DVD system in rear
196
Displaying images
1.Use the buttons or the thumbwheel of the 
remote control to select an image.
2.Press the  button.
3.Displaying images:
>Scroll using the menu navigation but-
tons of the remote control
>Show slide show: 
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust how long 
each image is displayed.
Stop slide show:
Select "Stop
Adjusting
1.Press the  button.
2.Select a menu item:3.Press the  button.
Ending display
1.Press the  button.
2.Select the  symbol.
3.Press the  button.
Ejecting CD/DVD
Press the  button on the CD/DVD player.
Information on CD/DVD 
player
Safety notes
The BMW CD/DVD player is a Class 1 
laser product. Do not operate if the cover 
is dam age d; othe rwise , se ver e e y e da mag e c a n 
result.<
Suitable media
Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs with 
labels applied as these can become 
detached during playback due to heat buildup 
and can cause irreparable damage to the 
device.
Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard 
diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm. 
Do not play CDs/DVDs using an adapter, e.g. 
CD singles; otherwise, the CD may jam and no 
longer eject properly.
Do not use combined CD/DVDs, e.g. DVD
Plus or 
hybrid discs; otherwise, the CD/DVD may jam 
and no longer eject properly.<
The CD/DVD player can play the following 
media:
>Video DVD
>CD-DA (Audio CD)
SymbolFunction
Return to the photo menu
"SET" Adjust the screen "Display".
"Language": after switching to 
the top window, you can 
change the system language.
Start slide show
  Display first/last picture of the 
current directory
  Rotate image by 90°
"Overview" Change to image overview
SymbolFunction
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>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": 
Separately adjustable for the left and 
right-hand headphones and the infrared 
headphones.
>"Reset":
Your settings are reset.
>After switching to the top window, you 
can change other settings.
"Audio": adjust the volume of the exter-
nal device to the volume of the CD/DVD 
player.
"Language": 
the system language of the DVD system
"Display": 
background brightness of screen.
>"Video Format":
>"Standard"
>"Zoom": full-screen playback
To exit from the menu:
Press the  buttons on the remote control.
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
C
Calibrating driver's seat50
California Proposition 65 
Warning6
Call
– accepting205
– ending205
– rejecting205
Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing206
Calling, refer to telephone 
operating instructions
Camera
– refer to Rear view camera86
– refer to Top View84
Can holder, refer to Cup 
holders119
Capacities272
Capacity of cargo bay271
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery258
Care246
– car-care products246
– carpets248
– car washes246
– CD/DVD-player249
– chrome components247
– displays249
– exterior246
– fine wooden 
components248
– hand washing247
– headlamps247
– high-pressure cleaning 
jets247
– interior248
– leather248
– light-alloy wheels247
– paint247
– plastic components248
– rubber gaskets247
– running boards248
– safety belts248
– sensors and cameras248
– upholstery materials and 
cloth-covered paneling248
– windows247Cargo
– refer to Loading133
– securing134
– securing with ski bag126
Cargo area, refer to Cargo 
bay122
Cargo area cover, refer to Roll-
up cover122
Cargo bay
– capacity271
– emergency actuation, refer 
to Manually opening or 
closing
34
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually31
– expanding124
– opening33
– opening/closing, refer to 
Liftgate30,33
– opening/closing, refer to 
Tailgate33
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening with remote 
control28
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll-
up cover122
Caring for the vehicle 
finish247
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest, front119
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
– refer to Telephone202
Car radio, refer to Radio163
Car wash246
– before driving in60
– with comfort access37
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system131
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control88
CBS Condition Based 
Service244CD
– audio playback172
– refer to Playing audio tracks, 
DVD system in rear193
CD-/DVD player in rear188
CD changer171
– controls160
– fast forward/reverse173
– random play sequence172
– selecting a track172
– switching on/off160
– tone control160
– volume160
CD player171
– controls160
– fast forward/reverse173
– random play sequence172
– selecting a track172
– switching on/off160
– tone control160
– volume160
Cell phone, refer to Mobile 
phone
Center armrest
– front119
– rear122
Center brake lamp253,256
Center console14
Central locking system27
– comfort access35
– from inside vehicle30
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own 
safety5
– refer to Parts and 
accessories5
Changing gears using shift 
paddles65
Changing language on 
Control Display81
Changing tires237
Changing trips149
Changing units of measure on 
Control Display80
Changing wheels256
Check Control77
Checking the air pressure, 
refer to Tire inflation 
pressure229
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Settings
– changing on Control 
Display79
– clock, 12h/24h mode80
– configuring, refer to 
Personal Profile26
– DVD174
– language81
Settings for the map 
display153
Setting speed limit78
Setting time, refer to 
Preselecting activation 
times114
Shifting, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic65
Shift paddles65
Short commands of voice 
activation system273
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route150
Shoulder support45
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer172
– CD player172
Side airbags98
Side marker lamps, replacing 
bulbs251
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag125
Slide show, refer to Displaying 
images195
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof, 
electric40
– refer to Panorama glass 
sunroof38
Slope assistant, refer to 
Starting assistant92
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray120
SMS208Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing212
– use202
Snow chains238
Socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics interface245
Socket for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock59
Sockets, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices121
Soft closure aid, refer to 
Automatic soft closing30
Soot particle filter, refer to 
Diesel particulate filter131
SOS, refer to Initiating an 
emergency request261
Spare fuses
259
Spare remote control26
Spare wheel
– refer to Changing 
wheels256
– refer to Compact wheel256
Special destinations144
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils243
Specified oil grades, refer to 
Approved engine oils243
Speed
– with compact wheel258
– with winter tires238
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit78
Speedometer12
Speed Volume161
Split screen, refer to Control 
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to 
Display for split screen 
content, selecting19
Sport program, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic65
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems88
Start/Stop button59
Starting, refer to Starting 
engine60Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting262
Starting assistant92
Starting difficulties, jump 
starting262
Starting off on slopes, refer to 
Starting assistant92
State/province, for 
navigation141
Station selection, radio163
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners247
Steering wheel
– adjusting53
– automatic adjustment, refer 
to Steering wheel 
memory45
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– easy entry/exit54
– heating54
– memory45
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering96
Steptronic, refer to Sport 
program and manual mode 
M/S65
Storage compartments119
Storing a trip148
Storing sitting position, refer 
to Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory45
Storing tires
238
Storing vehicle249
Storing your vehicle249
Street, entering, 
navigation142
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires229
SVCD173
SW, waveband163
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on 
and off110
Switching off engine60
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