
On/off and settings
144
On/off and settings
The following audio sources have shared con-
trols and setting options:
>Radio
>CD player
>CD changer
*
Controls
The audio sources can be operated using:
>Buttons near the CD player
>iDrive
>Buttons
 on the steering wheel, refer to 
page11
Buttons near the CD player
1Sound output for entertainment on/off, vol-
ume
>Press: switch on/off.
When you switch on, the last set radio 
station or CD track is played.
>Turn: adjust volume.
2Drive for audio CDs
3 Eject CD
4 Station scan/track search
>Change radio station.
>Select track for CD player and CD 
changer.
5Drive for navigation DVD
Operation via iDrive
iDrive concept, refer to page16.1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to call up 
"Entertainment".
You have the following choices:
>"FM" and "AM": radio reception
>"WB": Weather Band station
>"SAT": satellite radio
>"CD": CD player or changer
>"Audio Aux": external audio device
>"Set": depending on the audio source, 
other adjustments can be made, e.g. with 
the radio: update station with strongest 
reception, store station, tone control, sam-
ple stations.
From another menu, you can switch 
directly to the screen last displayed, refer 
to Convenient call-up of menu items on 
page18.<
The selected audio source is stored for the 
remote control currently in use.
Switching on/off
In order to switch the entertainment sound out-
put on and off:
Press button1 on the CD player.
 This symbol on the Control Display indi-
cates that sound output is switched off. 

External audio device
162
External audio device
You can connect an external audio device, for 
instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks 
over the car's loudspeaker system. You can 
adjust the tone using iDrive.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
1Power supply for your external audio 
device:
Socket with removable cap
2Connection for audio playback:
3.5 mm cinch connector
To play audio tracks through the car's loud-
speaker system, connect the headset or line-
out port of the external device to connection 2.
Starting audio playback
The audio device must be switched on.
iDrive concept, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to call up 
"Entertainment".3.Select "Audio Aux" and press the control-
ler.
4.Adjust volume and tone, if necessary. 

Reference 225
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Climate
 menu
To switch on DVD156{DVD player}
To select music track on DVD157{DVD track ...}
To start sound output for external audio 
device162{Audio Aux on}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To open "Vent settings"98{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"99{Automatic programs}
FunctionCommand
To open "Door locks"30, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"47{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"59{Lighting}
To open "Communication settings"178{Communication settings}
To open "BMW Service settings"178{BMW Service settings}
To open "BMW Service"180{BMW Service}
To open "Service requirements"75, 179{Service requirements}
To open "Service"75, 179{Service}
To display "Check Control messages"78{Check Control messages}
To open "Display settings"82{Display settings}
To activate road-speed limit81{Limit on}
To deactivate road-speed limit81{Limit off}
To set brightness of Control Display82{Brightness}
To open "Units"69{Units}
To open "Languages"82, 139{Languages}
To open "Time"77{Time}
To open "Date"78{Date}
To open "PDC"83{PDC}
To open "FTM"88{
FTM}
To open "Entertainment settings"145{Entertainment settings} 

Everything from A - Z
226
Everything from A - Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display 
texts used to select 
individual functions and 
refers you to the page where 
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System84
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control62
Acceleration assistant with 
the sequential manual 
gearbox SMG57
Accessories, refer to The 
individual vehicle5
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control101
"Activation time"101
Active cruise control62
– indicator lamps65
– malfunction66
– selecting distance64
– sensor66
Active steering89
– warning lamp89
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive Head Light95
"Add digits" for mobile 
phone172
Additives
– coolant201
"Address book" in 
navigation132
Address for navigation
– deleting133
– entering125,128,132
– selecting133
– storing132
– storing current position132"Add to destination 
list"128,129
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control98
Adjusting the tone during 
audio operation, refer to 
Tone control145
Adjustment in audio mode
– front-to-rear145
– right/left balance145
Airbags90
– sitting safely40
– warning lamp92
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air distribution
– automatic98
– individual98
Air flow rate99
Airing, refer to Ventilation100
Air pressure, tires188
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
"Air recirculation on / off"
47
Air supply
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air vents97
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications186
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off an alarm34
– tilt alarm sensor35
"All channels"154
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires197
"All stations", calling up on 
radio148"AM", waveband144,148
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Antenna for mobile phone166
Antifreeze
– coolant201
– washer fluid60
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system34
Anti-theft system30
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric39
– windows37
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights220
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights220
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest106
Arrival time
– computer71
– destination guidance136
"Arrow display" in 
navigation137
Ashtray
– front107
– rear108
Assist, refer to BMW 
Assist178
Assistance systems, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC84
Assistance window20
– refer to iDrive20
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control99
Audio144
– controls144
– switching on/off144
– tone control145
– volume145
"Audio Aux"144,
162 

Reference 227
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Audio device, 
external107,162
"Audio" tone settings145
"Auto. headlamps"94
Automatic
– air distribution98
– air flow rate98
– cruise control60,62
– headlamp control93
– service notification179
– storing of stations149
Automatic climate control97
– automatic air distribution98
– settings via iDrive98
Automatic curb monitor46
"Automatic programs" with 
automatic climate control99
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC99
Automatic station search149
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– interlock57
– overriding selector lever 
lock58
– shiftlock57
– sport program58
"Automatic ventilation"101
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control98
"Autostore"
– on the radio150
AUX-IN162
– port107
Average fuel consumption71
– setting the units73
Average speed70
"Avoid ferries" in 
navigation135
"Avoid highways" in 
navigation135
Avoid highways in 
navigation135
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" in 
navigation135
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights220"A - Z"172
B
Backrests, refer to Seats40
Backrest width adjustment42
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps
– replacing bulbs208
Backup lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps207
Balance, tone control145
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
pouch212
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away214
Bass, tone control145
Bass sounds, refer to Tone 
control145
Bass sounds, refer to Treble 
and bass145
Battery209
– charging209
– disposal37,209
– jump starting212
– temporary power failure209
Battery renewal
– remote control37
Being towed213
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts45
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cup holders107
Black ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning69
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate99
BMW Assist178
– enabling178
– services offered179
"BMW Contact"182
"BMW Contact 
Numbers"182
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System203
"BMW Service"180"BMW Service settings"179
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders107
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control84
Brake fluid202
– level too low202
– warning lamp202
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements74
Brake Force Display90
Brake hydraulics, refer to 
Brakes202
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display90
– replacing bulbs208
Brake pads, breaking in116
Brake rotors118
– brakes116
– breaking in116
Brakes
– ABS84
– BMW Maintenance 
System203
– brake fluid202
– brake pads202
– breaking in116
– handbrake54
– service requirements74
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely117
Brake system116
– BMW Maintenance 
System203
– brake fluid202
– brake pads202
– breaking in116
– disc brakes118
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance211
Breaking in
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG116
Breaking in the clutch116
Breaking in the 
differential116
Break-in period116