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External devices
Entertainment
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.
Playback
1.
"CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
Playback begins with the first track.
The CD cover that belong s to the track appears
on the Control Display, possibly after a few
seconds.
Track search
Selection is possible via:
> Playback lists
> Information: music style, artist; if applicable,
composer, album, track.
> Additionally for USB devices: file directory;
if applicable, composer.
Track titles are displayed if they have been
stored in the Latin alphabet.
Starting the track search
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Search"
5. Select desired category, e.g. "Genre",
"Artist". All entries are displayed in a list.
>
Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired input. When a letter is entered,
the results are filtered using this letter as
the first letter. If multiple letters are
entered, all results that contain that
sequence are displayed.
> Select the desired entry from the list.
6. Select additional categories if desired.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, if all of the tracks by a certain artist
are to be displayed, call up that artist only.
All of the tracks by that artist are then
displayed.
7. "Start play"
Restarting a track search
"New search"
Playback lists
To open playback lists.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Playlists"
Current playback
List of tracks currently being played.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Current playback"

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EntertainmentExternal devices
Random play sequence
The current list of tracks is played in random
sequence.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
Video playback
Overview
Video playback possible via snap-in adapter.
They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is
output over the vehicle speakers.
Playback
For your own safety, the video image is only dis-
played up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and in some
market-specific versions, only with the parking
brake engaged or the selector lever of the auto-
matic transmission is in the park position.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the symbol.
4. "Video"
5. Select the directory, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the controller to the left.
6. Select the desired video file to begin
playback.
Video menu Notes
Do not expose the audio device to extreme
environmental conditions, e.g. very high tem-
peratures, refer to the operating instructions of
the audio device.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 Kbit/s,
proper playback cannot always be ensured.
Information on connection
>
The connected audio device is supplied
with a max. power of 500 mA if supported
by the device. For this reason, do not con-
nect the device to a charging socket in the
vehicle; otherwise, it may not be possible to
ensure proper playback.
> Do not use force when plugging the
connector into th e 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
recharge external devices.
Bluetooth audio
Overview
>It is possible to use Bluetooth to play music
files from external devices, e.g. audio
devices or mobile phones.
Using a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 190.
> Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
> Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
> The volume of the so und output depends
on the device. If necessary, change the
volume setting on the device.
> Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
SymbolFormat
Next video file
Previous video file
It may be necessary to click the
symbol twice in order to play the
previous video file.

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EntertainmentExternal devices
Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g.
the audio connection, refer to page 195,
and start playback again.
If you have gone through all items in the list and
still cannot activate the de sired function, please
contact Customer Relations or your BMW
center.
Software update
The vehicle supports various external devices,
depending on the software it is currently using.
A software update can enable the vehicle to
support, for example, new mobile phones or
new external devices.
Software updates and associated, up-to-date
instructions are available on the web page
www.bmwusa.com/update.
Displaying cu rrent version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1."Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
Select the desired versio n to display additional
information.
Updating software by USB
The software update can only be performed
when stopped.
1. Save the file for the so ftware update in the
main directory of a USB data storage
device.
2. Connect the USB data storage device to
the USB audio interface in the center
armrest. It is not possible to perform the
update using the USB interface in the glove
compartment.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update" 5.
"Update software"
6. "Start update"
7. "OK"
All of the listed software updates are installed.
Restoring to previous version
The software version can be restored to before
the last software update.
The restoring to the prev ious version can only
be performed when stopped.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. Select "OK" twice.
All of the listed softwa re updates are removed.
Note
BMW Assist, Office functions, and connected
devices may be temporar ily unavailable during
a software update or while restoring to the
previous version. Wait a few minutes until the
functions are available once more.

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CommunicationsTe l e p h o n e
Inserting mobile phone
1.Depending on the mobile phone, it may be
necessary to remove th e protective cap of
the antenna connector and from the USB
connection of the mobile phone.
2. Push the mobile phone with the buttons
facing upward toward the electrical connec-
tions and press down until it engages.
Removing mobile phone
Press the button and remove the mobile phone.

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CommunicationsConnectedDrive
1."Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"
Service status
Displaying available services
Display of all services available in the vehicle.
1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"
2. "Service Status"
3. "Available services"
Updating BMW Assist
Manually updating BM W TeleService, BMW
Assist, and BMW Online.
"Update BMW Assist"
Data transfer
The status of the data transfer is displayed.
1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Data transfer"
Apps
Overview
Certain software applications of a suitable
mobile phone can be integrated into the vehicle.
These software applicat ions are displayed on
the Control Display. They can be operated via
iDrive.
Requirements
> The mobile phone's operating system
supports the use of apps.
> Software applications are installed on the
mobile phone and are operational.
> Suitable mobile phone.
> Appropriate mobile phone contract.
Additional costs possibly incurred are not
included in the price of apps.
Information about suit able mobile phones,
available software applications, and their
installation can be found at www.bmw.com/
connectivity or at your BMW center.
Only make entries when traffic conditions
permit. Otherwise, you may endanger
vehicle occupants and other road users by
being distracted.
For safety reasons, some software applications
can only be used when the vehicle is stopped. <
To avoid malfunctions, only use software
applications approved by BMW. <
Using apps
1.Connect the mobile phone using the snap-
in adapter or the USB audio interface.
2. "ConnectedDrive"
3. Select the desired software application.
Displaying status
You can display information about the currently
available software applications.
1."ConnectedDrive"
2. "BMW apps"

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Computer
85
– displays on Control
Display 85
Computer, refer to iDrive 20
Concierge service 225
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 139
Condition Based Service
CBS 260
Configuring settings, refer to Personal Profile 32
Confirmation signals for locking/unlocking the
vehicle 35
ConnectedDrive 224
Connecting a music player,
AUX-In connection 189
Connecting a music player, USB audio interface 190
Connecting an iPod, refer to AUX-In connection 189
Connecting an iPod, refer to
USB audio interface 190
Connecting an MP3 player, refer to AUX-In
connection 189
Connecting an MP3 player, refer to USB audio
interface 190
Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 127
Consumption, refer to Average fuel
consumption 85
Contacts 214
– deleting 216,223
– exporting/importing 223
– new contact 215
Control Center, refer to
iDrive 20
Control Display 21
– switching off 21
Control Display, refer to iDrive 20
– adjusting brightness 95Controller, refer to iDrive
20
Controls and displays 12
Control unit, refer to iDrive 20
Convenient loading in Convertible 35
Convenient opening and closing
– glass roof 34
– glass roof with Comfort Access 40
– retractable hardtop 34
– windows 34
– windows with Comfort Access 40
– with Comfort Access 40
Convertible
– bag holder 129
– convenient loading 35
– enlarging trunk 128
– folding down rear
backres

t128
– retractable hardtop 44
– rollover protection system 109
– securing cargo 140
– stowing cargo 140
Coolant 259
– checking level 259
Coolant temperature 259
Cooling, maximum 116
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 259
Cooling system, refer to Coolant 259
Copyright 2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs 267
Cornering light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 111
Correct tires 252
Courtesy lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114
Criteria for route 155
Cross-hairs in navigation151
Cruise control 74
– active 76
– malfunction 76 Cruise control, refer to Active
Cruise Control 76
Cruising range 85
Cupholders 125
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 281
Current playback
– external devices 191
– in music collection 186
Customer Relations 227
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 114
Data, technical
– capacities 282
– dimensions 280
– weights 281
Data memory 7
Data transfer 228
Date
– date format 92
– setting 92
Daytime running lights 111
– replacing bulbs 267
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 97
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 107
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 34
Defect
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 232
Defining a home address 215
Deleting the music collection 188
Destination, entering by town/ city name 146
Destination address
– entering 146,152
Destination entry via BMW Assist 151

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away 275
Towing 275
– car with automatic transmission 275
– methods 276
– with 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 276
Towing and tow-starting 275
Town/city, for navigation 146
Tow rope 276
Tow-starting 275,277
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor 102
Track
– selecting on CD 178
Traction control, refer to Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 97
Traffic bulletins
– categories 161
Traffic bulletins, filtering 161
Traffic bulletins for navigation 159
– during destination guidance 161
Traffic bulletins in navigation
– screen display in the map view 160
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic bulletins 159
– refer to Route, bypassing
segments 156 Transmission
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 67
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
– idle position 69
– launch control 71
– manually unlocking parking lock 70
– manual transmission 65
– overriding selector lever lock for automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
– reverse gear 69
Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector lever position 65
– refer to P Park 66
Transporting children safely 58
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo 140
Tread depth, refer to Minimum tire tread 251
Trip, deleting 154
Trip, storing 154
Trip computer, refer to
Displays on the Control
Display 85
Trip-distance coun ter, refer to
Trip odometer 83
Tr iple turn

signal activation 72
Trip odometer 83
Trips, changing 154
Trunk
– capacity 281
– comfort access 41
– folding up the floor panel 130
– lamp, refer to Interior lamps 114
– opening from inside 37
– opening from outside 37Trunk lid
37
– comfort access 41
– emergency release 38
– locking or unlocking separately 37
– opening from inside 37
– opening from outside 37
– remote control 34
Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 280
Turn signal 72
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp 14
Turn signals
– triple turn signal 72
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading 140
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR 250
Units
– average fuel consumption 88
Units of measure
– temperature 88
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control 120
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking 40
Unlocking
– from inside 37
– from outside 34
– setting unlocking characteristics 34
– trunk lid 41
– without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 40
Updating software 196
Updating the navigation data 144
USB audio interface 190
USB interface 124
Using contact data 220

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