If there is no message, the system changes to
the My Favorites category. All favorites cur‐
rently being broadcast can be selected from a
list.
Managing the favorites
Activating/deactivating the favorites
Favorites can be activated and deactivated
globally and individually.1."Satellite radio"2. "Manage favorites"3.Select "Activate alert" or the desired favor‐
ites.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Deleting favorites
1."Satellite radio"2. "Manage favorites"3.Highlight the desired favorite.4.Open "Options".5."Delete entry"
Traffic Jump Traffic and weather information for a selected
region is broadcast every few minutes.
Selecting a region
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.Open "Options".4."Set jump"5.Select the desired region.
The region is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Activating/deactivating the jump
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Jump to:"Information for the selected region is broad‐
cast as soon as it is available.
A new panel opens.
Canceling the Traffic Jump: "Cancel".SymbolMeaning Information will be broadcast
shortly. Information is currently being
broadcast.
Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic
Jump.
Automatic update
About twice a year, Sirius performs an update
of the channel names and positions. The up‐
date takes place automatically and may take
several minutes.
Notes
▷Reception may not be available in some
situations, such as under certain environ‐
mental or topographic conditions. The sat‐
ellite radio has no influence on this.▷The signal may not be available in tunnels
or underground garages; next to tall build‐
ings; or near trees, mountains or other
powerful sources of radio interference.
Stored stations
General information It is possible to store up to 40 stations.
Calling up a station
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Storing a station
The station currently selected is stored.1."Radio"2."Presets"3."Store station"4.Select the desired memory location.
The list of stored stations is stored for the re‐
mote control currently in use.
The stations can also be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons, refer to page 23.
Deleting a station
1."Radio"2."Presets"3.Select the desired station.4.Open "Options".5."Delete entry"Seite 199RadioEntertainment199
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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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5.Open "Options".6."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on suitable devices can be found
at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 236.
The device is not supported by the vehicle.
▷Perform a software update, refer to
page 218, if needed.
The device could not be paired or connected.
▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and the vehicle match? Enter the same
passkey on the device and via iDrive.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing proce‐
dure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices con‐
nected to the device or vehicle? Delete
connections with other devices if neces‐
sary.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining bat‐
tery life? Charge the mobile phone in the
snap-in adapter or via a charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is pos‐
sible that only one device can be con‐
nected to the vehicle. Unpair the con‐
nected device from the vehicle and pair
and connect only one device.▷The device no longer reacts? Switch the
device off and on again.▷Repeat the pairing procedure.Music cannot be played back.▷Start the program for playing back music
data on the device and select a track on the
device if necessary.▷Switch the radio on and off again.
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 sig‐
nal tones on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a telephone call or
traffic bulletin and is not resumed automati‐
cally.
▷Switch the radio on and off again.
Playback is not possible if the mobile phone is
connected via Bluetooth Audio while it is also
connected via the USB interface or the snap-in
adapter.
▷Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 217, 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 sup‐
port new mobile phones or new external de‐
vice, for example.
▷USB.
Software updates and related current infor‐
mation is available at www.bmw.com/
update.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
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Snap-in adapter
General information More information on compatible snap-in
adapters that support the functions of the mo‐
bile phone is available at the service center.
Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
note the operating instructions of the mobile
phone.
Installation position
In the center armrest.
Inserting/removing the snap-in
adapter1.Press button 1 and remove the cover.2.Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐
row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐
gages.3.To remove the snap-in adapter: press but‐
ton 1.
Inserting the mobile phone
1.Depending on the mobile phone, remove
the protective cap from the antenna con‐
nector and from the USB connection of the
mobile phone.2.With the buttons facing up, slide the mo‐
bile phone up toward the electrical con‐
tacts and press it down until it engages.
The battery is charged beginning with the
radio ready state of the vehicle.
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▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Starting aid terminals
Only charge using the starting aid terminals,
refer to page 309, in the engine compartment
while the engine is switched off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again, refer to page 57.▷Time: update, refer to page 87.▷Date: update, refer to page 87.▷Radio station: save again, refer to
page 192.▷Navigation system: wait for the navigation
system to be operational.▷Glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof: it
may only be possible to raise the roof.
Have the system initialized by the service
center.▷Digital compass: recalibrate, refer to
page 141.▷Active steering: the system automatically
initializes for a short time as you drive. Dur‐
ing this time, the system is deactivated, re‐
fer to page 110.▷xDrive: the system automatically initializes
as you drive. During this time, indicator
lamps light up. If the lamps do not disap‐
pear during the current trip, have the sys‐
tem checked.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
In interior The fuses are located in the front passenger
footwell on the underside of the instrument
cluster.1.Unscrew screws, refer to arrows, of foot‐
well trim panel.2.Lay the trim panel in the footwell.3.Release the screw, arrow 1, and fold the
fuse carrier down, arrow 2.4.Replace the fuse concerned.5.Installation is carried out in the reverse or‐
der of removal. Ensure correct and secure
attachment of the footwell trim panel in the
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
This 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button for the hazard warning system is
located on the center console.
Emergency RequestRequirements
▷Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the ve‐
hicle.▷BMW Assist is activated.▷Radio readiness is switched on.▷The BMW Assist system is logged in to a
wireless communications network sup‐
ported by BMW Assist.▷The Assist system is operable.Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Service contract▷After your contract with BMW Assist has
expired, the BMW Assist system can be
deactivated by the service center without
you having to visit a workshop.
After deactivation, an Emergency Request
is no longer possible.▷Under certain circumstances, the system
can be reactivated by a service center after
you sign a new contract.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in
the vehicle until the connection has been
established.▷The LED flashes if the connection to the
BMW Assist Response Center has been
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RadioFM FunctionCommandOpen a frequency.›Frequency ... megahertz‹ e.g.,
93.5 megahertz or frequency 93.5Open the radio.›Radio‹Open the FM stations.›F M‹Open the manual search.›Manual‹Select a frequency range.›Select frequency‹Open a station.›Select station‹
AM
FunctionCommandOpen a frequency.›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., fre‐
quency 753 or 753 kilohertzOpen the AM stations.›A M‹Open the manual search.›Manual‹
Satellite radio
FunctionCommandOpen the satellite radio.›Satellite radio‹Switch on the satellite radio.›Satellite radio on‹Select a satellite radio channel.›Select satellite radio‹ e.g., satellite
radio channel 2
Stored stations
FunctionCommandOpen the stored stations.›Presets‹Choose a stored station.›Select preset‹Select a stored station.›Preset ...‹ e.g., stored station 2Seite 326ReferenceShort commands for voice activation system326
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