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At a glanceRadio
Radio
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may  not be available in a vehi
cle, for example due to 
the special options or  national-market version 
selected. This also app lies to safety related 
functions and systems.
BMW Professional radio
1 Changing audio sources
>Radio
> HD Radio
> Satellite radio
> CD player
> CD changer
> External audio device, e.g. MP3 player
> USB audio interface
2 Volume control, ON/OFF. 1423
Display for
>Radio
> CD
> Telephone
> Computer
> External audio device, e.g. MP3 player
> USB audio interface
> Tone setting
> Time display
4 CD slot
5 Ejecting CD 148
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Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. Equipment is also described 
that is not available because of, for example, 
selected options or country version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Switching radio on/off
Press the knob on the left. The radio selects the 
last set audio source: Ra dio, HD Radio, Satellite 
radio, CD, CD changer, ex ternal audio device, or 
USB audio interface.
Listening to the radio when the ignition 
is switched off
When radio readiness or th e ignition is switched 
off, the radio functions are available for approx. 
20 minutes. To do so, switch the radio on again.
To spare the battery , ensure that the 
radio is switched off when leaving the 
vehicle. <
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob on the left. The setting is stored 
for the remote control in use.
The audio sources are automatically 
muted when you make  a phone call using 
the hands-free system. <
Setting the volume for the PDC and 
gong
You can raise or lower th e audio signals for the 
PDC or gong with respect to the volume of the 
audio sources.
The audio signals have a set minimum and max-
imum volume, below which they can not fall and 
above which they can not go.
Set the audio source to  a high volume to 
be able to better se t the volume of the 
audio signals.<
1.  Press the button.
2.  Press the button if necessary.
3.         
 or   press the button.
4. Set the desired volume and press the knob 
on the right.
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To store a channel:
1.
 Press the button.
2.  Press the button as often as 
necessary until the de sired memory level, 
SAT 1 or SAT 2, is reached.
3.  
 ...   Press and hold the 
desired button until the channel starts to 
play again after a brief interruption.
Changing to the current channel
 Press the button.
Additional information
The name of the channel and additional infor-
mation about the current track is displayed, e.g., 
the name of the artist.
1. Select the desired channel.
2.  Press the button.
Changing channels using buttons
 Press the button for the corresponding 
direction. The next  activated channel is 
recalled.
Search function
1.  Press and hold the button for the 
corresponding direction. The activated 
channels are shown, one after another, on 
the display.
2. Release the button to  select the displayed 
channel.
Notes
When there is a signal blockage or the transmis-
sion is suspended mome ntarily for more than 
4 seconds, a message appears on the Control 
Display. Service may be interrupted or unavailable 
for specific reasons such as environmen-
tal or topographic conditions and others that 
Satellite Radio cannot directly control. Signals 
may not be available under tunnels, in parking 
garages, next to tall build ings, nearby trees with 
dense foliage, nearby mo untains or other possi-
ble strong sources of radio interference. Ser-
vice should resume normally after the source of 
signal unavailability has been cleared. <
CD player and CD changer
Starting the CD player
It may take a moment for the CD player to start.
1. Switch on the radio, refer to page 142.
2. Insert the CD with the printed side up into 
the CD slot.
If there is already a CD in the CD slot:
1. Switch on the radio, if necessary.
2. Press the button.
3.  Press the button.
Starting CD changer
It may take a moment  for the CD changer to 
start.
1. Switch on the radio, refer to page 142.
2. Fill the CD magazine and insert it, refer to 
page 149.
3.  Press the button.
4.  Press the button.
Selecting a CD
Press the button for the desired CD number.
The corresponding CD nu mber will appear on 
the display. At the end of the last track, the next 
CD is selected and played.
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Changing the music track
Skipping tracks
 Press the button as often as necessary 
until the desired track is played.
Using the knob on the right:
Turn the knob on the right until the desired 
track is played.
Fast forward/reverse
1.  Press and hold the button.
Tracks can be heard but are distorted.
2. To cancel the fast forward/reverse, release 
the button.
Random order
 Press the button.
To terminate the  random generator:
 Press the button.
Sampling and selecting tracks
 Press the button. Samples of all of 
the tracks are briefly pl ayed one after another.
To interrupt the functi on and select a track:
 Press the button.
Compressed audio files
The CD player and CD changer can also play 
CDs with compressed audio data: MP3 and 
WMA.
Selecting a track
1.  Press the button.
2. Use the knob on the right to select the 
desired directory.
> : press the knob on the right to open a 
directory.
> : press the knob on the right to close 
a directory.
3. Select additional di rectories if desired.
4. Highlight the desired track and press the 
knob on the right.
You can browse through the directories during 
playback.
To change to the current track:
 Press the button.
Track display
If information about the  current track has been 
stored, it can be displayed.
1.
 Press the button.
2.  Press the button.
Ejecting the CD out of the CD player
 Press the button.
The CD is partially ejec ted from the CD slot.
Installation location of CD changer
At the rear left of the cargo area.
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Coupe
Convertible
Removing/inserting CD magazine
Removing CD magazine
T o  i n s e r t  o r  r e m o v e  C D s  f r o m  t h e  C D  m a g a z i n e ,  
you must first remove it from the CD changer.
1.
Push the cover to one side, arrow 1.
2. Press the button, arrow 2.
The CD magazine  will be ejected.
Push the magazine back in after at least 
2 seconds have passed so that the inserted 
CDs can be read in again.
Inserting/removing CDs from the 
CD magazine
When loading CDs into or removing them from 
the CD magazine, always  hold them at their 
edges and do not touch the  reflective side of the 
CD.
> Inserting CDs:
Pull out the desired compartment and insert 
the CD with the printed side up.
> Removing CDs:
Pull out the desired compartment and take 
out the CD.
Inserting the CD magazine
1.Insert the CD magazine  all the way in the 
direction of arrow 1 .
2. Close the cover, arrow  2.
The CD changer automatically reads in the 
loaded CDs and is then ready for operation.
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Operation indicators
CD player
>"Insert CD"
The CD slot is empty.
> "Error CD"
The CD can not be read or is defective.
> "Temp. CD"
The operating temperature is too high.
CD changer
>"Insert CD"
The CD has been inserted incorrectly or the 
magazine is empty.
> "Insert MAG"
No magazine is inserted.
> "Load MAG"
The CD contents are currently being read 
in.
> "Temp. CDC"
The operating temperature is too high.
Notes
BMW CD players and CD changers are 
Class 1 laser products. Do not operate if 
the cover is damaged;  otherwise, serious eye 
injury may result.
Do not use CDs with afte r-market labels; other-
wise, the labels can loosen as a result of the 
heat generated during playback and possibly 
cause irreparable damage to the system.
Only use round CDs with a standard diameter of 
4.7 in/12 cm and do not play CDs with adapters, 
e.g. single CDs; otherwise, the CDs or adapters 
may jam and it may not be possible to eject 
them.
Do not use a combined CD/DVD, e.g. DVD
Plus; 
otherwise, the CD/DVD  can jam and will no 
longer eject. <
General malfunctions
BMW CD players and CD changers are opti-
mized for operation in the vehicle. They may be  more sensitive to defective CDs than players for 
stationary use.
If a CD can not be played, 
first check if the CD is 
properly inserted.
Humidity
If there is high humidity, the CD or the focusing 
lens for the laser beam may fog up, making it 
temporarily impossible to play the CD.
Malfunctions with individual CDs
If there are malfunctions with individual CDs, 
then they may be due to  the following causes.
CDs that you burned yourself
Potential problems with home-burned CDs are, 
for example, inconsistent data generation and 
burning processes, as well as low quality or 
excessive aging of the blanks that are used.
Only write on the upper surface of CDs with a 
writing instrument that  is suitable for the pur-
pose.
Damaged CDs
Avoid leaving fingerprints, as well as dust, 
scratches or moisture on the CDs/DVDs. 
Store CDs in sleeves.
Do not expose CDs to a temperature greater 
than 50 6/122 7, elevated humidity, or direct 
sunlight.
CDs with copy protection
CDs are often provided with copy protection 
from the manufacturer. This can result in CDs 
not playing or playing back in only a limited 
fashion.
Care
If necessary, clean the reflecting side of the CD 
with a commercially available cleaning cloth by 
wiping in a straight line from the center out-
wards.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
C
California Proposition 65 
warning 6
Call
– accepting 160
– ending 161
– rejecting 161
Calling, refer to Phone  numbers, dialing 161
Calling, refer to Telephone 
owner's manual
Can holders, refer to  Cupholders 121
Capacities 239
Capacity of the cargo area 237
Car battery, refer to Vehicle  battery 212
Car care, refer to Care 204
Care 204
– automatic car washes 204
– care products 204
– carpets 207
– CD/DVD drives 207
– chrome parts 206
– displays 207
– exterior 204
– fine wood parts 207
– headlamps 205
– high-pressure washer 205
– interior 206
– leather 206
– light-alloy wheels 206
– paintwork 205
– plastic parts 207
– retractable hardtop 205
– rubber seals 206
– safety belts 207
– sensors and cameras 207
– upholstery and cloth 
trim 206
– washing the car  manually 205
– windows 205
Cargo, securing 137 Cargo area
– capacity
237
– Comfort Access 34
– folding up the floor  panel 125
– lamp, refer to Interior  lamps 107
– opening from inside 31
– opening from outside 31
Cargo loading 135
– securing cargo 137
– stowing cargo 136
– vehicle 135
Car jack
– jacking points 212
Ca
 r key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control 24
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest 120
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
Car phone, refer to  Telephone 156
Car radio, refer to Radio 18
Car radio, refer to Radio BMW  Professional 142
Car shampoo 207
Catalytic converter, refer to  Hot exhaust system 134
CD changer 147
– controls 18
– fast forward/reverse 148
– installation location 148
– random sequence 148
– selecting a CD 147
– selecting a track 148
– volume 142
CD player 147
– changing the track 148
– controls 18
– fast forward/reverse 148
– playing a track 148
– random order 148
– volume 142
Center armrest 120 Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb
211
Center console, refer to  Around the center 
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
Central locking system 25
– Comfort Access 33
– hotel function 31
– setting unlocking  characteristics 26
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs 208
Changing gears 64
Changing wheels 211
Chassis number, refer to  Engine compartment 197
Check Control 87
Child restraint fixing system  LATCH 54
Child restraint systems 53
Child seats, refer to  Transporting children 
safely 53
Chrome parts 207
Chrome polish 207
Cigarette lighter, refer 
 to 
Lighter 122
Cleaning headlamps 68
– washer fluid 69
Cleaning your BMW, refer to  Care 204
Climate control
– automatic air  distribution 113
Clock 78
– 12h/24h format 83
– setting time 86
Closing
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
Clothes hooks 121
Cockpit 10
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Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Light Control 105
Head restraints 45
– rear, removing 46
– sitting safely 42
Heated
– mirrors 51
– rear window 111,114
– seats 48
– steering wheel 52
Heating 109
– mirrors 51
– rear window 111,114
– seats 48
– steering wheel 52
Heating and ventilation, refer 
to Climate 109
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing  cargo 136
Height, refer to  Dimensions 235
Height adjustment
– seats 43
– steering wheel 52
High-beam Assistant 106
High beams 105
– headlamp flasher 105
– indicator lamp 220
High beams and low beams,  automatic, refer to High-
beam Assistant 106
High-pressure  washer 204,205
High water, refer to Driving 
through water 134
Hill Descent Control HDC 92
Hills 135
Holders for cups 121
Homepage BMW 4
Hood 198
Hooks for shopping bags 125
Horn 10,11
Hotel function, refer to 
Locking or unlocking 
separately 31 Hot exhaust system
134
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to 
Dynamic Brake Control 90
Hydroplaning 134
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature warning 78
Identification marks
– Run-flat tires 196
– tire coding 193
Ignition 58
– switched off 58
– switched on 58
Ignition key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key 24
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness 57
Ignition key position 2, refer to  Ignition on 58
Ignition lock 57
Imprint 2
Indicator and warning 
lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor  TPM 96
Indicator and warning lamps,  overview 220
Individual air distribution 110
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire  inflation pressure 177
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM 95
Initializing
– after power failure 212
– compass, refer to  Calibrating 119
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
– glass roof 37
Installation location
– CD changer 148
– telephone 120 Instrument cluster
12
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Cockpit 10
Instrument combination, refer  to Instrument cluster 12
Instrument lighting 107
Integrated key 24
Integrated universal remote 
control 116
Interior lamps 107
– remote control 27
Interior motion sensor 33
Interior rearview mirror 51
– automatic dimming 
feature 51
– compass 118
Interlock, refer to Disengaging  the remote control 60
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers 68
J
Jacking points 212
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting 216
Jump-starting 216
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control 24
Keyless go, refer to Comfort  Access 33
Keyless opening and closing,  refer to Comfort Access 33
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile 24
Keypad dialing 162
Kickdown 61
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 61
Knock control 175
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