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What to do if …
What to do if …
>a navigation DVD is inserted, but an instruc-
tion to insert the DVD appears on the Con-
trol Display?
The navigation DVD may not be the correct 
DVD for the navigation system. This infor-
mation is indicated on the DVD label.
>you request the current position of your 
vehicle, but do not receive a precise dis-
play?
The system is unable to receive enough 
GPS signals at your current position due to 
obstructions, your current position is not 
yet available on your navigation DVD, or the 
system is in the process of calculating your 
current position. As a rule, reception is 
guaranteed when you are in the open.
>the destination guidance does not accept a 
destination?
The data of the destination is not stored on 
the navigation DVD that is loaded. Choose a 
destination as close as possible to the orig-
inal one.
>the destination guidance does not accept 
an address without the street name?
On the navigation DVD, no downtown area 
can be determined for the city or town 
entered. Enter any street, or a destination 
such as the railway station in the selected 
town, and then start the destination guid-
ance.
>you want to enter a destination for the des-
tination guidance, but it is not possible to 
select the letters for your desired entry?
The data of the destination is not stored on 
the navigation DVD that is loaded. In this 
case, the system will not offer you any let-
ters to choose from. Choose a destination 
as close as possible to the original one.
>the system stops furnishing directions on 
which way to turn as you approach intersec-
tions?
You are driving in an area that has not yet 
been completely recorded on the naviga-tion DVD. Instead of an arrow indicating a 
turn, you will see an arrow which indicates 
the general direction of your planned route. 
Or you have left the recommended route 
and the system requires a few seconds to 
calculate a new recommended route.
>the navigation system does not react to 
entries?
If the battery was disconnected, it takes 
about 10 minutes before the system is once 
again operational.
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4.Select "Store" and press the controller.
5.Turn the controller until the desired mem-
ory position is selected.
The number of the memory position 
appears beside the name or frequency of 
the station.
6.Press the controller.
The station is stored.
RDS Radio Data System
RDS transmits additional information in the FM 
frequency range. If the reception conditions are 
good, the station names are shown on the Con-
trol Display. Where reception is poor or in the 
event of interference, it may take some time 
before the station names will appear in the dis-
play.
Switching RDS on/off*
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
"Set" is selected.
2.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3.Select "RDS" and press the controller.
 RDS is activated.
High Definition Radio*
Many stations transmit analog as well as digital 
signals. You can receive these stations digitally, 
resulting in better sound quality.
Switching digital radio reception on 
and off
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Entertainment settings" and press 
the controller.
4.Select "HD radio" and press the controller.
5.Select "Off" and press the controller.
 Digital radio reception is switched off.
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3.Select "Store" and press the controller.
"Presets" is displayed.
4.Turn the controller to select a memory loca-
tion and press the controller.
The channel is stored. The channels of the last 
selection criterion are displayed once again 
after a short time.
Changing channels with buttons on CD 
player
 Press the   button for the corre-
sponding direction.
The system switches to the next enabled chan-
nel.
Notes
If no signal can be received for more than four 
seconds, a message will appear on the Control 
Display.
Under some circumstances, e.g. depend-
ing on environmental influences or topo-
graphic conditions, it may not be possible to 
receive any signal. The satellite radio cannot 
influence this.
A signal may not be available in tunnels or 
underground garages, next to high-rise build-
ings, in the vicinity of trees, mountains or other strong sources of radio interference.
Reception usually resumes as soon as the sig-
nal becomes available again.<
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Making calls with the car phone*: 
BMW Assist calls
You can use the car phone via the hands-free 
system for BMW Assist calls.
When the status information "BMW Assist" or 
"BMW Service" is displayed in "Communica-
tion", only BMW Assist calls are possible.
It may not be possible to establish a telephone 
connection using the mobile phone while a con-
nection is being established to BMW Assist or 
while a call to BMW Assist is already in 
progress. If this happens, you must unpair the 
mobile phone and the vehicle if you wish to 
place a call with the mobile phone.
Start-up
Pairing the mobile phone with the 
vehicle
The following prerequisites must be met:
>The mobile phone is ready to operate
>The Bluetooth link in the vehicle, refer to 
page165, and in the mobile phone are acti-
vated
>Depending on the mobile phone, some 
default settings may be necessary for the 
mobile phone: e.g. via the menu item Blue-
tooth switched on or the menu item Con-
nection without confirmation.
>For pairing purposes, define any number as 
the Bluetooth passkey, e.g. 1. This Blue-
tooth passkey is no longer required after 
pairing has been successful.
>The ignition is switched on.
 Pair the mobile phone with the vehicle 
only when the car is stationary, to avoid 
endangering the car's occupants and other 
road users by being distracted.<
Switch on ignition
1.Insert remote control all the way into the 
ignition lock.
2.Switch on ignition without operating the 
brake or clutch or pressing the start/stop 
button.
Preparation via iDrive
iDrive, operating principle refer to page16.
3.Press the   button to call up the start 
menu.
4.Call up the   menu by pressing the control-
ler.
5.Select "Communication settings" and 
press the controller.
6.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
7.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
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1.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
2.Select a list and press the controller:
>"Top 8"
>"Redial"
>"Missed calls"
>"Received calls"
3.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
4.Select "Call" and press the controller.
The system dials the number.
Deleting an individual entry
1.Select the desired entry from the list and 
press the controller.
2.Select "Delete" and press the controller.
The entry is deleted.
Deleting the entire list
1.Select an entry from the list and press the 
controller.
2.Select "Delete all numbers" and press the 
controller.
3.If applicable, select "Yes" and press the 
controller.
The list is deleted.
BMW Contact*
If you have not enabled BMW Assist, you can 
have several service numbers displayed:
>Roadside Assistance
* of the BMW Group if 
you need help in the event of a breakdown
>BMW Service if you wish to schedule a ser-
vice appointment, for example
>BMW Customer Relations
* for information 
related to your vehicle
If BMW Assist is enabled, refer to page176.
You can dial the displayed service numbers if 
your mobile phone is paired with the vehicle.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forwards to select 
"Communication".
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and/or your mobile phone's operating 
instructions.
>Press the   button above the storage 
compartment. The changeover can take 
several seconds.
From hands-free system to mobile 
phone
If you are making a call via the hands-free sys-
tem, you can also continue the call via the 
mobile phone, if necessary, depending on your 
mobile phone model. Refer to the display on 
your mobile phone and/or your mobile phone's 
operating instructions.
Operation by voice 
commands*
The concept
You can operate your mobile phone without 
having to take a hand off the steering wheel. 
During your entries, you will be guided in many 
cases by announcements and questions.
The same prerequisites apply as for operation 
via iDrive, refer to page166.
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Saying commands
Activating the system
1.Briefly press the   button on the steering 
wheel.
A sound signal indicates that you can say 
commands.
2.Say the command.
The text or numbers that the voice com-
mand system has registered will appear on 
the Control Display.
Ending/canceling operation by voice 
commands
Briefly press the   button on the steering 
wheel or
In dialogs where text is spoken, e.g. a name 
rather than a command, canceling is only possi-
ble using the button on the steering wheel.
Having the possible commands read 
aloud
The system recognizes specific commands 
t h a t  m u s t  b e  p r o n o u n c e d  e x a c t l y  w o r d  f o r  w o r d .  
You can have the possible commands for any 
function read aloud to you:
Using alternative commands
Often there is more than a single command to 
run a function, e.g.: 
Digits from zero to nine are recognized.
You can say each digit individually or group 
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
{...}Say the specified commands word for 
word.
{{...}} Indicates responses of the system.
{Cancel}.
{Help}
 {Dial name} or {Name}. 
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Selecting an entry
The connection to the phone number of the 
selected entry is established. 
Redialing
The {Redial} command calls up "Redial".
Notes
The commands in English were available 
as of this printing. Other languages are 
currently in preparation. To operate the mobile 
phone via the voice command system, refer to 
page22.<
Important for voice commands
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
>Pronounce the commands smoothly and at 
normal volume, avoiding excessive empha-
ses and pauses.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof 
closed to prevent interference from outside 
noise.
>Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while 
speaking.
Inserting/removing snap-in 
adapter
1.Press area 1 around the button and take off 
the cover.
2.Insert the snap-in adapter in the front and 
press it downward until it engages.
To remove the snap-in adapter:
Press area 1 around the button.
Inserting mobile phone
1.If applicable, remove the protective cap 
from the mobile phone's antenna connector 
so that the mobile phone can engage in the 
snap-in adapter.
2.With its buttons facing upward, slide the 
mobile phone up towards the electrical con- 1.{Dial name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is 
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
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TeleService , BMW Assist
TeleService
TeleService supports you when communicat-
ing with a BMW center. The built-in car phone 
can be used to transmit data on the service sta-
tus of your vehicle or legally mandated inspec-
tions directly to your BMW center. This is the 
same data that is also stored for CBS Condition 
Based Service in the remote control. Your BMW 
center can then contact you, and you can make 
an appointment that suits you while you are still 
on the road. Your advantage here is that your 
BMW center can prepare in advance for the 
required maintenance work. The TeleService 
functions are country-specific: depending on 
the country in which you are driving, data on 
your vehicle's service status or legally man-
dated inspections are transmitted to your BMW 
center either automatically before a service due 
date or when you place a call to the BMW cen-
ter. Your BMW center will be glad to provide 
more detailed information.
BMW Assist
BMW Assist provides you with other services in 
addition to TeleService. For example, the posi-
tion data of your vehicle can be transferred to 
the BMW Assist response center if an emer-
gency call
* has been initiated.
Many functions of BMW Assist depend on the 
individually agreed contract. Data transmission, 
e.g. of the CBS Condition Based Service, differs 
from country to country.
A subscriber contract for BMW Assist must be 
signed and enabling must be completed before 
you can use BMW Assist.
If your contract expires, the car phone can be 
deactivated by a BMW center without you hav-
ing to visit a BMW center. Once the car phone 
has been deactivated, emergency calls are not 
possible. The car phone can be reactivated by a 
BMW center after signing a new contract.You can also utilize BMW Assist services via the 
Internet. The range of services offered is 
expanded continually.
Requirements
You can use TeleService or BMW Assist when 
the following requirements are met:
>The installed car phone is logged on to a 
mobile telephone network. This network 
must be capable of transmitting the ser-
vices.
>To transmit position data, the vehicle must 
be able to determine the current position. 
This can be displayed on the Control Dis-
play.
>A GPS signal must be available in order for 
TeleService or BMW Assist to be enabled 
and updated.
>For BMW Assist: you must have applied for 
BMW Assist at your BMW center or BMW 
customer service.
Enabling TeleService or BMW Assist
For you to be able to use the services of 
TeleService or BMW Assist, these must be 
enabled.
Requirements
>Make sure that the vehicle can determine its 
current location. Reception is best when 
you have an unobstructed view to the sky.
>Leave radio readiness switched on while 
connecting to the system.
Enabling
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
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