
If the LED does not flash rapidly after ap‐
prox. 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step.
Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly
after approx. 60 seconds, change the dis‐
tance and repeat the step. If programming
was aborted by the hand-held transmitter,
hold down the memory button and press
and release the button on the hand-held
transmitter several times for 2 seconds.
Controls
Prior to operation
Before operating a unit with the Universal
Garage Door Opener, ensure that there are no
people, animals, or objects in the range of
movement of the system; otherwise, there is a
risk of injury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror with the engine running or the igni‐
tion switched on. When you are within the re‐
ception range of the system, press and hold
the button until the function is initiated. The
LED on the interior rearview mirror lights up
continuously while the radio signal is being
transmitted.
Deleting stored functions Press the right and left buttons on the interior
rearview mirror simultaneously for approx.
20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. All
stored functions are deleted. The functions
cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass
1Adjustment button2Display
The display shows you the main or secondary
compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating concept
You can call up a number of functions by
pressing the adjustment button with a pointed
object such as a ball-point pen. The following
adjustment options are displayed one after the
other, depending on how long you keep the
adjustment button pressed:▷Press briefly: switch the display on/off.▷3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone.▷6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass.▷9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right hand
steering.▷12 to 15 seconds: set the language.
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to your
vehicle's geographic location so that the com‐
pass can function correctly; refer to the world
map with compass zones.
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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.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
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 162EntertainmentTone162
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Multi-channel playback,
surround
Choose between stereo and multi-channel
playback, surround.
Setting multi-channel playback,
surround1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Surround"
When surround is activated, multi-channel
playback is simulated when a stereo audio
track is played.
Volume
▷"Speed volume": speed-dependent vol‐
ume control.▷"PDC": volume of the PDC signal com‐
pared to the entertainment sound output.▷"Gong": volume of the signal, such as the
safety belt reminder, compared to the en‐
tertainment sound output.▷"Microphone": volume of the microphone
during a phone call.▷"Loudspeak.": volume of the loudspeakers
during a phone call.
The following volumes are only stored for the
respective paired telephone: "Microphone",
"Loudspeak.".
Adjusting the volume1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4.Select the desired volume setting.5.To adjust: turn the controller.6.To store: press the controller.
Resetting the tone settings
All tone settings can be reset to the default
setting.
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Connect the headphone connector or line-out
connector of the device to the AUX-IN port.
Playback1.Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.2."CD/Multimedia"3.If necessary, "External devices"4. "AUX front"
Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs
markedly from the volume of the other audio
sources, it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting the volume
1."CD/Multimedia"2.If necessary, "External devices"3. "AUX front"4."Volume"5.Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller.
USB audio interface/music interface
for smartphones
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive.The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices▷Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐
ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones
that are supported by the USB audio inter‐
face.▷Connection via snap-in adapter, refer to
page 203, when equipped with the music
interface for smartphones: Apple iPhone or
mobile phones.
Playback is only possible if no audio device
is connected to the analog AUX-IN port.
Due to the large number of different audio de‐
vices available on the market, it cannot be en‐
sured that every audio device/mobile phone is
operable on the vehicle.
Ask your service center about suitable audio
devices/mobile phones.
Audio files
Standard audio files can be played back:
▷MP3.▷WMA.▷WAV (PCM).▷AAC, M4A.▷Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS.
File system
Standard file systems for USB devices are
supported. The FAT 32 format is recom‐
mended.
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Use of a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 196.▷Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.▷The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.▷The volume of the sound output is de‐
pendent on the device. If necessary, adjust
the volume on the device.▷Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
▷The device is suitable. Details can be found
at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth▷The device is ready for operation.▷The ignition is switched on.▷Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle, refer
to page 195.▷Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle.▷Bluetooth presettings must be made on
the device, such as for a connection with‐
out confirmation or visibility; refer to the
device operating instructions.▷A number with at least four and a maximum
of 16 digits is defined as the Bluetooth
passkey. It is only required once for pairing.
Pairing and connecting
Pairing a device
To avoid becoming distracted and pos‐
ing an unnecessary hazard both to your own
vehicle's occupants and to other road users,
only pair the device while the vehicle is station‐
ary.◀
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio"4."Add new phone"The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played.5.Perform additional steps on the device, re‐
fer to the device operating instructions: for
instance, search for or connect the Blue‐
tooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device display.6.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle
on the device display.
You are prompted by the iDrive or device
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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 188. Start playback again.
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.
1."Settings"2."Software update"3."Show current version"
Select desired version to display additional in‐
formation.
Updating software via USB The software may only be updated when the
vehicle is stationary.
1.Store the file for the software-update in the
main director of a USB flash drive.2.Insert the USB flash drive into the USB au‐
dio interface in the center armrest. An up‐
date via the USB interface in the glove
compartment is not possible.3."Settings"4."Software update"5."Update software"6."Start update"7."OK"
All listed software updates are installed.
Restoring the previous version
The software version prior to the last software
update can be restored.
The previous version can only be restored
when the vehicle is stationary.
1."Settings"2."Software update"3."Restore previous version"4."OK" Double-click.
All listed software updates are removed.
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▷Depending on the number of stored ap‐
pointments, task notes, and messages in
the mobile phone, not all are displayed in
the vehicle.
Not all appointments and tasks from the mo‐
bile phone are displayed at the right time?
▷The time zone, time, or date is incorrectly
set on the Control Display and mobile
phone.
The e-mail attachment is not displayed.
▷E-mails are transmitted without an attach‐
ment.
Entries are not displayed in full length.
▷Text were already transmitted from the
mobile phone in a shortened form.▷Synchronization between the mobile
phone and vehicle may take several mi‐
nutes.
The contact pictures are not being displayed?
▷Up to 200 contact pictures can be stored in
the vehicle.
The E-mail is displayed with a delay?
▷Check the e-mail settings on the telephone
and adjust if necessary.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available,
please contact the hotline or service center.
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Short commands of the voice activation
systemVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.General information
Instructions for voice activation system, refer
to page 27.
To have the available spoken instructions read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹
The following short commands apply to vehi‐
cles equipped with a voice activation system.
They have no function in vehicles in which only
the mobile phone is operated using the voice.
Adjusting
Vehicle
FunctionCommandOpens the main menu.›Main menu‹Open the options.›Options‹Open the settings.›Settings‹Settings on the Control Display.›Control display‹Open the time and date.›Time and date‹Open the language and units.›Language and units‹Open the speed limit.›Speed‹Open the light.›Lighting‹Open the door lock.›Door locks‹Seite 266ReferenceShort commands of the voice activation system266
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