
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.< 

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
 159Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
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.
Malfunctions
The CD player is a Class  1 laser prod-
uct. Never remove the cover from the 
housing. Do not operate the unit if the 
cover is damaged. Operation without the 
cover can lead to serious eye injury from 
invisible laser beams.
Always refer all repair and maintenance 
operations to qualified technicians.
With self-recorded CDs, labels applied 
later can become detached during play-
back due to the development of heat, caus-
ing irreparable damage to the device.<
To prevent CDs from being copied 
illegally, they are often provided with 
copy protection by the manufacturer. 
Under certain circumstances this can pre-
vent or restrict the playing of CDs on your 
CD player. In this case please contact the 
CD dealer or manufacturer.<
If you play self-recorded audio CDs, faults, 
e.g. drop-outs, can occur, or the CD is not 
played at all.
High levels of humidity inside the 
player can condense on the laser's 
scan lens and prevent it from reading the 
CD.< 

CD changer
160
CD changer
Location
The BMW CD changer with a storage 
capacity of 6 CDs is installed above the 
glove compartment.
Removing the CD magazine
To insert or remove CDs from the 
CD magazine you must first remove it 
from the CD changer:
1.Press button 1; the lid 2 opens
2.The CD magazine is ejected and can 
be removed.
Inserting/removing CDs from the 
CD magazine
When inserting or removing CDs always 
remember to grasp them on the edge, tak-
ing care to avoid touching the data side 
with its mirror finish.
>To insert:
Insert the CD in its slot with the label 
side on top
>To remove:
Pull out the desired drawer and remove the corresponding CD, as shown in the 
illustration.
Inserting the CD magazine
1.Press button 1; the lid opens
2.Ensure that the arrow symbol is point-
ing toward the CD player and slide the 
magazine 2 all the way in. The lid closes 
automatically.
The CD changer automatically reads 
in the loaded CDs and is then ready 
for operation.<
Listening to CDs 
1.Insert the CD magazine
2.Select and confirm.
After a few seconds, play will resume at the 
point where the CD stopped earlier.
* 

CD changer
162 point on the CD at which the button was 
released.
Selecting music track
Malfunctions
The BMW CD changer is a Class 1 
laser product. Never remove the 
cover from the housing. Do not operate the 
unit if the cover is damaged. Operation 
without the cover can lead to serious eye 
injury from invisible laser beams.
Always refer all repair and maintenance 
operations to qualified technicians.
With self-recorded CDs, labels applied 
later can become detached during play-
back due to the development of heat, caus-
ing irreparable damage to the device.<
To prevent CDs from being copied 
illegally, they are often provided with 
copy protection by the manufacturer. 
Under certain circumstances, this can pre-
vent or restrict the playing of CDs on your 
CD changer. In this case please contact the 
CD dealer or manufacturer.<
If you play self-recorded audio CDs, faults, 
e.g. drop-outs, can occur, or the CD is not 
played at all.
High levels of humidity inside the 
player can condense on the laser's 
scan lens and temporarily prevent it from 
reading the CD.< 1.{CD changer}
2.{Track 1 ..30}. 

DVD changer
170 The DVD Audio format is not sup-
ported by the DVD changer. However, 
many audio DVDs available in stores also 
contain a video track in the DVD Video for-
mat in addition to the audio track. These 
DVDs can be played back by the DVD 
changer. Please refer to the information on 
your DVD to determine whether your audio 
DVD contains an additional video track.
DVDs are usually divided into tracks and 
chapters and can contain different subti-
tles, camera angles or sound tracks, lan-
guages and sound formats. Depending on 
the version of the DVD, these functions can 
be selected either directly with the DVD 
control system or only via the DVD-specific 
menu. Refer to the information on your DVD 
for possible selections.
High levels of humidity inside the player 
can condense on the laser's scan lens and 
prevent it from reading the DVD.< 

Reference 217
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"AUTOSTOR" 163
"Autostore" for radio 
mode 154
Average fuel 
consumption 85
Average speed 85
"Avoid highway" 137
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms 40
"Avoid route" 141
"Avoid sect." 140
"Avoid tolls" 137
"A-Z", telephone 179
B
Backrest adjustment 45, 46
Backrests, refer to 
Seats 44
Backup lamps, replacing 
bulbs 202
Balance 149
"Balance" for audio 
mode 150
Bass 149
"Bass" for audio mode 150
Battery 205
Ð flat 207
Battery switch 205, 206
"BC", refer to Computer 86
Belts 49
Beverage holders 115
Blinds 112
"BMW Assist" 21, 182
BMW Assist 182
"BMW Services" 182
Brake Assistant, refer to 
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control 93
Brake fluid 197
Brake force display 96
Brake hydraulic 
systems 197
Brake lamps, replacing 
bulbs 202
Brake pads 123
Brakes 123
Ð malfunctions 197
Breaking in the vehicle 122Break-in procedures 122
"Brief info" 22
"Brightness"
Ð for TV mode 164
Ð in the Control Center 89
Buttons on the steering 
wheel 16
Ð automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 66
C
California Proposition 65 
Warning 199
Call
Ð ending 179
Calling 179
Ð from phone book 179
Ð from the redial list 180
Ð from the Top 8 list 180
Ð redialing 180
Can holder, refer to 
Beverage holders 115
Capacities 215
"Car data" 18, 21
Care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing 125
Cargo area
Ð locking separately 37
Cargo loading 125
Caring for the vehicle finish, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Car phone 175, 178
Ð refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car radio, refer to 
Radio 148
Car wash 122
Ð refer to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control 91
CBS Condition Based 
Service 198
"CD" 148, 158CD changer 160
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð fast forward 161
Ð random play 161
Ð reverse 161
Ð sampling 161
Ð Scan 161
Ð selecting CD 161
Ð selecting track 162
Ð skipping tracks 161
Ð switching on 160
Ð volume 149
CD player 158
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð fast forward 159
Ð random play 158
Ð reverse 159
Ð sampling 158
Ð Scan 158
Ð selecting tracks 158
Ð skipping tracks 158
Ð switching on 158
Ð volume 149
"Center" 107
Center armrest
Ð individual button 
assignment 17
Center brake lamp, refer to 
Brake lamps 202
Center console, refer to 
Comfort features 14
Central locking system 33
Ð button 37
Ð Comfort Access 34
Ð keys 36
Ð remote control 33
"CHANGE" for 
navigation 136
Changing a tire 203
Changing language 88
Changing settings on the 
Control Display 88
Changing the display 
format on the Control 
Display 88
Changing units of measure 
on the Control Display 88 

Everything from A to Z
224 Rear window blind, refer to 
Sun blinds 112
Rear window defroster 14
Rear window safety 
switch 10, 42
"Recirc." 52
Reclining seat 44
Redialing with portable 
phone 180
Redial list 180
Refueling 186
"Release" 24
Releasing the engine 
hood 194
Remote control 32, 33
Ð Comfort Access 34
Ð malfunctions 35
Removing condensation 
from windows 104
Replacement fuses 206
Replacement keys 33
Replacement tire 203
Replacing light bulbs 200
Replacing tires 192
Reserve warning 85
Reset 149
"RESET" for audio 
mode 151
Residual heat 105
"Right"
Ð for automatic climate 
control 106
Ð for seat heating 50
Right/left balance 
adjustment in audio 
mode 149
"RND"
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
"Roadside Assistance" 182
Roller sun blinds for rear 
side windows 112
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack 125
"Route" 140Route
Ð display 139
Ð list 140
Ð map cancellation 140
Ð new 140
Ð selecting 137
"Route guid." 139, 141
Route map 140
"Route selec." 137
Route selection 137
Run-flat tires 192, 205
S
Safety belts 49
Safety belt tensioners, refer 
to Safety belts 49
Safety lock buttons 37
Sampling scan
Ð CD 158
Ð radio 153
"Save"
Ð "Individual" 107
"Save dest." 135
"SCAN"
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
Ð radio 153
Scan
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
Ð radio 152
Scan sampling
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
Ð radio 153
Screen, refer to Control 
Display 15
Seat heating 49
Seat memory 53
Seats
Ð adjusting the seats 44
Ð sitting safely 44
"Seat temp." 50, 106
Seat ventilation, refer to 
Active seat ventilation 50
SECAM during 
TV mode 164Securing cargo, refer to 
Cargo 125
Securing the load 118
Selecting a new route for 
the navigation 
system 140
Selecting distance with 
active cruise control 76
Selecting new scale for 
navigation system 
display 140
Selecting stored radio 
stations 154
Selecting the waveband on 
the radio 152
Selection options with 
navigation system 132
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission 66
"Service" 81, 198
Ð "Emissions inspection"  82
Ð "Spark plugs" 81
Ð "State inspection" 82
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models 198
Service brakes 123
Service Interval 
Display 81, 198
Service Requirement 
Display, refer to Service 
Interval Display 198
"SET", refer to Setting the 
speed limit 86
"Set time" 109
Setting brightness of 
Control Center 89
"Settings" 18, 21, 24
Setting the brightness 89
Setting the speed limit 86
Setting time and date 88
Shiftlock 67
Short commands for voice 
command system 28
Shortest distance 137
"Shortest route" 137
"Short info" 18
Shoulder support 46