
CD player and CD changer
158
Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs
If malfunctions only occur with individual CDs/
DVDs, one of the following factors may be the 
cause.
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 top, with a pen 
designed for this purpose.
Damaged CDs/DVDs
Avoid leaving fingerprints, as well as dust, 
scratches or moisture on the CDs/DVDs. 
Keep CDs/DVDs in protective sleeves or cases.
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 copy-protected by the 
manufacturer. This can mean that some CDs/
DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to 
a limited extent.
Care
Clean the reflective signal side of CDs/DVDs as 
needed by wiping it with a commercially avail-
able cleaning tissue in straight lines from the 
center of the disc outwards. 

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Controls
Communications
Mobility
Music collection
Storing music
Music tracks from CDs and DVDs can be stored 
in the music collection in the vehicle and played 
from there.
>Audio CD: tracks are converted into a com-
pressed audio format when they are stored. 
The CD is stored in the vehicle as an album. 
If available, information on the album, such 
as the artist, is stored as well.
>CDs with compressed audio files: the entire 
CD is stored in the vehicle as an album. 
After storing, the tracks and directories can 
be deleted individually. Files are only stored 
in the WMA, MP3, and AAC formats. Tracks 
with DRM copy protection can be stored in 
the vehicle but cannot be played back.
Storing files from CDs/DVDs
1.Insert the CD into the CD player.
2."CD/DVD"
3. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD 
player.
4."Store in vehicle"
The music collection is displayed and the first 
track on the CD is played back. During the stor-
age process, the tracks are played in sequence.
Observe the following during the storage pro-
cess:
Do not switch to the CD/DVD player and do not 
remove the CD from the CD/DVD player, as this 
will interrupt the storage process. You can 
switch to the other audio sources without inter-rupting the storage process. Tracks from the 
current CD that have already been stored can 
be called up.
Interrupting storage
1."CD/DVD"
2."Storing..."
3."Cancel storing"
The storage process is interrupted and can be 
continued at any time.
Continuing the storage process
"Continue storing"
Storage of the CD continues at the beginning of 
the track at which storage was interrupted.
Album information
During storage, information such as the name 
of the artist is stored with the track, if this infor-
mation is available in the vehicle database or on 
the CD.
Gracenote technology
Music recognition technology and related data 
are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote® is 
the industry standard in music recognition 
technology and related content delivery. For 
more information, please visit 
www.gracenote.com.
Storing from a USB device
The entire content of the USB device is stored 
in the music collection as an album. After stor- 

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At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
AUX-IN port
You can connect an external audio device, for 
instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks 
over the car's loudspeaker system. You can 
adjust the tone using iDrive.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
Open the covers of the center armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
To play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker 
system, connect the headset or line-out port of 
the external device to the AUX-IN port.
Starting audio playback
Connect the audio device, switch it on and 
select a track. Operate the system on the audio 
device.
Via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."AUX (front)"
Adjusting volume
The volume of the sound output depends on 
the audio device. If the volume varies greatly 
from the other audio sources, it makes sense to 
adjust the volume to the same level.1."CD/Multimedia"
2."AUX (front)"
3."Volume"
4.Turn the controller until the desired volume 
is set and then press the controller. 

USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface
164
USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio 
interface
Connectable devices
iPod / iPhone, mobile phone or USB devices 
(MP3 player, USB flash drive). These devices 
can be operated via iDrive.
Standard audio formats, e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV 
(PCM) and AAC, and playlists in the M3U format 
can be played.
Due to the large number of different audio 
devices/mobile phones available on the market, 
it cannot be ensured that every audio device/
mobile phone is operable on the vehicle.
Ask about suitable audio devices/mobile 
phones at your BMW center.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
1AUX-IN connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
2USB interface
iPod
To connect the iPod use the BMW cable 
adapter for Apple iPod. For more information, 
contact your BMW center or go to the Internet: 
www.bmw.com
To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud-
speaker system, connect the iPod to ports1 
and 2.The iPod's menu structure is supported by the 
USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio inter-
face.
USB storage device
To connect the device, use a flexible 
adapter cable to protect the USB inter-
face and your USB device against physical 
damage.<
To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud-
speaker system, connect the USB device to 
port1.
After the device is connected for the first time, 
the information on all tracks (e.g. artist, type of 
music) and the playlists are transferred from the 
USB device to the vehicle. This procedure may 
take some time. The duration depends on the 
USB device and the number of tracks.
During transfer, you can select the tracks using 
the directories and file names.
After transfer, you can call up the tracks using 
the information and playlists.
Information from up to four USB devices can be 
stored in the vehicle, or a total of about 16,000 
tracks.
If a fifth USB device is connected, the informa-
tion stored in the vehicle on the tracks of the 
first USB device is deleted.
Music tracks with integrated Digital 
Rights Management (DRM) cannot be 
played.<
Starting audio playback
If the audio device has a device name, the name 
is displayed.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
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Everything from A - Z
244 Care213
– automatic car washes213
– care products213
– carpets215
– CD/DVD drives216
– chrome parts214
– displays215
– exterior213
– fine wood parts215
– headlamps214
– high-pressure washer213
– interior215
– leather215
– light-alloy wheels215
– paintwork214
– plastic parts215
– retractable hardtop214
– rubber seals214
– safety belts215
– sensors and cameras215
– upholstery and cloth 
trim215
– washing the car 
manually214
– windows214
– wiper blades214
Cargo, securing120
Cargo bay
– capacity235
– convenient access34
– folding up the floor 
panel111
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps96
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading119
– securing cargo120
– stowing cargo119
– vehicle119
Car jack
– jacking points222
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest106
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualCar phone, refer to 
Telephone170
Car radio, refer to Radio147
Car shampoo215
Car wash118
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system117
CBS Condition Based 
Service
211
CD, audio playback152
CD changer152
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse154
– installation location156
– random play sequence153
– selecting a track152
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
CD player152
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse154
– random play sequence153
– selecting a track152
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Center armrest106
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb222
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– convenient access34
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking 
characteristics27
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs218
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display72
Changing wheels222Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment207
Check Control77
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH53
Child-restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely52
Chrome parts215
Chrome polish215
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter108
Cleaning headlamps60
– washer fluid61
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care213
Clock
69
– 12h/24h mode76
– setting the time and date76
– setting time75
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks107
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine55
Combined instrument, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to 
Convenient access34
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock55
Compass104
Computer70
– displays on Control 
Display71
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service183
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked118
Condition Based Service 
CBS211
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26 

Everything from A - Z
246 Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant209
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery222
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control63
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements73
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 
PDC82
Door key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency 
operation30
DOT Quality Grades202
Draft-free ventilation100
Drinks holders, refer to Cup 
holders107
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC83
Drive-off assistant85
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams93
Driving notes116
Driving off on hills, refer to 
Drive-off assistant85
Driving stability control 
systems83
Driving through water118
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function100
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control83
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control83
– indicator/warning lamp83DVD
– country codes154
– settings155
– video playback154
DVD menu155
DVD video154
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC83
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp83
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp84
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD player144
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler door192
– glass roof38
Electric seat adjustment43
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access34
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV83
Electronic oil level check207
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC83
Emergency actuation, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Overriding selector 
lever lock59
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual 
release192
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof38
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid 
from inside32Emergency Request224
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance224
Energy, saving
– saving fuel116
Engine
– breaking in116
– data232
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature70
– speed232
– starting55
– starting, convenient 
access34
– switching off56
Engine compartment207
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant209
Engine oil
– adding209
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
– capacity235
– checking level207
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements73
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data232
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data232
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine55
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps
96
Entry map for destination130
Equalizer, tone setting145
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Event data recorders212
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system117
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming 
feature50
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out49
External audio device106 

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away227
– for tying down loads120
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Failure of an electrical 
consumer223
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm33
– switching off an alarm33
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts48
Fastest route for 
navigation135
Fast forward
– CD changer154
– CD player154
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control100
First aid pouch225
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires204
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM85
– indicating a flat tire86
– indicator/warning lamp86
– initializing the system85
– malfunction86
– snow chains85,205
– system limits85
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition203
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir61
FM, waveband147
Fog lamps95
– indicator lamp13,95Folding up the floor panel111
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely118
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps96
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive84
Free memory capacity, music 
collection161
Front airbags90
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor85
Fuel193
– average consumption71
– gauge70
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications193
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities235
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel filler door192
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction192
Fuses223
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control102
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption71
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes117
Glass roof, electric37
– closing after electrical 
malfunction38
– convenient operation28,30
– initializing37
– opening, closing37
– operation with convenient 
access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure37
– raising37
– remote control28
Glove compartment105
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system124
Grills97
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights235
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake56
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control84
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio148
Head airbags90
Headlamp control, 
automatic93
Headlamp flasher59
– indicator lamp11,13
Head restraints44
– rear, removing46
– sitting safely42
Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window100
– seats47 

Everything from A - Z
250 Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory47
Mirrors, folding in before 
entering a car wash49
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume173
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing170
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest106
– operation via iDrive173
– pairing170
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest106
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone170
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor85
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port163
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB-audio interface164
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher59
– refer to Wiper system60
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music, managing161
Music, playing160
Music, storing159Music collection159
– backup162
– importing162
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port163
Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB-audio 
interface164
Music search160
N
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off136
Navigation data124
Navigation drive, location124
Navigation DVD124
Navigation system124
– address book127
– bypassing a route 
section136
– continuing destination 
guidance135
– destination entry125
– displaying current 
position141
– entering a destination by 
voice131
– entering a destination 
manually125
– route list136
– selecting destination via 
map130
– selecting route criteria135
– special destinations128
– starting destination 
guidance135
– terminating destination 
guidance135
– voice instructions136
– volume adjustment137
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints44
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments106
New tires204
North-facing map137
Nozzles97Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data232
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope227
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for On-Board Diagnosis212
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications193
Odometer69
Oil, refer to Engine oil207
Oil consumption207
Oil level207
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal222
Onboard tool kit217
Opening and closing
– convenient access34
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for 
navigation135
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation100
Output, refer to Engine 
data232
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control99
Outside-temperature 
display69
– changing units of 
measure72
– in computer72
Outside temperature 
warning69
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature70
Overriding selector lever 
lock59
Overview
– radio control144