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CD/DVD player and CD changer
148
Selecting a track using iDrive
Audio CDs
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select the desired CD or DVD.
4.Select the desired track to begin playback.
CDs / DVDs with compressed audio
files*
Depending on the data, some letters and num-
bers of the CD/DVD may not be displayed cor-
rectly.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select the desired CD or DVD.
4.Select the directory, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the controller to the left.5.Select a track and press the controller.
Displaying information about the
track*
If information about a track has been stored, it is
displayed automatically:
>Artist
>Album title
>Number of tracks on the CD/DVD
>Track file name
Random play sequence
The tracks on the current CD/DVD are played
once in random sequence.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select the desired CD or DVD.
4.Open "Options".

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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
0All regions

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Video menu
To open the Video menu:
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Press the controller when "Back" is dis-
played.
The Video menu is displayed:
In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases
every time the controller is pressed. To stop,
start playback.
DVD menu
1.If necessary, turn the controller to open the
Video menu.
2. "DVD menu"
The DVD menu is displayed. The display
depends on the contents of the DVD.
>To select menu items: move and press the
controller.
>To change to the Video menu: turn the con-
troller and select "Back".
DVD/VCD settings
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via
the DVD menu; refer also to the information on
your DVD.
Language*
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".3."Audio/language"
4.Select the desired language.
The languages that are available depend on the
DVD.
Subtitles*
Subtitles can be selected if they are contained
on the DVD.
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Subtitles"
4.Select the desired language or "Do not dis-
play subtitles".
Brightness, contrast, color
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Display settings"
SymbolFunction
Open the DVD menu
*
Starting playback
Pause
Stop
Next chapter/next track
Previous chapter/previous
track
Fast forward
Reverse

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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"

Everything from A - Z
234 Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest100
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car phone, refer to
Telephone166
Car radio, refer to Radio139
Car shampoo208
Car wash205
– with Comfort Access56
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system109
CD, audio playback147
CD changer147,151
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse149
– filling or emptying the
magazine152
– random play sequence148
– selecting a track147
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
CD player147
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse149
– random play sequence148
– selecting a track147
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Center armrest100
Center brake lamp, replacing
bulb212
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing the language on the
Control Display73Changing wheels212
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment199
Check Control71
Checking oil level199
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats
52
Chrome parts208
Chrome polish208
Cigarette lighter101
Cleaning headlamps61
– washer fluid61
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care205
Clock63
– 12h/24h mode70
– setting the time and date70
– setting time69
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks100
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine56
Combination instrument, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access33
– in a car wash56
– replacing the battery34
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compass98
Computer64
– displays on Control
Display65
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service181
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked110
Condition Based Service
CBS203Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections127
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances101
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption65
Contacts
– creating178
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display16
Control Display, refer to iDrive
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Convenient operation
– windows28
– windows with Comfort
Access34
– with Comfort Access34
Convenient starting, refer to
Starting the engine56
Convertible
– rollover protection
system84
– top38
– wind deflector41
Convertible top
– Convenient opening28
Convertible top care206
Coolant201
– checking level202
– filling202
Coolant temperature64
Cooling, maximum92
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant201
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps87

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Frost, removing from
windows, refer to Defrosting
windows93
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor77
Fuel188
– gauge64
– high-quality brands188
– quality188
– specifications188
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities226
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Fuel consumption display,
refer to Average fuel
consumption65
Fuel consumption statistics,
refer to Average fuel
consumption65
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Fuel filler flap188
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction188
Fuses213
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control96
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel188
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Gas station
recommendations127
Gear change
– with automatic
transmission58
– with manual transmission57
Gear display, with automatic
transmission57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes109Glass roof, electric36
– closing after electrical
malfunction37
– Convenient operation29
– opening, closing36
– operation with Comfort
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– raising36
– remote control28
Glove compartment99
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system116
Grills, refer to Air vents91
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights225
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs210
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone for hands-free
mode14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio140
Head airbags83
Headlamp control,
automatic86
Headlamp cover210
Headlamp flasher59
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs210
Head restraints45
Heated
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heated mirrors50
Heating
– mirrors50
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating, rear window93
Heating and ventilation91
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo111Height, refer to
Dimensions223
Height adjustment
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant88
High beams88
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs210
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant88
High-pressure
washer205,206
High water, refer to Driving
through water110
Highways, refer to Route
criteria126
Hills110
Holders for cups100
Hood198
Hot exhaust system109
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control76
Hydroplaning109
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio140
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature
warning63
Identification marks
– tire coding194
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness74
– changing date and time70
– changing language73
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– setting the date and time70
– status information19
Ignition55
– switched off55
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55

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Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener96
– malfunctions29,34
– removing from the ignition
lock55
– service data203
– trunk lid28
Remote control key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses213
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs209
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires196
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Reservoir for washer
systems61
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings138
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts49
Restraint systems for
children52
Retreaded tires196
Reverse
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Road map128
Roadside
Assistance181,215
Roadside parking lamps88
– replacing bulbs210
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements67
Rollover protection system,
Convertible84
– resetting85Roof load capacity225
Roof-mounted luggage
rack112
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away218
Rotary/pushbutton control,
refer to Controller16
Route126,127
– bypassing sections127
– changing
126,127
– changing criteria126
– displaying streets or towns/
cities127
– map view128
– selecting126
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions127
Route map, refer to Map
view128
Route section, changing127
Route selection126
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires196
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires196
Run-flat tires196
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire78
– flat tire78
– new tires196
– remaining driving distance,
refer to Indication of a flat
tire78
– tire inflation pressure190
– winter tires197
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires196
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment49Safety belts49
– damage49
– indicator lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely43
Safety systems
– airbags83
– Antilock Brake System
ABS76
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
– rollover protection system,
Convertible84
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires196
Satellite radio142
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel142
– favorites144
– selecting channel143
– storing channel143
– timeshift144
– Traffic Jump145
Saving fuel108
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting217
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio142
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder49
Seats43
– heating48
– sitting safely43
Securing cargo103,104
Selecting a detour132
Selecting new scale for
navigation129
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance215
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance215

Everything from A - Z
242 Service data in remote
control203
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS203
Service Request183
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS203
Service requirements67
Service status184
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format70
– date format71
– DVD150
– language73
Settings for the map view129
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times95
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever positions58
Short commands for the voice
activation system227
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route126
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer148
– CD player148
Side airbags83
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– airbags43
– safety belt43
Ski bag103
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric36
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray101
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing176
– use166Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest100
Snow chains197
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances101
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD204
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control136
Sound output for
entertainment on/off136
Spare fuses213
Special destinations120
Special destinations,
displaying122
Special destinations, entering
by name121
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils201
Specified engine oils201
Speed
– for winter tires197
Speed display, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit73
Speedometer12
Speed Volume137
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting20
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Spray nozzles, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles61
Stability control,
refer to Driving stability
control systems76
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting216Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation117
Station, selecting
– radio139
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet205,206
Steering wheel51
– adjustment51
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating51
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering81
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Storage208
Storage compartment
package100
Storage compartments100
Stored trip, opening125
Storing
– seat position, refer to Seat
and mirror memory48
– telephone numbers, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Storing music154
Storing tires197
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments100
Street, entering,
navigation118
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires190
Surround137
SVCD149
SW, waveband139
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine56
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button55