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4.Press the controller.
The route criterion is highlighted.
5.If necessary, select an additional route cri-
terion and then press the controller:
>"Dynamic route"*
Automatic changing of the route in case
of traffic obstructions. Depending on
road type and the kind and extent of the
traffic obstruction, the route can also be
calculated so that you travel through the
traffic obstruction.
>"Avoid tollroads"
Tollroads are avoided where possible.
>"Avoid ferries"
Ferries are avoided where possible.
To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
The route criteria can also be changed in the
arrow or map display.
1.Select the symbol for the route criterion and
press the controller.
2.Select a route criterion and press the con-
troller.
If the route criteria "Avoid highways",
"Avoid tollroads" or "Avoid ferries" are
selected, the calculation time for the route can
increase considerably. The system supports the word matching princi-
ple to make it easier for you to enter the names
of streets or towns/cities. The system runs
ongoing checks, comparing your destination
entries with the data stored on the navigation
DVD as the basis for instant response. The user
benefits include:
>Names of specific locations can also vary
from the official versions if you are using a
spelling that is customary in another coun-
try.
Example:
Instead of "München", you can also enter
the English spelling "Munich" or the Italian
spelling "Monaco".
>When you are entering the names of towns/
cities and streets the system will complete
them automatically as soon as enough let-
ters are available to ensure unambiguous
identification.
>The system only accepts name entries
beginning with letters that are stored on the
navigation DVD. The system will not accept
non existent names and addresses.

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With destination guidance switched off
1.Open the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the right to open
"Navigation".
3.Select "Traffic Info" and press the control-
ler.
First the traffic information along the planned
route is shown sorted according to the distance
to the current vehicle position.
Depiction of traffic information in map
view
The traffic information symbols are shown in
the map view up to a scale of 100 miles/200 km.
The section of the route affected by a traffic
report as well as the indication for the type of
incident, which will be described below, are dis-
played and hidden. This occurs as a function of
the scale selected.
Displaying detailed traffic information
Select traffic information from the displayed list
and press the controller.
To exit from the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Symbols for traffic information
Traffic event with map scales greater
than 5miles/10km, arrow points in
the direction of travel concerned
Several traffic events have been
received. Select a smaller scale to
display these individually.
Traffic light failure
Roadwork
General traffic obstruction
Transport of hazardous load
Vehicle on wrong carriage way
Danger
Low clearance
No parking
Fog
Heavy rain
Slippery road
Cross winds
Smog
Road closed
Slow traffic
Traffic back up
Stopped traffic
Icy roads
Uneven surface
Accident

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CD changer
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is installed in
the glove compartment.
Controls and displays
1LEDs on the CD bay
flash when the CD can be inserted.
2Buttons for CD compartments
LED lights up when CD compartment is
filled.
Filling CD changer
1.Press the button.
The LED on the first empty compartment
flashes.
2.Select another CD compartment if neces-
sary:
Press the ... button.
3.When the LEDs 1 o n t h e C D b a y f l a s h , i n s e r t
an individual CD.
The CD is automatically pulled in and
inserted into the selected CD compartment.
Do not push in the CD until the
LEDs1 on the CD bay are flashing;
otherwise, the CD or the CD changer may
be damaged. Do not continue to push on the CD; this may
cause it to jam and prevent it from being
able to eject again.<
4.To fill additional CD compartments:
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Filling empty CD compartments
1.Hold down the button.
The LEDs on the empty CD compartments
flash.
2.When the LEDs 1 o n t h e C D b a y f l a s h , i n s e r t
an individual CD.
The CD is automatically pulled in and
inserted into the first available CD compart-
ment.
Do not push in the CD until the
LEDs1 on the CD bay are flashing;
otherwise, the CD or the CD changer may
be damaged.
Do not continue to push on the CD; this may
cause it to jam and prevent it from being
able to eject again.<
3.Wait until the CD has been pulled in.
4.To fill additional CD compartments:
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Removing CDs from CD changer
1.Press the button.
2.Press the ... button to select the
CD compartment.
The CD is pushed partway out of the CD
changer.
3.Remove the CD.
Removing all CDs from CD changer
1.Hold down the button.
The CDs are pushed partway out of the CD
changer in sequence.
2.Remove the CDs.

CD player and CD changer
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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 if 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.
Filling the CD/DVD changer or
removing CDs/DVDs
If all of the LEDs on the CD/DVD changer flash
rapidly, then a malfunction is occurring.
To rectify the malfunction:
1.Press the button.
The CD/DVD last inserted is ejected.
2.Remove the CD/DVD.When the LEDs stop flashing rapidly, the CD/
DVD changer is once more operational.
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.
Avoiding damage
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. For additional information
on the care of CDs/DVDs, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure.

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DVD changer
Installation position
The BMW DVD changer for six DVDs is installed
in the glove compartment.
Controls and displays
1LEDs on the DVD bay
Flash when the DVD can be inserted.
2Buttons for DVD compartments
The LED lights up when DVD compartment
is filled.
Filling the DVD changer
1.Press the button.
The LED on the first empty compartment
flashes.
2.Select another DVD compartment if neces-
sary:
Press the ... button.
3.When the LEDs 1 on the DVD bay flash,
insert an individual DVD.
The DVD is automatically pulled in and
inserted into the selected DVD compart-
ment.Do not push in the DVD until the
LEDs1 on the DVD bay are flashing;
otherwise, the DVD or the DVD changer
may be damaged.
Do not continue to push on the DVD; this
may cause it to jam and prevent it from
being able to eject again.<
4.To fill additional DVD compartments:
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Filling empty DVD compartments
1.Hold down the button.
The LEDs on the empty DVD compart-
ments flash.
2.When the LEDs 1 on the DVD bay flash,
insert an individual DVD.
The DVD is automatically pulled in and
inserted into the first available DVD com-
partment.
Do not continue to push on the DVDs;
this may cause them to jam and pre-
vent them from being able to eject again.<
3.Wait until the DVD has been pulled in and
the LEDs1 on the DVD bay are flashing
again.
Do not push in the DVD until the
LEDs1 on the DVD bay are flashing;
otherwise, the DVD or the DVD changer
may be damaged.<
4.To fill additional DVD compartments:
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Removing DVDs from the DVD changer
1.Press the button.
2.Press the ... button in order to
select the DVD compartment.
The DVD is pushed partway out of the DVD
changer.
3.Remove the DVD.
I f t h e D V D i s n o t r e m o v e d , i t i s p u l l e d b a c k
in again after about 10 seconds.<
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1.Turn display screen, arrow1.
The display screen switches off.
2.Fold in display screen, arrow2.
The display screen is folded out in the reverse
order.
CD/DVD player
Controls
1Press: switching DVD system on/off
Turn: volume for headphones on left
2Eject CD, DVD
3Start of track, reverse
Stop
Playback, pause, hold screen
Next track, fast forward
4CD/DVD bay
5Connection for external device:
Cinch sockets with protective cap
6Press: switching DVD system on/off
Turn: volume for headphones on right
Connecting headphones
You can connect headphones with a jack plug
1/8 in/3.5 mm or operate them using the infra-
red interface.
Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
which infrared headphones are supported by
the infrared interface.
When using infrared headphones, the
infrared connection between the head-
phones and the infrared interface may not be
interrupted. This means that no obstacle may
be located between them and the cover of the
infrared interface may not be covered or
scratched. Unfavorable lighting conditions,
such as glaring ambient light, can result in poor
reception.<
Remote control
1Menu navigation
2Volume for headphones with jack plug
3Change track or chapter with CD or DVD
playback, fast forward/reverse
4Switch over headphones right/left
5Open start menu for DVD system
Menu navigation
You can navigate through the menus with the
knurled wheel1 and the buttons1. For operat-
ing principle also refer to iDrive, page16.
>Turn the knurled wheel1:
Selecting a menu item.
>Press buttons1:
Changing between fields.

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Playing videos from CD/DVD
Country codes of DVDs
Your DVD player only plays DVDs with the cod-
ing of your home region, e.g. Europe = 2. The
country codes supported by your DVD are con-
tained in the information on your DVD.
An overview of the coding zones:
Starting playback
1.Push the CD/DVD into the drive with the
labeled side facing upward.
The CD/DVD is automatically pulled in.
>Playback usually begins automatically
after a few seconds.
>If playback does not begin automatically:
Select "DVD".
Press the button.
2.If the DVD control or the DVD-specific
menu is displayed for a DVD, select the
desired option for menu guidance with the
remote control buttons.
Or:
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
You can control the playback with the buttons
on the CD/DVD player or the DVD control.
Video CDs, VCD, and Super Video CDs,
SVCD, can be played like DVDs if they do
not have a DVD menu of their own.<
Ejecting CD/DVD
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
DVD control
With the DVD control, you can select the track
and chapter, open the DVD-specific menu and
operate functions such as Language, Fast for-
ward and Reverse or Freeze frame.
A DVD can briefly deactivate functions of the
DVD control, under certain circumstances while
the entire DVD is being played. It is not possible
to operate the DVD control under these circum-
stances. In this case, try to make the selection
using the DVD-specific menu.
1.Press the button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Press the buttons on the remote control
or turn the knurled wheel to select the
desired function.
3.Press the button.
The DVD control disappears again after a short
time if you have not selected a function.
Or:
Press the button on the remote control
to exit the DVD control.
CodeRegion
1USA, Canada
2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South
Africa
3Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Central and South America,
New Zealand
5Northwest Asia, North Africa
6China
Function
Exit DVD control
"SET" Settings for playing DVD
Start playback
Stop playback
Activate and deactivate freeze
frame
Skip chapter
Fast forward/reverse
"Menu" Open DVD-specific menu

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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. As a result,
some CDs/DVDs cannot be played, can only be
played to a limited degree, or cause the system
to switch off. In this case, wait a short while and
then switch the system back on again. Then
remove the CD/DVD from the drive.
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files
If the language set for the CD/DVD player does
not match the language of the music track, the
music tracks may be displayed incorrectly.
Care instructions
Do not use cleaning CDs with a brush.
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 page121
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.