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6."Music data import/export"7."Backup music on USB"
Storing the music collection in the vehicle
When storing from the USB device, the existing
music collection in the vehicle is replaced.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Music collection"3.Open "Options".4."Music data import/export"5."Restore music from USB"
Deleting the music collection
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Music collection"3.Open "Options".4."Delete music collection"External devices
At a glanceSymbolMeaning AUX-IN port USB audio interface Mobile phone audio interface Bluetooth audio Rear AUX-IN port on the left Rear AUX-IN port on the right
AUX-IN port
At a glance
▷For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3
player. The sound is output on the vehicle
loudspeakers.▷Recommendation: use medium tone and
volume settings on the audio device. The
tone depends on the quality of the audio
files.
Connecting
The AUX-IN port is located in the center armrest.
Connect the headphones or line-out connector
of the device to the jack plug.
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Playback1.Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.2."CD/Multimedia"3.If necessary "External devices".4. "AUX front"
Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐
edly from the volume of the other audio sources,
it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting the volume
1."CD/Multimedia"2.If necessary "External devices".3. "AUX front"4."Volume"5.Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller.
USB audio interface/mobile phone
audio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
▷Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that
are supported by the USB audio interface.▷Connection via snap-in adapter when equip‐
ped with extended connectivity of the music
player in the mobile phone: Apple iPhone or
mobile phones.
Due to the large number of different audio devi‐
ces available on the market, it cannot be ensured
that every audio device/mobile phone is opera‐
ble on the vehicle.
Ask your service center about suitable audio de‐
vices/mobile phones.
Audio files
Standard audio files can be played back:
▷MP3.▷WMA.▷WAV (PCM).▷AAC, M4A.▷Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS.
Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via
USB audio interface
USB audio interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Connect using a flexible adapter cable. Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone
to the USB interface.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu
structure is supported by the
USB audio interface.
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peratures; refer to the audio device operating
instructions.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in each case.
Information on connection▷The connected audio device is supplied with
a max. power of 500 mA if supported by the
device. Therefore, do not additionally con‐
nect the device to a socket in the vehicle;
otherwise, playback may be compromised.▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface to re‐
charge external devices.
Bluetooth audio
At a glance
▷Music files on external devices such as audio
devices or mobile phones can be played
back via Bluetooth.
Use of a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 231.▷The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.▷The volume of the sound output is depend‐
ent on the device. If necessary, adjust the
volume on the device.▷Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
▷The device is suitable. Information under
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.▷The device is ready for operation.▷The ignition is switched on.▷Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle, refer to
page 231, and on the device.▷Bluetooth presettings must be made on the
device, such as for a connection without
confirmation or visibility; refer to the device
operating instructions.▷A number with at least four and a maximum
of 16 digits is defined as the Bluetooth pass‐
key. It is only required once for pairing.
Pairing and connecting
Pairing a device
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐
cle's occupants and to other road users, only
pair the device while the vehicle is stationary.◀
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".4."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played.5.Perform additional steps on the device, refer
to the device operating instructions: e.g.
search for or connect the Bluetooth device
or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device display.6.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the device display.
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7.Enter the passkey and confirm.8.Select the desired functions with which the
device is to be connected, e.g. "Audio".9."OK"
If pairing was successful, the device is displayed
as connected.
White symbol
: the device is active as an audio
source.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., refer
to page 218.
Connecting a specific device
A device that has already been paired can be
connected as an active audio source.
Connecting is not possible when data is ex‐
changed via a mobile phone connected via Blue‐
tooth.
Requirements
If necessary, activate the audio connection of
the desired device from the list of paired devi‐
ces.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".4.Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.5."Options" Open.6."Configure phone"7."Audio"8."OK"
Connecting the device
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".4.Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
White symbol : the device is active as an audio
source.
Playback
General information
▷The display of music track information de‐
pends on the device.▷Operation can takes place on the device or
iDrive.▷Playback is interrupted when data is ex‐
changed via a mobile phone connected via
Bluetooth.
Starting playback
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4. Select the symbol.5.Select the desired track from the list, if nec‐
essary.
Playback menu
Depending on the particular device, some of the
functions may not be available.
SymbolFunction Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the
symbol. Previous music track
Reverse: press and hold the symbol.
Disconnecting the audio connection
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.Highlight the desired device.4.Open "Options".5."Configure phone"6."Audio"7."OK"Unpairing a device1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".4.Highlight the device that is to be unpaired.5.Open "Options".6."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on suitable devices can be found at
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 230.
The device is not supported by the vehicle.
▷Perform a software update, refer to
page 219, if needed.
The device could not be paired or connected.
▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and the vehicle match? Enter the same
passkey on the device and via iDrive.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the device or vehicle? Delete connections
with other devices if necessary.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining battery
life? Charge the mobile phone in the snap-
in adapter or via the charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐
ble that only one device can be connected
to the vehicle. Unpair the connected device
from the vehicle and pair and connect only
one device.▷The device no longer reacts? Switch the de‐
vice off and on again.▷Repeat the pairing procedure.
Music cannot be played back.
▷Start the program for playing back music
data on the device and select a track on the
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Music files can only be played back softly.▷Adjust the volume settings on the device.
Playback is disturbed when buttons are pressed
or by other messages on the device.
▷Switch off the button tones and other signal
tones on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a telephone call or
traffic bulletin and is not resumed automatically.
▷Switch the radio off and on again.
Playback is not possible if the mobile phone is
connected both via Bluetooth Audio and via the
extended connectivity of the music player in the
mobile phone.
▷Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 218, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, please
contact the hotline or service center.
Software Update
The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version. With
a software update, the vehicle can support new
cell phones or new external devices.
The updating of the software is done via:
▷USB.
Updates and related current information is
available at www.bmw.com/update.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1."Settings"2."Software update"3."Show current version"
SelectDesired version to displayAdditional in‐
formation.
Updating software via USB
The software may only be updated when the ve‐
hicle is stationary.1.Store the file for the software-update in the
main director of a USB flash drive.2.Insert the USB flash drive into the USB in‐
terface of the USB audio interface in the
center armrest. An update via the USB in‐
terface in the glove compartment is not pos‐
sible.3."Settings"4."Software update"5."Update software"6."Start update"7."OK"
All listed software updates are installed.
Restoring the previous version
If it should become necessary, the software ver‐
sion prior to the last software update can be re‐
stored.
The previous version may only be restored when
the vehicle is stationary.
1."Settings"2."Software update"3."Restore previous version"4."OK" Double-click.
All listed software updates are removed.
Note
While the software is being updated or a previ‐
ous version is being restoredBMW Assist, Office
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Rear entertainmentVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Controls1Screen, left2Screen, right3Center armrest, remote control4CD/DVD player
Rear CD/DVD player
1CD/DVD slot2Eject CD/DVD3On/off, right4Headphone connection, right5RCA sockets6Headphone connection, left7On/off, left
Switching the system on/off Press the left or right side of the button
on the CD/DVD player in the rear for the
respective page.
Rear entertainment and screens are switched
on/off.
After switching off the ignition, the system must
be switched on again.
Screens
Adjusting Danger of burns when screen is folded out
Do not reach behind the screen; other‐
wise, there is the danger of getting burned. The
back of the screen can become very hot.◀
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1.Remove the cover. Press on the cover, ar‐
row 1, and push forward, arrow 2.2.Insert batteries of the same type.3.Close the cover.
Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service center.
Controls
Almost all functions can be operated in the same
manner as they are in the front. Special features
of operating the system in the rear are described
here.
Audio/video playback
Audio
Audio can be played back via rear entertainment
from any source in the vehicle.
Operation is the same as for the front audio play‐
back, refer to page 201.
Video
Video can be played back in the rear from the
following sources:
▷DVD changer.▷Rear CD/DVD player.▷External device in rear.
If a video image is being played back in the rear,
the rear CD/DVD player cannot be selected in
the front.
Operation is the same as for the front video play‐
back, refer to page 202.
Radio
When the same radio source is selected in the
front and rear (e.g., FM/AM), the same radio sta‐
tion is played.
Operation is the same as for the front radio, refer
to page 192.
CD/multimedia
CD/DVD
When the same audio source (front CD/DVD
player, rear CD/DVD player, DVD changer) is se‐
lected in the front and rear, the same material is
played.
Operation is the same as for the front CD/DVD,
refer to page 200.
Notes on CDs/DVDs, refer to page 206.
Music collection
Music can only be stored and data can only be
exported and imported via the front CD/DVD
player or the USB interface in the glove com‐
partment.
When music collections are selected in the front
and rear, they are played back separately.
Operation is the same as for the front music col‐
lection, refer to page 207.
Tone
Only treble and bass can be set in the rear. The
settings are made separately for the left and
right headphones.
Operation is the same as for the front tone, refer
to page 190.
Contacts
Operation is the same as for the front contacts.
Navigation
Route planning can be performed separately on
the left and right sides in the rear. Destination
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