CD player
164
Random play sequence
All of the tracks on the current CD are played at
least once in a random sequence.
Select "RND" and press the controller.
Cancel random playback:
Select "RND" and press the controller.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
The tracks can be heard, but the sound is dis-
torted.
Notes
The BMW CD player is a Class 1 laser
product. Never remove the cover from the
housing. Do not operate with a damaged cover
panel as this can lead to severe eye injury.
Never play CDs or DVDs with stick-on labels.
They can come loose during playback due to
the heat buildup and cause irreparable damage
to the system.
Only use round CDs with a standard diameter of
4.7 in/12 cm and do not play CDs with an
adapter, e.g. CD singles; otherwise, the CDs or
the adapter can jam and may no longer eject
properly.<
General malfunctions
The BMW CD player is optimized for operation
in the vehicle. It may react more sensitively to
defective CDs than devices intended for sta-
tionary use.
If a CD cannot be played back, first check to
make sure it has been correctly inserted.
Humidity
High humidity can fog the CD or the focusing
lens for the laser beam, temporarily preventing
playback.
Malfunctions with individual CDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs,
this can be due to one of the following causes.
Home-recorded CDs
Malfunction sources in home-recorded CDs
include, for example, inconsistent data origina-
tion and recording processes as well as low
quality or pronounced aging of the blanks used.
Only write on CDs with a marker especially
designed for this purpose.
Damaged CDs
Avoid finger prints, dust, scratches, and mois-
ture.
Store CDs in a sleeve.
Do not expose CDs to temperatures above
1227/506, high humidity or direct sunlight.
CDs with copy protection
Manufacturers often provide CDs with copy
protection. This can prevent or limit the play-
back of these CDs.
Care instructions
You can find everything you need to know about
this topic by consulting the separate Caring for
your vehicle brochure.
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Entertainment
Driving tips
169Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
External audio device
You can connect an external audio device, for
instance an MP3 player, and output the sound
to vehicle's speaker system. You can adjust the
tone using iDrive.
It is recommended that the external audio
device be set to a mid-level volume and neutral
tone settings. The tone may depend on the
quality of the audio data.
Connecting
Fold the cover of the center armrest upward.
1Power supply for your external audio
device:
Socket with removable cap
2Connection for audio playback:
Jack 0.14 in/3,5 mm
For audio playback over the vehicle's 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, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "AUX" and press the controller.
Adjusting volume
The volume at which the sound from the exter-
nal audio device is played back in the vehicle
depends on the audio device. If this volume dif-
fers sharply from that of the other audio and
video sources, then it makes sense to adjust the
volumes.
1.Select "AUX level" and press the controller.
2.Turn the controller to adjust the volume and
press the controller.
The volume setting is saved when the device is
disconnected from the vehicle.
Everything from A to Z
234 BMW homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System211
BMW Night Vision97
– activating/deactivating98
– cleaning camera99
– making settings98
Boot, refer to Luggage
compartment119
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders115
Brake assistant87
Brake force display94
Brake lamp, adaptive, refer to
Brake force display94
Brake lamps
– brake force display94
– replacing bulbs214
Brake rotors, refer to
Corrosion on brake
rotors123
Brakes123
– ABS87
– brake force display94
– breaking-in122
– parking brake58
Brake system
– BMW Maintenance
System211
– breaking-in122
– refer to Braking safely123
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside
Assistance190,219
Breaking-in122
Breaking-in differential, refer
to Engine and
differential122
"Brightness"
– BMW Night Vision99
– DVD changer172
– on Control Display85
Bulbs, replacing213
"button", programmable
buttons52
Buttons
– next to the controller16
– on steering wheel11
C
"Calculate", refer to
Bypassing route
sections147
Calculating distance to
destination77
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"CALL"192
Call
– accepting184
– automatically accepting,
refer to Hands-free
system179
– rejecting184
– touch tone dialing180
– while away, refer to Dialing
numbers stored in a list186
Call back list, refer to Dialing a
number from phone book or
from numbers stored in a
list185
Calling
– from phone book185
– from Top 8 list186
– redialing185
– with retracting telephone
keypad179
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders115
Capacities229
– luggage compartment228
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery217
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data"79,81
Care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for the upholstery, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochureCar key, refer to Remote
control/key30
Carpet care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car radio, refer to Radio156
Car wash123
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with Comfort Access39
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system122
"Categories", radio161
CBC Cornering Brake
Control87
CBS Condition Based
Service211
"CD", CD player163
"CDC", CD changer166
CD changer165
– compressed audio files166
– controls152
– fast forward, reverse
167
– installation location165
– random sequence167
– sampling167
– selecting a CD166
– selecting track166
– starting165
– tone control153
– volume153
CD player163
– controls152
– fast forward, reverse164
– random sequence164
– sampling163
– selecting tracks163
– starting163
– tone control153
– volume153
Center armrest
– front113
– rear114
Center console, refer to
Comfort features14
Central locking system31
– Comfort Access38
– from the inside34
"CHANGE", navigation138
Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing scale, map view in
navigation145
Changing settings on Control
Display84
Changing time display84
Changing units of measure on
Control Display84
Changing wheels215
– run-flat tires205
"Channels", radio160
Check Control80
– "CHECK"81
– CHECK button81
Child's seats, refer to
Installing child restraint
systems54
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH55
Child restraint systems54
Child-safety lock56
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Chrome-plated parts, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter116
"City / Postal Code",
navigation133
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning headlamps, tank
capacity, refer to Wiper fluid
filler neck66
Cleaning windshield65
"Climate"
– activating activation time for
parked car ventilation110
– preselecting activation time
for parked car
ventilation109
– rear climate control108
– rear refrigerator117
– switching parked car
ventilation on and off
directly109Climate comfort
windshield126
Clock75
– 12/24-hour mode84
– also refer to Assistance
window21
– display format84
– setting84
"Clock", settings84
Closing
– from inside34
– from outside32
Clothes hooks114
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine57
"Color", DVD changer172
Combined instrument, refer to
Info Display12
"Comfort", EDC Electronic
Damper Control
90
Comfort Access38
– before driving into a car
wash39
– changing battery39
Comfort features14
Comfort program, EDC
Electronic Damper
Control90
Comfort seat44
– in rear45
"Communication", phone184
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer165
– refer to CD player163
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments113
Compressed audio files,
CD changer166
Computer76
– displays on Control
Display77
– units of measure and display
format84
"Concierge", BMW Assist192
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked123Condition Based Service
CBS211
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Power
socket116
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption77
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption77
"Continue route guidance?",
navigation144
"Contrast"
– BMW Night Vision98
– DVD changer172
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display
– rear seat screen21
– refer to iDrive16
– setting brightness85
Controller
– programmable button52
– rear seat screen21
– refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10,14
Coolant210
– level210
– temperature76
Cooler, refer to Rear
refrigerator117
Cooling
– maximum106,108
– refer to AUTO program
104
– refer to Rear climate
control108
– refer to Rear refrigerator117
– refer to Switching cooling
function on and off
manually107
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC87
Cradle for mobile phone, refer
to Using snap-in
adapter178
Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
DVD changer170
– adjusting picture172
– adjusting volume153
– controls152
– country codes171
– DVD controller171
– fast forward172
– freeze frame173
– opening specific menu174
– playing DVD171
– reverse172
– searching for chapter172
– selecting language173
– selecting picture format173
– selecting subtitles173
– starting171
– tone control153
DVD multimedia changer,
refer to DVD changer170
Dynamic Drive89
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC87
– indicator lamp13
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC88
– indicator lamp13
E
"EDC"89
EDC Electronic Damping
Control89
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on CD player152
Electrical malfunction
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof, electric42
– luggage compartment lid36
– parking brake60
Electric steering wheel
adjustment51
Electronic brake-force
distribution87
Electronic Damping Control
EDC89Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to DSC Dynamic
Stability Control87
Electronic toll collection
device, refer to Entry/pass
tags126
Emergency actuation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof42
– luggage compartment lid36
– parking brake60
– transmission lock for
automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
Emergency call219
Emergency release of luggage
compartment lid from inside
the luggage
compartment37
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside
Assistance190,219
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control/
current fuel consumption77
Energy Control77
Engine
– breaking-in122
– data226
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature76
– speed75,226
– starting57
– switching off58
Engine compartment208
Engine coolant210
Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils209
– approved oils209
– checking oil level208
– electronic oil level check208
– oil types, also refer to
Approved engine oils209
– possible displays of oil level
check209"Engine oil level O.K."209
"Engine oil level too high"209
Engine output, refer to Engine
specifications226
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature76
Engine speed226
"Enter", navigation134
Entering activation time of
parked car ventilation109
– "Time 1"110
– "Time 2"110
Entering destination
address133
Entering house number or
intersection, navigation133
Entering intersection,
navigation133
Entering name, destination in
navigation132
Entering street,
navigation133
"Entertainment", tone
control153
Entertainment sound output
on/off153
Entry/pass tags126
Entry for current position and
destination, refer to Entering
destination manually131
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control77
Erasing entire list, refer to
Deleting entries in lists186
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control87
Event Data Recorders212
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system122
Everything from A to Z
238 Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side
mirror51
External audio
device114,169
"Extra"
– rear air conditioner108
– rear refrigerator117
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo125
F
"Fader", balance and
fader154
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control80
Failure of an electrical device,
refer to Fuses218
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms38
Fastening safety belts48
"Fastest route",
navigation142
Fast forward
– CD changer167
– CD player164
– DVD changer172
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter107
First-aid kit220
Fittings for towing and tow
starting221
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight113
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– refer to Changing
wheels215
– refer to Tire condition204
– run-flat tires91,93,205
– spare tire216
– Tire Pressure Monitor91Flat Tire Monitor90
– initializing system90
– show chains206
– system limits90
– warning lamp91
Flooding, refer to Driving
through water123
Floor coverings, carpet, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Floor mat, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Fluid reservoir for washing
systems, refer to Wiper fluid
filler neck66
"FM", radio156
FM, refer to Radio156
Fog lamps, refer to Front fog
lamps101
Following distance cruise
control, refer to Active cruise
control69
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely123
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps101
For specified oil grades, refer
to Approved engine oils209
Fresh air vents, refer to
Ventilation107
Front airbags95
Front fog lamps, indicator
lamp11
,13
Fuel199
– average fuel
consumption77
– gauge76
– quality199
– refer to Average fuel
consumption77
– reserve, refer to Fuel
gauge76
– tank capacity229Fuel consumption display,
refer to
– Average fuel
consumption77
– Displays on Info Display76
– Energy control/current
consumption77
Fuel filler door198
– manually unlocking198
Fuel level, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Fuel-saving driving, refer to
Energy Control77
"Full", rear screen22
"FULL MENU", DVD
changer173
"Full screen", BMW Night
Vision98
Fuses218
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control111
Gas
– display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
– fuel quality199
Gear changes, refer to
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
Gear display, refer to Displays
on Info Display62
"General destination",
navigation136
General driving notes122
Glasses compartment115
Glass sunroof, electric41
– convenience operation32
– moving manually42
Glove compartment113
Grilles, refer to Ventilation107
Gross weight, refer to
Weights228
Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
P
"PAIRING", phone182
Panic mode33
Park Distance Control PDC86
"Parked car", parked car
ventilation109
Parked car ventilation109
– activating activation
time110
– preselecting activation
time109
– switching on and off
directly109
Parking, vehicle58
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control86
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control86
Parking brake58
– Automatic Hold59
Parking lamps100
Parking lamps/low beams100
Parking with Automatic
Hold60
Park lock, refer to Parking62
Partial distance odometer,
refer to Trip odometer75
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle5
Passenger airbag status
lamp96
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down51
Pathway lighting100
PDC Park Distance Control86
"PDC pic."87
Pen tray, refer to Storage
compartment in center
console115
Perimeter lighting, refer to
Interior lamps101
Permissible axle load, refer to
Weights228
Permissible gross weight,
refer to Weights228
"Perspective", navigation145
"Phone"182Phone book185
– deleting all entries186
– deleting entry186
– displaying entry185
– on the Control Display185
– select entry186
– via iDrive185
Phone book, refer to Voice
command phone book186
– creating entry186
– deleting all entries187
– deleting entry187
– reading entry aloud
187
– selecting entry187
– updating186
Phone number
– deleting individual entry187
– dialing from phone book185
– dialing via retracting
telephone keypad179
– redialing185
– Top 8 list186
Phone preparation package,
refer to Preparation package
mobile phone178
"Pict.format", DVD
changer173
"Picture", DVD
changer172,173
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit220
Plastic, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Playing music tracks in
random sequence
– CD changer167
– CD player164
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter107
Position, refer to
– Displaying current
position147
– Saving current position139
Power failure218
Power output, refer to Engine
specifications226Power rear backrests45
Power seat, rear45
Power socket116
Power windows39
– convenience operation32
– safety switch40
Precious wood, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Preparedness services, refer
to Roadside Assistance219
"Presets", radio156,161
Pressure, tires200
Pressure monitoring, tires
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
– refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor91
"Profile", BMW Assist194
Programmable
– buttons52
– cruise control67
Protective function
– glass sunroof, electric41
– power windows40
"Public places, business and
shopping", navigation136
Publishers2
Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor90
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant210
Radiator fluid, refer to
Coolant210
Radio156
– Autostore158
– controls152
– High Definition Radio162
– sampling stations157
– satellite radio160
– selecting the waveband156
– storing stations158
– switching on/off153
– tone control153
– updating selection of
stations in receiving
range158
– volume153
– weather reports159
Radio Data System RDS159
Everything from A to Z
244 Radio key, refer to Remote
control/key30
Radio ready state57
– with Comfort Access39
Rain sensor65
"RDS", radio159
RDS Radio Data System159
Reading lamps102
"Rear", rear screen22
Rear air conditioner
– cooling adjustment108
– switching off108
– switching on/off via
iDrive108
Rear armrest, refer to Center
armrest114
Rear climate control108
– rear refrigerator117
"Rear climate control", rear
climate control108
Rear lamps
– refer to Tail lamps214
– replacing bulbs214
Rear lock, rear seat screen22
"Rear refrigerator"117
Rear refrigerator117
Rear-seat area ventilation107
Rear seat backrests, electric,
refer to Rear comfort seat
adjustment45
Rear seats
– adjusting45
– adjusting passenger seat
from rear45
– head restraint adjustment47
– heating49
Rear seat screen21
Rearview mirror50
Rear window blind, refer to
Sun blinds112
Rear window defroster107
Rear window safety switch40
Reception, radio
– refer to Changing
station156
– refer to Updating stations in
receiving range158
Rechargeable flashlight113"Recirc. air", programmable
buttons52
Recirculated-air mode,
automatic climate
control105
Reclining seat, refer to Seat
adjustment44
Recording time, refer to
Stopwatch83
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps214
Refueling198
Remaining distance
– for service required78
– refer to Cruising range77
Remaining distance to
destination77
Remote control30
– changing battery39
– Comfort Access38
– garage door opener111
– luggage compartment lid33
– malfunction33
Removing fog on the
windows106
Removing head restraints,
rear seats47
Replacement fuses218
Replacement key, refer to
New remote controls30
Replacement of tires205
– changing wheels215
– tire replacement205
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs213
Reporting an accident, refer
Initiating an emergency
call219
Reserve, fuel, refer to Fuel
gauge76
"RESET"
– Tire Pressure Monitor92
– tone control155
Resetting tone settings155
"Reset tire pressure", Flat Tire
Monitor90
Residual heat106Restraint systems
– for children54
– refer to Safety belts48
Retaining straps, refer to
Securing cargo125
Retracting telephone
keypad179
Reverse
– CD changer167
– CD player164
– DVD changer172
Reverse gear, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
"Right", seat heating49
"RND"
– CD changer167
– CD player164
Road map135
Roadside Assistance219
Roadside parking lamps101
Roadside service, refer to
Roadside Assistance190
Roaming display, refer to
Status lines20
Roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds112
Roof load capacity
228
Roof-mounted luggage
rack125
Rope, refer to Towing
methods221
Rotary pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route
– bypassing sections147
– changing criteria142
– changing route146
– displaying145
– displaying streets or towns/
cities146
– selecting141
– selecting arrow display145
– selecting map view145
"Route guid.", navigation144