2008 BMW 525XI TOURING CD changer

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At a glance
Controls
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Mobility
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons next to CD player:
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
CD magazine
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is installed in
the glove compartment.
Removing CD magazine
To insert CDs into the CD magazine 1 or
remove them from it, you must first remove the
magazine from the CD changer:
Press button2: the CD magazine1 slides out.
Wait at least 2 seconds before pushing in the
magazine again so that the inserted CDs can be
read in again.
Inserting/removing CDs into/from
CD magazine
When inserting or removing CDs, remember to
hold them by their edges, taking care to avoid
touching the data side with its reflective CD
memory surface.Inserting CDs:
Insert one CD into each compartment of the
magazine with the labeled side up.
Removing CDs:
Pull out the desired tray and remove the CD.
Inserting CD magazine
Push in the CD magazine as far as possible in
the direction of the arrow.
The CD changer reads in the loaded CDs and is
then ready for operation.

CD player and CD changer
186
Notes
BMW CD/DVD players and changers are
officially designated Class 1 laser prod-
ucts. Do not operate if the cover is damaged,
otherwise severe eye damage can result.
Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs with labels
applied as these can become detached during
playback due to heat buildup and can cause
irreparable damage to the device.
Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard
diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play CDs/
DVDs with an adapter, e.g. CD singles, as other-
wise the CD/DVD or the adapter can jam and
may no longer eject properly.
Do not use a combined CD/DVD, e. g. DVD
Plus,
otherwise the CD/DVD can jam and will no
longer eject.<
General malfunctions
BMW CD/DVD changers and players have been
optimized for performance in vehicles. In some
instances they may be more sensitive to faulty
CDs/DVDs than stationary devices would be.
If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check
whether it has been inserted correctly.
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.
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs
Possible reasons for malfunctions with self-
recorded CDs/DVDs are, e.g., inconsistent
data-creation or recording processes, or poor
quality or high age of the CD/DVD blank.
Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side with 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
If necessary, clean the reflective scanning side
of the CDs/DVDs with a commercially available
cleaning cloth by wiping in straight lines from
the center outward.

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Navigation
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Mobility
Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control169{Audio}
To switch on radio172{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"172{FM menu}
To open "AM"172{AM menu}
To open "All stations"172{FM all stations}
To select radio station172{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"172{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station172{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"173{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio stations174{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"176{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 176{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station176{Choose weatherband station}
To open "SAT"179{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio179{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio180{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio179{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio179{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player181{CD menu}
To switch on CD player181{CD}
To open CD changer181{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer181{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer181{CD 1...6}
To select music track182{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD
changer182{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio
device187{Audio Aux}

Reference 273
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Cargo bay
– capacity263
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually, Sports
Wagon35
– emergency release34
– expanding, Sports
Wagon127
– floor panel flap, refer to
Compartment in floor,
Sports Wagon128
– locking separately34
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– opening from inside33
– opening from inside, Sports
Wagon35
– opening from outside34
– opening from outside,
Sports Wagon35
– opening with remote
control31
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll-
up cover127
Caring for the vehicle
finish240
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control28
Car phone194
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest122
– refer to Mobile phone194
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio172
Car Shampoo241
Car washes62,136,239
– with comfort access39
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system135
"Categories"179
CBC Cornering Brake
Control90
CBS Condition Based
Service237
"CD"168,181CD changer181
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse185
– installation location185
– random sequence184
– repeating a track184
– sampling tracks183
– selecting a CD181
– selecting a track182
– switching on/off168
– tone control169
– volume169
CD player181
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse185
– random sequence184
– repeating a track184
– sampling a track183
– selecting a track182
– switching on/off168
– tone control169
– volume169
Center armrest
– front122
– rear126
Center brake lamp247
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside30
Central locking system29
– comfort access38
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own
safety5
– refer to Parts and
accessories6
Changing language on
Control Display88
Changing scale for
navigation158
Changing units of measure on
Control Display88
Changing wheels229,248
CHECK button84
Check Control83
"Check Control
messages"84Check Gas Cap221
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure222
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH57
Child restraints56
Child restraint systems56
Child-safety lock59
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely56
Chime, refer to Check
Control83
Chock249
Chrome-plated parts241
Chrome polish241
Cigarette lighter124
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices125
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care
239
"Climate"51,114
Clock78
– 12h/24h format87
– hour signal87
– setting time and date86
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap221
Clothes hooks123
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine62
Comfort access38
– observe in car wash39
– replacing battery, remote
control40
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Comfort seat46
"Communi-
cation"200,210,211,213
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer181
– refer to CD player181

Reference 277
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals31
– triple turn signal
activation67
Flashlight122
Flat tire
– changing wheels248
– compact wheel250
– Flat Tire Monitor94,95
– refer to Tire condition229
– run-flat tires95,97,229
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor96
– warning lamp95,97
Flat Tire Monitor94
– false alarms94
– initializing system94
– snow chains231
– system limits94
– warning lamp95
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid69
"FM", reception
range168,172
FM, waveband172
Fog lamps111
– indicator lamp13,111
Folding rear backrest126
– Sports Wagon127
Fold-over rear backrest126
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely136
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps111
Forward, fast
– CD changer185
– CD player185
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive92
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria154
Front airbags99
Front armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front122Front passenger airbags,
deactivating100
Front seat adjustment46
"FTM"95
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor94
Fuel221
– average consumption80
– display79
– high-quality brands221
– quality221
– specifications221
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities264
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge79
Fuel consumption display,
computer, average fuel
consumption80
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge79
Fuel-efficient driving
– refer to Energy control79
– refer to Saving fuel134
Fuel filler door220
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction220
Full mobile phone preparation
package194
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off21
"Full screen" with BMW Night
Vision105
Fuses252
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control120
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel221
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge79
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission63General driving
notes134,135
Glass sunroof, electric41
– convenient operation from
outside32
– convenient operation with
comfort access39
– moving manually42
– remote control30
Glove compartment122
– flashlight122
– lighting122
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system142
Grills, refer to Ventilation117
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights263
H
Halogen lamps245
Handbrake63
– indicator lamp13,63
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing240
Hazard warning flashers15
"HDC"92
HDC Hill Descent Control92
"HDC on"92
"HDC on / off"55
"HD radio"176
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio176
Head airbags99
Headlamp control,
automatic107
Headlamp flasher67
Headlamps107
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system68
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities264
– filler neck for washer
fluid233
– replacing bulbs245
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light109

Reference 279
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor94
– radio, refer to Storing
stations174
– refer to Power failure251
– refer to Setting time and
date86
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory47
"Input map"149
Installation location
– CD changer185
– drive for navigation DVD142
– mobile phone122
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions159
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting111
Instrument lighting111
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control120
Interesting destination for
navigation149
"Interim time"86
Interior lamps111
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor38
– switching off38
Interior rearview mirror53
– automatic dimming
feature54
Intermittent mode of the
wipers68
J
Jacking points250
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting254
Jump starting254
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access38
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access38
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
"Keypad"204
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
– spare key28
Kick-down, Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Knock control221
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam
assistant109
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams107
Lamps and bulbs244
Lane limit lines, refer to
Leaving lane warning105
"Language / Units"88
– in navigation143,159
"Languages"88
– in navigation143,159
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo138
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list150
"Last seat pos."48
LATCH child restraint fixing
system57
Leather care241
Leaving lane warning105
LEDs light-emitting
diodes244
Length, refer to
Dimensions261
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs248
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs244Lighter124
"Lighting"67
Lighting
– instruments111
– lamps and bulbs244
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps107
Light switch107
"Limit"85
Loading
– securing cargo138
– stowing cargo138
– vehicle137
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo138
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access38
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Low beams
107
– automatic107
– replacing bulbs245
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47
Lug bolts250
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting250
– wrench249
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo bay
Luggage compartment lid33
– emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation34
– emergency release34
– locking separately34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside34
– unlocking and locking from
inside32
– unlocking manually34

Reference 283
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Redial" in mobile phone
mode202
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps246
Refueling220
Releasing, hood232
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking39
"Relock door if not
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range79
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer80
Remote control28
– comfort access38
– garage door opener120
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,40
– replacing battery40
– tailgate31
Removing condensation on
the windows115
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode184
"Repeat" in audio mode184
"Repeat track" in audio
mode184
Replacement fuses252
Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels248
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs244
Replacing tires230
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires229
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge79
"Reset"95,97
– stopwatch86
– tone settings171
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings171
"resetting FTM …"95Residual heat116
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts50
Retaining straps, refer to
Storage area package,
Sports Wagon129
Retreaded tires230
Reverse, fast
– CD changer185
– CD player185
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– manual transmission63
Road map158
"Roadside
Assistance"204,210
Roadside Assistance254
Roadside assistance210
Roadside parking lamps109
– replacing bulbs245
Roller blind, refer to Sun
blinds121
Roll-up cover, Sports
Wagon127
Roof load capacity263
Roof-mounted luggage
rack139
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing255
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route154
– bypassing sections160
– changing160
– changing criteria154
– displaying157
– displaying arrow display157
– displaying map view158
– displaying streets or towns/
cities159
– selecting154
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions159
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view158"Route preference"
changing154
Route selection154
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires229
Run-flat tires229
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire95,97
– flat tire95,97
– Flat Tire Monitor94
– new wheels and tires229
– tire inflation
pressure95,97,222
– Tire Pressure Monitor96
– tire replacement229,230
– winter tires
230
S
Safety5
Safety belts50
– damage51
– sitting safely45
– warning lamp50
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags99
– refer to Safety belts50
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System90
– airbags99
– driving stability control
systems90
– safety belts50
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires229
Satellite radio178
– enabling channel178
– selecting channel179
– storing channel179
"SAT" in radio mode168,178
"Save current
destination"153
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD183
– stations in radio mode173

Everything from A to Z
284 Scan
– CD changer183
– CD player183
– radio173
"Scan all" in audio mode183
"Scan directory" in audio
mode183
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting256
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio178
"Seat heater distribution"51
Seats46
– active backrest width
adjustment47
– adjusting the seats46
– comfort seat46
– easy entry/exit47
– heating51
– lumbar support47
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
– shoulder support46
– sitting safely45
– storing the setting47
– thigh support46
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation52
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo138
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo130
"Select as
destination"150,213
"Select current speed"85
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operation via iDrive168
Selecting distance with active
cruise control73
Selecting frequency
manually173
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route154
Selection options with
navigation system154Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63,64
Selector lever lock, refer to
Selecting transmission
positions64
Self-leveling suspension94
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance254
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models237
"Service Info"81,211
,234
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service237
– refer to Service
requirements81
"Service Request"204,211
"Service
requirements"82,211,234
Service requirements81
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service237
"Set"
– in audio mode168
– on trip computer81
"Set date"87
"Set service date"82
"Set time"87
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"216
– in unlocking30
– with BMW Assist214
Settings
– BMW Night Vision104
– changing on Control
Display86
– clock, 12h/24h mode87
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile28
– date87
– language88
– units of measure88
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times118
Shifting gears, Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Shift paddles on steering
wheel66
Short commands of voice
command system265
"Short route" in
navigation154
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route154
Shoulder support46
"Show current position"149
"Show destination
position"149
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer184
– CD player184
Side airbags99
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs246
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs
246
Side window blinds, refer to
Sun blinds121
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely45
– with airbags45
– with head restraint45
– with safety belts45
Ski bag129
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric41
– refer to Panorama glass
sunroof42
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant93
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing207
– using194
Snow chains231
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface238