
Practical interior accessories
112 The device can be operated as of ignition
on.
If the device cannot be operated
after repeated programming, check
whether the original hand-held transmitter
uses an alternating-code system. To do so,
either read the instructions of the original
hand-held transmitter or press and hold
down the programmed memory button 1 of
the integrated universal remote control.
If the indicator lamp 2 on the integrated
universal remote control flashes quickly for
a brief period and then remains lit up for
approx. two seconds, this indicates that
the original hand-held transmitter is
equipped with an alternating-code sytem.
In the case of an alternating-code system,
program the memory buttons 1 as
described at the section on alternating-
code transmitters.<
Alternating-code transmitters
Consult the operating instructions of the
unit you wish to set when programming the
integrated universal remote control. You
will find information there on the possibili-
ties for synchronization.
When programming hand-held transmitters
that employ an alternating code, please
observe the following supplementary
instructions:
Programming will be easier with the
aid of a second person.<
1.Park your vehicle within the range of the
remote-controlled device
2.Program the integrated universal
remote control as described at the sec-
tion on fixed-code hand-held transmit-
ters
3.Localize the button on the receiver of
the device you want to set up, e.g. on
the upper section of the motor
4.Press the button on the receiver of the
device you want to set up. After step 4,
you have approx. 30 seconds for step 5
5.Press the programmed memory
button 1 on the integrated universal
remote control three times. The corresponding memory button 1 is
now programmed with the signal of the
original hand-held transmitter.
If you have any additional questions,
please contact your BMW center.<
Clearing memory buttons
Individual memory buttons 1 can not be
cleared. However, you clear all three mem-
ory buttons 1 together as follows:
Press both outer buttons 1 of the inte-
grated universal remote control for approx.
20 seconds, maintaining pressure until the
indicator lamp 2 starts to flash.
Roller sun blinds*
Roller sun blind for rear window
To actuate from the radio position, briefly
press the button in the driver's door.
Roller sun blinds for rear side
windows
Activate by briefly pressing the desired but-
ton with the ignition lock in the radio mode.
1Quarter window blind
2Side window blind

On/off, tone
148
On/off, tone
Controls
Operation using buttons
The illustration shows a CD player as an
example.
1Operating audio and video sources
>Press: switching on/off
>Turn: adjusting volume
2CD slot
3Eject CD
4Change station/track
>Changing the station
>Fast forward/reverse
>Music track change for CD,
change chapter for DVD changer
>Change program for TV.
Operation using the Control Center
The following control options are available
in the "Entertainment" menu.
>"FM..." and "AM..."
Select waveband>"WB"
Select Weather Band
If your vehicle is equipped with satellite
radio, "SAT..." is located at this posi-
tion, select satellite radio
>"CD" and
Change audio source
>"Tone"
Set tone, e.g. treble, bass
>"Video" and "Audio"
Change to video or audio sources
>"TV" and "DVD"
Change video source
>"Picture"
Adjust picture
Select standard
Select picture format
>"Tone"
Set tone, e.g. treble, bass.
You can also control the radio, CD player,
CD changer and the TV using the buttons
on the steering wheel, refer to page 16, as
well as via the voice command system,
refer to page 25.
Operating temperatures
The system is configured for operat-
ing temperatures of 57/ Ð156 to
1407/+606. Outside this temperature
range, malfunctions can occur.<

Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
153Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
Manual search
1.Select the frequency display and con-
firm
2.Turn the controller to set the frequency
manually
3.Press the controller to confirm your
entry.
Next station
Select the desired direction and con-
firm.
The scan mode begins with the currently
selected frequency.
The scan mode is stopped as soon as a
station is found.
The frequency is shown on the Control Dis-
play.
The system switches to the next station.
Sampling and selecting Ð scan
The automatic scan search feature auto-
matically plays a brief sample from each
station in the selected waveband.
1.Select "SCAN" and confirm.
Station search starts
2.Select a station
Confirm "SCAN" a second time.
This cancels the scan function, and the
radio remains on the current station.
Buttons in the center console
Scanning
Extended pressure.
The scan mode begins with the currently
selected frequency.
The scan mode is stopped as soon as a
station is found.
The frequency of the station appears in the
bottom status line, refer to page 23.
Next station
Press the desired direction.
The system switches to the next station.
Storing and retrieving
a station
Memory locations
Your radio can store 36 stations:
>You can store up to 18 stations in the
FM waveband
>You can store up to 18 stations in the
AM waveband.
Each time you confirm "AM..." the
system alternately switches between
the AM waveband and the "Autostore"
mode.
Each time you confirm "FM...", the system
alternately switches between "Memorized
Stations" and the "Autostore" mode.< 1.{Radio}
2.{Next station} or {Station back}.
1.{Radio}
2.{Next station} or {Station back}.

CD Compact Disc
158
CD Compact Disc
Listening to CDs
Insert the CD in the slot.
If a CD is already inserted in the CD player:
Start playback
Select "CD" and confirm.
Volume adjustment, refer to page 149.
Tone control, refer to page 149.
Selecting a track using the
Control Center
Selecting music track
Select music track and confirm.
Listening to samples and selecting,
Scan
The system plays a brief sample from each
CD track.
1.Start sampling:
Select "SCAN" and confirm
2.Select a track:
Confirm "SCAN" a second time to can-
cel the scan function. Play resumes at
the point on the CD at which sampling
was interrupted.
Random play sequence
The music tracks on the CD are played in a
random sequence.
To start random play:
Select "RND" and confirm.
To cancel random play:
Select any other function except track
search.
It is possible to hear the same song
more than once.<
Selecting a track using
buttons
Track search
Select the direction
Press repeatedly, continuing until you
reach the desired track.
The CD will start play at the track selected.
*
1.{CD}
2.{CD on}.
1.{CD}
2.{Track 1 ..30}.
1.{CD}
2.{Next} or {Back}.

Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
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At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
If the CD magazine has been newly filled,
playback begins with the lowest CD, e.g.
CD 1, track 1.
Volume adjustment, refer to page 149.
Tone control, refer to page 149.
If you play self-recorded audio CDs,
faults, e.g. drop-outs, can occur, or
the CD is not played at all.<
Status displays
The CD magazine's load status is indicated
on the Control Display.
If the display fails to detect a CD that
you have loaded in the magazine,
check to ensure that the CD has been
inserted correctly and inspect it for signs
of defects.<
Selecting a track using the
Control Center
Selecting a 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.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.Select a track:
Confirm "SCAN" a second time to can-
cel the scan function. Play resumes at
the point on the CD at which sampling
was interrupted.
Random play sequence
In this mode the music tracks on the cur-
rent CD are played in a random sequence.
To start random play:
Select "RND" and confirm.
To cancel random play:
Select any other function except track
search.
Selecting a track using
buttons
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 track 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 1.{CD changer}
2.{CD on}.
{CD 1 ..6}.
1.{CD changer}
2.{Next} or {Back}.

DVD changer
168 and 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 the picture
1.During playback, press controller
2.Select and confirm
3.Adjust the picture, refer to page 164.
Freezing frame
1.Display DVD control, refer to page 166
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.
The picture format is a DVD-specific func-
tion and is not offered by all DVDs.
1.Display DVD control, refer to page 166
2.Select and confirm
3.Select and confirm
4.Select "Picture" and confirm5.Select "Pict. format" and confirm
6.Select the desired picture format and
confirm.
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 control, refer to page 166
2.Select "FULL MENU" and confirm.
>Select "AUDIO" and confirm.
You can select from the various lan-
guages by turning and pressing the
controller
>Select "SUBTITLE" and confirm.
You can display the subtitles in the lan-
guage of your choice by turning and
pressing the controller
>Select "ANGLE" and confirm.

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Entertainment
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
Hands-free system
The hands-free microphone is located on
the front headliner.
The hands-free system is activated when-
ever you establish or receive a call using
the following:
>Control Center, page 175
>Voice command system, page 25,
not for incoming calls
>Buttons on the steering wheel, page 16
>Telephone keypad, folding, page 176.
Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the hands-
free unit:
Turn the button during a call to select the
desired volume.
The hands-free unit will remain at this vol-
ume level, even if the other audio sources
are set to minimum volume.
The system automatically selects
your individual volume setting each
time you unlock the vehicle using your per-
sonal remote control.<
Starting an emergency call
1.Open the protective cover:
Briefly press the protective cover
2.Press the emergency call button for at
least 2 seconds.
Conditions for an emergency call:
>The wireless communications network
is available
>The emergency call system is operable.
Once the button is pressed, the indicator
LED on the switch will flash for the duration
of the call.
If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system and BMW Assist, the phone system
will automatically establish contact with the
BMW Assist emergency call center. The
system also transmits the vehicle's current
position to the center at the same time.
If the navigation system fails, the cur-
rent position of the vehicle is not
transmitted.<
Following transmission of the data a confir-
mation report will appear on the Control
Display. The emergency call center can ini-
tiate immediate action for emergency
assistance.
If it is repeatedly not possible to set up a
connection to the BMW Assist emergency
call center, a connection to the general
emergency call number 911 is set up.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehi-
cle until the connection has been
established. You will then be able to pro-
vide a detailed description of the situation.
Misuse of the emergency call system is for-
bidden under penalty of law.<

Using the phone in your vehicle
178 Under certain conditions, an emergency
call is started automatically immediately
after a severe accident. The automatic
emergency call is not affected by the emer-
gency call button being pressed.
Telephoning with the car
phone*
Currently not available
If the BMW portable phone is not in the
cradle, you can telephone using the car
phone via the hands-free unit.
The telephone that can be used to set up
a connection is shown in the upper status
line on the Control Display.
The car phone must be enabled prior
to initial use. In this case, please con-
sult your BMW center.<
Calls can be set up or accepted using the
following equipment:
>Control Center, page 175
>Voice command system, page 25,
not for incoming calls
>Buttons on the steering wheel, page 16
>Telephone keypad, folding, page 176.
Commissioning the
BMW portable phone
Precondition for portable phones with SIM
card:
>You might have to enter a Personal
Identification Number, PIN
>Release all keypad guards, refer to
separate Owner's Manual.1.Fold back the cradle slightly
2.Insert the portable phone.
Before starting off place the BMW
portable phone in the cradle. You can
then operate the portable phone using the
button on the steering wheel, the Control
Center, the telephone keypad or the voice
command system, but not if you are in the
middle of a call using the car phone.
If you are in the middle of a call using the
BMW portable phone, the connection will
be cut off as soon as you take it from the
cradle.<
Switching your BMW portable phone
on and off
You can switch your BMW portable
phone on and off by maintaining
extended pressure on the telephone key-
pad.
For portable phones with a SIM card, you
might have to enter the PIN after switching
on.
Entering lock code
If, after switching on the BMW portable
phone, you are requested by a message
from the Control Display to enter the lock
code:
1.Enter the lock code, e.g. 1234
2.Press the button
{Telephone on}.