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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.<
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influencing the cardiac pacemaker.
With the slightest sign of a cardiac pace-
maker malfunction, switch the BMW porta-
ble phone off immediately.<
Batteries
To avoid possible short circuits, after
removing a battery you should never
allow it to come into contact with metallic
surfaces of any kind. This is why you should
handle charged batteries with care, in par-
ticular if you place batteries, e.g. in jacket
or shirt pockets that contain metal objects.
If you are in an environment where there is
a risk of explosion, do not remove the bat-
tery from the device, as otherwise sparks
from your battery could cause explosions
or fire.<
Disposing of used batteries
Return used batteries to a recycling
collection point or to your BMW cen-
ter.<
Care instructions
You can find useful information on caring
for your portable phone in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure and in the
separate portable phone Owner's Manual.
Controls
You have the option of making phone calls
with the car phone
* or the BMW portable
phone.
If there is no BMW portable phone in the
cradle, the Personal Calling connection is
set up with the car phone.
The car phone must be enabled prior
to initial use. In this connection,
please consult your BMW center.<
The telephone used to set up a connection
appears in the upper status line.
For information on operating your
portable phone, please consult the
separate Owner's Manual.
>The Control Center
>The folding telephone keypad
>The voice command system Ð not for
incoming calls.
Control Center
You can use the following functions in the
Control Center:
>The phone book, only with BMW
portable phone
>The Top 8 list, only with BMW portable
phone
>The redial list.
After selecting the desired entry, a connec-
tion can be set up via:
>The button on the steering wheel
>The folding telephone keypad
>The Control Center.
Here, the dialed number appears in the
upper status line, refer to page 23.
Missed calls are also shown in a list if this
service is supported by your network pro-
vider.
You can use and to change
between the two pages of the "Communi-
cation" menu.
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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}.
Using the phone in your vehicle
180 The system dials the number.
The connection can also be set up
using the button on the steering
wheel or the telephone keypad.<
Ends a call
Viewing entries
Deleting individual entries
Deleting the entire phone book
Selecting a number from
the Top 8 list
The eight numbers that you call most fre-
quently on the BMW portable phone are
automatically stored in the Top 8 list. The
number called most often appears at the
top of the list.
1.In the "Communication" menu, select
"TOP 8" and confirm
2.Select an entry from the list that now
appears in the display and confirm
3.Establishing a connection. Here,
the dialed number appears in the upper
status line, refer to page 23.The connection can also be set up
using the button on the steering
wheel or the telephone keypad.<
Ends a call.
Redialing
Both numbers that you reached on your
earlier attempt and numbers that were
unavailable are automatically stored in your
redialing list. The last number dialed is at
the top of the list.
1.Select "Communication"
2.Select "Last" and confirm
3.Select an entry from the list that now
appears in the display, and confirm
4.Establishing a connection. Here,
the dialed number appears in the upper
status line, refer to page 23.
The connection can also be estab-
lished using the button on the
steering wheel or the telephone key-
pad.<
You can use the voice command system to
redial the last number called:
Ends a call. 1.{Select name}
2.Enter name.
{Read out}
>To scroll forward:
{Next}
>To scroll back:
{Previous}
>To repeat entry:
{Repeat}
>To call:
{Dial}.
1.{Telephone}
2.{Delete entry}
3.Enter name.
1.{Telephone}
2.{Delete telephone book}.
{Redial}.
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Missed calls
If the phone number of the caller was trans-
ferred, you can have a list of all missed calls
displayed if this service is supported by
your network provider.
1.Select "Communication"
2.Select "Missed" and confirm
3.Select an entry from the list that now
appears in the display, and confirm
4.Establishing a connection. Here,
the dialed number appears in the upper
status line, refer to page 23.
The connection can also be estab-
lished using the button on the
steering wheel or the telephone key-
pad.<
Ends a call.
Mobility
This section helps you maintain
your mobility by supplying important
information on vital topics including
fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires,
service, maintenance and how to deal
with any problems that may occur.
Wheels and tires
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure
Information for your safety
It is not merely the tire's service life, but
also driving comfort and Ð to a great extent
Ð driving safety that depend on the condi-
tion of the tires and the maintenance of the
specified tire pressure.
Check the tire inflation pressure regu-
larly and correct it if necessary,
including the spare wheel: at least every
two weeks and before beginning a longer
trip. If you fail to observe this precaution
you may be driving on tires with incorrect
tire pressures, a condition that can not only
compromise your vehicle's stability, but
also lead to tire damage and the risk of an
accident.
Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat tires,
except run-flat tires. A flat tire will seriously
impair your vehicle's handling and braking
response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire
can lead to loss of control over the vehi-
cle.<
Checking inflation pressure
Only check tire inflation pressure when
the tires are cold. i.e. after a maximum of
2 hours' driving or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires
are warm, the tire inflation pressure
increases.
After correcting the inflation pressure(s),
always reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor,
refer to page 95.
Inflation pressure for original tires
The inflation pressures for your standard
tires can be found on the door pillar when
you open the driver's door.
Inflation pressure for other tire sizes
The table below provides all the correct
inflation pressures for the specified tire
sizes at ambient temperature.
For correct identification of the right
tire inflation pressure for your tires,
observe the specifications for the corre-
sponding tire size.<