2007 BMW X5 3.0I CD player

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Make sure that no foreign bodies or liq-
uids enter the CD-/DVD slot, as otherwise
the CD/DVD player will be damaged.<
Humidity
High levels of humidity can lead to condensa-
tion on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens and
temporarily prevent playback.
Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to one of the following
causes.
Copied or self-recorded CDs/DVDs
Possible reasons for malfunctions with copied
or self-recorded CDs/DVDs are, e.g., inconsis-
tent data-creation or recording processes, or
poor quality or high age of the CD/DVD blank.
Only label CDs/DVDs on the side with the label
using a pen intended for this purpose.
Damaged CDs/DVDs
Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and mois-
ture.
Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.
Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures over
1227/506, high levels of humidity or direct
sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro-
tection feature by the manufacturer. This can
m e a n t h a t s o m e C D s / D V D s c a n n o t b e p l a y e d o r
can only be played to a limited extent.
Care instructions
You can find everything you need to know on
this topic by consulting the separate Caring for
your vehicle brochure.
External device
Connecting
1Connections for audio/video cables:
Watch the colors of the sockets when con-
necting.
Yellow socket: video
White socket: audio left
Red socket: audio right
2Power supply for external device: sockets
with removable cap, also refer to page115
Playback
1.Switch on the external device and start the
playback.
2.Open the start menu with the remote con-
trol.
3.Select "AUX".
4.Press the button.
For devices without a video signal, e.g. MP3
players, "No video signal" is shown. The sound
is nevertheless played.

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Settings for external devices
1.Press the button during playback.
2.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Video settings":
>"Brightness", "Color" and "Contrast" of
video playback.
>"NTSC color":
The color can be adjusted on an external
device with the NTSC standard.
>"Standard":
The DVD system in the rear can be
adapted to external devices with various
TV standards. When doing so, also refer
to the operating manual of the external
device.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default
value.
>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance" can be
adjusted for the left and right-hand
headphones and the infrared head-
phones.
>"Reset":
Your settings are reset.
>Additional settings can be made after
changing to the top field.
"Audio": the volume of the external
device can be adjusted to the volume of
the CD/DVD player.
"Languages": system language of the
DVD system in the rear
"Screen brightness": background
brightness of screen>"DVD format (AUX)":
>"Standard"
>"Zoom": full-screen playback

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Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control155{Audio}
To switch on radio158{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"158{FM menu}
To open "AM"158{AM menu}
To open "All stations"158{FM All stations}
To select radio station158{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"158{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select stored radio station158{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"159{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio stations159{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"161{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 161{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station161{Choose weatherband station}
To open "SAT"163{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio163{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio164{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio163{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio163{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player165{CD menu}
To switch on CD player165{CD}
To open CD changer166{CD-changer menu}
To switch on CD changer166{CD-changer}
To select CD166{CD 1...6}
To select music track166{CD track ...}
To select CD and music track166{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio
device171{Audio Aux}

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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Categories" with satellite
radio163
CBC Cornering Brake
Control84
CBS Condition Based
Service226
"CD"155,165
CD, refer to Playing audio
tracks, DVD system in
rear178
CD/DVD player, DVD system
in rear173
CD changer165
– compressed audio files165
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse169
– random sequence168
– repeating a track168
– sampling tracks167
– selecting a CD166
– selecting a track166
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
"CD" for DVD system in
rear174
CD player165
– compressed audio files165
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse169
– random sequence168
– repeating a track168
– sampling tracks167
– selecting a track166
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
Cell phone, refer to Mobile
phone
Center armrest113
Center brake lamp231
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking system29
– comfort access35
– from inside vehicle32Changes, technical
– refer to For your own
safety5
– refer to Parts and
accessories6
Changing language on
Control Display79
Changing tires220
Changing units of measure on
Control Display79
Changing wheels
232
CHECK button75
Check Control74
"Check Control
messages"75
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure214
Children, transporting52
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH54
Child restraint systems52
Child-safety locks55
Child seats52
Chime, refer to Check
Control74
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter115
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"47
Clock67
– 12h/24h mode78
– setting time77
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap212
Clothes hooks114
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine56
"Color" for DVD system in
rear176Comfort access35
– observe in car wash36
– replacing battery37
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Comfort operation
– panorama glass
sunroof30,32
– panorama glass sunroof with
comfort access36
– windows30,32
– windows with comfort
access36
– with comfort access36
Comfort seat41
Comfort start, refer to Starting
engine56
"Communi-
cation"193,203,205
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer165
– refer to CD player165
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure216
– wheel change232
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock56
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments113
Compass, digital111
Computer69
– displays in instrument
cluster69
– displays on Control
Display69
– trip computer70
"Concierge"205
Condition Based Service
CBS226
"Confirmation"31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices115
Connecting headphones173

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Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display94
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access37
– remote control battery174
– vehicle battery234
Distance, refer to
Computer69
"Distance to dest."70
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer69
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control80
Door entry lighting100
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock31
Door locking, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30,31,72
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control30
DOT Quality Grades218
Draft-free ventilation106
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders114
"Driver's door only"30
Driver's seat, calibrating46
"Driver's seat climate"48
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams97
Driving on poor roads126
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route144
Driving stability control
systems84
Driving through water123
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes122
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function104
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control84
– indicator lamp13,84DTC Dynamic Traction
Control85
– activating85
– indicator lamp13,85
"DVD" DVD system in
rear174
"DVD format" for DVD system
in rear177
DVD for navigation130
DVD system in rear172
– CD/DVD player
173
– connecting headphones173
– controls172
– displaying images from CD/
DVD181
– DVD country codes174
– external device183
– information on CD/DVD
player182
– playing audio tracks from
CD/DVD178
– playing video from CD/
DVD174
– remote control173
– switching on/off174
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC84
"Dynamic route" for
navigation142
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC84
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC85
E
Easy entry/exit50
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door212
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof39
Electric steering wheel
adjustment49
Electronic brake-force
distribution84Electronic oil level check223
Emergency call236
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door212
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof39
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance237
"Enable services"208
"End call"194
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control68
Energy Control68
Engine
– breaking-in122
– data242
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature68
– speed242
– starting56
– starting, comfort access36
– starting difficulties57
– switching off57
Engine compartment223
Engine coolant225
Engine oil
– adding224
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils224
– approved engine oil224
– checking oil level223
– electronic oil level check223
"Engine oil level"224
Engine output, refer to Engine
data242
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature68
Engine speed242
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine56
"Enter address"132

Everything from A to Z
256 Entering country of
destination132
Entering destination132
Entering house number or
intersection133
Entering intersection133
Entering street133
"Entertainment"154
Entertainment sound output
on/off155
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control157
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control157
"ESN"162
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control84
Event Data Recorders227
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system122
Exterior mirrors48
– automatic dimming
feature49
– automatic heating49
– folding in and out48
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror49
External audio
device113,171
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting238
F
Fader, refer to Tone
control156
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control74
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts45
– warning lamp46Fastest route for
navigation141
Fast forward
– CD changer169
– CD player169
"Fast route" for
navigation141
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit237
First-aid kit237
Fixing system, adaptive117
Flashing during locking/
unlocking, refer to Setting
confirmation signals31
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight113
Flat tire
– changing wheels232
– compact wheel232
– Flat Tire Monitor87
– run-flat tires88,90,220
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor89
Flat Tire Monitor87
– false alarms87
– initializing system87
– show chains221
– system limits87
– warning lamp88
"FM", reception
range155,158
FM, waveband158
Fog lamps99
– indicator lamp13,99
Folding display screen open/
closed, DVD system in
rear172
Folding rear seat back117
Fold-over rear seat
backrest117
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely123
Footwell lamps100
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive85Fresh-air nozzles, refer to Air
vents101
Front airbags92
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating93
– refer to Exception of front
passenger seat52
Front seat adjustment41
"FTM"88
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor87
Fuel213
– capacity244
– display68
– high-quality brands213
– quality213
– specifications213
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel consumption display,
computer, average fuel
consumption69
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel filler door212
– closing212
– opening212
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction212
Fuses234
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control110
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel213
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
General driving notes122
Glass sunroof, electric
– comfort operation from
outside32
– comfort operation with
comfort access36
– remote control30

Everything from A to Z
262 "Received calls"194
Recent numbers in mobile
phone195
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight113
Recirculated-air mode105
– air recirculation105
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control105
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch76
"Redial" for mobile phone194
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps230
Refueling212
Releasing
– hood222
– refer to Unlocking35
"Relock door if not
opened"32
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range69
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer69
Remote control28
– comfort access35
– DVD system in rear173
– garage door opener110
– liftgate30
– malfunction31,36
– replacing battery37
Removing condensation on
the windows103
"Repeat"
– for DVD system in rear179
– in audio mode168
"Repeat directory"
– for DVD system in
rear178,181
– in audio mode168
"Repeat track"
– for DVD system in
rear178,180
– in audio mode168
Replacement fuses234Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels232
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs228
Replacing tires220
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires220
Replacing wiper blades228
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
call236
Reporting safety defects
7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Reservoir for washer
systems64
"Reset"88,90
– for DVD system in
rear176,177
– stopwatch76
– tone settings157
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings157
"resetting FTM …"88
Residual heat105
Restraint systems
– for children52
– refer to Safety belts45
Retreaded tires220
"Return" for DVD system in
rear177
Reverse
– CD changer169
– CD player169
Reverse gear, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic60
Road map145
"Roadside Assistance"203
Roadside Assistance237
Roadside parking lamps99
Roller sun blinds113
Roll-up cover116
Roof load capacity244
Roof-mounted luggage
rack126
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing238Rotary pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route141
– changing147
– displaying144
– displaying arrow display144
– displaying map view145
– displaying streets and
towns/cities145
– displaying towns/cities145
– list145
– selecting141
– selecting criteria141
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires220
Run-flat tires220
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire88,90
– flat tire88,
90
– new wheels and tires220
– tire inflation
pressure88,90,214
– tire replacement220,221
S
Safety5
Safety belts45
– damage46
– sitting safely40
– warning lamp46
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags92
– refer to Safety belts45
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System84
– airbags92
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control84
– safety belts45
"SAT"155,162
Satellite radio162
– displaying additional
information163
– enabling162
– selecting channel163
– storing channel163

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"Scan"
– for DVD system in rear179
– sampling stations with
radio159
– sampling tracks with CD167
Scan
– CD changer167
– CD player167
– radio159
"Scan all"
– for DVD system in rear180
– in audio mode167
"Scan directory"
– for DVD system in rear180
– in audio mode167
Screen, refer to iDrive16
"Screen brightness" for DVD
system in rear176
Screw thread for tow
fitting238
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio162
"Seat heater distribution"47
Seats41
– adjusting41
– comfort seat41
– heating47
– lumbar support42
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory42
– sitting safely40
– storing the setting42
– thigh support41
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation47
2nd row seats44
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo125
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo119
"Select as
destination"138,206
"Select current speed"76
Selecting audio source154
Selecting country for
navigation132Selecting frequency
manually159
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation145
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic60
Selector lever lock, refer to
Reverse gear60
Self-leveling suspension87
Separation net116
"Service"72
,204,223
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance237
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models226
Service interval indicator, refer
to Service requirements71
"Service notification"204
"Service Request"196,204
"Service
requirements"72,204,224
Service requirements71
– also refer to CBS Condition
Based Service226
"Service Status"208
"Set date"78
"Set" on trip computer70
"Set service date"73
"Set time"77
"Settings"206,207
Settings
– changing on Control
Display77
– clock, 12h/24h mode78
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile28
"Settings" for unlocking30
Setting speed limit76
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times109
"SET" with rear
entertainment175Shifting, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Short commands of voice
command system245
Shortest route in navigation,
refer to Selecting route141
"Short route" for
navigation141
Shoulder support41
"Show current position"137
"Show destination
position"137
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer168
– CD player168
Side airbags92
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs229
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely40
– with airbags40
– with head restraint40
– with safety belts40
Ski bag118
Slide show, refer to Displaying
images181
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Panorama glass sunroof38
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant123
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray114
Snow chains221
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface227
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock56
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices115
Song search, refer to
Sampling tracks167
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call236
Spare fuses234
Spare key28
– adapter28