2004 BMW 525I SEDAN manual radio set

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Entertainment
Driving tips
135Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
To switch between the different selection
criteria of stations:
1.Move the controller forwards to change
the field
2.Select the selection criterion and press
the controller.
Changing stations using buttons in
the center console
Press to the desired direction briefly.
The system switches to the next station.
Scanning and selecting stations
The scan search feature automatically
plays a brief sample from each station in
the selected waveband.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the con-
troller
2.Press the controller to display a list of
additional menu items
3.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
The scan search starts
4.Select a station:
Press the controller again, select "Scan" and press the controller.
This cancels the scan search, and the
radio remains on the current station.
Buttons in the center console:
1.To start scan:
Press for longer.
The scan search starts.
2.To select a station:
Press.
Manual station selection
You look for a certain frequency.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
1.Select "FM"or "AM" and press the con-
troller
2.Move the controller forwards to change
the field
3.Select "Manual" and press the control-
ler
4.Turn the controller until the desired fre-
quency is selected.
Updating the stations with the best
reception
If you are on a longer journey and leave the
transmission range of the stations originally
set, you can update the list of stations with
the best reception from the AM or FM
waveband.

Radio
136 Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the con-
troller
2.Move the controller forwards to change
the field
3.Select "Autostore" of the desired wave-
band and press the controller
4.Press the controller to display a list of
additional menu items
5.Select "Autostore" and press the con-
troller.
The list of stations with the best recep-
tion is updated; the frequencies of the
stations are displayed.
Manual tuning
You can listen to stations that are received
in addition to those displayed.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the con-
troller
2.Move the controller forwards to change
fields
3.Select "Manual" and press the control-
ler
Buttons in the center console:4.To start scan:
Maintain pressure on the button for sev-
eral seconds.
The scan mode begins with the cur-
rently selected frequency.
The system plays a brief sample from
each radio station.
To stop the station scan at the desired
frequency or station:
Press button.
Storing stations
The setting is made in dependence on a
specific key.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the con-
troller
2.Move the controller forwards to change
the field
3.Select the selection criterion and press
the controller
>"Manual"
>Autostore of the waveband
4.Select the desired station
5.Press the controller to display a list of
additional menu items
6.Select "Store" and press the controller.
"Presets" is displayed
7.Turn the controller until the desired
memory location is selected.

Everything from A to Z
204 Cargo, securing 109
Cargo area
Ð locking separately 31
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy
wheels, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car jack
Ð jacking points 188
Car keys, refer to Central
keys with remote
control 26
Car phone 151
Ð installation location, refer
to Center armrest 98
Ð refer to Portable
phone 150
Ð refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to
Radio 134
Car wash 106
Ð refer also to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
High temperatures 106
"Categories" 138
CBC Cornering Brake
Control 78
CBS Condition Based
Service 181
"CD" 130CD changer 144
Ð adjusting the tone 131
Ð controls 130
Ð fast forward/reverse 146
Ð installation location 144
Ð listening to a CD 144
Ð playing a track 145
Ð random order 146
Ð repeating a track 145
Ð selecting track 145
Ð switching on/off 130
Ð volume 131
CD for navigation 114
CD player 141
Ð adjusting the tone 131
Ð controls 130
Ð fast forward/reverse 142
Ð playing a track 142
Ð random order 142
Ð repeating a track 142
Ð selecting tracks 141
Ð switching on/off 130
Ð volume 131
Center armrest 98
Center console, refer to
Comfort area 14
Central keys with remote
control 26
"Central locking" 38
Central locking system 27
Ð from inside vehicle 30
Ð from outside vehicle 27
Changes, technical, refer to
Parts and accessories 6
Changing a wheel 187
Changing selector-lever
positions 55
Changing the direction
display for navigation 124
Changing the language on
the Control Display 74
Changing the
measurement units on the
Control Display 74
Changing wheels 174
CHECK button 69
Check Control 68
"Check Control
messages" 69
Check Gas Cap 168Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure 170
Child's seat 45
Child-restraint fixing
LATCH 47
Child restraints 45
Child-restraint system 45
Child-safety lock 48
Chock 187
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter 100
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode 91
"City" for destination
entry 117
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cleaning headlamps
Ð washer fluid 57
Cleaning windshield 57
"Climate" 41
Clock 65
Ð 12/24 hour mode 74
Ð setting the time and
date 74
Closing
Ð from inside 30
Ð from outside 27
Cockpit 10
Comfort area 14
Comfort seat 37
"Communication" 152
"Communication
interface" 161
Compact Disc
Ð refer to CD changer 144
Ð refer to CD player 141
Compact wheel
Ð inflation pressure 171
Ð wheel change 187
Compression ratio, refer to
Engine data 198
Computer 70
Ð clock, 12/24 hour
mode 74
Ð displays on the Control
Display 70

Reference 209
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lighting
Ð instruments 88
Ð of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps 87
Lighting of the instruments,
refer to Instrument
lighting 88
Lights, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams 87
Lights on warning 87
Light switch 87
Limit speed, refer to
Limit 72
Loading
Ð securing the load 109
Ð stowing cargo 109
Ð vehicle 108
"Lock after driving off" 30
"Lock button" 28
Locking
Ð from inside 30
Ð from outside 28
Locking and unlocking
doors
Ð from inside 30
Ð from outside 27
Ð setting confirmation
signals 28
"LOGIC7", audio
systems 132
Low beams 87
Ð automatic 87
Ð replacing the bulbs 185
Lower back support, refer
to Lumbar support 38
Lug bolts 188
Ð wrench 187
Luggage compartment 31
Ð capacity 200
Ð locking separately 31
Ð opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid 31
Ð opening from the
inside 31
Ð opening from the
outside 31
Ð opening with remote
control 28
Ð socket 100
Ð volume 200Luggage compartment
lid 31
Ð emergency release from
inside luggage
compartment 32
Ð locking separately 31
Ð manual operation 31
Ð opening from the
inside 31
Ð opening from the
outside 31
Ð opening with remote
control 28
Ð unlocking manually 31
Luggage rack, refer to
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 109
Lumbar support 38
LW, waveband 134
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 175
Maintenance, refer also to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models or Warranty
and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models
Maintenance system 181
Malfunction
Ð automatic
transmission 56
Ð Sequential manual
transmission SMG 53
Malfunction warnings, refer
to Check Control 68
Manually controlled
recirculated air 91
"Manual" on the radio 135
Manual operation
Ð door lock 29
Ð fuel filler door 168
Ð glass roof 35
Ð luggage compartment
lid 31
Manual operation with
automatic
transmission 55Manual release, refer to
Manual operation
Manual station tuning 135
Manual transmission 51
"Map, arrow display" 123
"Map, direction of
travel" 124
"Map, facing north" 124
Maximum cooling 91
Maximum roof weight 200
Maximum speed
Ð for winter tires 175
Ð with compact wheel 188
Memory
Ð refer to Key Memory 26
Ð refer to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel
memory 38
Menus, refer to Control
Center 16
Message list of traffic
information 126
Microphone for hands-free
system 151
Mirrors 42
Ð automatic curb
monitor 39
Ð dimming feature 43
Ð heating 43
Ð memory, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel
memory 38
"Missed calls" 155
Missed calls 154
Mobile communications in
the vehicle 108
Mobile Service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 191
Monitor, refer to Control
Center 16
"Monitor display on" 77
Monitoring inflation
pressure, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 80
Multifunction switch
Ð refer to Turn signal
indicators/headlamp
flasher 56
Ð refer to Wiper/washer
system 57

Reference 211
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Pathway lighting 87
"PDC" 77
PDC Park Distance
Control 76
"Phone" 152
Phone book 152
Phone numbers
Ð deleting in the phone
book 155
Ð dialing 153
Ð most recent numbers 154
Ð selecting in the phone
book 154
Ð Top-8 154
Please fasten safety belt
warning lamp 41
Portable phone
Ð accepted calls 154
Ð adjusting volume 152
Ð calling 153
Ð call termination 154
Ð controlling with the
buttons on the steering
wheel 11
Ð entering unlock code 152
Ð hands-free system 151
Ð installation location, refer
to Center armrest 98
Ð missed calls 154
Ð phone book 154
Ð redialing 154
Ð refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Ð SMS 156
Ð Top-8 154
Ð touch tone redialing 156
Portable phone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Portable phone battery 151
Portable phone codes 152
Portable phone in
vehicle 108
Portable phones, use in the
interior, refer to Mobile
communications in the
vehicle 108
Position
Ð displaying 115
"Presets" on the
radio 134, 138
Pressure, tires 170Pressure monitoring,
tires 80
"Profile" 165
Programming button
function 44
Programming buttons on
steering wheel 44
R
Radio
Ð adjusting the tone 131
Ð autostore 135
Ð controls 130
Ð play station 135
Ð satellite radio 138
Ð selecting the
waveband 130, 134
Ð station search 136
Ð station selection 134
Ð station with the best
reception 135
Ð store station 136
Ð switching on/off 130
Ð volume 131
Ð Weather Band 137
Radio-control key, refer to
Central key with remote
control 26
Rain sensor 57
"RandomÒ, random
sequence
generator 142, 146
Random play
Ð CD changer 146
Ð CD player 142
Reading lamps 89
Rear armrest 101
Rear center armrest 101
Rear head restraints 40
Rear lamps
Ð replacing the bulbs 186
Rear seat back, folding 101
Rear seats
Ð folding backrests 101
Ð head restraint
adjustment 40
Ð heating 41
Rear ventilation 94
Rearview mirror 42Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds 97
Rear window safety
switch 34
"Received calls" 155
Receiving level of portable
phone, refer to Status
information 18
Recent destinations 119
Recent portable phone
numbers 154
Reception
Ð quality 137
Ð radio stations 137
Ð regional
program 135
Recirculated air 91
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest 37
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch 73
"Redial" for portable
phone 155
Redialing with portable
phone 154
Refueling 168
"Relock door if not
opened" 30
Remaining distance 71
Remote control 26
Ð garage-door opener 96
Ð luggage compartment
lid 28
Ð malfunctions 29
"Repeat" on the
radio 142, 145
Replacement fuses 189
Replacement keys 29
Replacement of
wheels 174
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 184
Replacing wheels/tires 174
Reporting an accident,
refer to Starting an
emergency call 190
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve warning, refer to
Fuel gauge 66
"Reset" for stopwatch 73
Residual heat 92

Everything from A to Z
212 Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts 40
Reverse, fast
Ð CD changer 146
Ð CD player 142
Reverse gear
Ð automatic transmission
with Steptronic 55
Ð manual transmission 51
Ð Sequential manual
transmission SMG 52
Right/left balance
adjustment in audio
mode 132
"Roadside Assistance" 162
Roadside Assistance 191
"Roaming" 165
Roller sun blinds 97
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 109
Route 123
Ð changing 121
Ð display 123
Ð list 124
Ð map cancellation 123
Ð map display 124
Ð new 125
Ð selecting 121
Ð selecting criteria 121
Route announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions 124
Route guidance, refer to
Destination guidance 123
"Route list" for
navigation 124
Route map 123
Route selection 121
Run-flat tires 175
Ð continuing driving with a
damaged tire 175
Ð flat tire 81
Ð tire inflation pressure 175
Ð tire replacement 174
S
Safety belts 36, 40
Ð damage 41
Ð sitting safely 36
Ð warning lamp 40Safety belt tensioners, refer
to Safety belts 36, 40
Safety feature
Ð glass roof, electrical 35
Ð windows 34
Safety lock buttons 30
Safety systems 78
Ð ABS Antilock Brake
System 77
Ð airbags 83
Ð safety belts 40
Satellite radio 138
Ð activating 138
Ð selecting channel 138
Ð storing channel 138
"SAT" for radio 138
Scan
Ð CD changer 145
Ð CD player 142
Ð radio 136
"Scan", playing
stations 135
"Scan", playing
tracks 142, 145
Screen, refer to Control
Display 16
"Screen on / off" 44
"Seat heater
distribution" 41
Seats 36
Ð adjusting comfort seat 37
Ð adjusting sports seat 37
Ð adjusting the seats 37
Ð heating 41
Ð memory, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel
memory 38
Ð sitting safely 36
Ð storing the setting 38
Ð ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation 42
Securing cargo, refer to
Cargo 109
Securing the load 102
"Select as destination" 119
Select "BMW Service" 162
"Select current speed" 73
Selecting a new route for
navigation system 125
Selecting audio
sources 130Selecting new scale for
navigation system
display 124
Selecting route 121
Selecting "Route
preference" 121
Selection options with
navigation system 121
Selector lever
Ð automatic transmission
with Steptronic 55
Ð Sequential manual
transmission SMG 52
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector-lever
positions 55
Selector-lever positions
Ð automatic transmission
with Steptronic 55
Ð manual transmission 51
Ð SMG Sequential manual
transmission 52
Sequential manual
transmission SMG 51
"Service" 66, 162
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance 191
Service Interval
Display 66
"Service notification" 162
"Service Request" 163
"Service
requirements" 66, 162
"Service Status" 162
"Set date" 75
"Set service date" 67
Setting road-speed limit 72
Settings
Ð changing on the Control
Display 73
Ð configuring, refer to Key
Memory 26
Setting the time, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times 95
Shifting gears with
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 55
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector-lever
positions 55

Reference 213
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Shortest route" for
navigation 121
Shortest route for
navigation 121
Shoulder support 37
"Show current
position" 118
"Show destination
position" 118
Side airbags 83
Side marker lamps,
replacing the bulbs 186
Side turn signal indicators,
replacing the bulbs 186
Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds 97
Sitting safely
Ð with airbags 36
Ð with safety belts 36
Ski bag 101
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric 34
SMG Sequential manual
transmission 51
"SMS" 156
Snow chains 176
Socket
Ð for Onboard Diagnosis
interface 183
Ð in front passenger
footwell 100
Ð in luggage
compartment 100
Ð refer to Lighter
socket 100
SOS, refer to Starting an
emergency call 190
Sound control, refer to
Tone control 131
Spare fuses 189
Spare key 26
Spare wheel, refer to
Compact wheel 187
Special oils, refer to
Specified engine oils 179
Specified engine oils 179
Speed
Ð winter tires 175
Ð with compact wheel 188
Speed-dependent
volume 132Speedometer 12
"Speed volume", audio
systems 132
Sport program
Ð Dynamic Driving
Control 54
Sports seat 37
Stability control,
refer to Driving stability
control 77
Standard default settings,
audio systems 133
Standing lamps 88
"Start" for stopwatch 73
"Start guidance" 118
Starting, refer to Starting
the engine 49
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting 192
Starting destination
guidance 123
Starting difficulties
Ð at very low
temperatures 49
Starting the engine 49
Start menu on the Control
Display 17
"Start service" 163
Start-up difficulties
Ð jump-starting 192
Station, refer to Radio 134
"Status" 66
Status 67
Status of this Owner's
Manual at time of
printing 5
Steering wheel 11
Ð adjustment 43
Ð buttons on the steering
wheel 11
Ð heating 44
Ð individual button
assignment options 44
Ð memory 38
"Steering wheel
buttons" 44
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering 82
Steptronic, refer to
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic 54"Stop" for stopwatch 73
"Stopwatch" 73
Stopwatch 73
Storage compartments 99
"Store address" for
navigation 120
"Store" on the radio 136
Storing sitting position,
refer to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel
memory 38
Storing tires 175
Straps, refer to
Loading 109
"Street" for destination
entry 117
Stroke, refer to Engine
data 198
Summer tires, refer to
Wheels and tires 170
Sun blinds 97
SW, waveband 134
Switches, refer to
Cockpit 10
Switching off engine 50
Switching off the tilt alarm
sensor 28
Switching on/off
Ð audio 130
Ð CD changer 130
Ð CD player 130
Ð cooling function 91
Ð navigation voice
instructions 124
Ð portable phone 151
Ð radio 130
Swiveling headlamps, refer
to Adaptive Head Light 88
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 65
Tail lamps
Ð replacing the bulbs 186
Target cursor for
navigation 118
Technical data 198
Telematic 161
Telephone, refer to
Portable phone 150