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EntertainmentExternal devices
Current playback
List of tracks currently being played.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Current playback"
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 out-
put 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 play-
back.
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 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
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.
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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External devices
Entertainment
3.
Select the desired device from the list of
connected devices.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Configure phone"
6. "Audio"
7. "OK"
With a mobile phone, only the audio connection
is disconnected. All other connections remain
active.
Unpairing device
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. Highlight the device to be unpaired.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
Information about suitable devices is available
at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 200.
> Device not supported by vehicle.
If necessary, perform a software update,
refer to page 196.
> Device could not be paired or connected.
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and vehicle match? Enter the same passkey
on the device and via iDrive.
Is the passkey input taking longer than
30 seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure. Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the device or to the vehicle? If necessary,
delete the connections with other devices.
Is the mobile phone in power economy
mode or does it only have a small amount of
battery charge remaining? Charge the
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a
charging cable.
Depending on the mobile phone, it may only
be possible to connect one device to the
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from
the vehicle and only pair and connect one
device.
Is the device no longer responding? Switch
the device off and back on again.
Repeat the pairing procedure.
> No music can be played.
Start the program for playing music files on
the device and if necessary, select a track
via the device.
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
> Music files only play quietly.
Adjust volume settings on the device.
> Playback is interrupted by the press of a
button or other messages on the device.
Switch off key tones and other acoustic sig-
nal on the device.
> Playback is interrupted by a phone call or
traffic report and does not automatically
continue.
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
> Playback is not possible when the mobile
phone is connected via Bluetooth audio and
at the same time via the extended connec-
tivity of the music player in the mobile
phone.
Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g.
the audio connection, refer to page 194,
and start playback again.
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Te l e p h o n e
Communications
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and some
functions may no longer be carried out.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
follow the operating instructions of the mobile
phone.
Pairing/unpairing mobile
phone
General information
The following functions are available:
>
Using a mobile phone as a telephone.
> Using the mobile phone as an auxiliary
phone.
> Using the mobile phone as an audio source.
> Using an audio device as an audio source,
refer to page 192.
Requirements
>Suitable mobile phone, refer to page 200.
> Mobile phone operational.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 203, and in the mobile phone.
> Bluetooth presets in the mobile phone are
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or
visible, refer to Owner's Manual for the
mobile phone.
> Deactivating Bluetooth audio, refer to
page 201.
> A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the Blue-
tooth passkey. Only required once for pair-
ing.
> Ignition switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
1."Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth®"
Additional functions
Auxiliary phone
A mobile phone can be used as an auxiliary
phone.
Incoming calls to the auxiliary phone can be
accepted, refer to page 205. Missed calls to the
auxiliary phone are shown in the Control Dis-
play.
Office
Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text
messages, and e-mails are imported from the
mobile phone into the vehicle.
Audio source
A mobile phone can be used as an audio source.
Activating/deactivating additional
functions
To use these functions in the vehicle, activate
them before pairing. For information on suitable
mobile phones that support these functions,
refer to page 200.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. Open "Options".
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5."Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
For information on suitable mobile phones,
refer to page 200.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con-
nected.
> Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and in
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the
vehicle and in the mobile phone.
> Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the
same passkey on the mobile phone and via
iDrive.
> Is the passkey input taking longer than
30 seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.
> Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone? If so, delete the con-
nections with other devices on the mobile
phone.
> Is the audio connection activated? Deacti-
vate the audio connection.
> Is the mobile phone in power economy
mode or does it only have a small amount of
battery charge remaining? Charge the
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a
charging cable.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it may only
be possible to connect one device to the
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from
the vehicle and only pair and connect one
device. Is the mobile phone no longer responding?
>
Switch the mobile phone off and back on
again. Repeat the pairing procedure.
> Is the ambient temperature too high or too
low? Do not subject your mobile phone to
extreme ambient temperatures.
Telephone functions not possible.
> Is the mobile phone paired as an auxiliary
phone and is the auxiliary phone function
deactivated? Activate the function.
> Outgoing call not possible? Connect the
mobile phone as a telephone.
Phone book entries are not displayed, not all of
them are displayed, or they are displayed
incompletely.
> The transfer of phone book entries has not
yet completed.
> In some cases, only the phone book entries
of the mobile phone or the SIM card will be
transferred.
> It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.
> The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.
> The data volume of the phone book entry is
too great, e.g. due to additionally stored
information such as notes? Reduce the data
volume.
> Is the mobile phone connected as an audio
source or auxiliary phone? The mobile
phone must be connected as a telephone.
The telephone connection quality is low.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi-
ble to adjust the strength of the Bluetooth
signal.
> Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the vicinity of the cen-
ter console.
> Adjust the volume of the microphone and
speaker separately.
If you have gone through all items in the list and
still cannot activate the desired function, please
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Adjusting volume
Turn knob during announcement.
>
The volume remains the same, even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
> The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Notes on Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice operation system to ini-
tiate an emergency call. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele-
phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 272,
in the vicinity of the interior rearview mirror.
Ambient conditions
> Say the commands, numbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
> Always say the commands in the language
of the system. The language of the voice
operation of the mobile phone is preset and
cannot be changed via the Control Display.
> Keep the doors, windows, glass roof, and
convertible top closed to prevent interfer-
ence from outside noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
Snap-in adapter
General information
Detailed information on snap-in adapters that
compatibly support mobile phone functions can
be found at your BMW center.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and some
functions may no longer be carried out.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
follow the operating instructions of the mobile
phone.
Installation location
In the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1.Press the button and remove the cover.
2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front,
arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until
it clicks into place.
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MobilityReplacin g compon ents
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page 253.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW center. <
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advis e in
all matters concerning the battery.
Battery replacing
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available. <
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comf ort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets built into the vehicle at the plant;
doing so may damage the vehicle. <
Jump-starting terminals
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting
on page274.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
>Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page 87.
> Radio
In some cases, stations may have to be
stored again, refer to page 170.
> Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again.
> Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
tilted. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.
> Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page 52.
> Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page 123.
> Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page 103.
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
AUX-IN
– port
125
Available services 228
Average fuel consumption 82
– setting the units 85
Average speed 82
Avoid highways in
navigation 155
Avoiding unintentional alarms 38
Axle loads, refer to Weights 283
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support 48
Backrests, refer to Seat adjustment 47
Backrest width adjustment 48
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats 50
Bag holder 129
Band-aids, refer to First aid pouch 273
Bar, refer to Towing methods 276
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 211
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment 124
Battery 270
– charging 270
– disposal 40,271
– jump-starting 274
– remote control 30
– replacing 270
– temporary power failure 270
Battery renewal
– remote control 40
– remote control for vehicle 39
Being towed 275
Belt hand-over 53
– pinch protection system 53
Belts, refer to Safety belts 52Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts 52
Beverage holders, refer to Cupholders 126
Black ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 80
Blinds, refer to Roller
sunblinds 124
Blower, refer to Air volume 116
Bluetooth, activating/ deactivating 201
BMW
– car shampoo 265
BMW Assist 224
– updating 228
BMW Homepage 4
BMW Info 218
BMW Maintenance
System 260
BMW Online 226
BMW webpage 4
Bottle holders, refer to Cupholders 126
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC 95
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 85
Brake Force Display 104
Brake lamps
– B ra
ke Force Display 104
Brake pads 136
– breaking in 136
Brake pedal, refer to Braking
safely 138
Brake rotors 139
– brakes 136
– breaking in 136
Brakes
– ABS 95
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– Brake Force Display 104
– breaking in 136
– parking brake 62
– service requirements 85Brakes, refer to Braking
safely 138
Brake system 136
– BMW Maintenance
System 260
– breaking in 136
– disc brakes 139
Breakdown services, refer to Roadside Assistance 273
Breaking in the clutch 136
Breaking in the differential, refer to Engine and
differential 136
Break-in period 136
Brightness of the Control Display 92
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 266
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/Stop button 60
Buttons on the steering wheel 11
C
Calendar 219
– displaying appointment 219
– selecting calendar day 219
California Proposition 65 warning 6
Call
– accepting 205
– ending 205
– muting the microphone 207
– rejecting 205
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 206
Calling, refer to Telephone owner's manual
Calls
– with multiple parties 206
Can holders, refer to Cupholders 126
Capacities 284
Capacity of the trunk 283
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery 270
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