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The telephone number and electronic serial 
number, ESN, are displayed.
5.Call Sirius to deactivate the channels.
Selecting channels
You can only listen to activated channels.
The selected channel is stored for the remote 
control currently in use.
Using iDrive
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3.Select "All Channels" or the desired cate-
gory.
4.Select desired channel.
Using the button near the CD/DVD 
player
Press the  button for the corresponding 
direction.
The next channel is selected.
Using direct channel entry
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"3."Select channel"
4.Turn the controller until the desired channel 
is displayed and press the controller.
Storing channel
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3.Select "All Channels" or the desired cate-
gory.
4.Select desired channel.
5.Press the controller again.
6.Press the controller again in order to con-
firm selection of the highlighted channel.
7.Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control 
currently in use.
You can also store the channels on the pro-
grammable memory buttons, refer to page.20.
Change list view
The list view changes each time the first symbol 
on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information about the channel is displayed.
SymbolFunction
Channel name
Artist
Track
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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.
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 disks, 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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External devices
AUX-IN connection
You can connect an external audio device, e.g. 
an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehi-
cle speakers. The sound can be adjusted via 
iDrive.
Connecting
Open the lid of the center armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
To play audio tracks through the vehicle's 
speaker system, connect the headphone or 
line-out port of the device with the AUX-IN con-
nection.
Starting audio playback
Connect the audio device, switch it on and 
select a track. Operate the system on the audio 
device.
Using iDrive
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "AUX front"
Adjusting 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.Then say "External devices" if applicable.
3. "AUX front"4."Volume"
5.To adjust: turn the controller.
6.To store: press the controller.
USB-audio interface*/
extended connectivity of 
music player in mobile 
phone*
It is possible to connect external audio devices/
mobile phones. They can be operated using 
iDrive. Sound is output on the vehicle loud-
speakers.
Options for connecting external 
devices
>Connection via USB audio interface: 
Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g. 
MP3 players, USB memory sticks, or 
mobile phones that are supported by the 
USB audio interface.
>Connection via snap-in adapter
*, refer to 
page212, when equipped with expanded 
connection of the 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 vast array of audio devices/mobile 
phones on the market, it is not possible to 
assure that every audio device/mobile phone 
can be operated via the vehicle.
Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center, 
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patible.
Audio files
Standard audio formats, e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV 
(PCM) and AAC, and playlists in the M3U format 
can be played.
Connecting via USB-audio interface
Open the lid of the center armrest.
1AUX-IN connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
2USB interface
Apple iPod/iPhone
Use the special cable adapter for Apple iPods/
iPhones, which you can obtain from your BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center. The cable 
adapter is required for a proper connection.
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the AUX-IN 
connection and USB interface1 using the cable 
adapter for Apple iPod/iPhone. 
The menu structure of the Apple iPod/iPhone is 
supported by the USB audio interface.
USB device
When connecting the device use a flexi-
ble adapter cable, to protect the USB 
interface and your USB device against physical 
damage.<
Connect the USB device to connector 2, using 
a flexible adapter cable.
When the device is connected for the first time, 
the information on all tracks (e.g. artist, type of 
music) and the playlists are transferred from the 
USB device to the vehicle. This process can take some time. The time required is dependent 
on the USB device and on the number of tracks.
During transmission, the tracks can be 
accessed via the file directory.
Information from up to four USB devices can be 
stored in the vehicle, or a total of about 
16,000 tracks.
I f  a  f i f t h  U S B  d e v i c e  i s  c o n n e c t e d  o r  i f  m o r e  t h a n  
16,000 tracks are stored, information on exist-
ing tracks may be deleted.
Music tracks with integrated Digital 
Rights Management (DRM) cannot be 
played.<
Starting audio playback
If the audio device has a device name, this will 
be displayed if possible.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3.Select the  symbol. 
The name of the audio device may appear.
The playback starts with the first track. If an 
Apple iPhone is connected via the snap-in 
adapter while an audio device is connected to 
the AUX-IN connection at the same time, the 
audio signal of the AUX-IN connection will be 
played.
Information about the track
If information about a track has been stored, it is 
displayed automatically:
>Artist
>Album title
>Number of tracks
>Track file name
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DVD system in rear
With the DVD system in the rear you can play 
CDs and DVDs with audio, video and image 
data. The DVD system can also play data from 
attached external audio and video devices.
Audio output is possible both via headphones 
and via the vehicle speakers.
You can control the DVD system using the but-
tons on the CD-/DVD player or using the remote 
control.
You operate some functions using the 
remote control.<
Enabling DVD system
The DVD system can be enabled via iDrive.
1."Settings"
2."Allow rear control"
3."Rear DVD system active"
 DVD-System is enabled.
Controls
1Display screen
2Infrared interface for headphones
3CD/DVD player
4Headphone connection:
Jack 1/8 in/3.5 mm
512 V sockets, refer to page121
Folding in display screen
When using the ski bag or when transporting 
bulky pieces of luggage, the display screen 
should be folded in, as otherwise it may be dam-
aged.
When the screen is folded down, do not 
open the lid of the center arm rest or rest 
your arm on the screen; otherwise, you may 
damage the screen.<
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188 1.Turn display screen, arrow1.
The display screen switches off.
2.Fold in display screen, arrow2.
The display screen is folded out in the reverse 
order.
CD/DVD player
Controls
1Press: switching the DVD system on and off
Rotate: left headset volume and vehicle vol-
ume
2Ejecting CD/DVD
3Start track
Stop
Playback, pause, freeze-frame
Next track
4CD/DVD slot
5Connection for external device: RCA jacks
6Press: switching the DVD system on and off
Rotate: right headset volume and vehicle 
volume
Connecting headphones
You can connect headphones with a phone jack 
1/8 in/3.5 mm or operate them using the infra-
red interface.
To enable optimal use of the infrared interface, 
use infrared headphones that comply with the 
IEC 61603-2 standard.
>Compatible infrared headphones and infor-
mation about supported headphones are 
available at your BMW Sports Activity Vehi-
cle Center.
When using infrared headphones, it is 
important not to interrupt the infrared 
connection between the headphones and the 
infrared interface, refer to page187. This 
means that no obstacle should come between 
the two and that the cover of the infrared inter-
face should not be covered or scratched. Unfa-
vorable lighting conditions such as glare from 
outside can interfere with reception.<
Remote control
1Menu navigation
2Volume for headphones with jack plug
3Changing track or chapter during CD-, 
DVD- or AUX playback, fast forward/rewind
4Headphones right/left
5Open start menu for DVD system
Menu navigation
You can use the thumbwheel and buttons1 to 
navigate through the menus.
>Turn the thumbwheel: 
To select a menu item.
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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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tem
"Display": background brightness of 
screen.
>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": 
Separately adjustable for the left and 
right-hand headphones and the infrared 
headphones.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default 
value.
>"DVD format":
>"Standard"
>"Zoom": full-screen playback
>"Language": 
Language of the DVD playback. The lan-
guage advances one setting each time the 
menu item is selected.
>"Subtitles": 
Language of subtitles 
or turn off subtitles
>"Title": 
Selecting individual tracks on the DVD
>"Angle of view": 
Camera angle
Notes or symbols that appear during the 
playback of a film generally point out differ-
ent camera angles. These are usually only 
briefly available.
>"Menu":
Call up the DVD-specific menu.
>"Return":
Exit menu or:
Press the  buttons on the remote con-
trol.
Many DVDs offer dialogs and subtitles in vari-
ous languages or scene descriptions for the 
hearing impaired. These functions are stored 
on the DVD.
With some DVDs, it is only possible to 
select language, subtitles, camera angle, 
or title by using the DVD-specific menu.
Consult the information accompanying your 
DVD.<
Opening the DVD-specific menu
Additional functions may be available on DVDs. 
It is thus possible, for example, to select from 
among several possible actions or to access 
information about the film.
1.Press the  button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select "Menu".
3.Press the  button.
On some DVDs, you can use "Main 
menu" and "Title" to access addi-
tional menus in which you can select maga-
zine segments about the music scene, for 
example.<
To make a selection:
1.Select the  symbol.
2.Press the  button until the desired func-
tion is selected.
3.Select the   arrow.
4.Press the  button.
To return to the start menu:
1.Select the   arrow.
2.Press the  button.
You can also select language, subtitles, 
camera angle, or title in the DVD-specific 
menu.
Consult the information accompanying your 
DVD.<
Compressed video files
Playback
1.Select the directory if necessary.
2.Press the  button.
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