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Example: selecting the track of a CD
1.Switch on Entertainment sound output if 
necessary.
2.Press the  button on the steering wheel.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use the 
standard dialog or a shorter variant. In the 
shorter variant of the voice dialog, the prompts 
and responses from the system are abbrevi-
ated.
1."Settings"
2."Language/Units"
3."Speech mode:"
4.Select a setting:
>"Default"
>"Short"
Notes
To operate the phone by voice, refer to 
page209.<
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
>Do not use the voice activation system to 
initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful 
situations, the voice and vocal pitch can 
change. This can unnecessarily delay the 
establishment of a telephone connection.>Say the commands and numbers smoothly 
and at normal volume, avoiding excessive 
emphases and pauses. This also applies 
when spelling out and saying a full word 
during destination entry.
>When selecting a radio station, use the 
common pronunciation of the station name.
>For entries in the voice-activated phone 
book, only use names in the language of the 
voice activation system and no abbrevia-
tions.
>Keep doors, windows, and glass sunroof
*/
panorama glass sunroof
* closed in order to 
avoid unpleasant outside noise.
>Avoid making other noise in the vehicle 
while speaking. 3.Select the music track, e.g.: 
{C D track 4}
System says: 
{{Track 4}}
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Setting time format
1."Settings"
2."Time/Date"
3."Format:"
4.Select the desired format and press the 
controller.
The time format is stored.
Setting date
The settings are stored for the remote control 
currently in use.
1."Settings"
2."Time/Date"
3."Date:"
4.Turn the controller until the desired day is 
displayed, and press the controller.
5.Create the necessary settings for the 
month and year.
The date is stored.
Setting the date format
1."Settings"
2."Time/Date"
3."Format:"
4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Brightness of Control Display
The brightness is automatically adapted to the 
ambient lighting conditions. However, you can 
change the basic setting.
1."Settings"
2."Control display"
3."Brightness"
4.Turn the controller until the desired setting 
is selected.
5.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. In bright conditions, for example, 
the brightness control may not be clearly visi-
ble.
Setting the units of measure
You can change the units of measure for con-
sumption, distances, temperature and pres-
sure.
1."Settings"
2."Language/Units"
3.Select the desired menu item.
4.Select the desired unit.
The settings are stored for the remote control 
currently in use.
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The display indicates the cardinal or intercardi-
nal direction in which you are currently driving.
Operating principle
You can run various functions by pressing the 
adjustment button with a pointed object, e.g. a 
ball-point pen etc. The following setting options 
are displayed consecutively, depending on how 
long the adjustment button is pressed:
>Press briefly: switch display on/off
>3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone
>6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass
>9 to 12 seconds: set left/right-hand drive 
vehicle
>12 to 15 seconds: set language
Setting compass zones
Set the respectively applicable compass zone 
in your vehicle so that the compass functions 
properly, refer to the map of the world with 
compass zones.
To set the compass zones, press the adjust-
ment button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The dis-
play indicates the number of the currently set 
compass zone.To change the zone setting, briefly press the 
adjusting button repeatedly until the number of 
the compass zone that applies to your current 
position is displayed.
The compass will be operational again after 
approx. 10 seconds.
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Calibrating digital compass
Calibrate the digital compass In the following 
situations:
>The wrong cardinal direction appears on 
the display.
>The cardinal direction displayed does not 
change despite a change in the direction of 
travel.
>Not all cardinal directions are displayed.
Procedure
1.Make sure that there are no large metal 
objects or overhead power lines in the vicin-
ity of your vehicle and that you have enough 
space to drive in a circle.
2.Enter the currently applicable compass 
zone.
3.Press the adjustment button for approx. 
6-7 seconds to display C. Then drive in a 
complete circle at least once at a maximum 
speed of 4 mph/7 km/h.
If the calibration is successful, display C is 
replaced with the points of the compass.
Setting right/left-hand drive vehicle
Your digital compass is already set to right or 
left-hand drive vehicle to match your vehicle at 
the factory.
Setting language
You can set the language of the display.
Press the adjustment button for approx. 
12-13 seconds. Briefly press the adjustment 
button again to change between English "E" 
and German "O".
The setting is automatically stored after approx. 
10 seconds.
Roller sun blinds for rear side 
windows*
Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and hook 
onto bracket.
Do not open the window with the roller 
blind raised, as otherwise there is a dan-ger of damage, and therefore a danger of inju-
ries at higher speeds.<
Glove compartment
Opening
Press the button. The covers open upward and 
downward and the lighting in the glove com-
partment switches on.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent while the vehicle is being driven, 
close the glove compartment immediately after 
use.<
Closing
Press one of the two covers closed.
USB interface for data transmission
Port for importing and exporting data on USB 
devices, e.g. music collections, refer to 
page178.
Observe the following when connecting:
>Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB audio interface.
>Do not connect devices such as fans or 
lamps to the USB audio interface.
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Interactive map
In the interactive map, the scale can be adjusted 
and the visible map section can be shifted. In 
addition, pressing the controller makes further 
functions available:
>Select the   symbol: "Start guidance".
>"Exit interactive map"
>Map display
>"Display destination"
The map section around the destination 
is displayed.
>"Display current location"
The map section around your current 
location is displayed.
>"Find points of interest", refer to 
page144.
Entering destination via 
voice*
General information
You can enter a desired destination with the 
voice activation system. When entering the 
destination, it is possible to change between 
voice command and iDrive at any time. Reacti-
vate the voice command system for this pur-
pose if necessary.
You can use {Voice commands} to have 
the possible commands read aloud to 
you.<
Speaking the entry aloud
>Countries, towns/cities, streets, and inter-
sections can be either spoken aloud as an 
entire words or spelled in the system lan-
guage, refer to page22.
>Town/city, street, and house number can 
also be spoken aloud in one sentence.
>Spell the entry if the language of the area is 
different from the system language.
>Speak the letters smoothly and avoid 
excessive emphasis and pauses.
Entering an address
1.Press the  button on the steering wheel.
3.Wait for the system prompt.
4.Say the desired address in the suggested 
form.
5.Continue entering as prompted by the sys-
tem.
6.If necessary, say the parts of the address 
individually, e.g. town/city.
Entering a town/city
The town/city can be spelled or entered as an 
entire word
*.
The entry possibilities depend on the par-
ticular navigation data as well as the 
country and language settings.<
2.Wait for the system prompt for the town/
city.
3.Say the name of the town/city or if neces-
sary, spell at least the first three letters.
Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/cit-
ies are suggested.
2.{Enter address}
1.{City} or {Spell city}.
4.Select city/town:
>Choose selected city/town: {Yes}
>Select other city/town: {New entry}
>Select an entry, e.g. {Entry 2}
>Spell the entry: {Spell city}
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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".
Settings for DVD/VCD
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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>Press the arrow buttons: 
To switch between windows.
>Press the  button:
To activate the menu item.
The transmission time of the remote control is 
limited in accordance with legal guidelines. A 
function can be repeated by pressing or turning 
the appropriate button or knob.
Changing batteries
1.Press the detent and remove the cover.
2.Change the batteries. The type and installa-
tion position are marked on the bottom of 
the battery compartment.
3.Close the cover.
Return old batteries to a collection point 
or to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle 
Center.<
Setting the language of the 
DVD system
1.Select a CD/DVD track.
2.Press the  button.
3.Select "Tone".
4.Press the  button.
5.Switch to the top window.
6.Select "Language".
7.Press the  button.
8.Select the desired language.
9.Press the  button.
Sound output via speakers
In addition to the headphones, you can also play 
the sound via the vehicle speakers.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3."AUX/rear"
Switching DVD system on/off
Press the button on the CD-/DVD player or 
under the desired screen.
The DVD system switches on automatically 
when a CD or DVD is inserted.
Playing CD/DVD
Use the following menu items to access data 
from a CD/DVD:
>Video data via "DVD"
>Audio data via "CD"
>Pictures via "Photo".
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Or:
Press the  button on the remote control to 
exit the DVD control.
Fast forward/reverse
Forward/reverse with DVD control
1.Press the  button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select the     symbol.
3.Press the  button.
4.Press the  button several times to 
increase the fast forward/reverse speed.
The DVD playback will be distorted.
To cancel fast forward/reverse:
1.Select the  symbol.
2.Press the  button.
Or:
Press the  button on the CD/DVD player.
The DVD will start play at the point selected.
Forward/reverse with remote control
Press and hold the  button until you reach 
the desired point.
Or:
1.During playback, turn the thumbwheel.
Fast forward/reverse is interrupted.
2.Continue to turn the thumbwheel.
The speed is increased.
3.Press the  button on the CD/DVD player.
Fast forward/reverse is interrupted. The 
DVD will start play at the point selected.
Skipping chapter
You can change to the next or previous chapter 
during playback.
1.Press the  button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select the     symbol.
3.Press the  button repeatedly, continuing 
until you reach the desired chapter.Or:
Press the  button on the left or right on the 
remote control repeatedly until you reach the 
desired chapter.
Freeze frame
1.Press the  button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select the  symbol.
3.Press the  button.
To continue playback:
1.Select the or symbol.
2.Press the  button.
As an alternative, you can also stop and con-
tinue playback with the  button on the CD/
DVD player.
Making settings for DVD
1.Press the  button during playback.
2.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Video settings":
>"Brightness", "Color" and "Contrast" of 
the screen
>After switching to the top window, you 
can change other settings.
"Language": 
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