2009 BMW X5 audio

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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 re cording 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
122 7/50 6, 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 ca se, 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
1 Connections for audio/video cables:
Watch the colors of the sockets when con-
necting.
Yellow socket: video
White socket: audio left
Red socket: audio right
2 Power supply for external device: sockets
with removable cap, also refer to page129
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 vide o signal" is shown. The sound
is nevertheless played.

DVD system in rear
216
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": adjust the volume of the exter-
nal device to the vo lume of the CD/DVD
player.
"Language": system language of the
DVD system in the rear.
"Display": backgrou nd brightness of
screen. >
"Video Format":
>"Standard"
> "Zoom": full-screen playback

Telephoning
226
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob during a call to select the desired
volume.
This volume for the hand s-free system is main-
tained, even if the other audio sources are set to
minimum volume.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page 10.
The setting is stored fo r the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions via
iDrive:
> Accepting/refusing a call
> Dialing phone numbers
> Dialing phone numbers from the phone
book
> Dialing stored phone numbers, e.g. from the
list of accepted calls
> Ending a call
When the ignition and radio readiness are
switched off, e.g. after removing the remote
control from the ignition lock, you can continue
an ongoing call via the hands-free system for no
more than 25 minutes.
Speech quality
If the person you are talking to cannot under-
stand you well, this may be due to excessively
loud background noises. The full mobile phone
preparation package can compensate for these
noises to a certain degree. To optimize the speech qua
lity during a call, we
recommend that you:
> Reduce background noises, e.g. by closing
the windows, reducing the air volume of the
automatic climate control or pointing the
opened front air vents downward
> Reduce volume of hands-free system
Requirements
>The pairing data of the mobile phone are
stored in the vehicle and the mobile phone
is ready to operate.
> The engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
> The mobile phone is detected by the vehi-
cle.
Opening Communication
You operate many of the functions described in
the following via the "Communication" menu.
iDrive, for operating pr inciple refer to page16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller forward to open "Com-
munication".
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry
is displayed.

Telephoning
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Example: dialing phone numbers
To start the dialog:
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Adjusting volume of instructions
You can adjust the volume for the instructions
from the system:
Turn the knob during instructions.
This volume for the inst ructions is maintained,
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting is stored fo r the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Calling
Dialing phone numbers
The connection to the desired subscriber is
established.
Correcting phone number
After the last spoken sequence of digits has
been repeated by the system, you can delete
this sequence of digits.
The command {Correct number } can be
repeated as often as you like.
Deleting phone number
All digits entered up to this point are deleted.
Voice phone book
Operating by voice command requires a per-
sonal voice phone book.
>With separate drives for audio CDs and nav-
igation DVDs, the entries are automatically
applied from your mobile phone's memory.
> With a single drive, the entries must be
entered by voice and are independent of
your mobile phone's memo ry. In this case, it
is not possible to use voice command either
to call phone numbers stored in the mobile
phone or to store new numbers. Up to 50
entries can be input. An entry always con-
sists of a name and phone number.
CommandThe voice control answers
{ Dial number }{{ Please say the number }}
e.g. {123 456 7890 }Depending on equipment:
{{123 456 7890. Continue? }} or
{{ 123 456 7890. And next? }}
{ Dial }{ {Dialing number}}
1. {Dial number }.
2. Say the phone number.
For telephone calls abroad, say {Plus }
and then the country code.
3. {Dial }.
{Correct number }.
The digits are deleted.
{ Delete }.

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Entertainment
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Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control175 {Audio }
To switch on radio 178 {Radio on },
{ FM } or
{ AM }
To open "FM" 178 {FM menu }
To open "AM" 178 {AM menu }
To open "All stations" 178 {FM All stations }
To select radio station 178 {Station ... }, e.g. {Station WNYC } or
{ Choose station }
To open "Presets" 178 {FM presets } or
{ AM presets }
To select stored radio station 178{Preset ... }, e.g. {Preset 1 }
To open "Manual" 179 {FM manual },
{ AM manual } or
{ Choose frequency },
{ Frequency ... Megahertz }
To open strongest radio stations 179{AM Autostore }
To open "WB" 183 {Weatherband menu }
To switch on weatherband 183{Weatherband on }
To select a weatherband station 183{Choose weatherband station }
To open "SAT" 184 {SAT radio
menu}
To switch on satellite radio 184{SAT radio }
To open "Presets" of satellite radio 185{SAT radio presets }
To open "All channels" of satellite radio 185{SAT radio all channels }
To open "Categories" of satellite radio 185{SAT radio categories }
To open CD player 187 {CD menu }
To switch on CD player 187 {CD }
To open CD changer 187 {CD-changer menu }
To switch on CD changer 187{CD-changer }
To select CD 187 {CD 1...6 }
To select music track 188 {CD track ... }
To select CD and music track 188{CD 1...6 track ... }
To switch on audio playback with external audio
device 200 {
Audio Aux }

Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake System 96
Accessories 6
Access to 3rd row seats 54
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 85
Activated-charcoal filter 119
"Activation time" for parked- car ventilation 122
Active seat 57
Active seat ventilation 56
Active steering 104
– malfunction 104
– warning lamp 104
Adaptive brake lamp, brake force display 105
Adaptive Drive 99
Adaptive fixing system 133
Adaptive Head Light 112
"Add digits" for mobile phone 228
Address for navigation
– deleting 159
– entering 151,158
– selecting 159
– storing 158
– storing current position 158
"Add to destination list" 153
Adjusting confirmation signals for locking and unlocking 31
Adjusting opening
height 34,36, 37 Adjusting temperature with
expanded-scope automatic
climate control 116
Adjusting the tone during audio operation, refer to
Tone control 175
Adjusting thigh support 49,50
"After door opened" 51
"After unlocking" 51
Airbags 105
– sitting safely 48
– warning lamp 107
Air distribution
– automatic 115,120
– manual 116
Airing, refer to Ventilation 118
Air recirculation 117
– AUC Automatic recirculated-air control 117
– recirculated-air mode 117
"Air recirculation on / off" 59
Air vents 11
4
– refer to Ventilation 118
Air vents of automatic climate control 114
Air volume 116,120
AKI, refer to Fuel specifications 245
Alarm system 38
– avoiding unintentional alarms 39
– interior motion sensor 39
– switching off alarm 38
– switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor 39
– tilt alarm sensor 39
"All channels" in Satellite
radio 185
"All doors" 30
Alloy wheels 267 All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires 257
"All stations" displaying in
radio mode, 178
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 97
Alterations, tech nical, refer to
For your own safety 5
"AM", reception
range 175,178
"Angle of view"
– DVD changer 197
– DVD system in rear 209
Antenna for mobile phone 220
Antifreeze
– coolant 262
– washer fluid 75
Antilock Brake System
ABS 96
Anti-theft system
– refer to Alarm system 38
– refer to Central locking system 29
Approved axle weights, refer
to Weights 289
Approved engine oils 262
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights 289
Armrest, refer to Center armrest, front 127
Around the center console 14
Around the steering wheel 10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer 80
– refer to Starting destination guidance 162
"Arrow display" in navigation 163
"Arrow display pop-up
instructions" 149
Arrow view for navigation system 163

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Ashtray
– front128
– rear 129
Assist 235
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Assistance systems, refer to Driving stability control
systems 96
Assistance window 20
"Assist profile" 241
"Assist. window off" 21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control 117
"Audio" 177,181
– for DVD system in rear 216
Audio 174
– controls 174
– switching on/off 174
– tone control 175
– volume 175
Audio CD for DVD system in
rear 210
Audio device, external 127
Automatic
– air distribution 115,120
– air volume 115,120
– BMW Teleservice call 237
– headlamp control 110
– liftgate operation 34,37
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit 58
– storing stations 179
Automatic car washes 140
Automatic climate control
– automatic air distribution 115,120
– in rear 119
– in rear, activating on Control Display 120
– switching off 118,120
– ventilation in rear 119
– with 2-zone control 115
– with 4-zone control 119
Automatic closing of doors, refer to Automatic soft
closing 33 Automatic curb monitor
58
Automatic garage door
opener 123
Automatic Hold 67
– activating 68
– deactivating 68
– parking 68
Auto

matic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp control 110
– refer to Daytime driving
lamps 111
– refer to Interior lamps 113
– refer to Pathway lighting 111
"Automatic programs" 116
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC 117
Automatic soft closing 33
Automatic station search 179
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 70
– deactivating selector lever
interlock 71
– kick-down 71
– manually releasing
transmission lock 72
– tow-starting 282
– with comfort access 40
"Automatic ventilation" 121
AUTO program for automatic climate control 115,120
"Auto Request" 237
"Autostore"
– on the radio 180
"AUX" 175,200 ,202
– AUX-In connection 200
– for DVD system in rear 215
– USB audio interface 201
"AUX / Rear" 206
AUX-In connection 127,200
Average fuel consumption 80
– setting units 89
Average speed, refer to
Computer 80
"Avoid ferries" in navigation 161
"Avoid highways" in navigation 160 Avoiding highways for
navigation 160
Avoiding unintentional alarms 39
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation 161
Axle weights, refer to Weights 289
"A - Z" 228
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support 50
Backrests, refer to Seats 49
Backrest width adjustment 50
Backup lamps, replacing bulbs 270,273
Balance, refer to Tone
control 176
"Balance" for DVD system in rear 209
Band-aids, refer to First-aid kit 279
Bass, refer to Tone
control 175
Battery
– charging 277
– jump starting 280
– power failure 278
– refer to Vehicle battery 277
Battery disposal
– remote control with comfort access 41
– vehicle battery 277
Battery replacement
– remote control for DVD
system in rear 206
– remote control with comfort access 41
Being towed 282
Belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders 127
Blower, refer to Air volume 116,120
BMW Advanced Diesel 245

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Cargo bay
– capacity289
– emergency operation, refer to Opening manually 33,36
– expanding 132
– opening/closing, refer to Liftgate 33,35
– opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate 35
– opening from inside 33,36
– opening from outside 33,36
– opening with remote control 30
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll- up cover 130
Caring for the vehicle
finish 266
Car key, refer to Keys/remote control 28
Car phone 220
– installation location, refer to Center armrest, front 127
– refer to Mobile phone 220
– refer to separate operating instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio 178
Car wash 140,265
– before driving in 66
– with comfort access 41
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 139
"Categories" in Satellite radio 185
CBC Cornering Brake
Control 96
CBS Condition Based Service 263
"CD" 175,187
– for DVD system in rear 206
CD, refer to Playing audio
tracks, DVD system in
rear 210
CD/DVD player, DVD system
in rear 205 CD changer
187
– compressed audio files 187
– controls 174
– fast forward/reverse 190
– random sequence 190
– repeating a track 189
– sampling tracks 189
– selecting a CD 187
– selecting a track 188
– switching on/off 174
– ton

e control 175
– volume 175
CD player 187
– compressed audio files 187
– controls 174
– fast forward/reverse 190
– random sequence 190
– repeating a track 189
– sampling tracks 189
– selecting a track 188
– switching on/off 174
– tone control 175
– volume 175
Cell phone
– refer to Mobile phone
Center armrest
– front 127
– rear 130
Center brake lamp 272,275
Center console 14
Central locking system 29
– comfort access 39
– from inside vehicle 32
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own safety 5
– refer to Parts and
accessories 6
Changing gears using shift paddles 71
Changing language on Control Display 90
Changing tires 256
Changing units of measure on Control Display 89
Changing wheels 275
Check Control 85
"Check Control messages" 86 Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure 249
Children, transporting 61
Child restraint devices 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint systems 61
Child-safety locks 64
Child seats 61
Chime, refer to Check
Control 85
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter 129
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 265
"Climate" 56
Clock 78
– 12h/24h mode 89
– setting tim

e 88
Closing
– from inside 32
– using remote control 29
Closing fuel filler cap 244
Clothes hooks 127
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting engine 66
"Color" in DVD system in rear 208
Comfort access 39
– observe in car wash 41
– replacing battery 41
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 14
Comfort start, refer to Starting engine 66
"Communication" 226 ,236, 237, 238,239
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer 187
– refer to CD player 187
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure 251
– wheel change 275
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock 65