At a glance
21Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Menus in Control Display
You can select from an extended range of
functions and setting options:
1BMW Assist
*182
2Communication
>Using the phone174
>Portable phone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
3Car data
>Computer85
>Limit87
>Stopwatch88
>Service required82
>Accessing Check Control
messages834Navigation
*130
5Help
>Brief help text displays22
>Menu name for menu change
6Entertainment
>Radio152
>CD player
*158
>CD changer
*160
>TV
*163
>DVD
*165
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
>Change the station
>Fast forward/reverse
>Music track change for CD, change
chapter for DVD changer
>Change program for TV
Operation using 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...", select satellite radio, is
located at this position
>"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 page16, as
well as via the voice command system,
refer to page26.
Operating temperatures
The system is configured for operat-
ing temperatures of 57/–156 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 your selection.
Volume adjustment, refer to page149.
Tone control, refer to page149.
Selecting a track using
Control Center
Selecting music track
Select music track and confirm your selec-
tion.
Listening to sample and selecting,
Scan
The system plays a brief sample from each
CD track.
1.To start sampling:
Select "SCAN" and confirm your selec-
tion
2.To 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, Random.
To start random play:
Select "RND" and confirm your selection.
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
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 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.
Only use round CDs with a standard diam-
eter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play CDs
with an adapter, e.g. maxi CDs, as other-
wise the CDs or the adapter can jam and
may no longer be ejected.
Do not use combined CD/DVD, e.g. DVD+,
as otherwise the CD/DVD can jam, prevent-
ing it from being ejected.<
CD changer
160
CD changer
Location
The BMW CD changer with a storage
capacity of 6 CDs is installed above the
glove compartment.
Removing CD magazine
To insert or remove CDs from the storage
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
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 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 your selec-
tion.
After a few seconds, play will resume at the
point where the DVD stopped earlier.
*
CD changer
162
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
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.
Do not use combined CD/DVD, e.g. DVD+,
as otherwise the CD/DVD can jam, prevent-
ing it from being ejected.< 1.{CD changer}
2.{Track 1 ..30}.
DVD changer
170
Malfunctions/notes
The BMW DVD 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 or DVDs, labels
applied later can become detached during
playback due to the development of heat,
causing irreparable damage to the
device.<
Macrovision copy protection:
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovi-
sion Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Cor-
poration. Reverse engineering or disas-
sembly is prohibited.<
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 the
DVD 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.
The DVD changer can play the following
formats:
>Video DVD
>CD-DA, Audio CD
>CD-R.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.
Do not use combined CD/DVD, e.g. DVD+,
as otherwise the CD/DVD can jam, prevent-
ing it from being ejected.<
Everything from A to Z
220 "Brightness"
– in the Control Center90
– in TV mode164
Brightness90
– in TV mode164
– on Control Display90
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs201
Buttons on multi-function
steering wheel16
– automatic transmission
with Steptronic70
Bypassing traffic
congestion140
C
Calculating distance86
California laws
– Event Data Recorders200
– Proposition 65
Warning200
Call
– beginning178
– during a call179
– ending178
– replacing179
– when absent181
Calling
– from phone book179
– from the Top 8 list180
– redialing180
– with telephone keypad,
folding176
Calls, switching between
two calls179
Can holder, refer to
Beverage holders116
Capacities217
Car care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car data", vehicle84
Care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car jack points205Car key, refer to
Key/remote control34
Carpet care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Car phone, refer to
separate portable phone
Owner's Manual174
Car radio, refer to
Radio152
Car wash122
– refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with Comfort Access122
Catalytic converter, refer to
High temperatures122
CBC Cornering Brake
Control92
– warning lamp13
CBS Condition Based
Service198
"CD"
– in audio mode148
– in CD player mode158
CD changer160
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– fast forward, reverse162
– location160
– random sequence161
– sampling161
– selecting a CD161
– selecting track162
– starting160
– volume149
CD player158
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– fast forward, reverse159
– random sequence158
– sampling158
– selecting tracks158
– starting158
– volume149
Center armrest115,118
Center brake lamp, bulb
replacement203
Center console, refer to
Comfort features14Central locking system35
– Comfort Access37
– interior38
"CHANGE" for
navigation137
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing language89
Changing navigation CDs/
DVDs130
Changing scale140
Changing settings on the
Control Display89
Changing time display89
Changing units of measure
in Control Display89
Changing wheels204
Charge current indicator
lamp83
CHECK button84
Check Control83
– "Check"84
Child's seats, refer to Child-
restraint systems58
Child-restraint systems58
Child-safety lock60
Chrome parts, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Chrome-plated parts, care,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter117,118
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning windshield72
Climate comfort
windshield126
"Climate" for seat
heating52
"Clock"90
Clock81
– 12/24-hour mode89
– setting90
– setting time and date90
Closing
– from inside38
– from outside35
Clothes hooks116
Cockpit10,14