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The serrated dials 3* control the amount of
cooled air in the flow from the vent outlets:
Turn toward blue sector Ð colder
Turn toward red sector Ð warmer.
This function allows you to make minor
adjustments for maximum comfort while
also letting you vary temperatures within
the storage compartment.
Switching off automatic climate
control*
The air supply, the heater and
the air conditioner are all
switched off. You can restart
the automatic climate control
by pressing any of its buttons
except the REST button.
Settings in Control Display
With the ignition on, select the "Climate"
menu in the Control Center. The Control
Display provides you with the following set-
ting options:
>"Left A Right":
Separate settings for driver and front
passenger
>To adjust and adapt air-distribution pat-
terns, refer to the next column
>To adjust temperature for the upper
body, refer to page 110
>Storing and calling up an individual set-
ting for interior ventilation outlets, air
distribution and temperature, refer to
page 110.
Select the second page of the "Cli-
mate" menu. >Select "Indep. ventil.":
For information on activating and deac-
tivating the parked-car ventilation
system and setting the timer, refer to
page 112
>"Seat temp.":
To adjust temperature distribution while
the seat heaters are on, refer to page 51
>"Extra":
Switching the rear air conditioner or
rear cooler on and off, refer to
pages 111, 116
Select the first page of the "Climate"
menu.
Automatic air distribution and supply
"AUTO":
The AUTO program adjusts the air supply
and distribution patterns for you while also
using your preselected temperature setting
as the basis for adjusting the interior cli-
mate to adapt to external influences Ð
summer, winter.
"Bi-Level":
This program operates in the same way as
the AUTO program, but with airflow
directed toward upper body and into the
footwells.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Controls
Operation using buttons
The illustration shows a CD player as an
example.
1Operate audio and video sources
>Press: switching on/off
>Turn: adjusting volume
2CD or cassette slot
3Eject CD or cassette
4Station scan/track search
>Station scan
>Tape fast-forward/reverse
>Music track search for CD and cas-
sette, chapter search for DVD changer.
Operation in Control Display
The following control options are available
in the "Entertainment" menu.
>"FM..." and "AM..."
Select waveband>"WB"
Select Weather Band
>"Tape", "CD" and
Switch between audio sources
>"Memory"
Store a station
Tone settings
>"Video" and "Audio"
Switch to video or audio sources
>"TV" and "DVD"
Switch between video sources
>"Picture"
Adjust picture
Select standard
Select picture format
>"Tone"
Tone settings.
You can also control the radio, CD player,
CD changer cassette deck and the TV
using the buttons incorporated in the
steering wheel, refer to page 18, as well as
via the voice command system, refer to
page 26.
Care instructions
You can find everything you need to know
on this topic by consulting the separate
Care manual.
CD Compact Disc
154
Searching for music tracks
in the Control Display
Selecting music track
Select music track and confirm your entry.
Sampling and selecting Ð Scan
The system plays a brief sample from each
CD track.
1.To start sampling:
Select "SCAN" and confirm
2.To select a track:
Confirm "SCAN" a second time to
cancel the scan function. Play resumes
at the point on the CD at which sam-
pling was interrupted.
Random play sequence Ð Random
The music tracks on the CD are played in a
random sequence, Random.
To start random play:
Select "RND" and confirm your selection.
To cancel random play:
Select any other function except track
search.
Using the buttons to search
for music tracks
Track search
Select the direction
Press repeatedly, continuing until you
reach the desired track.
The CD will start play at the title selected.
Fast forward/reverse
1.Select the direction
Press and hold the button. The tracks
can be heard, but the sound is distorted
2.To interrupt the fast forward/reverse
function, release the button.
The CD will start play at the point
selected. 1.{CD}
2.{Track 1 ..30}.
1.{CD}
2.{Next} or {Back}.
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Searching for music tracks
in the Control Display
Selecting CD
Select CD and confirm.
Playback starts on the first track. At the end
of the last track, the next CD will be
selected.
Sampling and selecting Ð Scan
The system automatically plays a brief
sample from each of the tracks on the cur-
rent CD.
1.To start sampling:
Select "SCAN" and confirm.
The Scan function starts with the next
track. Once all tracks have been played
once, the next track is played
2.To select a track:
Confirm "SCAN" a second time to
cancel the scan function. Play resumes
at the point on the CD at which sam-
pling was interrupted.
Random play sequence Ð Random
In this mode the music tracks on the
current CD are played in a random
sequence, Random.
To start random play:
Select "RND" and confirm your selection.
To cancel random play:
Select any other function except track
search.
Using the buttons to search
for music tracks
Track search
Select the direction
Press repeatedly, continuing until you
reach the desired track on the current CD.
The CD will start play at the title selected.
Fast forward/reverse
1.Select the direction
Press and hold the button. The tracks
can be heard, but the sound is distorted
2.To interrupt the fast forward/reverse
function, release the button.
The system will continue play at the
point on the CD at which the button was
released.
Selecting music track
{CD 1 ..6}.
1.{CD changer}
2.{Next} or {Back}.
1.{CD changer}
2.{Track 1 ..30}.
DVD changer
166
Chapter search
You can change to the next or pre-
vious chapter during playback.<
1.Display DVD controller, refer to
page 164
2.Select the direction
Confirm repeatedly, continuing until
you reach the desired chapter
or with buttons
select the direction
Press repeatedly, continuing until you
reach the desired chapter on the current
DVD.
Playback begins at the chapter selected.
Adjusting picture
1.During playback, press controller
2.Select and confirm.
3.Adjusting the picture, refer to page 161.
Freezing frame
1.Display DVD controller, refer to
page 164
2.At the desired position,
select and confirm.
The film is stopped
3.To restart the DVD:
Select or and confirm.
DVD playback is continued at the point
at which it was interrupted.
Selecting picture format
You can adjust the DVD format to your
screen.
1.Display DVD controller, refer to
page 164
2.Select and confirm
3.Select and confirm
4.Select "Picture" and confirm
5.Select "Pict. format" and confirm your
selection
6.Select the desired picture format and
confirm.
The picture format is a DVD-specific
function and is not offered by all
DVDs.<
Selecting language,
subtitles and viewing angle
Many DVDs offer dialogs and subtitles in
various languages or scene descriptions
for the hearing impaired. In addition, with
some DVDs the film can be viewed from
different camera angles. These functions
are stored on the DVD.
To select functions:
1.Display DVD controller, refer to
page 164
2.Select "FULL MENU" and confirm.
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Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC 107
Automatic transmission
with L mode 67
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic 69
Ð operation via buttons in
steering wheel 69
"AUTO P" 54, 64
"AUTOSTOR" 161
"Autostore" for radio
operation 150
Average fuel
consumption 88
Average speed 88
Avoid false alarms 41
"Avoid highway" 137
"Avoid route" 139
"Avoid sect." 139
"Avoid tolls" 137
Avoid unintentional
alarms 41
"A-Z" 175
B
Backrest adjustment 47
Ð front seats 46
Ð rear seats 47
Backrests, refer to
Seats 45
Backup lamp, bulb
replacement 197
Balance 147
"Balance" in sound system
operation 148
Bass 147
"Bass" in sound system
operation 148
Battery 200
Ð discharged 202
Ð switch 201
"BC", refer to Computer 88
Belts 50
Beverage holders 118
Blinds 115
Blower 107
BMW active seat 52"BMW Assist" 19, 22, 178
Ð "Roadside
Assistance" 178
BMW Assist 178
BMW comfort seat 46
"BMW Services" 178
"Booktape" 158
Brake, malfunctions 192
Brake assistant, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 96
Brake fluid 192
Brake hydraulic
systems 192
Brake lamp, adaptive 101
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement 197
Brake pads 125, 193
Brakes 125
Brake system
Ð brake fluid 192
Break-in procedures 124
"Brief info" information
bulletin 23
"Brightness" during
TV operation 161
"Brightness" in the Control
Center 92
Bulb changes 195
Buttons in steering
wheel 18
Ð refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 69
C
California Proposition
65 Warning 194
Call
Ð ending 175
Ð making 174
Calling 174
Ð from telephone
directory 175
Ð from the redialing list 176
Ð from the Top 8 list 176
Ð redialing 176Can holders, refer to
Beverage holders 118
Capacities 211
Car care, refer to Care
manual
"Car data" 19, 22
Cargo, securing 126
Cargo area
Ð emergency release 40
Ð manual operation 40
Ð opening and locking
separately 39
Ð opening from the
inside 39
Ð opening from the
outside 38
Ð operating via remote
control 36
Cargo loading 126
"Car parked" 109, 112
Car phone 171, 174
Car radio, refer to
Radio 146
Car wash 124
Car wash, refer to Care
manual
Cassette 158
Cassette deck 158
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð "Booktape" 158
Ð controls 146
Ð Dolby 158
Ð fast forward 159
Ð music search 159
Ð operating
temperatures 158
Ð reverse 159
Ð selecting tape side 158
Ð skipping pauses 159
Ð switching on 158
Ð volume 147
CBC Cornering Brake
Control 96
CBS Condition Based
Service 193
"CD" 146, 153
Everything from A to Z
220 Phone number, refer to
Portable phone 174
"Pict. format" 166
"Picture" 146
Ð DVD changer 166
Ð TV 161
Please fasten safety belts
warning lamp 50
Pollen 111
Portable phone
Ð adjusting volume 173
Ð calling 174
Ð call termination 175
Ð controlling with the
buttons on the steering
wheel 18
Ð emergency calls 173
Ð hands-free system 173
Ð missed calls 176
Ð operating using the
Control Display 171
Ð redialing 176
Ð refer to separate Portable
phone manual 170
Ð selecting phone
numbers 174
Ð switching on and off 174
Ð Top 8 list 176
Portable phone battery 171
Portable phone codes 174
Power electric seat 47
Power rating 208
Power socket 119
Pressure, tires 184
Pressure monitor, tires 98
Programmable cruise
control 73
Programming settings,
refer to Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory 60
Publishers 2
Puncture
Ð Flat Tire Monitor 98
R
Radio
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð autostore 150
Ð controls 146
Ð frequency band
selection 149
Ð memory locations 150
Ð operating
temperatures 149
Ð sample 150
Ð scan 150
Ð station search 150
Ð station selection 151
Ð store station 150
Ð switching on 149
Ð volume 147
Ð Weather Band 151
Radio mode 61
Radio waveband
selection 149
Rain sensor 72
Reading lamps 104
"Rear" 25
Rear air conditioner 111
Ð air supply 111
Ð cooling adjustment 111
Ð "Extra" 112
Ð maximum cooling 111
Ð "Rear air cond." 112
Ð switching off 111
Ð switching on/off in the
Control Display 112
Rear armrest, refer to
Center armrest 120
Rear cooler 116
Ð "Extra" 116
Ð "Rear refr. box" 116
Rear monitor, refer to
Control Center in rear 24
Rear screen 24
Rear seat heaters 51Rear seats
Ð adjusting passenger seat
from the rear 47
Ð comfort seat
adjustments 47
Ð head restraint
adjustment 48
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window blind, refer to
Sun blinds 115
Rear window defroster 16
Rear window safety
switch 12, 43
"Recirc. air" 54
Reclining seat 45
Redialing list 176
Redialing with portable
phone 176
Refueling 182
Releasing the hood 189
Remaining distance 88
Remote control 34, 35
Remote control unit 34
Removing condensation
from windows 107
Replacement fuses 201
Replacement keys 35
Replacing tires 186
Reserve warning 87
Reservoir, washer
system 73
Reset 147
"RESET" for
audio operation 148
Residual heat mode 108
"Right"
Ð for automatic climate
control 109
Ð for heated seats 51
"RND"
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
"Roadside Assistance" 178
Roadside assistance calls
Ð manual activation 173
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 127
"Route" 139
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Ð display 138
Ð list 139
Ð map cancellation 138
Ð map display 138
Ð selection 137
"Route guid." 137, 140
Route map 138
"Route selec." 137
Route selection 137
"RPA" 98
Run-flat tires 186, 200
S
S 154
Safety belts 50
Safety belt tensioners 50
Safety lock buttons 38
Safety precautions to
observe when using your
phone 170
Safety switch for rear
windows 43
"Save dest." 135
"SCAN"
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
Ð radio 150
Scan
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
Ð radio 150
Scan sampling
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
Ð radio 150
Screen
Ð rear 24
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory 54
Seat heating 51
Seat memory 54
Seats
Ð adjusting 45
Ð sitting safely 45
"Seat temp." 51, 109
Seat ventilation, refer to
Active seat ventilation 51
SECAM during
TV operation 161Securing cargo, refer to
Cargo loading 126
Securing the load, ski
bag 121
Selecting new route with
navigation system 139
Selecting new scale for
navigation system
display 138
Selecting stored radio
stations 151
Selection options for
navigation 131
Selector lever, automatic
transmission 67
Self-defrosting mirrors 52
Self-leveling
suspension 101
"Service" 83, 193
Ð "Emissions inspection" 84
Ð "Spark plugs" 83
Ð Vehicle inspection 84
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models 193
Service brakes 125
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models 193
Service Interval
Display 83, 193
Service Requirement
Display, refer to Service
Interval Display 83, 193
"SET", refer to Setting
speed limit 89
Set time 113
"Set time 1" 113
"Set time 2" 113
"Settings" 19, 22, 25
Setting the brightness 92
Setting the speed limit 89
Setting time and date 91
Setting timer 113
Shifting, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 69
Shiftlock 67
Short commands for voice
command system 29
Shortest distance 137
"Shortest route" 137Shoulder support 46
"Side" in sound system
operation 158
Side window blind, refer to
Sun blinds 115
Sitting safely 45
Ski bag 120
Sliding/tilt sunroof 43
Ð closing in the event of an
electrical defect 44
Ð convenience mode 37
Ð convenience operation 36
Snow chains 188, 188
Soft Close Automatic
Ð doors 38
Ð luggage compartment
lid 39
SOS call
Ð using SOS button 173
Sound system
Ð "MANUAL" selection
mode 151
Sound system adjustments
Ð "Balance" 148
Ð balance left/right 147
Ð "Bass" 148
Ð equalizer 147
Ð "Fader" 148
Ð fader front/rear 147
Ð "LOGIC7" 148
Ð LOGIC7 147
Ð midrange setting 148
Ð "RESET" 148
Ð speed-sensitive
volume 147
Ð "Speed Vol." 148
Ð "Treble" 148
Spare fuses 201
Spare key 34
Ð adapter 34
Spare tire 198
"Spark plugs" 83, 193
Specifications for engine
oil 191
Speed limit
Ð "Limit" 89
Speed limit selection,
revision 89
Speedometer 14
"Speed Vol." in audio
mode 148