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Changing the list view
The list view changes every time the first sym-
bol on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information on the channel is displayed.
Selecting a category
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3."Category"
4.Select the desired category.
Timeshift
Approx. one hour of the program being broad-
cast on the channel currently being listened to 
is stored in a buffer. Prerequisite: the signal 
must be available.
The stored audio track can be played with a 
delay following the live broadcast. When the 
buffer is full, the older tracks are overwritten. 
The buffer is cleared when a new channel is 
selected.
Opening the timeshift function
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3."Replay - Time shift">The red arrow shows the current playback 
position.
>The time difference to the live broadcast is 
displayed next to the buffer bar.
>With a live broadcast: "live".
Timeshift menu
Automatic Timeshift
With the function activated, the audio playback 
is automatically stopped when:
>there are incoming and outgoing phone 
calls.
>the voice activation system is activated.
>muting function is activated.
The audio playback continues after a time 
delay.
Activating
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3."Replay - Time shift"
4."Automatic time shift"
Deactivating
"Automatic time shift"
SymbolFunction
Channel name
Artist
Track
SymbolFunction
Go to the live broadcast
Playback/pause
Next track
Previous track
Fast forward
Reverse
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Storing favorites
Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites 
list. Available favorites are artist, track, game, 
league and team.
Storing the artist, track or game
It is only possible to store favorites that are cur-
rently being broadcast. The channel informa-
tion must be available.
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3.If necessary, select "All channels" or the 
desired category.
4.Select the desired channel.
5.Press the controller again.
6.Select the artist, track or game.
Storing the league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites 
from a selection list.
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3."Manage favorites"
4."Add sports information"
5.Select the desired league.
6.Select "Add all teams" or the desired team.
Opening the favorites
When an activated favorite is playing, the fol-
lowing message appears for approx. 
20 seconds: "Favorite alert!".
Select "Favorites" while the message is 
being displayed.
The displayed favorite is played.
If there is no message, the system changes 
to the My Favorites category. All favorites cur-
rently being broadcast can be selected from 
alist.
Managing the favorites
Activating/deactivating the favorites
Favorites can be activated and deactivated 
globally and individually.
1."Satellite radio"
2."Manage favorites"
3.Select "Activate alert" or the desired 
favorite.
The setting is stored for the remote control 
currently in use.
Deleting favorites
1."Satellite radio"
2."Manage favorites"
3.Highlight the desired favorite.
4.Open "Options".
5."Delete entry" 

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External devices
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AUX-IN port
You can connect an external audio device, for 
instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks 
over the car's loudspeaker system. You can 
adjust the tone using iDrive.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
To play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker 
system, connect the headset or line-out port of 
the external device to the AUX-IN port.
Starting audio playback
Connect the audio device, switch it on and 
select a track. Operate the system on the audio 
device.
Via iDrive
1."CD/Multimedia"
2.If applicable, "External devices"
3. "AUX front"
Adjusting the 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.If applicable, "External devices"
3. "AUX front"
4."Volume"
5.Turn the controller until the desired volume 
is set and then press the controller.
SymbolMeaning
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
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Unpairing the mobile phone from 
the vehicle
1."Telephone"
2."Bluetooth (telephone)"
3.Highlight the mobile phone that is to be 
unpaired.
4.Open "Options".
5."Remove phone from list"
The unpaired mobile phone is deleted from 
the list.
The phone book entries and the lists of 
stored phone numbers are deleted as well.
Activating/deactivating the 
Bluetooth link
The use of Bluetooth technology is not 
permitted in all countries. Observe all 
applicable local regulations. Temporarily deac-
tivate the Bluetooth link between the vehicle 
and the mobile phone, if necessary.
If the Bluetooth link is deactivated, you can no 
longer operate the mobile phone via the vehicle, 
and other devices with a Bluetooth interface 
can be used in combination with the mobile 
phone, e.g. a laptop.<
To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link 
between the vehicle and your mobile phone:
1."Telephone"
2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth"
Adapting volumes
Turn the knob until the desired volume is set.
Adjusting the volume for:
>Ring volume
>Call volume
These volumes are maintained for the hands-
free system, even if you set the other audio 
sources to minimum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control 
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Operation by voice 
commands*
The concept
>You can operate your mobile phone without 
having to take a hand off the steering wheel.
>{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice 
activation system.
Requirements
The same prerequisites apply as for operation 
via iDrive, refer to page184.
Saying commands
Activating voice activation system
1.Briefly press the  button on the steering 
wheel.
A sound signal indicates that you can say 
commands.
2.Say the command.
Ending/canceling operation by voice 
commands
Briefly press the  button on the steering 
wheel or
In dialogs not involving voice commands, i.e. 
when you are speaking only text, e.g. a name, 
canceling is possible only via the button on the 
steering wheel.
Having the possible commands read 
aloud
The system recognizes specific commands 
that must be pronounced exactly word for word. 
You can have the possible commands for any 
function read aloud to you:
Digits from zero to nine are recognized.
You can say each digit individually or group 
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
Using alternative commands
Often there is more than a single command to 
run a function, e.g.: 
Example: dialing phone numbers
To start the dialog:
Press the  button on the steering wheel.
{Cancel}.
{Help}.
{Dial name} or {Name}. 
You sayVoice command response
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
e.g. {123 456 7890}Depending on your equipment version:
{{123 456 7890. Continue ?}} 
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To delete all entries:
{Delete phonebook} deletes all entries in the 
phone book.
To listen to and select the entries:
You can have all entries in your voice phone 
book read aloud in the order in which they were 
entered and select a specific entry to establish a 
connection:
Selecting an entry
The connection to the phone number of the 
selected entry is established. 
Notes
Notes on Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini-
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa-
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change. 
This can unnecessarily delay the establishment 
of a telephone connection. Use the SOS but-
ton
* instead, refer to page247.
Important for voice commands
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
>Say the commands, numbers and letters 
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
>Always say commands in the language of 
the voice activation system.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass roof
*/
panorama glass roof
* closed to prevent 
interference from outside noise.
>Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while 
speaking. 1.{Delete phonebook}.
The dialog for deleting the phone book 
opens.
2.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
3.Confirm the query again with {Yes}.
1.{Read phonebook}.
The dialog for reading the phone book 
opens.
2.Say {Dial number} when the desired 
entry is read.
1.{Dial name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is 
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
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Contacts
You can create and edit contacts. The contacts 
from the mobile phone
* are displayed as well if 
this function is supported by the mobile phone. 
The addresses can be used as destinations for 
navigation and the phone numbers can be 
dialed.
New contact
1."Contacts"
2."New contact"
3.If the entry fields are still filled with the pre-
vious entries, select "Delete input fields".
4.To fill in the entry fields:
Select the symbol next to the entry field.
5.Enter the text.
If the vehicle is equipped with a navi-
gation system, it is only possible to 
enter addresses that are contained in the 
navigation data in the vehicle. This ensures 
that destination guidance is possible for all 
addresses.<
6.If applicable, "Store"
7."Store contact in vehicle"
Specifying a contact as the home 
address
A contact can be stored as a home address. 
It is placed at the top of "My contacts".
1."Home"
2.Create contact.
My contacts
A list of all contacts in the vehicle and on the 
mobile phone
*.
Displaying contacts
1."Contacts"
2."My contacts"
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. 
Depending on the number of contacts, an A-Z 
search is offered. A symbol indicates the stor-
age location of the contacts:
Displaying the detailed view*
Select the desired contact. 
All fields that have been filled in for that contact 
are displayed.
*
SymbolStorage location
No symbol In the vehicle; the address 
has not been checked as a 
destination.
In the vehicle; the address 
has been checked as a desti-
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BMW Assist
BMW Assist*
BMW Assist provides a number of different ser-
vices. For example, the position data of the 
vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center when an Emergency 
Request
* is sent.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the con-
tract individually agreed upon.
After your contract has expired, the BMW 
Assist system will be deactivated by the BMW 
Assist Response Center without you having to 
visit a BMW center. After the BMW Assist sys-
tem has been deactivated, no BMW Assist ser-
vices will be available. The BMW Assist system 
can be reactivated by a BMW center after a new 
contract has been signed.
Requirements
>The installed BMW Assist system is logged 
in to a wireless communications network. 
This network must be capable of transmit-
ting the services.
>To transmit position data, the vehicle must 
be able to determine its current position.
>To activate and update BMW Assist, a GPS 
signal must be available.
>The BMW Assist service contract was 
signed with your BMW center or with the 
BMW Assist Response Center. The service 
must have been fully enabled.
>BMW Assist is activated.
Services offered
>Emergency Request: when you press the 
SOS button, a connection to the BMW 
Assist Response Center is established. The 
BMW Assist Response Center then speaks 
with you and takes further steps to help you.
>Automatic Collision Notification: under cer-
tain conditions, a connection to the BMW 
Assist Response Center is established after 
a serious accident. If possible, the BMW Assist Response Center then speaks with 
you and takes further steps to help you.
>Enhanced Roadside Assistance: BMW 
Roadside Assistance
* can be contacted if 
assistance is needed in the event of a 
breakdown. If possible, the vehicle data and 
position data are transmitted during this 
call.
>Customer Relations: connection to 
Customer Relations for information on all 
aspects of your vehicle.
>TeleService: data on your vehicle's service 
status or required inspections are transmit-
ted to your BMW center, either automati-
cally before a service due date or when you 
request a BMW service appointment.
>Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist 
Response Center provides assistance if, for 
example, the remote control is not available 
and the vehicle needs to be opened.
>Stolen Vehicle Recovery: after you report to 
the police that your vehicle was stolen, the 
BMW Assist Response Center can deter-
mine its position.
>In addition, the optional Convenience Plan 
offers a concierge service and information 
on route planning, the traffic situation and 
weather. Using Critical Calling, a limited 
number of calls can be made via the BMW 
Assist Response Center, for example if the 
mobile phone is not available or discharged. 
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW 
Assist Response Center.
*