
CD/DVD player and CD changer
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CD/DVD player and CD changer
CD/DVD playback
Inserting a CD/DVD
Insert the CD/DVD into the drive with the 
printed side up. The CD/DVD is drawn in auto-
matically.
Playback starts automatically if the sound out-
put is on. For CDs/DVDs with compressed 
audio files, it can take several minutes to read in 
the data, depending on the directory structure.
Playable formats
CD/DVD player
>DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-
RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD 
audio (video part only), DVD video
>CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, 
VCD, SVCD
>Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC
CD changer
*
>CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA
Start playback
Via iDrive
Fill the CD/DVD magazine and insert it, refer to 
page164.
To start playback if a CD is already located in 
the player or changer:1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select the desired CD or DVD:
Ejecting the CD/DVD
Press the   button next to the CD/DVD player.
The CD/DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
Audio playback
Selecting a track using the button
Press the  button for the corresponding 
direction repeatedly until you reach the desired 
track.
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SymbolFunction
CD/DVD player
CD changer 

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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.
CD/DVD 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 the 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". 

CD/DVD player and CD changer
162 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 if 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.
Start playback
For your own safety, the video image is only dis-
played up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h, and in some 
national-market 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
5 Northwest 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
*
Start playback
Pause
Stop
Next chapter/next track
Previous chapter/previous 
track
Fast forward
Reverse 

Music collection
170 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 sequence.
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 if 
needed.
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 directory and track
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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3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure 
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems with valve stem 
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source 
of gradual air loss.<
4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to 
page89, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, 
refer to page90.
5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 
50 mph/80 km/h.
The driving characteristics change, for example 
reduced track stability on braking, extended 
braking distance, and altered self-steering 
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction 
with winter tires, these characteristics are more 
pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be 
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to 
their original size as quickly as possible. Failure 
to do so is a safety risk.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the 
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery 
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW  center will be glad to advise in 
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine switched off. Connections, refer to 
Jump starting on page232.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your 
BMW center or bring them to a recycling 
center. Maintain the battery in an upright posi-tion for transport and storage. Always restrain 
the battery to prevent it from tipping over during 
transport.<
Power failure
Following a temporary power failure, e.g., due to 
a discharged battery, the use of some equip-
ment will be restricted, requiring its reinitializa-
tion. In the same way, individual settings are lost 
and must be updated again:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page46.
>Time and date
Must be updated again, refer to page78.
>Radio 
In some cases, radio stations may have to 
be stored again, refer to page156.
>Navigation system 
You must wait until the system becomes 
functional again, refer to page132.
>Glass roof, electric
It may only be possible to raise the glass 
roof. The system must be initialized, refer to 
page40.
>Panorama glass roof
It may only be possible to raise the glass 
roof. The system must be reinitialized, refer 
to page41.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself 
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page92.
>xDrive
The system automatically initializes itself 
during a trip. Indicator lamps light up during 
this time. If the lamps do not disappear dur-
ing the current trip, have the system 
checked.
>Power windows 
The pinch prevention system for the power 
windows must be reinitialized, refer to 
page38.
Talk to your BMW center before placing 
the stored vehicle back in service.< 

Reference 253
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
CD changer160,164
– controls152
– fast forward/reverse162
– filling or emptying the 
magazine164
– random sequence161
– selecting a track160
– switching on/off152
– tone control152
– volume152
CD player160
– controls152
– fast forward/reverse162
– random sequence161
– selecting a track160
– switching on/off152
– tone control152
– volume152
Center armrest
– front112
– rear116
Center brake lamp225
Center console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access36
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changes, technical, refer to 
Parts and accessories6
Changing language on 
Control Display82
Changing scale for 
navigation145
Changing trips141
Changing units of measure on 
Control Display76
Changing wheels208,226
CHECK button80
Check Control79
Check Gas Cap201
Checking the air pressure, 
refer to Tire inflation 
pressure202
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH54
Child restraints53Child restraint systems53
Child-safety lock56
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely53
Chime, refer to Check 
Control
79
Chock227
Chrome-plated parts219
Chrome polish219
Cigarette lighter114
Cigarette lighter socket, refer 
to Connecting electrical 
devices115
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care217
Clock74
– 12h/24h format79
– setting time78
– setting time and date79
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside28
Closing fuel filler cap201
Clothes hooks113
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Engine, 
starting58
Combination instrument, refer 
to Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access36
Comfort access
– observe in car wash37
– replacing battery, remote 
control38
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Comfort seat44
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure203
– wheel change228
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock57Compartments
– in cargo bay, Sports 
Wagon118
– refer to Storage area loading 
options, Sports Wagon119
– refer to Storage 
compartments113
Computer75
– displays on Control 
Display76
Concierge service193
Condensation, refer to When 
vehicle is parked126
Condition Based Service 
CBS215
Confirmation signals for 
locking and unlocking29
Connecting car vacuum 
cleaner, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices115
Consumption, refer to 
Average consumption75
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control75
Consumption statistics, refer 
to Average fuel 
consumption75
Contacts
– creating190
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– setting brightness83
– switching off/on19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient opening and 
closing
– glass sunroof28
– windows28
– windows and glass sunroof 
with Comfort Access37
Coolant214
– checking level214
– temperature74
Cooling, maximum107
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant214 

Everything from A to Z
260 Navigation system132
– address book135
– bypassing route 
sections143
– continuing destination 
guidance142
– destination entry133
– dynamic destination 
guidance143
– entering a destination 
manually133
– entering destination via 
voice139
– frequently asked 
questions148
– gas station 
recommendations143
– planning a trip140
– route list143
– selecting destination via 
map138
– selecting route criteria142
– special destinations136
– starting destination 
guidance142
– terminating destination 
guidance142
– traffic bulletins145
– voice instructions143
– volume adjustment144
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints46
New remote control26
New wheels and tires208
Night Vision, refer to 
BMW Night Vision96
Night vision device, refer to 
BMW Night Vision96
Nozzles, refer to Windshield 
washer nozzles64
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing233
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnostics 
interface216Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications201
Odometer74
Oil, refer to Engine oil212
Oil change intervals
– refer to Service 
requirements77
Onboard computer, refer to 
iDrive16
Onboard vehicle tool kit221
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access36
– from inside30
– from outside28
– panorama glass sunroof41
– using remote control28
– using the door lock30
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine 
data238
Outside air, refer to AUC 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control107
Outside temperature 
display74,75
– changing units of 
measure76
– in computer76
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature74
Overview
– radio control152
P
Panic mode28
Panorama glass sunroof40
– moving manually41
Park Distance Control PDC84
Parked car ventilation109
– preselecting activation 
times109
– switching on and off 
directly109
Parked car ventilation system
– LED105
Parking13
– vehicle58Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control84
Parking assistant, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control84
Parking brake59
– indicator lamp13,59
Parking brake, refer to Parking 
brake59
Parking lamps100
– replacing bulbs223
Partition net, Sports 
Wagon118
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior 
mirror, tilting down51
Pathway lighting101
PDC Park Distance Control84
Personal Profile26
Phone book181
Phone numbers
– dialing182
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– panorama glass sunroof41
– power windows38
Placing a call
– refer to telephone owner's 
manual
Plasters, refer to First aid 
kit232
Plug-in unit for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock57
Polish219
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter108
Power failure229
Power windows, refer to 
Windows38
Preselecting activation times 
of the parked car 
ventilation109
Pressure, tires202
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor90