2012 BMW 535I CD player

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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The rear has priority▷When the source selected in the rear is
played on headphones, it can be selected
but not operated via iDrive in the front. Other
audio or video sources can be operated.▷Sound is output in the rear via headphones:
the source selected via the iDrive in the front
is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.▷Sound is output via loudspeakers: the
source selected in the rear is output on the
vehicle loudspeakers. Audio or video sour‐
ces cannot be selected via the iDrive in the
front.
Switching off the rear DVD
▷Rear entertainment is switched off.▷To switch rear entertainment back on: select
a different priority via the iDrive in the front
and switch on the system, refer to
page 221.
Headphones, vehicle
loudspeakers
Connecting the headphones
Normal headphones
Connect via the jack 1/8"/3.5 mm, refer to
page 221, on the rear CD/DVD player.
Infrared headphones
Connection via the infrared interface on the
lower edge of the screen.
Fitting infrared headphones and information on
which headphones are supported can be ob‐
tained from your service center.
When using infrared headphones, ensure that
the connection between the headphones and
the infrared interface is not disrupted:
▷Do not place an obstacle between the inter‐
face and headphones.▷Do not cover the interface.▷Do not scratch the interface.
Fold up display screens for interference-free re‐
ception.
Unfavorable light conditions such as bright am‐
bient light can impair reception.
Sound output on the headphones or
vehicle loudspeakers
Operation is only possible in the rear.
1."Options" Open.2."Headphones" or"Loudspeakers"
With the following setting, sound output in the
rear is not possible via the vehicle speakers:
"Driver control".
External devices
General information
External audio and video devices and digital
cameras can be connected to cinch sockets, re‐
fer to page 221, on the CD/DVD player. Opera‐
tion takes place on the external device.
Due to the large number of different audio and
video devices available on the market, it cannot
be ensured that every audio and video device
will be displayed correctly on the screen.
Connecting an external device
1.Fold down the cover in front of the cinch
sockets on the CD/DVD player.2.Connect the external device to the RCA
sockets.▷Video: yellow socket.▷Audio: white and red socket.
Starting playback
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TelephoneVehicle 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.
At a glance
The concept
Mobile phones or other external devices such as
audio players can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are inside the ve‐
hicle and can be operated via iDrive, the buttons
on the steering wheel, and via voice activation.
Depending on their functionality, external devi‐
ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephone
or as an audio source.
The telephone functions are described in the
following. Operation of the audio functions, refer
to page 216.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by the
mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users.◀Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside an‐
tenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐
ported by the mobile phone preparation pack‐
age can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/blue‐
tooth.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software
part number are needed to determine which mo‐
bile phones are supported by the mobile phone
preparation package. The software version of
the mobile phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth® info"4."Display system information"
These approved mobile phones with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is connected
to the vehicle on the mobile phone keypad, as
this may lead to a malfunction.
A software update can be performed if neces‐
sary.
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Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ing 302
Bass 190
Battery replacement, remote control, rear entertain‐
ment 222
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 296
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 296
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 155
Blinds, sun protection 44
Bluetooth audio 216
BMW Assist 253
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 288
BMW Search 255
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 155
Brake assistant 107
Brake assistant, adaptive 107
Brake discs, breaking in 160
Brake force display 105
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 105
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 295
Brake lights, adaptive 105
Brake pads, breaking in 160
Braking, notes 161
Breakdown assis‐ tance 298, 299
Breaking in 160
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 87
Bulb replacement 290
Bulb replacement, front 291
Bulb replacement, rear 294
Bulbs and lamps 290
Button, RES 116
Button, Start/Stop 62 Bypassing, refer to starting
aid 299
C
Calendar 248
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 128
Camera, care 307
Camera, Side View 131
Camera, Top View 130
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 155
Car battery 296
Car care products 305
Care, displays 307
Care, vehicle 305
Cargo 163
Cargo area, enlarging 150
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 156
Cargo straps, securing cargo 164
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 306
Car wash 304
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 161
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 288
CD/DVD 200
CD/DVD player, rear 221
CDs, storing 207
Cell phone 230
Center armrest 154
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 290
Changing wheels 296 Changing wheels/tires 278
Check Control 78
Checking the oil level 284
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 306
Cigarette lighter 148
Cleaning, displays 307
Climate control 139
Climate control wind‐ shield 161
Clock 81
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 156
Collision warning 120
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 69
COMFORT+ program, Driving Experience Switch 113
Comfort Access 40
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch 112
Computer 84
Concierge service 254
Condensation on win‐ dows 140
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Condition Based ServiceCBS 288
Confirmation signal 35
Contacts 243, 251
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 86
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 107
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 286
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 141
Cooling, maximum 141
Cooling system 286
Corrosion on brake discs 162
Cruise control 121
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 114
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 155
Current fuel consumption 82
Current location, storing 174
Customer Relations 256
D
Damage, tires 278
Damping control, dy‐ namic 110
Data, technical 310
Date 81
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 140
Destination distance 84
Destination guidance 180
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 178
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 172
Digital clock 81
Digital radio 193
Dimensions 310
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56 Dimmable interior rearview
mirror 56
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display, ECO PRO 167
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 77
Display in front wind‐ shield 137
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 93
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 307
Disposal, coolant 287
Disposal, vehicle battery 296
Distance control, refer to PDC 123
Distance, selecting for ACC 116
Distance to destination 84
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 37
Downhill control 109
Drive-off assistant 107
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 107
Driving Experience Switch 111
Driving instructions, breaking in 160
Driving notes, general 160
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 107
Driving tips 160
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 107
DTC driving dynamics 108
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 108
DVD/CD 200
DVD/CD notes 206
DVD/CD player, rear 221 DVD changer 204
DVD settings 203
DVDs, storing 207
DVD, video 202
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 110
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 186
Dynamic Drive 110
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 107
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 108
E
ECO PRO 167
EfficientDynamics 168
EfficientDynamics menu, refer to ECO PRO 167
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment combination 77
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 107
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 262
Emergency Request 298
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 299
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 40
Energy Control 82
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic start/stop function 64
Engine, automatic switch- off 64
Engine compartment 282
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Locking/unlocking with re‐mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Locking via trunk lid 38
Lock, power window 44
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 61
Low beams 89
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Lower back support 49
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 164
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 288
Maintenance require‐ ments 288
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 288
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 78
Manual air distribution 140
Manual air volume 140
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 66
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 73
Manual operation, backup camera 126
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 262
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 124
Manual operation, Side View 130 Manual operation, Top
View 129
Manual transmission 71
Map, destination entry 177
Map in split screen 184
Map view 182
Marking on approved tires 279
Marking, run-flat tires 280
Massage seat, front 49
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 141
Maximum speed, winter tires 279
Measure, units of 87
Medical kit 299
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 54
Menu, EfficientDynamics 168
Menu in instrument cluster 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 184
Messages 245
Messages, refer to Check Control 78
Microfilter 142
Minimum tread, tires 277
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobile phone 230
Mode, ECO PRO 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 291
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 58
MP3 player 212 Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 12
Multimedia 200
Music collection 207
Music search 209
Music, storing 207
N
Navigation 172
Navigation data 186
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 53
New wheels and tires 278
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 134
Notes 249
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 302
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 289
Obstacle marking, backup camera 127
Odometer 81
Office 242
Oil 284
Oil, adding 285
Oil additives 285
Oil change 286
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 82
Oil filler neck 285
Oil level check 284
Oil types, alternative 286
Oil types, approved 285
Old batteries, disposal 296
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 289
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 290 Seite 329Everything from A to ZReference329
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