
CD player and CD changer
176 To exit from the menu:
Select the   arrow and press the controller.
You can also store a particular track on the pro-
grammable memory buttons, refer to page22.
Displaying information on track*
With compressed audio files, you can display 
any information stored on the current track, e.g. 
the name of the artist.
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Details" and press the controller.
The information for the current track are dis-
played.
From radio readiness, the setting is stored for 
the remote control currently in use.
Sampling tracks, scan
The system plays a brief sample from each of 
the tracks on the current CD.
1.Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.2.Select  "Scan" and press the controller.
To end sampling:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
This cancels sampling of the tracks, and the 
player remains on the current track.
Compressed audio files*
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2.Select the desired menu item:
>To sample all tracks of the current direc-
tory, select "Scan directory" and press 
the controller.
>To sample all tracks of the CD, select 
"Scan all" and press the controller.
To end sampling:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Scan directory" or "Scan all" and 
press the controller.
This cancels sampling, and the player remains 
on the current track. 

CD player and CD changer
178
Compressed audio files*
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2.Select the desired menu item:
>To play all tracks of the current directory 
in random order, select "Random direc-
tory" and press the controller.
>To play all tracks of the CD in random 
order, select "Random all" and press the 
controller.
To stop random function:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Random directory" or "Random all" 
and press the controller.
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. 

Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
 179Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
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. 

Short commands of voice command system
248
Climate
To open "All stations"164{FM all stations}
To select radio station164{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"164{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station164{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"165{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency}, 
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio stations166{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"168{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 168{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station168{Choose weatherband station}
To open "SAT"171{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio171{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of the satellite radio172{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of the satellite radio171{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of the satellite radio171{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player174{
CD menu}
To switch on CD player174{CD}
To open CD changer174{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer174{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer174{CD 1...6}
To select music track175{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD 
changer175{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio 
device180{Audio Aux}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To open "Vent settings"112{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"111{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"115{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"115{Automatic ventilation}
To display activation times115{Activation time} 

Reference 253
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Car wash61,128
– refer to Before driving into a 
car wash128
– with comfort access40
Car washes227
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system127
"Categories"172
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control88
CBS Condition Based 
Service225
"CD"160,174
CD changer174
– controls160
– fast forward/reverse178
– installation location178
– random sequence177
– repeating a track177
– sampling tracks176
– selecting a CD174
– selecting a track175
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161
CD player174
– controls160
– fast forward/reverse178
– random sequence177
– repeating a track177
– sampling a track176
– selecting a track175
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161
Center armrest, adjusting 
height119
Center console14
"Central locking"32
Central locking
– from inside34
– from outside32
Central locking system31
– comfort access38
– hotel function35
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety6
Changing language on 
Control Display86Changing scale for 
navigation150
Changing units of measure on 
Control Display86
Changing wheels
218,233
CHECK button82
Check Control81
"Check Control 
messages"82
Check Gas Cap212
Checking air pressure, refer to 
Tire inflation pressure214
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH58
Child restraint systems58
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely58
Chrome-plated parts230
Chrome polish230
Cigarette lighter121
Cigarette lighter socket, refer 
to Connecting electrical 
devices121
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care227
"Climate"111
Clock76
– 12h/24h format85
– hour signal85
– setting time and date84
Closing
– from inside34
– from outside32
Closing fuel filler cap212
Clothes hooks, Coupe120
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine61
Combined instrument, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access38
– observe in car wash40
– replacing battery, remote 
control40
Comfort closing
– windows, with comfort 
access with Coupe39
– with comfort access39"Communi-
cation"192,202,203
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer174
– refer to CD player174
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock60
Compartments, refer to 
Storage compartments120
Compressed audio files174
Computer77
– displays on Control 
Display
78
– hour signal85
"Concert hall", tone 
control162
"Concierge"205
Concierge service204
Condensation, refer to When 
vehicle is parked128
Condition Based Service 
CBS225
"Confirmation"33
Confirmation signals for 
locking and unlocking33
Connecting car vacuum 
cleaner, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices121
Consumption display, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption77
Consumption statistics, refer 
to Average fuel 
consumption77
"Continue guidance to 
destination?"149
"Contrast" with BMW Night 
Vision102
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– setting brightness85
– switching off/on22
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10 

Everything from A to Z
256 Engine
– breaking-in126
– data242
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature76
– speed242
– starting61
– starting, comfort access38
– switching off61
– switching off when equipped 
with Automatic 
transmission, with comfort 
access40
Engine compartment221
Engine coolant223
Engine oil
– adding223
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils223
– approved oils223
– electronic oil level check222
– interval between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements79
– oil change223
– oil grades, refer to Approved 
engine oils223
– recommended oils223
– temperature77
– temperature gauge77
"Engine oil level"222
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data242
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data242
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting engine61
"Enter address"136,144
Entering destination via town/
city name137
Entering intersection, 
navigation138
Entering rear53
Entering the 
address136,139
Entering town/city for 
navigation137
Entering zip code for 
navigation138"Entertainment"160
Entertainment sound output 
on/off161
Entry map for destination141
Equalizer, refer to Tone 
control163
"Equalizer", tone control163
"ESN"171
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control89
Event Data Recorders226
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system127
Exterior mirrors55
– adjusting55
– automatic dimming 
feature56
– automatic heating55
– folding in and out55
– tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror56
External audio device119
Eye for tow-starting and 
towing, refer to Tow 
fitting237
F
Fader, refer to Tone 
control162
"Fader", tone control162
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control81
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms38
– refer to Switching off 
alarm37
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts54
Fastest route for 
navigation146
"Fast route" in navigation147
Filler neck for washer fluid67
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter114First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit236
First-aid kit236
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking, 
refer to Setting confirmation 
signals33
– triple turn signal 
activation66
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– run-flat tires92,93,218
– Tire Pressure Monitor92
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor92
– warning lamp92,93
Flat tire, refer to Run-flat 
tires218
Flat Tire Monitor90
– false alarms91
– initializing system91
– snow chains219
– system limits91
– warning lamp92
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler 
neck for washer fluid67
FM, waveband164
"FM" waveband160,164
Fog lamps108
– indicator lamp13,108
Folding into raised position 
convertible top 
compartment floor, 
Convertible37
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely128
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps108
Forward, fast
– CD changer178
– CD player178
For your own safety
6
Freeway, refer to Route 
criteria146
Front airbags95
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating96
"FTM"91 

Everything from A to Z
258
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio168
Ice on roads, refer to Outside 
temperature warning76
ID3 tag, refer to Information on 
track176
Identification mark
– recommended tire 
brands219
– run-flat tires218
– tire coding216
iDrive16
– assistance window21
– changing date and time84
– changing language86
– changing menu page20
– changing settings84
– changing units of measure 
and display type86
– confirming selection or 
entry20
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus18
– operating principle18
– selecting menu item20
– setting brightness85
– start menu18
– status information21
– symbols19
Ignition60
– switched off61
– switched on60
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control30
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness60
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on60
Ignition lock60
– starting engine with comfort 
access39
i menu18
Imprint2Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System90
– active steering95
– airbags97
– brake system90
– DSC13,89
– DTC13,90
– Flat Tire Monitor92
– fog lamps13,108
– handbrake13,62
– safety belt warning54
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor93
Indicator and warning lamps
– overview13
Indicator lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting108
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure214
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor92
Info menu18
Information
– on another location142
– on current position142
– on destination location142
"Information" in 
navigation142
Information menu, refer to 
imenu18
"Information on 
destination"144
"Info sources"79
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor91
– radio, refer to Storing 
stations166
– refer to Power failure233
– seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory51
– time and date84
"Input map"141
Installation location
– CD changer178
– drive for navigation DVD134Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions151
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting108
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key30
Integrated universal remote 
control117
Interesting destination for 
navigation142
"Interim time"84
Interior lamps108
– switching on with remote 
control33
Interior motion sensor38
– switching off38
Interior rearview mirror, 
automatic dimming 
feature56
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers66
J
Jacking points233
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump 
starting236
Jump starting236
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort 
access38
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort access38
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile30
"Keypad"196
Keys30
– key-related settings, refer to 
Personal Profile30
– spare key30
Kick-down, Sport automatic 
transmission63
Knee airbags95
Knock control213 

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Retreaded tires218
Reverse, fast
– CD changer178
– CD player178
Reverse gear
– manual transmission62
– Sport automatic 
transmission63
Road map150
"Roadside 
Assistance"196,202
Roadside assistance202,236
Roadside parking lamps106
– replacing bulbs, refer to 
Parking lamps232
Rollover protection system on 
Convertible97
– lowering98
Rope, refer to Tow-starting 
and towing237
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route146
– bypassing sections152
– changing152
– changing criteria146
– displaying149
– displaying arrow display149
– displaying map view150
– displaying streets or towns/
cities151
– selecting146
Route information, refer to 
Destination guidance with 
voice instructions151
Route map, refer to Displaying 
map view150
"Route preference", 
changing146
Route selection146
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires218
Run-flat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires218Run-flat tires218
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire92,93
– flat tire92,93
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– new tires218,219
– tire inflation pressure214
– Tire Pressure Monitor92
– winter tires219
S
Safety belts54
– damage55
– indicator lamp54
– reminder54
– sitting safely49
Safety belt tensioners, refer to 
Safety belts54
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System88
– airbags95
– driving stability control 
systems88
– rollover protection system, 
Convertible97
– safety belts54
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires218
Satellite radio171
– enabling channel171
– selecting channel171
– storing channel171
"SAT" in radio mode160,171
"Save current 
destination"146
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD176
– stations in radio mode165
Scan
– CD changer176
– CD player176
– radio165
"Scan all" in audio mode176
"Scan directory" in audio 
mode176
Screen, refer to iDrive16Screw thread for tow 
fitting238
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio171
Seats49
– adjusting the seats50
– heating55
– lumbar support50
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory51
– sitting safely49
– sports seat50
– storing the setting51
– thigh support50
Securing cargo130
– ski bag122
"Select as 
destination"142,205
"Select current speed"83
Selecting audio sources, refer 
to Operation via iDrive160
Selecting distance with active 
cruise control70
Selecting frequency 
manually165
Selecting menu items20
Selecting route146
Selection options with 
navigation system146
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance236
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models225
"Service Info"79,203,222
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service225
– refer to Service 
requirements79
"Service Request"196,203
"Service 
requirements"80,203,222
Service requirements79
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service225
"Set date"85
"Set" in audio mode160