, switch it on and

select a track.

Ask at your Service centre regarding suitable

audio devices/mobile phones.

2.

Press the button.

Audio files

3. "AUX"

Playback of common audio files is possible:

▷

MP3.

Volume control

WMA.

The volume of the sound output depends on

the audio device. If this volume differs signifi‐

cantly from other audio sources, it makes

sense to balance the volumes.

WAV (PCM).

AAC, M4A.

Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS.

Adjusting volume

File systems

Mainstream file systems for USB devices are

supported. The recommended format is

FAT 32.

1.

Press the button.

2. "AUX"

3. "Vol-AUX"

4. Connect the audio device, switch it on and

select a track.

USB audio interface/music interface

for smartphones

Overview

External audio devices can be connected. The

sound output is via the vehicle loudspeakers.

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Connecting

The information from up to four USB devices

or for a total of approximately 20,000 tracks

can be saved in the vehicle. If a fifth device is

connected or if more than 20,000 tracks are

saved, the information for existing tracks is de‐

leted.

Copy protection

Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights

Management (DRM) cannot be played.

USB audio interface in the centre armrest.

Playback

Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via USB

audio interface

1.

Press the button.

Use the BMW cable adapter for Apple iPod to

connect the iPod. More information is available

from your Service centre or via the Internet:

2. "IPOD" or "USB"

Changing track

If there is a music interface for smartphones,

use the original adapter cable of the iPod/

iPhone.

Track skip

You can skip tracks in the selected directory.

Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the AUX-IN

port and the USB interface.

Repeatedly press the button until

the track you want to hear is played.

The menu structure of the Apple iPod/iPhone

is supported by the USB audio interface.

Using the right knob:

Turn the right knob until the track you want to

hear is played.

Connection of USB device via USB audio

interface

Fast forward/rewind

Connect using the flexible adapter cable. This

protects the USB interface and your USB de‐

vice against mechanical damage.

Hold the button pressed.

The titles of the tracks are audible with a de‐

gree of distortion.

Connect the USB device to the USB interface.

After connecting for the first time

Random playback

Information on all titles, e.g. interpretation on

type of music, as well as the playback lists are

transferred to the vehicle. This might take

some time, depending on the USB device and

the number of tracks.

"RND"

To exit the random playback mode: "RND"

Selecting a track

Depending on the device, you can select

tracks by category, as follows:

During transfer, the tracks can be called up via

the file directory.

▷

"LIST": playlists.

"DIR": device's file structure.

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"GEN": music genre.

"ART": artist.

Notes on connecting

▷

The connected audio device is supplied

with a maximum of 500 mA if the device

supports this. Do not, therefore, also con‐

nect the device to a socket in the vehicle

as otherwise perfect playback cannot be

guaranteed.

"ALB": album.

1. Select the desired category.

2. If applicable, use the right knob to select

the directory of your choice.

▷

: press the right knob to open a di‐

rectory.

: press the right knob to close a di‐

rectory.

▷

Do not insert the plug forcibly in the USB

interface.

▷

Do not connect any devices such as fans

or lights to the USB audio interface.

3. Select other directories as appropriate.

▷

Do not connect up USB hard drives.

4. Highlight the track of your choice and

press the right knob.

Do not use the USB audio interface for

charging external devices.

You can browse the directories while the track

of your choice is playing.

To switch to current track:

"CURR"

Displaying track information

If information on the current track is available

you can view it.

"TRACK"

Adjusting volume

The volume of the sound output depends on

the audio device. If this volume differs signifi‐

cantly from other audio sources, it makes

sense to balance the volumes.

1. "LEV"

2. Turn the right knob until the desired vol‐

ume setting is reached and press the knob.

Notes

Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐

vironmental conditions, for example very high

temperatures, see the operating instructions of

the audio device.

Depending on the format of the audio files per‐

fect playback cannot be ensured in every case;

for example bit rates higher than 256 Kbit/s.

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