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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 damaged, otherwise severe eye damage can
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 inch/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 lan-
guage.
Start slide show
Display first/last picture of
the current directory
Rotate image by 90°
"Overview" Change to image overview
SymbolFunction

DVD system in rear
206 >CDs/DVDs with compressed image data
>CDs/DVDs with compressed audio data
>CDs/DVDs with compressed video data
The DVD player does not support DVD audio.
However, many audio DVDs available in stores
also contain a video track in the DVD Video for-
mat in addition to the audio track. These DVDs
can be played back by the DVD player. Refer to
the information on your DVD to determine
whether your audio DVD contains an additional
video track. Depending on the authoring used, it
is possible that not all functions are available
during playback.
Dual-sided DVDs available from retail suppliers
are coated on both sides and bear no markings.
This means both sides are information carriers.
To play the information on the other side, turn
over the DVD.
Supported formats
Depending on the compression method used,
not all files of the specified formats can be
opened.
Images
JPEG/JPG
With very large image files, it can take longer for
the images to be displayed.
Compressed audio files
>MP3
>WMA
>OGG
>AAC
Compressed video files
>SVCD
>MPEG1
>MPEG2
>MPEG4/DivX
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
In some cases, it may not be possible to play
CDs/DVDs with integrated Digital Rights Man-
agement (DRM).
General malfunctions
The BMW CD/DVD player is optimized for oper-
ation in the vehicle. It may react more sensi-
tively to defective CDs/DVDs than devices
intended for stationary use.
If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check
whether it has been inserted correctly.
Make sure that no foreign objects or liq-
uids get into the CD/DVD slot; otherwise,
the CD/DVD player will be damaged.<
Humidity
High levels of humidity can lead to condensa-
tion on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens and
temporarily prevent playback.
Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to one of the following
causes.
Copied or self-recorded CDs/DVDs
Possible reasons for malfunctions with copied
or self-recorded CDs/DVDs may include incon-
sistent data-creation or recording processes, or
poor quality or significant aging of the CD/DVD
blank.
Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side with a
pen intended for this purpose.
Damaged CDs/DVDs
Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and mois-
ture.
Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.
Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures
above 1227/506 o r t o h i g h h u m i d i t y l e v e l s o r
direct sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro-
tection feature by the manufacturer. As a result,

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some CDs/DVDs cannot be played, can only be
played to a limited degree, or cause the system
to switch off. In this case, wait a short while and
then switch the system back on again. Then
remove the CD/DVD from the drive.
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files
If the language set for the CD/DVD player does
not match the language of the music track, the
music tracks may be displayed incorrectly.
Care instructions
More information about this can be found under
Care, starting on page258.
External device
Connecting
1Connections for audio/video cables:
Watch the colors of the sockets when con-
necting.
Yellow socket: video
White socket: audio left
Red socket: audio right
2Power supply for external device: socket
with removable cap, also refer to page130.
Playback
1.Switch on the external device and start the
playback.
2.Open the start menu with the remote con-
trol.
3.Select "AUX".4.Press the button.
For devices without a video signal, e.g. MP3
players, "No video signal" appears in the dis-
play. The sound is nevertheless played.
Settings for external devices
1.Press the button during playback.
2.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Video settings":
>"Brightness", "Color" and "Contrast" of
video playback
>"NTSC color":
The color can be adjusted on an external
device with the NTSC standard.
>"Standard":
The DVD system can be adapted to
external devices with different TV stan-
dards; to do so, consult the operating
manual of the external device.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default
value.
>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa-
rately adjustable for the left and right-

DVD system in rear
208 hand headphones and the infrared head-
phones.
>"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 sys-
tem
"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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To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link
between the vehicle and your mobile phone:
1."Telephone"
2.Open "Options".
3."Bluetooth"
Adjusting the volumes
Turn the knob until the desired volume is set.
Adjust the volume of:
>Ringer volume
>Call volume
These volumes for the hands-free system are
maintained, even if the other audio sources are
set to minimum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions via
iDrive:
>Accepting/refusing a call
>Dialing phone numbers
>Dialing phone numbers from the phone
book>Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from
the list of received calls
>Ending a call
When the ignition is switched off or in radio
readiness, e.g. after taking the remote control
out of the ignition switch, you can continue an
ongoing call via the hands-free system for sev-
eral minutes.
Speech quality
If the person you are talking to is having difficul-
ties understanding you, this may be due to
excessive background noise. The full prepara-
tion package mobile phone can compensate for
these noises to a certain extent. To optimize the
speech quality during a call, we recommend
that you:
>Reduce background noise, e.g. by closing
the windows, reducing air flow from the
automatic climate control or pointing the
open front air vents downward.
>Reduce the volume of the hands-free sys-
tem.
Requirements
>The pairing data of the mobile phone are
stored in the vehicle and the mobile phone
is ready to operate.
>The engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
>The mobile phone is detected by the vehi-
cle.
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry
is displayed.
Accepting a call
Press the button on the steering wheel

Telephone
220
Requirements
The same prerequisites as for operation via
iDrive apply, refer to page215.
Voice commands
Activating voice activation system
1.Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel.
An acoustic signal indicates that you can
say commands.
2.Say the command.
Ending/canceling operation by voice
commands
Press the button on the steering wheel
briefly
orIn dialogs where text is spoken, e.g. a name
rather than a command, canceling is only possi-
ble using the button on the steering wheel.
Having possible commands read aloud
The system understands default commands
that must be spoken word for word.
You can have the possible commands spoken
by the system at any point:
The system recognizes digits from zero to nine.
You can say each digit individually or group
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a
function, e.g.:
Example: dialing phone numbers
To start the dialog:
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Adjusting the volume of the
instructions
You can adjust the volume for the instructions
from the system:
Turn the button during an instruction.This volume for the instructions is maintained,
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. {Cancel}.
{Help}.
{Dial name} or {Name}.
You sayThe voice control answers
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
For example: {123 456 7890}Depending on equipment:
{{123 456 7890. Continue ?}}
{Dial}{{Dialing number}}

Everything from A - Z
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Everything from A - Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System95
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control68
Accessories5
Access to 3rd row seats47
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control82
Activated-charcoal filter121
Active cruise control68
– distance, selecting70
– indicator lamp72
– radar sensor72
– warning lamps72
Active seat51
Active seat ventilation50
Active steering105
– malfunction105
– warning lamp105
Adaptive brake lamp
– brake force display106
Adaptive Drive98
Adaptive fixing system133
Adaptive Light Control112
Address, entering149,155
Address for navigation
– entering149
Adjusting opening
height31,33
Adjusting temperature with
expanded-scope automatic
climate control118
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control168
Adjusting thigh
support43,44
Airbags107
– sitting safely42
– warning lamp108Air distribution
– automatic117,121
– manual118
Airing, refer to Ventilation120
Air recirculation119
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control119
– recirculated-air mode119
Air vents116
– refer to Ventilation120
Air vents of automatic climate
control116
Air volume118,
122
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications235
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm34
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor35
– tilt alarm sensor35
Albums of music
collection189
Alloy wheels259
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires250
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive97
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
AM, waveband171
Antenna for mobile phone212
Antifreeze
– coolant255
– washer fluid67
Antilock Brake System
ABS95
Anti-theft system, refer to
Alarm system34Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system27
Approved axle weights, refer
to Weights283
Approved engine oils255
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights283
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front128
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time, refer to
Computer79
Ashtray
– front129
– rear129
Assist, refer to separate
operating instructions
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems95
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control119
Audio168
– controls168
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168
Audio CDs, DVD system in
rear202
Audio device, external128
Automatic
– air distribution117,121
– air volume
117,121
– cruise control68
– headlamp control111
– liftgate operation31
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit53
Automatically switching high-
beams on and off, refer to
High-beam Assistant113
Automatic car washes258

Everything from A - Z
294 Breaking-in rear axle
differential138
Break-in period138
Brightness
– of Control Display86
– on Head-up Display109
Button for starting engine58
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
Calibrating driver's seat49
California Proposition 65
Warning6
Call
– accepting215
– ending216
– rejecting216
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing216
Calling, refer to the telephone
owner's manual
Camera
– refer to Rear view camera93
– refer to Top View90
Camera, Side View93
Can holder, refer to
Cupholders128
Capacities284
Capacity of cargo area283
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery270Care258
– car-care products258
– carpets260
– car washes258
– CD/DVD-player261
– chrome components259
– displays260
– exterior258
– fine wooden
components260
– hand washing259
– headlamps259
– high-pressure cleaning
jets259
– interior260
– leather260
– light-alloy wheels259
– paint259
– plastic components260
– rubber gaskets259
– running boards260
– safety belts260
– sensors and cameras260
– upholstery materials and
cloth-covered paneling260
– windows259
Cargo
– refer to Loading140
– securing142
– securing with ski bag135
Cargo area
– capacity283
– emergency actuation, refer
to Manually opening or
closing34
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually31
– expanding132
– opening
33
– opening/closing, refer to
Liftgate30,33
– opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening with remote
control28
Cargo area, refer to Cargo
area131Cargo area cover, refer to
Luggage compartment
roller cover131
Caring for the vehicle
finish259
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest, front128
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car phone, refer to
Telephone212
Car radio, refer to Radio171
Car wash258
– before driving in59
– with Comfort Access36
Car washes258
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system139
CBC Cornering Brake
Control95
CBS Condition Based
Service256
CD, audio playback180
CD, refer to Playing audio
tracks, DVD system in
rear202
CD/DVD changer
– magazine, loading183
CD-/DVD player in rear197
CD changer179,183
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse181
– random play sequence180
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168
CD player179
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse181
– random play sequence180
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168