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5."Random"
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files: the 
directories and the tracks contained therein are 
played back in random sequence.
Random mode is switched off when the audio 
source is changed or the ignition is switched off.
Fast forward/reverse
 Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Automatic repeat*
Selected tracks, directories or CDs/DVDs are 
repeated automatically.
Video playback*
Country codes
Only DVDs with the code of the home region 
can be played back; also refer to the information 
on your DVD.
Starting playback
For your own safety, the video image is only dis-
played up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h, and in some 
market-specific versions only with the parking 
brake applied.
DVD video
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select a DVD with video content.
4. "DVD menu"
5.Start the DVD via the DVD menu.
VCD/SVCD
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select a CD / DVD with video content.
4. "Select track"
5.Select the desired track.
The CD/DVD is started.
CodeRegion
1USA, Canada
2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South 
Africa
3Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Central and South Amer-
ica, New Zealand
5Northwest Asia, North Africa
6China
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4."Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"
5.Turn the controller until the desired setting 
is displayed, and then press the controller.
Zoom
Display the video image on the full screen.
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Additional options"
4."Zoom mode"
Selecting track
DVD video:
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Additional options"
4."Select title"
5.Select the desired track.
VCD/SVCD:
1. "Select track"
2.Select the desired track.
Camera angle*
The camera angle depends on the DVD.1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Additional options"
4."Viewing angle"
5.Select the desired camera angle.
Opening the main menu, back
These functions are not contained on every 
DVD. Therefore, they may not be available for 
use.
CD changer*
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is behind the 
left side panel in the cargo area.
Removing the CD magazine
T o  i n s e r t  o r  r e m o v e  C D s  f r o m  t h e  C D  m a g a z i n e ,  
you must first remove it from the CD changer:
1.Push the cover to one side, arrow 1.
2.Press the button, arrow 2.
The CD magazine is ejected.
Push the magazine back in after at least 
2 seconds have passed so that the inserted 
CDs can be read in again. 
         
        
        
     
        
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DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to 
a limited extent.
MACROVISION
This product contains copyrighted technology 
that is based on multiple registered U.S. pat-
ents and the intellectual property of the Macro-
vision Corporation and other manufacturers. 
The use of this copy protection must be 
approved by Macrovision. Unless otherwise 
agreed with Macrovision, media with this pro-
tection may only be used for private purposes. 
Copying of this technology is prohibited. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3."Storing..."
4."Cancel storing"
The storage process is interrupted and can be 
continued at any time.
Continuing the storage process
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD 
player.
4."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.
To update the database, contact your service 
center.
Storing from a USB device
To store music, a suitable device must be con-
nected to the USB interface in the glove com-
partment.
>Suitable devices: USB mass storage 
devices, such as USB flash drives or MP3 
players with a USB interface.
>Unsuitable devices: USB hard drive, USB 
hubs, USB memory card readers with multi-
ple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone.
Music from a USB device can be stored 
only via the USB interface in the glove 
compartment.<1.Connect the USB device to the USB inter-
face in the glove compartment.
2."CD/Multimedia"
3."Music collection"
4.Open "Options".
5."Music data import/export"
6."Import music (USB)"
Playing music
Music search
All tracks for which additional information has 
been stored can be accessed by the music 
search. Tracks without additional information 
can be called up via the corresponding album.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3."Music search" 
         
        
        
     
        
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Depending on the album, the tracks or the 
subdirectories of the album are displayed. 
The first track is played automatically, if 
possible.
4.To select tracks, change directories if 
needed. To go up one level in the directory, 
move the controller to the left.
Random play sequence
All tracks of the selection are played back in 
random order.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Open "Options".
4."Random"
Managing music
Albums
Renaming an album
The name of the album, if available, is automat-
ically entered when the album is stored. If the 
name is unknown, it can be changed later.
An album cannot be renamed while a track from 
that album is being played.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Highlight the album.
4.Open "Options".5."Rename album"
6.Select the letters individually.
Deleting an album
An album cannot be deleted while a track from 
that album is being played.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Highlight the album.
4.Open "Options".
5."Delete album"
Deleting a track or directory
A track cannot be deleted while it is being 
played back.
A directory cannot be deleted while a track from 
that directory is being played back.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Highlight the directory or track.
4.Open "Options".
5."Delete folder" or "Delete track".
Free memory capacity
Display the free memory capacity in the music 
collection.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Open "Options".
4."Free memory" 
         
        
        
     
        
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External devices
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.
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
1."CD/Multimedia"
2.If applicable, "External devices"
3. "AUX front"
Adjusting the volume
The volume of the sound output depends on 
the audio device. If this volume differs markedly 
from the volume of the other audio sources, it is 
advisable to adjust the volumes.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2.If applicable, "External devices"3. "AUX front"
4."Volume"
5.To adjust: turn the controller.
6.To store: press the controller.
USB audio interface*/
extended connectivity of the 
music player in the mobile 
phone*
It is possible to connect external audio devices/
mobile phones. They can be operated via iDrive. 
Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Options for connecting external 
devices
>Connection via USB audio interface: Apple 
iPod / iPhone, USB devices, e. g. MP3 
player, USB flash drive, or mobile phones 
that are supported by the USB audio inter-
face.
>Connection via snap-in adapter
*, refer to 
page176, when equipped with additional 
connection of music player in the mobile 
phone: Apple iPhone / mobile phones. Play-
back is possible only if no audio device/
mobile phone is connected to the USB 
audio interface.
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. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Track search
You can call up the tracks using the playlists 
and information. With USB devices you can also 
call up tracks using the file directory.
Selection is possible via:
>Playback lists
>Information: type of music, artist, album, 
title
>Additionally for USB devices: file directory, 
composer
Track titles are displayed if they have been 
stored in the Latin alphabet.
Starting the track search
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3. Select the symbol.
The name of the audio device may appear.
4.Select the desired category, "Genre", "Art-
ist".
All entries are displayed in a list. The "A-Z 
search" can be used to find specific entries.
>Open "A-Z search" and enter the 
desired entry.
>Select the desired entry from the list.
5.Select additional categories if desired.
The tracks found are listed. Not all catego-
ries need to be selected. For example, to 
search for all tracks by a certain artist, call 
up that artist only. All of the tracks by that 
artist are then displayed.
6."Start play"
Restarting a track search
"New search"
Playback lists
To open playback lists.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3.Select the  symbol.
4."Playlists"
Current playback
List of tracks currently being played.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3. Select the symbol.
4."Current playback"
Random play sequence
You can play the tracks in the selected list in 
random order, e.g. all tracks of a single artist.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3.Open "Options".
4."Random"
Fast forward/reverse
 Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to 
extreme environmental conditions, e.g. 
very high temperatures, refer to the operating 
instructions of the audio device. Otherwise, the 
audio device may become damaged, which 
could compromise safety while driving.<
Depending on the configuration of the audio 
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 KBit/s, the 
files may not play back correctly in every case.
Notes on connecting
>The connected audio device is supplied 
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