
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
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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