ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 330.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit18iDrive25Voice activation system
Controls
30Opening and closing49Adjusting61Transporting children safely67Driving79Displays90Lamps95Safety105Driving stability control systems111Driving comfort130Climate139Interior equipment147Storage compartments
Driving tips
156Things to remember when driving160Loading164Saving fuel
Navigation
168Navigation system170Destination entry179Destination guidance187What to do if...Entertainment190Tone192Radio200CD/multimedia220DVD system in rear
Communication
236Telephone249Office258Contacts261ConnectedDrive
Mobility
268Refueling270Fuel275Wheels and tires288Engine compartment293Maintenance295Replacing components307Breakdown assistance312Care
Reference
318Technical data322Short commands for voice activation
system330Everything from A to Z
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Parking lamps 90Low beams 90Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 91
Adaptive light control 91
High-beam Assistant 925Head-up Display 1276Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal 72High beams, head‐
lamp flasher 92High-beam Assistant 92Roadside parking lamps 92Computer 81Settings and information about
the vehicle 797BMW X6: shifting up or down with auto‐
matic transmission 758Instrument cluster 149Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers 73Rain sensor 74BMW X5: rear window wip‐
ers 7410Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off 6711Ignition lock 6712Steering wheel buttons, rightChange the radio station
Stopping a traffic announcement
Select a music track
Scrolling through the redial listNext entertainment sourceRecirculated-air mode 133Steering wheel heating 60Lane departure warning 10213Horn, the entire surface1415Cruise control leverCruise control 118Active cruise control 11116Steering wheel buttons, leftSeite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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ToneVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
General information
The sound settings are stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Treble, bass, balance, and
fader▷"Treble": treble adjustment.▷"Bass": depth adjustment.▷"Balance": left/right volume distribution.▷"Fader": front/rear volume distribution.
Setting treble, bass, balance, and fader
1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3.Select the desired tone settings.4.To adjust: turn the controller.5.To store: press the controller.
Equalizer
Setting for individual audio frequency ranges.
Adjusting the equalizer
1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Equalizer"4.Select the desired setting.5.To adjust: turn the controller.6.To store: press the controller.Seite 190EntertainmentTone190
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CD/multimediaVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Controls1Volume, on/off2Eject CD/DVD3CD/DVD drive4Change station/track5Change the entertainment source6Programmable memory buttons
Sound outputSwitching on/offWhen the ignition is switched off: press
ON/OFF button on the radio.
Muting
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running: press the ON/OFF button on the
radio.
CD/DVD
Playback
Loading the CD/DVD player
Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up.
Playback begins automatically.
Reading can take a few minutes with com‐
pressed audio files.
Starting playback A CD/DVD is located in the CD/DVD player or
in the CD/DVD changer.1."CD/Multimedia"2."CD/DVD"3.Select the desired CD or DVD.SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player ... CD/DVD changer CD/DVD player, rear
Playable formats
▷DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-
RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL,
DVD audio (video part only), DVD video.▷CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA.Seite 200EntertainmentCD/multimedia200
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DVD system in rearVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
General information
With the DVD system in the rear you can play
CDs and DVDs with audio, video and image
data. The DVD system can also play data from
attached external audio and video devices. Au‐
dio output is possible both via headphones
and via the vehicle speakers.
You can control the DVD system using the but‐
tons on the CD-/DVD player or using the re‐
mote control.
Some functions are operated using the remote
control.
Enabling DVD system
The DVD system can be enabled via iDrive.1."Settings"2."Allow rear control"3."Rear DVD system active"Controls1Display screen2Infrared interface for headphones3CD/DVD player4Headphone connection: jack plug512 V sockets 143
Folding in display screen
When using the ski bag or when transporting
bulky pieces of luggage, the display screen
should be folded in, as otherwise it may be
damaged.
Note when the display screen is folded
down
When the screen is folded down, do not open
the lid of the center armrest or rest your arm on
the screen; otherwise, you may damage the
screen.◀
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1.Turn the display screen, arrow 1
The display screen switches off.2.Fold down the display screen, arrow 2.
The display screen is folded out in the reverse
order.
CD/DVD player
Controls
1Press: switch the DVD system on/off
Turn: volume for headphones with jack
plug, left2Eject CD/DVD3 Beginning of track
Stop
Playback, pause, freeze frame
Next track
4CD/DVD slot5Connectors for external device: cinch
sockets6Press: switch the DVD system on/offTurn: volume for headphones with jack
plug, right
Connecting headphones
You can connect headphones with a jack plug
or operate them using the infrared interface.
To enable optimal use of the infrared interface,
use infrared headphones that comply with the
IEC 61603-2 standard.
Compatible infrared headphones and informa‐
tion about supported headphones are available
at your service center.
When using infrared headphones, it is impor‐
tant not to interrupt the infrared connection
between the headphones and the infrared in‐
terface. This means that no obstacle should
come between the two and that the cover of
the infrared interface should not be covered or
scratched. Unfavorable lighting conditions
such as glare from outside can interfere with
reception.
Remote control
1Menu navigation2Volume for headphones with jack plug3Changing track or chapter during CD-,
DVD- or AUX playback, fast forward/rewind4Headphones right/left5Open start menu for DVD systemSeite 221DVD system in rearEntertainment221
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Menu navigation
You can use the thumbwheel and buttons 1 to
navigate through the menus.▷Turn the thumbwheel: select a menu item.▷Press the arrow buttons: change between
fields.▷ Press the button: activate the menu
item.
Changing batteries
1.Press the detent and remove the cover.2.Change the batteries. The type and instal‐
lation position are marked on the bottom of
the battery compartment.3.Close the cover.
Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
Setting the language of the
DVD system
1.Select a CD/DVD track.2. Press the button.3.Select "Tone".4. Press the button.5.Switch to the top window.6.Select "Language".7. Press the button.8.Select the desired language.9. Press the button.Sound output via speakers
In addition to the headphones, you can also
play the sound via the vehicle speakers.1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3."AUX rear"4."Volume"5.Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller.
Switching DVD system on/off
Press the button on the CD-/DVD player or un‐
der the desired screen.
The DVD system switches on automatically
when a CD or DVD is inserted.
Playing CD/DVD
Use the following menu items to access data
from a CD/DVD:
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Playing videos from CDs/
DVDs
Country codes of DVDs
Your DVD player only plays DVDs with the
coding of your home region, e.g., Europe=2.
The country codes supported by your DVD are
contained in the information on your DVD.
An overview of the coding zones:CodeRegion1USA, Canada2Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Af‐
rica3Southeast Asia4Australia, Central and South America,
New Zealand5Northwest Asia, North Africa6China
DVDs with the code 0 can be played on all de‐
vices.
Starting playback
1.Push the CD/DVD into the drive with the la‐
beled side facing upward. The CD/DVD is
automatically pulled in.▷Playback begins automatically after a
few seconds.▷Otherwise: select "DVD".2.If the DVD control or the DVD-specific
menu is displayed when a DVD is inserted,
use the remote control buttons for menu
navigation to select the desired option.
Or:
Press the button on the CD/DVD
player.
You can control the playback with the buttons
on the CD/DVD player or the DVD control.
Video CDs (VCDs) and Super Video CDs
(SVCDs) can only be played if they do not have
a DVD-specific menu.
Eject CD/DVD
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
DVD control With the DVD control, you can select the title
and chapter, open the DVD-specific menu, and
operate functions such as Language, Fast for‐
ward and Reverse or Freeze frame.
A DVD can briefly deactivate functions of the
DVD control, under certain circumstances
while the entire DVD is being played. It is not
possible to operate the DVD control under
these circumstances. In this case, try to make
the selection using the DVD-specific menu.
1. Press the button on the remote con‐
trol during playback.2.Press the buttons on the remote con‐
trol or turn the thumbwheel to select the
desired function.3. Press the button.SymbolFunction Exit DVD control"SET"Settings for playing DVDs. Start playback. Stop playback.Seite 223DVD system in rearEntertainment223
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