2006 BMW 525I TOURING remote start

Navigation
Driving tips
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Communications
Entertainment
Mobility
1.Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the third field from the top.
Turn the controller until "Route list" is
selected and press the controller.
To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Destination guidance
through voice instructions
Switching voice instructions on/off
Voice instructions can be switched on or off
during the destination guidance in the arrow or
map view:
Select the symbol and press the controller.
To switch the voice instructions on and off at
any time:
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Display settings"
is selected and press the controller.4.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Languages" is selected and
press the controller.
5.Select "Navigation voice instructions on"
and press the controller.
The voice instructions are switched on.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use
*.
Repeating and canceling voice
instructions
With the programmable buttons on the steering
wheel you can also make the following settings,
refer to page53:
>Repeat the voice instruction:
Press button.
>Switch voice instructions on/off:
Hold the button down.
Setting volume of voice instructions
The volume can only be adjusted while a voice
instruction is being output.

Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
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Communications
Mobility
From another menu, you can switch
directly to the screen last displayed,
refer to Comfort opening 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 knob1 next to the CD player.
This symbol on the Control Display indi-
cates that sound output is switched off.
For a single drive, the sound output is available
for approx. 20 minutes with the ignition
switched off.
Switch on the sound output again for this pur-
pose.
Adjusting volume
Turn knob1 next to the CD player until the
desired volume is set.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page11.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Tone control
You can alter various tone settings, e. g. treble
and bass, or the speed-dependent volume
increase.
The tone settings are set for all audio sources at
once.
The settings are stored for the remote key cur-
rently in use.
Changing tone settings
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 "Audio" and press the controller.
The tone settings can also be selected when
you have opened "Entertainment" in the start
menu:
Select "Set" and then "Tone", and press the
controller.
Treble and bass
1.Select "Treble / Bass" and press the con-
troller.

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Entertainment
Reference
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Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
Making calls with car phone:
BMW Assist calls
You can use the car phone via the hands-free
system for BMW Assist calls.
When the status information "Communication"
or "BMW Assist" is displayed in "BMW Ser-
vice", 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 log off the
mobile phone from the vehicle if you wish to
place a call with the mobile phone.
Commissioning
Logging on mobile phone on vehicle
The following prerequisites must be met:
>The mobile phone is ready to operate.
>The Bluetooth link on the vehicle, refer to
page177, and on the mobile phone is
active.
>Depending on the mobile phone, preset-
tings on the mobile phone are necessary:
e.g. via the menu item Bluetooth activated
or the menu item Connection not with con-
firmation.
>For logging on, specify any desired number
as the Bluetooth passkey, e.g. 1. This Blue-
tooth passkey is no longer required follow-
ing successful logon.
>The ignition is switched on.
Only log on the mobile phone with the
vehicle stopped, otherwise the passen-
gers and other road user can be endangered
due to a lack of attentiveness on the part of the
driver.<
Switching on ignition
1.Insert the remote control as far as possible
into the ignition lock.
2.S w i t c h o n t h e s w i t c h o n i g n i t i o n b y p r e s s i n g
the Start/Stop button without depressing
the brake or clutch pedal.
Preparation with iDrive
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Open the menu by pressing the controller.
3.Select "Communication settings" and
press the controller.
4.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
5.Select "Phone" and press the controller.

Telephoning
178 4.Select "Communication settings" and
press the controller.
5.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
6.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
The Bluetooth link is activated.
7.Select "Bluetooth communication active"
and press the controller to activate or deac-
tivate the link.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob during a call to select the desired
volume.
This volume for the hands-free system is main-
tained, even if the other audio sources are set to
minimum volume.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page11.The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions via
iDrive:
>Dial phone numbers.
>Dial phone numbers from the phone book.
>Dial stored phone numbers, e.g. from the
list of accepted calls.
>Hang up.
With the ignition switched off and radio readi-
ness, e.g. after removing the remote control,
you can continue an ongoing call for a maximum
of 25 minutes via the handsfree system.
Requirements
The logon data of the mobile phone are stored
in the vehicle and the mobile phone is ready to
operate.
The engine is running or the ignition is switched
on.
The mobile phone is detected by the vehicle.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forward to open "Com-
munication".

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Example: dialing phone numbers
Start the dialog:
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Adjusting volume
You can adjust the volume for the instructions
from the system:
Turn the button during an instruction to select
the desired volume.
This volume for the instructions is maintained,
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Calling
Dialing phone numbersCorrecting phone number
After the last spoken sequence of digits has
been repeated by the system, you can delete
this sequence of digits.
The command {Correct number} can be
repeated as often as you like.
Deleting input
{Delete} is used to delete all the digits entered
so far.
Voice phone book
Operating by voice command requires a per-
sonal voice phone book.
>On vehicles with combined drives for audio
CDs and navigation DVDs, the entries are
automatically adopted from your mobile
phone's memory.
>On vehicles with a single drive, the entries
must be entered by voice and are indepen-
dent of your mobile phone's memory. In this
case, it is not possible to use voice com-
mand either to call phone numbers stored in
the mobile phone or to store new numbers.
CommandResponse
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
e.g. {123 456 7890}Depending on equipment:
{{123 456 7890. Continue?}} or
{{123 456 7890. And next?}}
{Dial}{{Dialing number}}
1.{Dial number}.
The dialog for establishing a telephone
connection is opened.
2.Say the phone number.
For telephone calls abroad, say {Plus}
and then the country code.
3.{Dial}.
The connection to the desired sub-
scriber is established.
{Correct number}.
The digits are deleted.

Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Arrival time
– refer to Computer76
– refer to Starting destination
guidance144
"Arrow display" for navigation
system145
Ashtray
– front115
– rear115
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist187
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems86
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control108
Audio152
– controls152
– switching on/off152
– tone control153
– volume153
"Audio", refer to Tone
control153
"Audio Aux"152,171
– on external audio device171
Audio device, external114
Automatic
– air distribution106
– air volume106
– garage door opener111
– headlamp control101
– service notification188
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit52
– storing stations157
– tailgate operation36
Automatically switching
between high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant103
Automatic car washes126
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control105
– automatic air
distribution106
– switching off108Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing33
Automatic curb monitor52
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control101
– refer to Daytime running
lamps102
– refer to High-beam
assistant103
– refer to Interior lamps104
– refer to Pathway lighting101
Automatic low-beam function,
refer to High-beam
assistant103
"Automatic programs"106
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC108
Automatic roll-up cover,
Sports Wagon117
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search157
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– deactivating selector lever
interlock64
– interlock63
– kick-down64
– selector lever interlock63
– shiftlock63
– sport program64
– tow-starting222,223
– with comfort access40
"Automatic ventilation"109
AUTO program for automatic
climate control106
"Autostore" on the
radio156,158
AUX-In
– connection114
– refer to External audio
device171
Average fuel consumption75
– setting the units84
Average speed, refer to
Computer75
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system143"Avoid highways" for
navigation system143
Avoiding freeways for
navigation142
Avoiding unintentional
alarms38
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system143
Axle loads, refer to
Weights229
"A - Z"180
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support46
Backrests, refer to Seats46
Backrest width adjustment46
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, refer to
Reverse gear61
– replacing bulbs213
"Balance", refer to Tone
control154
Balance, refer to Tone
control154
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit220
Bass, refer to Tone
control153
"Bass", tone control154
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery217
– jump starting220
Battery disposal
– remote control with comfort
access40
– vehicle battery218
Battery replacement, remote
control with comfort
access40
Being towed222
Belts, refer to Safety belts49
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders114
Blower, refer to Air
volume107
"BMW Assist"189

Everything from A to Z
238 BMW Assist187
– enabling187
– services offered188
"BMW Contact"182
"BMW Contact
Numbers"182
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system209
BMW Night Vision98
– activating99
– cleaning camera100
– cleaning camera, refer to
Wiper system66
– deactivating99
– making settings99
"BMW Service"189
"BMW Service settings"188
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders114
Brake Assistant, refer to DBC
Dynamic Brake Control86
Brake fluid207
– warning lamp207
Brake force display94
Brake lamps
– brake force display94
– replacing bulbs213
Brake pads208
– breaking-in124
Brake rotors126
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System86
– brake fluid207
– brake force display94
– brake pads208
– breaking-in124
– handbrake60
– warning lamps13
Brake system124,207
– brake fluid level207
– brake pads124,208
– breaking-in124
– disk brakes126
– warning lamp207Braking
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control86
– DBC Dynamic Brake
Control86
– electronic brake-force
distribution86
– refer to Braking safely125
Braking safely125
Breakdown assistance189
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance220
Breaking-in the clutch124
Breaking-in the
differential124
Break-in period124
"Brightness"83
– with BMW Night Vision100
Brightness of Control
Display83
Button for starting engine58
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"Call"180
Call
– accepting179
– displaying accepted180
– ending179
– in absence180
– starting179
Calling
– from phone book179
– from Top 8 list180
– redialing180
– refer to telephone operating
instructions
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders114
Capacities230
Capacity
– of cargo area229
– of luggage
compartment229
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery217Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data"76
Care210
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo
– refer to Loading126
– securing128
– securing with ski bag120
Cargo area
– capacity229
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually36
– increasing117
– opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate35
– opening from inside35
– opening from outside35
– opening with remote
control31
Cargo area cover, refer to Roll-
up cover
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control28
Car phone174
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest113
– refer to Mobile phone174
– refer to separate operating
instructions

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Car radio, refer to Radio156
Car wash126
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with comfort access40
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system124
"Categories"163
CBC Cornering Brake
Control86
CBS Condition Based
Service209
"CD"152,165
CD changer165
– controls152
– fast forward/reverse169
– installation location169
– playing a track167
– random order168
– repeating a track168
– selecting a CD165
– selecting a track166
– switching on/off152
– tone control153
– volume153
CD player165
– controls152
– fast forward/reverse169
– playing a track167
– random order168
– repeating a track168
– selecting a track166
– switching on/off152
– tone control153
– volume153
Center armrest
– front113
– rear116
Center brake lamp214
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking system29
– comfort access38
– from inside vehicle32
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own
safety5
– refer to Parts and
accessories6Changing language on
Control Display84
Changing units of measure on
Control Display84
Changing wheels201,215
CHECK button80
Check Control79
"Check Control
messages"80
Check Gas Cap195
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure196
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH56
Child restraints54
Child restraint systems54
Child-safety lock57
Child seats54
Chime, refer to Check
Control79
Chock215
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter115
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"50,106
Clock74
– 12h/24h mode83
– setting time and date82
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap195
Clothes hooks114
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine59
"Comfort", active backrest
width adjustment47
Comfort access38
– observe in car wash40
– replacing battery40
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14Comfort operation
– windows with comfort
access39
– with comfort access39
Comfort seat46
"Communication"178,189
"Communication
settings"188
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer165
– refer to CD player165
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure197
– wheel change216
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock58
Compartments
– in cargo area118
– refer to Storage area
package119
– refer to Storage
compartments114
Compressed audio files165
Computer75
– displays on Control
Display76
– hour signal83
"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control154
Condition Based Service
CBS209
"Confirmation"31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices115
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption75
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control75
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption75
"Continue guidance to
destination?"145
"Contrast" with BMW Night
Vision100