Harman Becker Automotive Systems B075 Car Radio User Manual

Harman Becker Automotive Systems Car Radio

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Owner's ManualNAVIGATION,ENTERTAINMENT,COMMUNICATIONS.OWNER'S MANUAL.The Ultimate DrivingMachineNAVIGATION,ENTERTAINMENT,COMMUNICATIONS.OWNER'S MANUAL.ContentsA-ZOnline Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Owner's Manual for VehicleThank you for choosing a BMW.The more famliar you are with the systems of your BMW, the moreeasily you will be able to take full advantage of them. We thereforestrongly suggest:Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW.Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐tains important information on the operation of your navigationsystem, the entertainment and communication systems that willhelp you make full use of the technical features they offer.Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed orintegrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of theprinted quick reference for the vehicle.Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐chures in the onboard literature.We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive.BMW AGOnline Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
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ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐ular topic or item is by using the index, refer topage 130.Navigation8Navigation system9Destination input18 Destination guidance22 Map view25 Traffic bulletins29 Navigation data30 What to do if ...Entertainment34 Tone37 Radio45 CD/multimedia68 Rear entertainmentCommunication78 Telephone88 Office100 Contacts103 ConnectedDrive110 Telephone in the rearReference130 Everything from A to ZOnline Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
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NavigationThis chapter contains various examples of howthe navigation system can guide you reliably toyour destination.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Navigation systemVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.General informationThe navigation system can determine the pre‐cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of sat‐ellites and vehicle sensors, and can reliablyguide you to every entered destination.Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and canbe updated.Entries in stationary vehicleEnter data only when the vehicle is sta‐tionary, and always give priority to the applicabletraffic regulations in the event of any contradic‐tion between traffic and road conditions and theinstructions issued by the navigation system.Failure to take to this precaution can place youin violation of the law and put vehicle occupantsand other road users in danger.◀Starting navigation system1. Press the button on the controller.2. "Navigation"The navigation system can also be ac‐cessed directly with the button on the con‐troller.Seite 8Navigation Navigation system8Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Destination inputVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.Manual destination entryGeneral informationThe system supports you in entering city orstreet names e.g. by automatically completingthe entry.Stored town/city and street names can be calledup quickly.▷If the existing entries should not be changed,the entries for the state/province and town/city can be skipped.▷Destination guidance is started to the town/city center if no street is entered.▷If part of an address has not been entered,or not entered unambiguously, a list of cor‐responding options will be displayed afterthe destination has been accepted. If citiesor addresses are included in the list multipletimes, they will be displayed in splitscreen.Entering a state/province1. "Navigation"2. "Enter address"3. Select "State/Province" or the displayedstate/province.Entering a town/city1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐played town/city.2. Select letters, if applicable.The list is narrowed down further with eachentry.3. Move the controller to the right.4. Select the town/city name from the list.If there are several towns/cities with the samename:1. Change to the list of town/city names.2. Highlight the town/city.3. Select the town/city.Seite 9Destination input Navigation9Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Entering the postal code1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐played town/city.2. Select the symbol.3. Select the numbers.4. Change to the list of postal codes and towns/cities.5. Highlight the entry.6. Selecting an entry.Entering a street and intersection1. Select "Street" or the displayed street.2. Enter a street and intersection in the sameway as you would enter a town/city.If there are several streets with the same name:1. Change to the list of street names.2. Highlight the street.3. Select the street.Alternative: enter the street addressand house number1. Select "Street" or the displayed street.2. Enter the street as you would the town/city.3. "House number"4. Select the numbers.5. Change to the list of house numbers.6. Select a house number or range of housenumbers.Street does not exist in the destinationcity/townThe desired street does not exist in the specifiedcity/town because it belongs to another part ofthe city/town.1. "Navigation"2. "Enter address"3. Select "Street" or the displayed street.4. Change to the list of street names.5. Select "In" the displayed country.All streets of the selected state/province areoffered. The associated town/city is dis‐played after the street name.6. Select the letters.7. Change to the list of street names.8. Highlight the street.9. Select the street.Starting destination guidance afterentering the destination1. "Accept destination"2. "Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination"Add, refer to page 16, a destination as afurther destination.Address bookSelecting a destination from theaddress book1. "Navigation"2. "Address book"Contacts with addresses are displayed ifthese have been checked as destinationsfrom among the Contacts.3. Select a contact in the list or, if desired, with"A-Z search".4. If necessary, "Business address" or "Homeaddress"Seite 10Navigation Destination input10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Storing the destination in the addressbookAfter entering the destination, store the desti‐nation in the address book.1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Guidance"4. Open "Options".5. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existingcontact"6. Select an existing contact, if available.7. "Business address" or "Home address"8. Enter "Last name" and, if applicable, "Firstname".9. "Store contact in vehicle"Storing the positionThe current position can be stored in the ad‐dress book.1. "Navigation"2. Open "Options".3. "Store position as contact" or "Add positionto contact"4. Depending on the selection, choose an ex‐isting contact from the list. Select the typeof address and enter the first and last names.5. "Store in vehicle"Editing or deleting an address1. "Navigation"2. "Address book"3. Highlight the entry.4. Open "Options".5. "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry"Using the home address as thedestinationThe home address must be stored.1. "Navigation"2. "Address book"3. "Home"4. "Start guidance"Last destinationsAt a glanceThe destinations previously entered are storedautomatically.The destinations can be called up and used as adestination for destination guidance.Calling up the last destination1. "Navigation"Seite 11Destination input Navigation11Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
2. "Last destinations"Starting destination guidance1. "Navigation"2. "Last destinations"3. Select the destination.4. "Start guidance"Editing the destination1. "Navigation"2. "Last destinations"3. Highlight the destination.4. Open "Options".5. "Edit destination"Deleting the last destinations1. "Navigation"2. "Last destinations"3. Highlight the destination.4. Open "Options".5. "Delete entry" or "Delete all lastdestinations"Special destinationsGeneral informationEven with the most current navigation data, in‐formation regarding particular individual desti‐nations may have changed. For instance, certaingas stations may not be operating.Opening the search for specialdestinationsTo select special destinations such as hotels ortourist attractions:1. "Navigation"2. "Points of Interest"3. Select the search function.Online Search1. "Google™ Local Search"2. Select a special destination.3. Select the symbol.4. "Start guidance"A-Z search1. "A-Z search"2. "Town/City"Select or enter the town/city.3. "Category"4. Select the category.5. "Category details"Some special destinations permit selectionof multiple category details. Move the con‐troller to the left to leave the category de‐tails.6. "Keyword"7. Enter the keyword.A list of the special destinations is displayed.8. Select a special destination.Details are displayed.Seite 12Navigation Destination input12 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
If multiple details are stored, you can browsethrough the pages. If a phone number has been stored, aconnection can be established if necessary. Several special destinations can bestored in the address book as a contact.9. Select the symbol."Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination"Add a destination as a further destination,refer to page 16."Start search": if a search term is not entered,the search is repeated with the previous searchterm.Category search1. "Category search"2. "Town/City"Select or enter the town/city.3. "Category"4. Select the category.5. "Category details"Some special destinations permit selectionof multiple category details. Move the con‐troller to the left to leave the category de‐tails.6. "Start search"A list of the special destinations is displayed.7. Select a special destination.Details are displayed.If multiple details are stored, you can browsethrough the pages. If a phone number has been stored, aconnection can be established if necessary. Several special destinations can bestored in the address book as a contact.8. Select the symbol."Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination"Add a destination as a further destination,refer to page 16.Display of special destinationsList of special destinations: special destinationsare organized by distance and are displayed witha directional arrow to the special destination.Special destinations of the selected categoryare displayed as symbols in splitscreen in themap view. The display depends on the scale ofthe map and the category.Displaying special destinations in themapThe special destination categories can be dis‐played on the map as symbols.The display of categories can be programmedas follows:1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. Open "Options".4. "Display Points of Interest"5. Select the setting.▷"All"▷"None"▷"Custom": up to five categories can bepredefined.The display in the map view can be switched onand off, refer to page 23.Destination entry by mapSelecting the destination1. "Navigation"2. "Map"The current position of the vehicle is indi‐cated on the map.Seite 13Destination input Navigation13Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
3. "Interactive map"4. Select the destination with crosshairs.▷To change the scale: turn the controller.▷To shift the map: move the controller inthe required direction.▷To shift the map diagonally: move thecontroller in the required direction andturn it.Specifying the streetIf the system does not recognize a street, one ofthe following is displayed:▷The name of a street nearby.▷The county.▷The coordinates of the destination.Additional functionsAdditional functions are available on the inter‐active map after the controller is pressed.▷ "POI near current location": the searchfor special destinations is started.▷ "Show list": if the crosshairs are posi‐tioned over a place with multiple specialdestinations, these destinations will be dis‐played in a list.▷ "Show details": details about the desti‐nation can be displayed as necessary.▷ "Start guidance": destination guidanceis started.▷ "Exit interactive map": switches back tothe map view.▷ "Map facing north": switches to thenorthwards-oriented map view.▷ "Display current location": the map sec‐tion around your current location is dis‐played.▷ "Show destination": the map sectionaround the destination is displayed.Destination entry by voiceGeneral information▷Instructions for the voice activation system,see vehicle owners' manual.▷When making a destination entry by voice,you can change between voice operationand iDrive.▷To have the available spoken instructionsread out loud: ›Voice commands‹Saying the entries▷The town/city, street, and house numbercan be entered as a single command.▷Countries, towns and cities, streets, and in‐tersections can be said as whole words orspelled in the language of the system.Example: to enter a town/city in a US stateas a whole word, the language of the systemmust be English.▷Spell the entry if the spoken language andthe language of the system differ.▷Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag‐gerating the pronunciation and insertinglengthy pauses between the letters.Seite 14Navigation Destination input14 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
▷The options available for entering data de‐pend on the navigation data and the countryand language settings.Entering an address in a command1. Press the button on the steeringwheel.2. ›Enter address‹3. Wait for a request from the system.4. Say the address in the suggested order.5. Continue making the entry as prompted bythe system.If necessary, individually name the separatecomponents of the address, such as the town/city.Entering a town/city separatelyThe name of the town/city can be spoken as aword or spelled out.With the destination entry menu displayed:1. Press the button on the steeringwheel.2. ›City‹ or ›Spell city‹.3. Wait for the system to prompt you for thetown/city.4. Say the name of the town/city, or say at leastthe first three letters.Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/cit‐ies may be suggested.5. Select the town/city.▷To select a recommended town/city: ›Yes‹▷To select a different town/city: ›Newentry‹▷Select an entry: ›Entry ...‹ e.g., entry 2▷To spell an entry: ›Spell city‹6. Continue making the entry as prompted bythe system.If there are several towns/cities with the samename:Towns/cities of the same name are grouped in alist and displayed as one location followed by anellipsis.1. Select an entry: ›Yes‹ or ›Entry ...‹ e.g., en‐try 2.2. Select the desired town/city.Entering a street or intersectionseparatelyEnter a street and intersection in the same wayas you would enter a town/city.Entering a house number separatelyDepending on the data in the navigation system,house numbers up to number 2,000 can be en‐tered.1. ›House number‹2. Say the house number.Say each digit separately.3. Continue making the entry as prompted bythe system.Planning a trip withintermediate destinationsNew tripA trip can be planned with several intermediatedestinations.1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. Move the controller to the left if necessary.4. "Guidance"5. "Enter new destination"Seite 15Destination input Navigation15Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
6. Select the type of destination entry.7. Enter the intermediate destination.8. "Start guidance"Entering intermediate destinationsA maximum of 30 intermediate destinations canbe entered for one trip.1. "Map"2. "Guidance"3. "Enter new destination"4. Select the type of destination entry.5. Enter the intermediate destination.6. "Add as another destination"The intermediate destination is entered inthe destination list and is highlighted.7. Turn the controller until the intermediatedestination is located in the desired positionin the list.8. Press the controller.Starting the trip1. After all intermediate destinations are en‐tered, highlight the first destination.If the second destination, for example, ishighlighted when destination guidance isstarted, the first destination is skipped.2. "Start guidance" This symbol marks the active leg of thetrip.Storing a tripUp to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. Ifnecessary, delete existing trips to be able tostore new trips.1. "Map"2. "Guidance"3. Open "Options".4. "Save in My Trips"5. Enter the name.6. "OK"Selecting a stored trip1. "Navigation"2. "Stored trips"Until the route category is opened, the num‐ber of newly entered routes is displayed af‐ter the respective category.3. Select a route category.4. Select a stored trip.5. "Start guidance"Reversing the direction of travelIntermediate destinations are displayed in re‐verse order in the list.1. "Map"2. "Guidance"3. Open "Options".4. "Reverse order of trip dest."Intermediate destination options1. "Map"2. "Guidance"3. "Display all trip destinations"4. Select an intermediate destination.▷"Edit destination"▷"Reposition dest. in the trip": move anintermediate destination to another po‐sition in the list.▷"Delete dest. in the trip"Seite 16Navigation Destination input16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
▷"Go to next dest. in the trip"Some options are not available for certain trips.Deleting a stored trip1. "Stored trips"2. Highlight the desired trip.3. Open "Options".4. "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip"Importing trips via a USB device1. Switch on the ignition.2. Connect USB medium to the USB interfacein the center console.3. "Navigation"4. "Stored trips"5. "Import trips"6. "USB"7. "OK"A maximum total of 30 trips may be stored onthe USB medium and in the navigation system;otherwise, an import is not possible.Calling up the last trip1. "Navigation"2. "Stored trips"3. "Last trip"4. If desired, select an intermediate destina‐tion.5. "Start guidance"Seite 17Destination input Navigation17Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Destination guidanceVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.Starting destinationguidance1. "Navigation"2. Enter the destination, refer to page 9.3. "Accept destination"4. "Start guidance"▷The route is shown on the Control Display.▷The distance to the destination/intermedi‐ate destination and the estimated time of ar‐rival are displayed in the map view.▷An arrow view is shown in the instrumentcluster, and on the Control Display and in theHead-up Display if desired. Arrow view, referto page 19.Terminating destinationguidance1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Guidance"4. "Stop guidance"Continuing destinationguidanceIf the destination was not reached during the lasttrip, destination guidance can be resumed."Resume guidance"Route criteriaGeneral information▷The route calculated can be influenced byselecting certain criteria.▷The route criteria can be changed when thedestination is entered and during destina‐tion guidance.▷Road types are part of the navigation dataand are taken into consideration when plan‐ning a route, such as when avoiding high‐ways.▷The recommended route may differ from theroute you would take based on personal ex‐perience.▷The settings are stored for the remote con‐trol currently in use.▷Destination guidance with traffic bulletins,refer to page 27.Changing the route criteria1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Route preference"4. "Route preference"5. Select the criterion:▷ "Fast": time-optimized route, being acombination of the shortest possibleroute and the fastest roads.▷ "ECO PRO": fuel consumption-op‐timized route, being a combination ofSeite 18Navigation Destination guidance18 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
the route requiring low consumptionand fast roads.▷ "Short": distance-optimized route,being a combination of the shortest pos‐sible route and the fastest roads.6. Specify additional criteria for the route, ifnecessary:▷"Dynamic guidance": traffic informationis automatically included, refer topage 27, in the calculation for destina‐tion guidance.▷"Avoid highways": highways areavoided wherever possible.▷"Avoid ferries": ferries are avoidedwhere possible.▷"Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoidedwherever possible.▷"Prefer express roadways": expressroads are preferred where possible.▷"Prefer HOV roadways": carPool lanesare preferred where possible.Alternative routes: if possible, alternative routes are suggestedduring active route guidance.1. "Route preference"2. "Alt. route(s)"An overview showing the current route andthe suggested alternative routes is dis‐played. In addition, details such as traveltime and route length, and for the alternativeroutes information about fuel consumptioncompared with the current route may be dis‐played if required The routes are shown incolor on the spitscreen.3. To accept an alternative route, select it andpress the controller.Accepting an online alternativeIf alternative route suggestions have beendownloaded to the vehicle from online, thesecan be accepted. For system-related reasons, itmay take a little while before online alternativesare available.1. "Route preference"2. "Online alternat."An overview showing the current route andthe suggested alternative routes is dis‐played. In addition, details such as traveltime and route length, and for the alternativeroutes information about fuel consumptioncompared with the current route may be dis‐played if required The routes are shown incolor on the spitscreen.3. To accept an alternative route, select it andpress the controller.RouteDifferent views of the route are available duringdestination guidance:▷Arrow view in the instrument cluster and onthe Control Display.▷List of route sections.▷Map view, refer to page 22.▷Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,arrow view in the Head-up Display.Arrow viewThe following information is displayed duringdestination guidance:▷ Symbol for active destination guidancewith remaining travel time and distance todestination.Seite 19Destination guidance Navigation19Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
▷Small arrow: instruction for example aboutthe next turn with information about the dis‐tance to the turn and the name of the newroad.▷Large arrow: indicates the current directionof travel.▷Street name of the currently traveled street.▷Traffic bulletins.The display changes to a view of the intersectiondepending the road routing. Lane informationmay also be displayed here if applicable.Display, refer to page 24, arrow view insplitscreen.Lane informationOn multi-lane roads, the recommended lanesare marked in the arrow view by a triangle.▷ Best lane.▷ Lane also possible. However, anotherlane change may be needed shortly.Displaying list of route sectionsWhen destination guidance is activated, a list ofroute sections can be displayed. The driving dis‐tances and traffic bulletins are displayed foreach route section.1. "Navigation"2. "Route information"3. Highlight route section.The route section is displayed in thesplitscreen.Bypassing a section of the routeCalculate a new route for a route section.1. "Navigation"2. "Route information"3. "New route for"4. Turn the controller. Enter the number ofmiles within which you would like to returnto the original route.5. Press the controller.Resuming the original routeIf the route section should no longer be by‐passed:1. "Navigation"2. "Route information"3. "New route for:"4. "Remove blocking"Gas station recommendationThe remaining range is calculated, and if nec‐essary gas stations along the route are dis‐played.Even with the most current navigation data, in‐formation regarding individual gas stations mayhave changed. For instance, certain gas stationsmay not be operating.1. "Navigation"2. "Route information"3. "Recommended refuel"A list of the gas stations is displayed.4. Highlight a gas station.The location of the gas station is displayedin the splitscreen.5. Select the gas station.6. Select the symbol.7. "Start guidance": destination guidance tothe selected gas station is started."Add as another destination": the gas sta‐tion is added to the route.Switching spokeninstructions on/offThe setting is stored for the remote control cur‐rently in use.1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Voice instructions"Seite 20Navigation Destination guidance20 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Repeating spoken instructions1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. Highlight the symbol.4. Press the controller twice.Volume of spoken instructionsTurn the volume button while giving an instruc‐tion until the desired volume is set.Saving the spoken instructions on theprogrammable memory buttonsThe function for switching the spoken instruc‐tions on/off can be stored on a programmablememory button for quick access.Seite 21Destination guidance Navigation21Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Map viewVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.Selecting the map view1. "Navigation"2. "Map"At a glance1Function bar2Route section with traffic obstruction3Traffic sign for traffic obstruction4Planned route5Current location6Upper status field7Lower status fieldLines in the mapStreets and routes are displayed in different col‐ors and styles depending on their classification.Dashed lines represent railways and ferry con‐nections. Country borders are indicated by thinlines.Traffic obstructionsWhen traffic information is received from a radiostation, traffic obstructions can be displayed onthe map. Lines along the planned route indicateroute sections with traffic obstructions, depend‐ing on the map scale. The position of the lineson the route shows the direction of the obstruc‐tion.The traffic signs indicate the significance of theobstruction.▷Red traffic sign: the obstruction affects theplanned route or direction.▷Gray traffic sign: the obstruction does notaffect the planned route or direction.Traffic information in the navigation system, re‐fer to page 25.Planned routeAfter destination guidance is started, the plan‐ned route is displayed on the map.Status fieldsShow/hide: press the controller.▷Upper status field: time, telephone, and en‐tertainment details.▷Lower status field: symbol for active desti‐nation guidance, status of traffic bulletins,time of arrival, and distance to destination.Function barThe following functions are available in the func‐tion bar:Seite 22Navigation Map view22 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Symbol Function Destination guidance active/in‐active. Voice output active/inactive. Change the route criteria. Search for a special destination. Traffic information functions. Detour suggestions are availa‐ble. Interactive map. Set the map view. Change the scale.To change to the function bar, move the con‐troller to the left.Changing the map section "Interactive map"▷To shift the map: move the controller in therequired direction.▷To shift the map diagonally: move the con‐troller in the required direction and turn it.Settings for the map viewThe settings are stored for the remote controlcurrently in use.1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Map views"Set the map view.▷ "View facing north"▷ "Direct. of travel"▷ "Perspective view"▷ "Traffic info map": map is optimized forthe display of traffic information, refer topage 25.▷ "Additional Info"▷ "Points of Interest": symbols for spe‐cial destinations are displayed. Adjustdisplay, refer to page 13.▷ "Traffic Info": symbols for traffic in‐formation, refer to page 25, are dis‐played.▷ "Traffic flow map": depending on themap scale, a traffic obstruction's length,direction, and impact are displayed inthe map using traffic signs or coloredlines along the calculated route. Infor‐mation about traffic flow in the map view,refer to page 27.▷ "Weather": weather symbols aredisplayed on the map.Displayed symbols: clear skies, cloudyskies, rain, thunder shower, and snow‐fall, each with the highest and lowesttemperature.The weather information is updated au‐tomatically.The symbols are displayed in several se‐lected scales.▷ "Satellite images": depending onavailability and resolution, in somescales satellite images are displayed asthe background.▷3D "Persp. view in 3D": prominent areasthat are present in the navigation dataare displayed on the map in 3D.▷ "Map mode": select and make settingsdepending on the light conditions.▷ "Day"▷ "Night"▷ "Automatic"▷ "Status info": show/hide status fields.Status fields, refer to page 22.Seite 23Map view Navigation23Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Changing the scale1. Select the symbol.2. To change the scale: turn the controller.Automatically scaled map scale "Auto scale": in the north-oriented map view,the entire route from the starting location to thedestination is displayed. This view is also se‐lected if the scale is adjusted until the followingappears: "AUTO". "Auto zoom": the map scale is adapted to thesituation before the next driving manouver.Map view for split screenThe map view can be selected for the splitscreen independently from the main screen.1. Open "Options".2. "Split screen"3. Move the controller to the right repeatedlyuntil the split screen is selected.4. Press the controller.5. Select the map view.▷"Arrow display"▷"Map facing north"▷"Map direction of travel"▷"Map perspective view"▷"Position"▷"Guiding Plus": selected journey sec‐tions, e.g., major road intersections, areshown in perspective view.▷"Traffic conditions/gray map": the mapis optimized for displaying traffic bulle‐tins.6. To change the scale: select the split screenand turn the controller.Display images of thedestinationWhen destination guidance is active, photos canbe viewed of some destinations.1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Guidance"4. "Pictures at destination"5. Depending on availability, a selection ofphotos is available for viewing.Seite 24Navigation Map view24 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Traffic bulletinsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.At a glanceGeneral information▷Display the traffic bulletins from radio sta‐tions that broadcast the TI Traffic Informa‐tion of a traffic information service. Informa‐tion on traffic obstructions and hazards isupdated continuously.Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐gation have the capability to display real-time traffic information. If your system hasthis capability the following additional termsand conditions apply:An End-User shall no longer have the rightto use the Traffic Data in the event that theEnd-User is in material breach of the termsand conditions contained herein.A. Total Traffic Network, a division of ClearChannel Broadcasting, Inc. (“Total TrafficNetwork”) holds the rights to the traffic in‐cident data and RDS-TMC network throughwhich it is delivered. You may not modify,copy, scan or use any other method to re‐produce, duplicate, republish, transmit ordistribute in any way any portion of traffic in‐cident data. You agree to indemnify, defendand hold harmless BMW of North America,LLC. (“BMW NA”) and Total Traffic Net‐work, Inrix, Inc (and their affiliates) againstany and all claims, damages, costs or otherexpenses that arise directly or indirectly outof (a) your unauthorized use of the traffic in‐cident data or the RDS-TMC network, (b)your violation of this directive and/or (c) anyunauthorized or unlawful activities by you inconnection herewith.B. Total Traffic Network traffic data is infor‐mational only. User assumes all risk of use.Total Traffic Network, BMW NA, and theirsuppliers make no representations aboutcontent, traffic and road conditions, routeusability, or speed.C. The licensed material is provided to li‐censee “as is,” and “where is”. Total TrafficNetwork, including, but not limited to, anyand all third party providers of any of the li‐censed material, expressly disclaims, to thefullest extent permitted by law, all warrantiesor representations with respect to the li‐censed material (including, without limita‐tion, that the licensed material will be error-free, will operate without interruption or thatthe traffic data will be accurate), express, im‐plied or statutory, including, without limita‐tion, the implied warranties of merchanta‐bility, non-infringement fitness for aparticular purpose, or those arising from acourse of dealing or usage of trade.D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. orBMW NA will be liable to you for any indirect,special, consequential, exemplary, or inci‐dental damages (including, without limita‐tion, lost revenues, anticipated revenues, orprofits relating to the same) arising from anyclaim relating directly or indirectly to use ofthe traffic data, and even if Total Traffic Net‐work, Inrix, Inc., or BMW NA are aware of thepossibility of such damages. These limita‐tions apply to all claims, including, withoutlimitation, claims in contract and tort (suchas negligence, product liability and strict li‐ability). Some states do not allow the exclu‐sion or limitation of incidental or consequen‐Seite 25Traffic bulletins Navigation25Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
tial damages, so those particular limitationsmay not apply to you.▷The traffic bulletins are indicated on the mapby symbols.▷The traffic bulletins for the surrounding areaare stored in a list. The symbol in the function bar of the mapview turns yellow, if there are traffic bulletinsthat affect the calculated route, and the pre‐dicted delay is less than 20 minutes. Thesymbol turns red if the predicted delay ismore than 20 minutes or if there is a roadblock or a hazard warning for the route. The symbol indicates that there are suit‐able diversions in keeping with the trafficbulletins.Traffic information via ConnectedDriveIn some countries, realtime traffic information,RTTI is transmitted by ConnectedDrive.With a valid ConnectedDrive contract, the trafficinformation by ConnectedDrive is displayed in‐stead of the traffic information from the radiostations.In countries in which traffic bulletins are nottransmitted by ConnectedDrive, the traffic bul‐letins of the radio stations are still displayed.With the traffic bulletins from ConnectedDrive,the precise location of traffic obstructions canbe pinpointed. In addition, for example, routeswith clear roads within a radius of approx. aroundthe current position are precisely displayed.Switching the reception on/off1. "Navigation"2. Open "Options".3. "Receive Traffic Info"Opening the traffic bulletins1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Traffic Info"4. "Traffic Info"With active destination guidance, first thetraffic bulletins for the calculated route aredisplayed with red symbols. Then, the trafficbulletins that do not affect the route, areshown with gray symbols. The traffic bulle‐tins are sorted by their distance from thecurrent position of the vehicle.5. Select a traffic bulletin. "More information": display additionalinformation.6. Scroll to the next or previous trafficbulletin if required.Display detourrecommendations1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Detour": a list of detour recommenda‐tions is displayed.Traffic bulletins on the mapTraffic bulletin map"Traffic info map" Active: indication on the con‐trol display is switched to shades of gray. Thisenables a better view of the traffic bulletins. Day/night mode is not taken into account in this set‐ting.Activate/deactivate traffic info map:1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Traffic Info"4. "Traffic info map"Seite 26Navigation Traffic bulletins26 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Or:1. "Map views"2. "Traffic info map"Symbols in the map viewDepending on the scale of the map and the lo‐cation of the traffic obstruction along the route,the symbols for the traffic obstructions are dis‐played.Information about traffic flow in themap viewDepending on the map scale, a traffic obstruc‐tion's length, direction, and impact are displayedin the map using traffic signs or colored linesalong the calculated route.▷Red: congestion.▷Orange: stop-and-go traffic.▷Yellow: heavy traffic.▷Green: clear roads.▷Gray: general traffic bulletins, e.g., construc‐tion site.The displayed information depends on the par‐ticular traffic information service.Destination guidance withtraffic bulletinsGeneral informationDetour suggestions from the navigation systemcan be manually accepted in the semi-dynamicdestination guidance. In the dynamic destina‐tion guidance, they are automatically acceptedin the route guidance.Semi-dynamic destination guidanceWhen traffic bulletin reception is switched on,semi-dynamic destination guidance is active.The destination guidance system takes theavailable traffic information into account. A mes‐sage is displayed depending on the route, thetraffic bulletins, and the possible detour routes.When there is a traffic obstruction, if possible, adetour is offered.In the event of special hazards, e. g., objects onthe road, a message is displayed without a de‐tour suggestion.The top part of the message displays:▷The symbol of the first traffic obstruction,including the distance at which the trafficobstruction first occurs, if applicable.▷Distance to start of the diversion.The bottom part of the message displays:▷Remaining driving distance and arrival timeon the original route, with white symbol.▷Difference between the journey lengths andtime savings offered by the diversion com‐pared with the original route, with coloredsymbol.The following appears in the splitscreen:▷Original route, white.▷Detour, colored.Accepting the detourIn the message: "Detour"Via the function bar:1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Traffic Info"4. "Detour"5. Open the desired detour.6. "Detour"Dynamic destination guidanceThe route is automatically changed in the eventof traffic obstructions.▷The system does not point out traffic ob‐structions along the original route.▷Traffic bulletins continue to be displayed onthe map.Seite 27Traffic bulletins Navigation27Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
▷Depending on road type and the kind andextent of the traffic obstruction, the calcu‐lated route may lead through the traffic ob‐struction.▷Dangerous situations are displayed regard‐less of the setting.Activating dynamic destinationguidance1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Route preference"4. "Route preference"5. "Dynamic guidance"Seite 28Navigation Traffic bulletins28 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Navigation dataVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.Information on the navigationdata1. "Navigation"2. Open "Options".3. "Navigation system version": information onthe data version is displayed.Updating the navigation dataGeneral informationNavigation data are stored in the vehicle and canbe updated from a USB medium or DVD.Current navigation data and the authorizationcode are available from your service center.▷Depending on the data volume, the data up‐date may take several hours.▷Update during the trip to preserve battery.▷During the update, only the basic functionsof the navigation system are available.▷The status of the update can be queried.Perform the update1. Connect the USB medium with the new nav‐igation data to the USB interface in the cen‐ter console or insert the Navigation DVD inthe DVD player with the labeled side upper‐most.2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐play.3. Enter the relesat code for the navigationdata.The navigation data will be updated. After ajourney is interrupted, follow the instruc‐tions on the Control Display.4. If necessary, change the Navigation DVD.After the data is updated, a message will ap‐pear prompting you to restart the system.5. Remove the USB medium or NavigationDVD.6. Restart the navigation system.Viewing the status1. Press the button.2. "Navigation update"Seite 29Navigation data Navigation29Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
What to do if ...Vehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.▷The current transmission position cannot bedisplayed?The vehicle is located in an unrecognizedregion, is in a poor reception area, or thesystem is currently determining the posi‐tion. Reception is usually best when youhave an unobstructed view of the sky.▷The destination without street information isnot used for route guidance?When city has been input, no downtown canbe determined.Input any street in the selected city and startdestination guidance.▷The destination is not used for route guid‐ance?The destination data is not contained in thenavigation data. Select a destination that isas close as possible to the original.▷Letters for destination input cannot be se‐lected?The stored data do not contain the data ofthe destination.Select a goal that is as close as possible tothe original.▷Is the map displayed in shades of gray?"Traffic info map" Active: indication on thecontrol display is switched to shades of gray.This enables a better view of the traffic bul‐letins. Deactivate the traffic info map, referto page 26.▷Spoken instructions are no longer outputduring route guidance in front of intersec‐tions?The area has not yet been fully recorded, oryou have left the recommended route andthe system requires a few seconds to cal‐culate a new route suggestion.Seite 30Navigation What to do if ...30 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
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EntertainmentThe chapter helps assure your enjoyment whenreceiving radio and television stations and playingCDs, DVDs and tracks from the music collection.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
ToneVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.General informationThe sound settings are stored for the remotecontrol currently in use.Treble, bass, balance, andfader▷"Treble": treble adjustment.▷"Bass": depth adjustment.▷"Balance": left/right volume distribution.▷"Fader": front/rear volume distribution.Setting treble, bass, balance, and fader1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2. "Tone"3. Select the desired tone settings.4. To adjust: turn the controller.5. To store: press the controller.EqualizerSetting for individual audio frequency ranges.Adjusting the equalizer1. "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 34Entertainment Tone34 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Multi-channel playback,surroundChoose between stereo and multi-channel play‐back, surround.Setting multi-channel playback,surround1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2. "Tone"3. "Surround" or"L7 Surround"When surround is activated, multi-channel play‐back is simulated when a stereo audio track isplayed.LOGIC7 and LOGIC7 logo are registered trade‐marks of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman InternationalGroup company.Bang & Olufsen High EndSurround Sound SystemThe settings for the speaker lighting are beingstored for the currently used remote control.Tone control1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2. "Tone"3. "Bang & Olufsen"4. Select the desired tone settings.▷"Studio": studio tone settings.▷"Expanded": open space tone settings.Center speakerAn additional speaker is present on the dash‐board. When Entertainment is switched on, itswitches off automatically and is illuminated ac‐cording to the lighting setting.If Entertainment is switched off or muting is ac‐tivated, the speaker breaks back in.Volume▷"Speed volume": speed-dependent volumecontrol.▷With Bang & Olufsen High End SurroundSound System: Automatic adjustment ofthe volume depending on the driving noises,e. g. wind noises, that can be heard in theinterior, no further adjustment using SpeedVolume is necessary.▷"PDC": volume of the PDC signal comparedto the entertainment sound output.▷"Gong": volume of the signal, e. g., the safetybelt reminder, compared to the entertain‐ment sound output.▷"Microphone": volume of the microphoneduring a phone call.▷"Speakers": volume of the loudspeakersduring a phone call.The following volumes are only stored for therespective paired telephone: "Microphone","Speakers".Adjusting the volume1. "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.Seite 35Tone Entertainment35Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Resetting the tone settings1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2. "Tone"3. "Reset"Opening the tone settings inthe Options menu1. "Multimedia" or "Radio"2. If necessary, select additional entries, for ex‐ample, "FM" or "CD/DVD".3. Open "Options".4. "Tone"5. Set the desired tone.Seite 36Entertainment Tone36 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
RadioVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.ControlsPress the button Function Press: switches radio on/off. Turn: adjusts the vol‐ume. Changes the entertainmentsource. Change station/track. Programmable memorybuttons.Change waveband. Eject CD/DVD.Sound outputSwitching on/offWhen the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFFbutton on the radio.MutingWhen the ignition is switched on or the engineis running: press the ON/OFF button on theradio.AM/FM stationSelecting a station1. "Radio"2. "FM" or "AM"The last station played will be played anddisplayed.3. "FM stations", "AM stations" or "Presets".4. Select the desired station.All saved stations are stored for the remote con‐trol currently in use.Changing the stationOn the Control Display:Seite 37Radio Entertainment37Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
or select symbol .Via buttons on the radioPress the button.Storing a station1. "Radio"2. "FM" or "AM"3. "FM stations" or "AM stations"4. Highlight the desired station.5. Press the controller for an extended period.6. Highlight the desired storage location andpress the controller.The stations are stored for the remote controlcurrently in use.The stations can also be stored on the program‐mable memory buttons.With navigation system: the stations can also bestored on the programmable memory buttons.Selecting a station manuallyStation selection via the frequency.1. "Radio"2. "FM" or "AM"3. "FM stations" or "AM stations"4. "Manual"5. To select the frequency: turn the controller.To store the frequency: press and hold the con‐troller.Renaming a stationA station with changing station names can berenamed.1. "Radio"2. "FM"3. Select the desired station.4. Open "Options".5. "Rename to:"If necessary, wait until the desired name ap‐pears.The selected station name is copied to the listof current stations and stored stations.Displaying additional informationIf a radio station broadcasts radio text or tadiotext plus, this information cam be displayed, e.g.the title or performer of a piece of music. Avail‐ability, content and sequence are determined bythe radio station.1. "Radio"2. "FM"3. "FM stations"4. Select a station.5. Open "Options".6. "Station info"Seite 38Entertainment Radio38 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
RDSRDS broadcasts additional information, such asthe station name, in the FM wave band.Switching the RDS on/offIt is recommended to switch on RDS.1. "Radio"2. "FM"3. "FM stations"4. Open "Options".5. "RDS"The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐rently in use.HD Radio™ receptionMany stations broadcast both analog and digitalsignals.License conditionsHD Radio™ technology manufactured under li‐cense from iBiquity Digital Corp. U. S. and For‐eign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HDRadio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiq‐uity Digital Corp.Activating/deactivating digital radioreception1. "Radio"2. "FM" or "AM"3. Open "Options".4. "HD Radio reception"The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐rently in use. This symbol is displayed in the status linewhen the audio signal is digital.When setting a station with a digital signal, it maytake a few seconds before the station plays indigital quality.In areas in which the station is not continuouslyreceived in digital mode, the playback switchesbetween analog and digital reception. In thiscase, switch off digital radio reception.Displaying additional informationSome stations broadcast additional informationon the current track, such as the name of the ar‐tist.1. Select the desired station.2. Open "Options".3. "Station info"Satellite radioGeneral informationThe channels are offered in predefined pack‐ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐phone.Navigation bar overviewSymbol Function List of channels Stored stations Select a channel directly. Time Shift Favoritea/Active Favorites Manage the favorites. Ad to Favorites.The functions of the navigation bar symbols canalso be stored on the programmable memorybuttons.Seite 39Radio Entertainment39Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Managing a subscriptionTo be able to enable or unsubscribe from thechannels, you must have reception. It is usuallyat its best when you have an unobstructed viewof the sky. The channel name is displayed in thestatus line.Enabling channelsThe Unsubscribed Channels category containsall disabled channels.1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. "Satellite radio channel list"4. "Category" or select the displayed category.5. Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate‐gory.6. Select the desired channel.The phone number and an electronic serialnumber, ESN, are displayed.7. Select the phone number to have the chan‐nel enabled.You can unsubscribe from the channels againvia this phone number.Unsubscribing from channels1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. Open "Options".4. "Manage subscription"5. The phone number and an electronic serialnumber, ESN, are displayed.6. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan‐nels.Selecting channelsYou can only listen to enabled channels.The selected channel is stored for the remotecontrol currently in use.1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. "Satellite radio channel list" or "Presets"4. Select the desired channel.Select a channel directly1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. "Set channel"4. Turn the controller until the desired channelis highlighted and press the controller.Changing the channelOn the Control Display: or select symbol .Via buttons on the radioPress the button.Seite 40Entertainment Radio40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Storing a channel1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. If necessary, "Satellite radio channellist".4. Select the desired channel.5. Press and hold the controller until the list ofstored stations is displayed.6. Select the desired memory location.The channels are stored for the remote controlcurrently in use.The channels can also be stored on the pro‐grammable memory buttons.With navigation system: the stations can also bestored on the programmable memory buttons.Selecting a category1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. "Satellite radio channel list"4. "Category" or select the displayed category.5. Select the desired category.TimeshiftThe channel you are currently listening to can bestored in a buffer for up to about an hour.Prerequisite: the signal must be available.The stored audio track can be played with a de‐lay following the live broadcast. When the mem‐ory is full, the older tracks are overwritten. Thememory is cleared when a new channel is se‐lected.Opening the timeshift function1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. "Time shift"▷The red arrow shows the current playbackposition.▷The time difference to the live broadcast isdisplayed next to the bar.For live transmissions: "live".Timeshift menuSymbol Function Go to the live broadcast Automatic timeshift deactivated/ac‐tivated Fast forward Reverse Playback/pause Next track Previous trackAutomatic timeshiftWith automatic timeshift, audio playback ispaused for the following events.▷Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.▷Activation of the voice activation system.▷Muting.Seite 41Radio Entertainment41Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
The audio playback then continues with a timedelay.To activate:1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. "Replay - Time shift"4. "Automatic time shift"To deactivate: "Automatic time shift".Storing favoritesA performer, a track, a game, a league or a teamcan be stored as a Favorite. If the stored Favoriteis played on a channel, a message appears onthe Control Display. Up to 30 Favorites can bestored.Storing the artist, track, or gameIt is only possible to store favorites that are cur‐rently being broadcast. The channel informationmust be available.1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. "Add to favorites"4. Highlight the performer, track or game andpress and hold the controller.5. Store the desired favorite.Storing the league or teamLeagues or teams can be added to the favoritesfrom a selection list.1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. "Favorites"4. Stern with horizontal lines icon"Managefavorites"5. "Add sports information"6. Select the league.7. Select "Add all teams" or the desired team.Opening the favoritesIf an activated favorite is played back, the fol‐lowing message is displayed for approx. 20 sec‐onds: "Favorite alert!". "Favorites"Select the symbol while the message is shown.The displayed favorite is played.If there is no message, the system displays theMy Favorites category. All Favorites currentlybeing played can be selected.Managing the favoritesActivating/deactivating the favoritesFavorites can be activated and deactivatedglobally and individually.1. "Satellite radio"2. "Favorites"3. "Manage favorites"4. Select "Activate alert" or the desired favor‐ites.The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐rently in use.Deleting favorites1. "Satellite radio"2. "Favorites"3. "Manage favorites"Seite 42Entertainment Radio42 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
4. Highlight the desired favorite.5. Open "Options".6. "Delete entry"Traffic JumpTraffic and weather information for a selectedregion is broadcast every few minutes.Selecting a region1. "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 jump1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. Options4. "Jump to:"Information for the selected region is broadcastas soon as it is available.Cancellikng a jump"Cancel"Traffic Jump is deactivated.Automatic updateAbout twice a year, Sirius performs an update ofthe channel names and positions. The updatetakes place automatically and may take severalminutes.Notes▷Reception may not be available in some sit‐uations, such as under certain environmen‐tal or topographic conditions. The satelliteradio has no influence on this.▷The signal may not be available in tunnels orunderground garages; next to tall buildings;or near trees, mountains or other powerfulsources of radio interference.Stored stationsGeneral informationIt is possible to store up to 40 stations.Calling up a station1. "Radio"2. "Presets"3. Select the desired station.Storing a stationThe 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 program‐mable memory buttons.Without navigation system ortelephone: save station on radio stationbuttons1. Select the desired station.2. Press the desired button for morethan 2 seconds.Seite 43Radio Entertainment43Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
In order to call up a stored station, briefly presscorresponding button.Deleting a station1. "Radio"2. "Presets"3. Select the desired station.4. "Options" Open.5. "Delete entry"Seite 44Entertainment Radio44 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
CD/multimediaVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.ControlsPress the button Function Press: switches radio on/off. Turn: adjusts the vol‐ume. Changes the entertainmentsource. Change station/track. Programmable memorybuttons.Change waveband. Eject CD/DVD.Sound outputSwitching on/offWhen the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFFbutton on the radio.MutingWhen the ignition is switched on or the engineis running: press the ON/OFF button on theradio.CD/DVDPlaybackLoading the CD/DVD playerInsert the CD/DVD with the printed side up.Playback begins automatically.Reading can take a few minutes with com‐pressed audio files.Starting playbackA CD/DVD is located in the CD/DVD player orDVD changer.1. "Multimedia"2. "CD/DVD"3. Select the desired CD or DVD.Symbol Meaning CD/DVD player ... DVD changer Rear CD/DVD playerSeite 45CD/multimedia Entertainment45Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Playable formats▷DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVDaudio (video part only), DVD video.▷CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, VCD,SVCD.▷Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC,M4A.CD/DVD removal1. Press the button.The CD/DVD is partially ejected.2. Remove the CD/DVD.Audio playbackSelecting the track using the buttonPress the button repeatedly until thedesired track is played.Selecting a track via iDriveAudio CDsSelect the desired track to begin playback.CDs/DVDs with compressed audio filesDepending on the data, some letters and num‐bers of the CD/DVD may not be displayed cor‐rectly.1. Select the directory if necessary.To go up a level in the directory: move thecontroller to the left.2. Select the desired track to begin playback.Displaying information on the trackIf information about a track has been stored, it isdisplayed automatically:▷Interpret.▷Album track.▷Number of tracks on the CD/DVD.▷File name of track.▷Cover picture of the CD/DVDSeite 46Entertainment CD/multimedia46 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Random playback1. "Multimedia"2. "CD/DVD"3. Select the desired CD or DVD.4. Open "Options".5. "Random"All tracks of the CD/DVD are played back in ran‐dom order.Fast forward/reversePress and hold the button.Video playbackCountry codesOnly DVDs with the code of the home region canbe played back; also refer to the information onthe DVD.Code Region1 USA, Canada2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Af‐rica3 Southeast Asia4 Australia, Central and South America,New Zealand5 Northwest Asia, North Africa6 China0 All regionsPlaybackThe video image is displayed on the front Con‐trol Display up to a speed of approx.2 mph/3 km/h; in some countries, it is only dis‐played if the parking brake is set or if the auto‐matic transmission is in position P.DVD video1. "Multimedia"2. "CD/DVD"3. Select a DVD with video content.4. "DVD menu"VCD/SVCD1. "Multimedia"2. "CD/DVD"3. Select a CD with video content.4. "Select track"5. Select the desired track.Video menuTo open the video menu: turn the controller dur‐ing playback.Press the controller when "Back" is displayed.Symbol Function Open the DVD menu. Start playback. Pause Stop Next chapterSeite 47CD/multimedia Entertainment47Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Symbol Function Previous chapter Fast forward ReverseIn fast forward/reverse: the speed increases ev‐ery time the controller is pressed. To stop, startplayback.DVD menu1. If necessary, turn the controller to open thevideo menu.2. "DVD menu"The DVD menu is displayed. The display de‐pends on the contents of the DVD.3. To select menu items: move the controllerand press it.To change to the video menu: turn the controllerand press it.DVD/VCD settingsFor some DVDs, settings can only be made viathe DVD menu; refer also to the information onthe DVD.Selecting the languageThe languages that are available depend on theDVD.1. Turn the controller during playback.2. Open "Options".3. "Audio/language"4. Select the desired language.Selecting the subtitlesThe subtitles that are available depend on theDVD.1. Turn the controller during playback.2. Open "Options".3. "Subtitles"4. Select the desired language or "Do notdisplay subtitles".Setting the brightness, contrast and color1. Turn the controller during playback.2. Open "Options".3. "Display settings"Seite 48Entertainment CD/multimedia48 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
4. "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"5. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reached and press the controller.Selecting the zoomDisplay the video image on the entire screen.1. Turn the controller during playback.2. Open "Options".3. "Additional options"4. "Zoom mode"Selecting a trackDVD video:1. Turn the controller when the DVD menu isdisplayed.2. Open "Options".3. "Additional options"4. "Select title"5. Select the desired track.VCD/SVCD:1. "Select track"2. Select the desired track.Selecting the camera angleThe availability of a different camera angle de‐pends on the DVD and the current DVD track.1. Turn the controller during playback.2. Open "Options".3. "Additional options"4. "Viewing angle"5. Select the desired camera angle.Opening the main menu, backThese functions are not contained on everyDVD. Therefore, they may not be available foruse.DVD changerDepending on the vehicle, the DVD changer islocated in the glove compartment, above theglove compartment, or behind the left side trimin the cargo area.Controls and displays1Empty DVD compartments2LED on DVD slot3Buttons for DVD compartments4DVD slot5Load DVD compartmentsLoading the DVD compartmentsindividually1. Press the button once.Seite 49CD/multimedia Entertainment49Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
The LED on the first empty compartmentflashes.2. Select another compartment if necessary.3. Wait for the LEDs on the DVD slot to flash.4. Insert a single CD or DVD in the middle.The CD/DVD is drawn in automatically andplaced into the selected compartment.Sliding in CDs/DVDsDo not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDson the DVD slot are flashing; otherwise, the CD/DVD or the DVD changer could be damaged.Do not continue to push on the CD/DVD; thismay cause it to jam and prevent it from beingable to eject again.◀Loading all empty DVD compartments1. Press the button once and hold itdown.The LEDs on the empty CD compartmentsflash.2. Wait for the LEDs on the DVD slot to beginflashing and then insert each CD or DVD intothe center of the slot.The CDs/DVDs are drawn in automaticallyand placed into the empty compartments.Sliding in CDs/DVDsDo not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDson the DVD slot are flashing; otherwise, the CD/DVD or the DVD changer could be damaged.Do not continue to push on the CD/DVD; thismay cause it to jam and prevent it from beingable to eject again.◀After they are inserted, it may take several mi‐nutes for the CDs/DVDs to be read in.Removing a single CD/DVD1. Press the button once.2. Select the DVD compartment.The CD/DVD is partially ejected.3. Remove the CD/DVD.Removing all CDs/DVDs1. Press the button once and hold it down.2. Remove the CDs/DVDs.Cancelling a functionFilling the DVD compartments or removing CDs/DVDs can be canceled.Press the corresponding button.▷▷MalfunctionsIf the LEDs on the DVD slot and on the com‐partments are flashing rapidly, a malfunction hasoccurred.To eliminate the malfunction:1. Press one of the following buttons:▷▷The CD/DVD last inserted is ejected.2. Remove the CD/DVD.The DVD changer is functional again after theLEDs stop flashing rapidly.Audio playbackThe audio track of a DVD can be played backeven if video playback is not possible in the ve‐hicle.Only the main film without the previews or extrascan be played back.Starting playbackA DVD is located in the DVD changer.1. "Multimedia"Seite 50Entertainment CD/multimedia50 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
2. "CD/DVD"3. Select the desired DVD.Selecting a chapter using the buttonPress the button repeatedly until thedesired chapter is played.Selecting a chapter using iDrive1. "Multimedia"2. "CD/DVD"3. Select the desired DVD.4. Select the desired chapter.Fast forward/reversePress and hold the button.Selecting the languageThe languages that are available depend on theDVD.1. "Multimedia"2. "CD/DVD"3. Select the desired DVD.4. Open "Options".5. "Audio/language"6. Select the desired language.NotesCD/DVD player and changerDo not remove the coverBMW CD/DVD players and changers areofficially designated Class 1 laser products. Donot operate if the cover is damaged; otherwise,severe eye damage may occur.◀CDs and DVDsUse of CDs/DVDs▷Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDswith labels applied, as these can be‐come detached during playback dueto heat buildup and can cause irrepar‐able damage to the device.▷Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standarddiameter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not playCDs/DVDs with an adapter, e.g., single CDs;otherwise, the CDs or the adapter may jamand no longer eject.▷Do not use combined CDs/DVDs, e.g., DVDPlus, as the CDs/DVDs can jam and will nolonger eject.◀General malfunctions▷CD/DVD changers and players have beenoptimized for performance in vehicles. Insome instances they may be more sensitiveto faulty CDs/DVDs than stationary deviceswould be.▷If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first checkwhether it has been inserted correctly.HumidityHigh levels of humidity can lead to condensationon the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens, andtemporarily prevent playback.Malfunctions involving individual CDs/DVDsIf malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/DVDs, this can be due to one of the followingcauses:Home-recorded CDs/DVDs▷Possible reasons for malfunctions withhome-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsistentdata creation or recording processes, orpoor quality or old age of the blank CD/DVD.▷Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side witha pen intended for this purpose.Seite 51CD/multimedia Entertainment51Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Damage▷Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches andmoisture.▷Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.▷Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperaturesover 122 ℉/50 ℃, high humidity or directsunlight.CDs/DVDs with copy protectionCDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐tection feature by the manufacturer. This canmean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played orcan only be played to a limited extent.MACROVISIONThis product contains copyrighted technologythat is based on multiple registered US patentsand the intellectual property of the MacrovisionCorporation and other manufacturers. The useof this copy protection must be approved byMacrovision. Media protected by this product -unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision - mayonly be used for private purposes. Copying ofthis technology is prohibited.DTS Digital Surround™Manufactured under license under U.S.Patent Numbers: 5,451,942;5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &and other patents granted and registered in theUSA and worldwide. DTS and the logo are reg‐istered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround andthe DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc. ©DTS, Inc. All rights reserved.Music collectionStoring musicGeneral informationMusic tracks from CDs/DVDs and USB devicescan be stored in the music collection on a harddisc in the vehicle and played from there.▷Audio CD: tracks are converted into a com‐pressed audio format. If available, informa‐tion on the album, such as the artist, isstored as well.▷CD/DVD or USB device with compressedaudio files: the entire content of the CD/DVDor the USB device is stored in the vehicle asan album. The WMA, MP3, M4A, and AACformats are stored. Individual tracks and di‐rectories can be deleted later, Deleting atrack and directory, refer to page 57.Tracks with DRM copy protection can bestored but cannot be played back.Backing up music dataRegularly back up the music data; other‐wise, it could be lost if there is a fault on the harddisk.◀Music recognition technology and re‐lated data are provided by Gracenote®.Gracenote is the industry standard in music rec‐ognition technology and related content deliv‐ery. For more information, please visitwww.gracenote.com.CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,copyright © 2000-2009 Gracenote. GracenoteSoftware, copyright © 2000-2009 Gracenote.This product and service may practice one ormore of the following U.S. Patents: #5.987.525;#6.061.680; #6.154.773, #6.161.132,#6.230.192, #6.230.207, #6.240.459,#6.330.593, and other patents issued or pend‐ing. Some services supplied under license fromOpen Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6.304.523.Storing from a CD/DVD1. Insert a CD or DVD into the CD/DVD player.2. "Multimedia"3. "CD/DVD"Seite 52Entertainment CD/multimedia52 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
4. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player.5. "Store in vehicle"The music collection is displayed and the firsttrack of the CD/DVD is played back. During thestorage process, the tracks are played in se‐quence.Observe the following during the storage proc‐ess:Do not switch to the CD/DVD player and do notremove the CD/DVD from the CD/DVD player asthis will interrupt the storage process. You canswitch to the other audio sources without inter‐rupting the storage process. Tracks from thecurrent CD/DVD that have already been storedcan be called up.Interrupting storage1. "Multimedia"2. "CD/DVD"3. "Storing..."4. "Cancel storing"The storage process is interrupted and can becontinued at any time.Continuing the storage process1. "Multimedia"2. "CD/DVD"3. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player.4. "Continue storing"Storage of the CD/DVD continues at the begin‐ning of the track at which storage was inter‐rupted.Album informationDuring storage, information such as the name ofthe artist is stored with the track, if this informa‐tion is available in the vehicle database or on theCD.To update the database, contact your servicecenter.Storing from a USB deviceTo store music, a suitable device must be con‐nected to the USB interface in the center arm‐rest.▷Suitable devices: USB mass storage devi‐ces, such as USB flash drives or MP3 playerswith a USB interface.▷Unsuitable devices: USB hard drives, USBhubs, USB memory card readers with mul‐tiple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone. Music fromthe Apple iPod/iPhone can be played via theAUX-IN port or the USB port in the centerarmrest.▷File systems: popular file systems for USBdevices are supported. FAT 32 is the rec‐ommended format.1. Connect USB medium to the USB port in thecenter armrest.2. "Multimedia"3. "Music collection"4. Open "Options".Seite 53CD/multimedia Entertainment53Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
5. "Import/Export music"6. "Import music (USB)"Playing musicMusic searchAll tracks for which additional information hasbeen stored can be accessed by the musicsearch. Tracks that have been saved withoutadditional information can be called up via themusic directory.1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. "Music search"4. Select the desired category.5. Select the desired entry:▷Select "A-Z search" and input the de‐sired entry.▷Select the desired entry from the list.6. Select other categories if you wish.The tracks found are listed in alphabeticalorder.7. "Start play"Restarting the music search"Reset search"Music search using spoken instructionsInstructions for the voice activation system, seevehicle owners' manual.1. Press the button on the steeringwheel.2. ›Music search‹3. Open the desired category, e.g., ›Selectartist‹.4. Say the desired entry in the list.5. Select other categories if you wish.To select a track directly: ›Title ...‹.Say the voice command and the name of thedesired track in a single command.Music directoryAll stored albums are listed in the music direc‐tory.1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. "Music search"4. "Browse directory"All stored directories are displayed in a list.5. Select the desired directory.To go up a level in the directory: move thecontroller to the left.Seite 54Entertainment CD/multimedia54 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Symbol Format Audio CD Compressed audio filesSorting a music directoryThe list can be sorted alphabetically by name orby the date saved.1. "Sorting"2. "By name" or "By date"Current playbackList of tracks that are currently being played. Forexample, the list of tracks that were found usingmusic search, a playlist or the list of similartracks found.1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. "Now playing"4. Select the desired track, if necessary.Classical viewWith classical music, a track usually includesadditional information, such as the name of thecomposer or the conductor. This informationcan be displayed.1. Open "Options".2. "Classic view"Playback lists1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. "Music folder"The following lists are displayed:▷"My favorites"All tracks that have been marked as favor‐ites.▷"Top 50"The 50 most frequently played tracks.▷"Similar music"All tracks that have been found in a searchfor similar music.▷"Playlists"Playlists that have been imported or storedas playlists in the vehicle.Storing playlistsThe favorites and similar music lists can bestored in the vehicle as a playlists.1. "My favorites" or"Similar music"2. Open "Options".3. "Save as playlist"Deleting a playlist1. "Music folder"2. Highlight a playlist that is to be deleted.3. Open "Options".4. "Delete playlists"Deleting all playlists1. "Music folder"2. Open "Options".3. "Delete all playlists"Similar musicYou can carry out a search for music stored inthe vehicle that is similar to the track currentlybeing played.1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"Seite 55CD/multimedia Entertainment55Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
3. "Similar titles (HDD)"The tracks found are stored temporarily in thelist of similar tracks.Up to 30 tracks can be stored. The tracks foundcan be stored in the vehicle as a Playlist, refer topage 55.FavoritesIf a track is currently being played, it can bemarked and stored as a favorite.Saving a track as a favoriteA track can only be stored as a favorite if it iscurrently being played.1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. "Add to favorites"Calling stored favorites1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. "Music folder"4. "My favorites"5. Select the desired track.The favorites can be stored in the vehicle as aPlaylist, refer to page 55.Deleting single tracks from favorites1. Call the track you want to delete from the listof favorites.2. "Delete from favorites"Deleting tracks from favoritesIndividual or all tracs can be deleted from the fa‐vorites.1. "Music folder"2. "My favorites"3. Open "Options".4. "Delete tracks from favorites" or "Deletetracks from favorites"Audio books and podcastsAudio books and podcasts can be called sepa‐rately.1. "Add'l media"2. Call the desired medium:▷ "Audio books"▷ "Podcasts"3. Call the desired file.Random playbackAll tracks of the selection are played back in ran‐dom order.1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. Open "Options".4. "Random"Managing musicMusic directoryRenaming folders or tracksThe name of the album, if available, is automat‐ically entered when the album is stored. If thename is not available, it can be changed later ifdesired.1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. "Music search"4. "Browse directory"5. Highlight the desired folder or track.Seite 56Entertainment CD/multimedia56 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
6. Open "Options".7. "Rename track" or "Rename folder"8. Select the letters individually.Deleting a directoryA directory cannot be deleted while a track fromthat directory is being played.1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. "Music search"4. "Browse directory"5. Mark the desired directory.6. Open "Options".7. "Delete directory"Deleting tracks and foldersA track cannot be deleted while it is beingplayed. A folder cannot be deleted while a trackfrom that folder is being played.1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. "Music search"4. "Browse directory"5. Highlight the folder or track.6. Open "Options".7. "Delete folder" or "Delete track"Free memory capacityDisplay the free memory capacity in the musiccollection.1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. Open "Options".4. "Manage music collection"5. "Free memory"Music collectionBacking up the music collectionThe entire music collection can be stored on aUSB device. Make sure there is enough freememory capacity on the USB device.Depending on the number of tracks, backing upthe music collection may take several hours.Therefore, it is best to perform the backup dur‐ing a long trip.1. Starting the engine.2. Connect USB medium to the USB port in thecenter armrest.3. "Multimedia"4. "Music collection"5. Open "Options".Seite 57CD/multimedia Entertainment57Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
6. "Import/Export music"7. "Backup music on USB"Storing the music collection in the vehicleWhen storing the music collection in the vehiclefrom a USB device, the existing music collectionin the vehicle is replaced.1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. Open "Options".4. "Import/Export music"5. "Restore music from USB"Deleting the music collection1. "Multimedia"2. "Music collection"3. Open "Options".4. "Manage music collection"5. "Delete music"External devicesThe conceptVarious external devices can be connected tothe vehicle. The sound is output through the ve‐hicle loudspeakers. The system can be oper‐ated via iDrive, depending on how the externaldevice is connected to the vehicle.Symbol Meaning AUX-IN port USB audio interface Music interface for smartphones WLAN Bluetooth audioAUX-IN portAt a glance▷For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3player. The sound is output on the vehicleloudspeakers.▷Recommendation: use medium tone andvolume settings on the audio device. Thetone depends on the quality of the audiofiles.ConnectingThe AUX-IN port is located in thecenter armrest.Connect the headphones or line-out connector of the device to thejack plug.Playback1. Connect the audio device, switch it on andselect a track on the audio device.2. "Multimedia"3. "External devices".4. "AUX front"Seite 58Entertainment CD/multimedia58 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
VolumeThe volume of the sound output is dependenton the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐edly from the volume of the other audio sources,it is advisable to adjust the volumes.Adjusting the volume1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices".3. "AUX front"4. "Volume"5. Turn the controller until the desired volumeis set and press the controller.USB audio interface/Music interfacefor smartphonesAt a glanceIt is possible to connect external audio devices.Operation can be performed via iDrive. Thesound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.Connectors for external devices▷Connection via USB audio interface: AppleiPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones thatare supported by the USB audio interface.▷Connection via snap-in adapter, if the vehi‐cle is equipped with a music interface forsmartphones: Apple iPhone or mobilephones.Playback is only possible when there is noaudio device attached to the AUX-IN port.Due to the large number of different audio devi‐ces available on the market, it cannot be ensuredthat every audio device/mobile phone is opera‐ble on the vehicle.Ask your service center about suitable audio de‐vices/mobile phones.Audio filesStandard audio files can be played back:▷MP3.▷WMA.▷WAV (PCM).▷AAC, M4A.▷Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS.File systemsPopular file systems for USB devices are sup‐ported. FAT 32 is the recommended format.Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone viaUSB audio interfaceThe USB audio interface is located in the centerarmrest.Connect using a flexible adapter cable.Connect the Apple iPod/iPhoneto the USB interface.The Apple iPod/iPhone menustructure is supported by theUSB audio interface.Connection of a USB device via theUSB audio interfaceThe USB audio interface is located in the centerarmrest.Connect using a flexible adapter cable to protectthe USB audio interface and the USB deviceagainst physical damage.Connect the USB device to theUSB interface.Seite 59CD/multimedia Entertainment59Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
After connecting for the first timeInformation on all music tracks, e.g. artist or typeof music, as well as playback lists are transmit‐ted into the vehicle. This may take some time,depending on the USB device and the numberof tracks.During transmission, the tracks can be called upvia the file directory.Number of tracksInformation from up to four USB devices or forapprox. 36,000 tracks can be stored in the ve‐hicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more than36,000 tracks are stored, information on exist‐ing music tracks may be deleted.Copy protectionMusic tracks with integrated Digital Rights Man‐agement, DRM, cannot be played.Playback1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select symbol or .The playback starts with the first track.Track searchTracks are displayed if they have been saved inthe Latin alphabet.1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the or symbol.4. "Music search"Track search using information1. Select the desired category, e.g., "Genre" or"Artist".All entries are displayed in a list.▷Open "A-Z search" and input the de‐sired entry. When a letter is entered, theresults are filtered using this letter as thefirst letter. If multiple letters are entered,all results that contain that sequence aredisplayed.▷Select the desired entry from the list.2. Select other categories if you wish.Not all categories need to be selected. Forexample, if all of the tracks by a certain artistare to be displayed, call up that artist only.All of the tracks by that artist are then dis‐played.3. "Play"Restarting a track search"Reset search"Browsing a directoryIf connection is via the USB audio interface in thecentre console, the file directory of the devicecan be displayed."Browse directory"A list of directories and tracks is displayed. This symbol identifies directories.Select a track:Select the desired track or directory.To go up a level in the directory, move the con‐troller to the left.Seite 60Entertainment CD/multimedia60 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Playback listsCalling up playback lists.1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the or symbol.4. "Playlists"5. Select the desired playlist.More media, audio books, podcasts,videosAudio books, podcasts and videos on the devicecan be called separately.1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the or symbol.4. "More media"5. Call the desired medium:▷ "Audio books"▷ "Podcasts"▷ "Video"Video playbackThe video image is displayed on the front Con‐trol Display up to a speed of approx.2 mph/3 km/h; in some countries, it is only dis‐played if the parking brake is set or if the auto‐matic transmission is in position P.Current playbackList of tracks that are currently being played. Forexample the list of tracks that were found in thetrack search or a playlist.1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the or symbol.4. "Now playing"Random playbackThe current list of tracks is played back in ran‐dom order.1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Open "Options".4. "Random"Fast forward/reversePress and hold the button.NotesDo not expose the audio device to extreme en‐vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐peratures; refer to the audio device operatinginstructions.Depending on the configuration of the audiofiles, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, thefiles may not play back correctly in each case.Information on connection▷The connected audio device is supplied witha max. power of 500 mA if supported by thedevice. Therefore, do not additionally con‐nect the device to a socket in the vehicle;otherwise, playback may be compromised.▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans orlamps to the USB audio interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface to re‐charge external devices.Bluetooth audioAt a glance▷Music files on external devices such as audiodevices or mobile phones can be playedback via Bluetooth.Seite 61CD/multimedia Entertainment61Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
▷The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐speakers.▷The volume of the sound output is depend‐ent on the device. If necessary, adjust thevolume on the device.▷Up to four external devices can be pairedwith the vehicle.Requirements▷The device is suitable. Information underwww.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.▷The device is ready for operation.▷The ignition is switched on.▷Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle and onthe device.▷Bluetooth presettings must be made on thedevice, such as for a connection withoutconfirmation or visibility; refer to the deviceoperating instructions.▷A number with at least four and a maximumof 16 digits is defined as the Bluetooth pass‐key. It is only required once for pairing.Pairing and connectingPairing a deviceTo avoid becoming distracted and posingan unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐cle's occupants and to other road users, onlypair the device while the vehicle is stationary.◀1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. "Add new device"The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐played in the Control Display.5. To perform additional steps on the device,refer to the device operating instructions:e.g. search for Bluetooth device or connecta new device.The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appearson the device display.6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle onthe device display.7. You are prompted by the iDrive or mobilephone to enter the same Bluetooth passkey.Enter the passkey and confirm.OrCompare the control number in the displayof the vehicle to the control number in thedisplay of the mobile phone. Confirm thecontrol number in the mobile phone and inthe vehicle."OK"8. Select functions for which the device is to beused, e.g. "Bluetooth® audio".9. "OK"If pairing was successful, the device is displayedas connected.White symbol : the device is active as an audiosource.If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., referto page 63.Connecting a specific deviceA device that has already been paired can beconnected as an active audio source.Connecting is not possible when data is ex‐changed via a mobile phone connected via Blue‐tooth.RequirementsIf necessary, activate the audio connection ofthe desired device from the list of paired devi‐ces.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. Open "Options".5. "Configure device"6. "Audio"7. "OK"Seite 62Entertainment CD/multimedia62 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Connecting the device1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. Select the device that is to be connected.White symbol : the device is active as an audiosource.PlaybackGeneral information▷The display of music track information de‐pends on the device.▷Operation can takes place on the device oriDrive.▷Playback is interrupted when data is ex‐changed via a mobile phone connected viaBluetooth.Starting playback1. Connect the device.2. "Multimedia"3. "External devices"4. Select the symbol.Playback is started automatically.Changing the trackDepending on the particular device, some of thefunctions may not be available.Symbol Function Next track Previous music trackFast forward/reversePress and hold the button.Random playback1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the symbol.4. Open "Options".5. "Random"Disconnecting the audio connection1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. Highlight the desired device.5. Open "Options".6. "Configure device"7. "Audio"8. "OK"Unpairing a device1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. Highlight the mobile phone that is to be un‐paired.5. Open "Options".6. "Remove device"What to do if...Information on suitable devices can be found atwww.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 78.Seite 63CD/multimedia Entertainment63Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
The device is not supported by the vehicle.▷Perform a software update, refer topage 66, if needed.The device could not be paired or connected.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the deviceand the vehicle match? Enter the samepasskey on the device and via iDrive.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enterthe passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices connectedto the device or vehicle? Delete connectionswith other devices if necessary.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode ordoes it have only a limited remaining batterylife? Charge the mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via the charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐ble that only one device can be connectedto the vehicle. Unpair the connected devicefrom the vehicle and pair and connect onlyone device.▷The device no longer reacts? Switch the de‐vice off and on again.▷Repeat the pairing procedure.Music cannot be played back.▷Start the program for playing back musicdata on the device and select a track on thedevice if necessary.▷Switch the radio off and on again.Music files can only be played back softly.▷Adjust the volume settings on the device.Playback is disturbed when buttons are pressedor by other messages on the device.▷Switch off the button tones and other signaltones on the device.Playback is interrupted by a telephone call ortraffic bulletin and is not resumed automatically.▷Switch the radio off and on again.Playback is not possible if the mobile phone isconnected both via Bluetooth Audio and via theextended connectivity of the music player in themobile phone.▷Disconnect one of the two connections; forexample, disconnect the audio connection,refer to page 63, and restart playback.If all points in this list have been checked and therequired function is still not available, contactthe hotline or service center.WLANThe conceptPlayback of audio or video files from externaldevices, e.g., PCs or smartphones that are con‐nected to the vehicle via WLAN. The sound isoutput through the vehicle loudspeakers.GeneralThe volume of the sound output is dependenton the device. If necessary, adjust the volume onthe device.Up to four external devices can be paired withthe vehicle.Requirements▷bmwusa.com▷DLNA app must have been installed on thedevice.▷The device is ready for operation.▷The ignition is switched on.▷WLAN activated on the vehicle and on thedevice.▷WLAN presettings must be made on the de‐vice, such as for a connection without con‐firmation or visibility; refer to the device op‐erating instructions.Activating/deactivating the WLAN onthe vehicle1. "Settings"2. "Connections"Seite 64Entertainment CD/multimedia64 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
3. "Wi-Fi®"4. "Vehicle Wi-Fi®"Pairing an external device1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Wi-Fi®"The WLAN network name and the WLANkey are displayed.4. "Connect new device"5. Search for WLAN networks on the externaldevice and select the WLAN network that isdisplayed on the control display.6. Enter the WLAN key that is displayed on theControl Display on the external device, orconnect the external device using the WPS-PIN function.If pairing is successful, a message appears onthe Control Display. The device appears in thelist of connected devices.If multiple devices are connected, the active de‐vice is identified by the following symbols. Activating a specific deviceIf multiple devices are connected to the vehiclevia the WLAN, the device that is to be availableas the active audio and video source can be se‐lected.1. Mark the device in the list of connected de‐vices.2. "Options"3. "Use as Wi-Fi® media source"PlaybackStarting playback1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the symbol.Audio playback1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the symbol.4. "Search for audio"5. Select the desired directory if necessary.6. Select the desired audio file.Video playback1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the symbol.4. "Search for video"5. Select the desired folder if necessary.6. Select the desired video file.Current playbackList of tracks that are currently being played.1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the symbol.4. "Current playback"Changing tracks or videoSymbol Function Next file Previous fileFast forward/reversePress and hold the button.Unpairing a device1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Wi-Fi®"Seite 65CD/multimedia Entertainment65Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
The WLAN network name and the WLANkey are displayed.4. Highlight the device that is to be unpaired.5. "Options"6. "Delete" or "Delete all"What to do if ...Information on suitable devices can be found atwww.bmw.com/bluetooth.WLAN device can not be displayed in the list ofexternal devices.▷Check whether the device is switched on.▷Check whether the WLAN connection onthe device is switched on.▷Check whether the DLNA app has been ac‐tivated.▷Check whether the device is in standbymode.Software UpdateThe vehicle supports various external devicesdepending on the current software version. Witha software update, the vehicle can support newcell phones or new external device, for example.The updating of the software is done via:▷USB.Updates and related current information isavailable at www.bmw.com/update.NoteInstallation must only be carried out while thevehicle is stationary. The ignition must beswitched off to complete the installation.Displaying the current versionThe 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 USBThe software may only be updated when the ve‐hicle is stationary.1. Store the file for the software-update in themain director of a USB flash drive.2. Connect USB data memory to the USB in‐terface in the center armrest.3. "Settings"4. "Software update"5. "Update software"6. "Install software."7. "OK"8. Switch off the ignition and wait until the Con‐trol Display has shut down.All listed software updates are installed.Restoring the software versionThe software version before the last softwareupdate or the factory version can be restored.The software may only be restored when thevehicle is stationary.1. "Settings"2. "Software update"3. "Restore previous version"4. "Previous version" or "Default SW status"5. "Remove software"6. "OK"7. Switch off the ignition and wait until the Con‐trol Display has shut down.All listed software updates are removed.Seite 66Entertainment CD/multimedia66 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Rear audio remote controlThe conceptThe rear audio remote control can be used tocontrol the following audio functions in the front:▷"Radio"▷"Multimedia"The unit is operated in the same manner as thecorresponding buttons on the CD/DVD player.The remote control is housed in the rear centerarmrest.Menu navigationPress the button FunctionTurn the wheel: adjusts thevolume.Press the center knob:switches the sound on/off.Changes the entertainmentsource.Changes the station, trackor chapter.Press and hold the button:fast forward/reverse.The transmission time of the remote control islimited by law. To execute a function again,press or turn the required button again.Replacing the batteriesNo rechargeable batteriesDo not use rechargeable batteries, asdamage may result from the substances in thebatteries.◀1. Remove cover. Press on the cover, arrow 1,and push forward, arrow 2.2. Insert batteries of the same type.3. Close the cover.Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ter or to your service center.Seite 67CD/multimedia Entertainment67Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Rear entertainmentVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.ControlsControl Installation locationScreens In the front seat backr‐ests.Rear CD/DVD player On the center console.Rear controller Between the rear seats.Remote control In the center armrest inthe rearRear CD/DVD player1CD/DVD slot2Eject CD/DVD3Headphone connection, right4USB interface5RCA sockets6Headphone connection, leftSwitching the system on/offPress the left or right side of the buttonon the CD/DVD player in the rear for therespective page.Rear entertainment and screens are switchedon/off.After switching off the ignition, the system mustbe switched on again.ScreensAdjustingDanger of burns when screen is folded outDo not reach behind the screen; other‐wise, there is the danger of getting burned. Theback of the screen can become very hot.◀▷To fold out: pull at the bottom edge.▷To fold in: press against the bottom edge.Notes▷Do not cover lower screen edge, since thisis where the sensors and the infrared inter‐face are installed.▷When loading the rear seats and adjustingthe backrest of the front seat, fold in thescreens.▷When using the through-loading system,fold the screens down.Seite 68Entertainment Rear entertainment68 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
▷Before the rear seat backrest is folded down,fold away the down.▷When cleaning the screen, follow the careinstructions.Rear controllerOperation is the same as for the front iDrive.▷To adjust the volume: turn, arrows 1.▷To activate the controller and switch be‐tween the screens: press the buttons, ar‐rows 2.A green LED indicates which screen is activeand can be operated via the iDrive in the rear.Remote controlIn the center armrest in the rearThe remote control is located in the center arm‐rest.Menu navigationPress the but‐tonFunctionOperating concept as for thefront controller.Turn the wheel: highlight amenu item.Press the center knob: con‐firm the selection.Pressing arrow keys corre‐sponds to moving controller:switching between panels.Open the main menu.Displays the previous menu.Opens the "Options" menu.Changes the station, track orchapter.Press and hold the button:fast forward/reverse.Adjusts the volume.Switches the volume adjust‐ment to the left/right.With Professional rear enter‐tainment: Toggles betweenthe screens.The transmission time of the remote control islimited by law. To execute a function again,press or turn the required button again.Replacing the batteriesNo rechargeable batteriesDo not use rechargeable batteries, asdamage may result from the substances in thebatteries.◀Seite 69Rear entertainment Entertainment69Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
1. Remove cover. Press on the cover, arrow 1,and push forward, arrow 2.2. Insert batteries of the same type.3. Close the cover.Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ter or to your service center.ControlsAlmost all functions can be operated in the samemanner as they are in the front. Special featuresof operating the system in the rear are describedhere.Audio/video playbackAudioAudio can be played back via rear entertainmentfrom any source in the vehicle.Operation is the same as for the front audio play‐back.VideoVideo can be played back in the rear from thefollowing sources:▷DVD changer.▷Rear CD/DVD player.▷External device in rear.If a video image is being played back in the rear,the rear CD/DVD player cannot be selected inthe front.Operation is the same as for the front video play‐back.RadioWhen the same radio source is selected in thefront and rear (e.g., FM/AM), the same radio sta‐tion is played.Operation is the same as for the front radio.CD/multimediaCD/DVDWhen the same audio source (front CD/DVDplayer, rear CD/DVD player, DVD changer) is se‐lected in the front and rear, the same material isplayed.Operation is the same as for the front CD/DVD.Music collectionMusic can only be stored and data can only beexported and imported via the front CD/DVDplayer or the USB interface in the glove com‐partment.When music collections are selected in the frontand rear, they are played back separately.Operation is the same as for the front music col‐lection.ToneOnly treble and bass can be set in the rear forheadphones. The settings are made separatelyfor the left and right headphones.Operation is the same as for the front tone.Adjusting multichannel playback,surround for headphones1. "Settings"2. "Tone"3. "Surround headphones"TelephoneUse the rear telephone.TelephoneAn incoming call can be accepted or rejected.Seite 70Entertainment Rear entertainment70 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Operation is the same as for Telephone in front.NavigationRoute planning can be performed separately onthe left and right sides in the rear. Destinationguidance can only be started from the front.Operation is the same as for the front navigation.Suggesting a destinationA destination or trip can be sent to the front asa suggestion. The suggestion can be adopted,stored, or declined in the front. This function isnot available with the following setting: "Drivercontrol".1. Enter the destination.2. "Suggest destination"ConnectedDriveOperation is the same as for the front Connec‐tedDrive.AdjustingThe following settings are available:▷"Rear display"▷"Language/Units": language can be setglobally for all screens.▷"Tone"▷"Climate"Vehicle informationComputer content can be displayed. Operationis only possible in the front.Options menuThe split screen is not available and there is noIntegrated Owner's Manual.Operation is the same as for the front menu op‐tions.EnablingEnabling operation in the rearOnly possible via the iDrive in the front.1. "Settings"2. "Rear controls"3. Select the desired priority.Priority optionsThe driver has priority▷The source selected via iDrive in the front isoutput on the vehicle loudspeakers and canbe selected but not operated from the rear.Other audio or video sources can be oper‐ated.▷Sound can only be output in the rear viaheadphones.▷The source that is to be displayed in the rearcan be set via the iDrive in the front.To set the source in the rear via the iDrive in thefront:1. "Multimedia" or "Radio"2. Open "Options".3. "Select rear source"4. Select the desired audio or video source.Same priority▷All audio and video sources can be operatedvia the iDrive in the front and rear.Seite 71Rear entertainment Entertainment71Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
▷Sound is output in the rear via headphones:the source selected via the iDrive in the frontis output on the vehicle loudspeakers.▷Sound is output via loudspeakers: thesource selected last via the iDrive in the frontor rear is output via the vehicle loudspeak‐ers.The rear has priority▷When the source selected in the rear isplayed on headphones, it can be selectedbut not operated via iDrive in the front. Otheraudio or video sources can be operated.▷Sound is output in the rear via headphones:the source selected via the iDrive in the frontis output on the vehicle loudspeakers.▷Sound is output via loudspeakers: thesource selected in the rear is output on thevehicle loudspeakers. Audio or video sour‐ces cannot be selected via the iDrive in thefront.Switching off the rear DVD▷Rear entertainment is switched off.▷To switch rear entertainment back on: selecta different priority via the iDrive in the frontand switch on the system, refer to page 68.Volume limit for headphonesThe maximum possible volume for the rearheadphones can be adjusted.1. "Settings"2. "Rear controls"3. "Volume limit"Headphones, vehicleloudspeakersConnecting the headphonesNormal headphonesConnect via the jack 1/8"/3.5 mm, refer topage 68, on the rear CD/DVD player.Wireless headphonesCompatible wireless headphones are availablefrom your service center.Connecting headphonesUp to 3 sets of wireless headphones can beconnected.1. Switch on the headphones.2. "Settings"3. "Connections"4. "Headphones/remote"5. Open "Options".6. Press the activation switch, the LED on theheadphones will flash rapidly.7. "Add new device"The headphones will appear in the list of con‐nected devices. Information about the con‐nected headphones will be displayed.Symbol MeaningHeadphonesBattery charge stateL Connection with the left sideR: Connection with the right sideRenaming headphonesThe name with which the headphones are dis‐played can be changed.1. "Settings"2. "Headphones"Seite 72Entertainment Rear entertainment72 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
3. Open "Options".4. "Rename"5. Enter the desired name.Deleting the headphones connectionThe connection with the vehicle can be deleted.1. "Settings"2. "Headphones"3. Open "Options".4. "Remove device"Selecting a pageA set of headphones can be connected to theleft or right side of the rear entertainment sys‐tem. The side can be changed at any time.1. "Settings"2. "Headphones"3. Open "Options".4. "Switch side"Sound output on the headphones orvehicle loudspeakersOperation is only possible in the rear.1. Open "Options".2. "Headphones" or"Speakers"With the following setting, sound output in therear is not possible via the vehicle speakers:"Driver control".External devicesGeneral informationExternal audio and video devices and digitalcameras can be connected to cinch sockets, re‐fer to page 68, on the CD/DVD player. Operationtakes place on the external device.Due to the large number of different audio andvideo devices available on the market, it cannotbe ensured that every audio and video devicewill be displayed correctly on the screen.Connecting an external device1. Fold down the cover in front of the cinchsockets on the CD/DVD player.2. Connect the external device to the RCAsockets.▷Video: yellow socket.▷Audio: white and red socket.Starting playback1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the or symbol.VolumeThe volume of the sound output is dependenton the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐edly from the volume of the other audio sources,it is advisable to adjust the volumes.Adjusting the volumeThe volume can only be adjusted if no externalvideo device is connected.1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the or symbol.4. "Volume"5. Turn the controller until the desired volumeis set and press the controller.What to do if...Only a black screen is visible.Seite 73Rear entertainment Entertainment73Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
▷Switch on the system.There are no options available on the screen.▷Switch over between the display screens.Radio stations or TV channels are grayed outand cannot be selected.▷Function is limited due to the selected pri‐ority. Change priority.The DVD does not play.▷Playback does not begin automatically.Start DVD manually.The volume of the rear vehicle speakers cannotbe adjusted.▷Sound in the rear is output via the head‐phones. Change priority if necessary andoutput sound via vehicle speakers.Seite 74Entertainment Rear entertainment74 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
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CommunicationAll of the options available to you for mobilecommunication with family, friends, businesspartners, and service providers are described inthis chapter.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
TelephoneVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.At a glanceThe conceptMobile phones or other external devices such asaudio players can be connected to the vehiclevia Bluetooth.After these devices are paired once, they arerecognized automatically when the ignition isswitched on as soon as they are inside the ve‐hicle and can be operated via iDrive, the buttonson the steering wheel, and via voice activation.Depending on their functionality, external devi‐ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephoneor as an audio source. The telephone functionsare described in the following.Up to four external devices can be paired. If thetelephone in the rear is paired, another three ex‐ternal devices can be paired.Certain functions may need to be enabled by themobile phone provider or service provider.Using the mobile phone while drivingMake entries only when traffic and roadconditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phonein your hand while you are driving; use thehands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐hicle occupants and other road users.◀FunctionsThe following functions can be assigned to amobile phone.Telephone and additional telephoneA mobile phone can be used as a telephone oran additional telephone.Bluetooth audioA mobile phone can be used as an audio source,refer to page 61.OfficeA mobile phone can be used for the Office func‐tion, refer to page 88.This function can only be assigned to a mobilephone that is connected as a telephone or anauxiliary phone.Snap-in adapterThe snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside an‐tenna of the vehicle.This provides for better network receptionand consistent sound quality.Approved mobile phonesDetails on which mobile phones and externaldevices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐ported by the mobile phone preparation pack‐age can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/blue‐tooth.Displaying the vehicle identificationnumber and software part numberThe vehicle identification number and softwarepart number are needed to determine which mo‐bile phones are supported by the mobile phoneSeite 78Communication Telephone78 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
preparation package. The software version ofthe mobile phone may also be required.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. Open "Options".4. "Bluetooth® info"5. "Display system information"These approved mobile phones with a certainsoftware version, support the vehicle functionsdescribed below.Malfunctions may occur with other mobilephones or software versions.Do not operate a mobile phone that is connectedto the vehicle on the mobile phone keypad, asthis may lead to a malfunction.A software update can be performed if neces‐sary.NotesAt high temperatures, the charge function of themobile phone can be limited where appropriateand the functions are no longer executed.When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle,heed the operating manual of the mobile phone.Pairing/unpairing the mobilephoneRequirements▷The mobile phone is suitable.▷The mobile phone is ready for operation.▷The ignition is switched on.▷Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and onthe mobile phone.▷Bluetooth presettings may need to be madeon the mobile phone, e.g., for a connectionwithout confirmation or visibility, refer to themobile phone operating instructions.▷Deactivate Bluetooth audio if necessary.▷A number with at least four and a maximumof 16 digits should be defined as the Blue‐tooth passkey. It is only required once forpairing.▷Vehicles is in sand.Activating/deactivating BluetoothBluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Complywith all safety guidelines and regulations.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. "Bluetooth®"Activating/deactivating the functionsActivate functions before registering, so thatthey can be assigned to a mobile phone.Information on suitable mobile phones that sup‐port these functions, refer to page 78.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. Open "Options".5. "Configure Bluetooth®"6. Select the desired functions.▷"Bluetooth® audio"▷"Office"▷"Additional telephone"7. Move the controller to the left.Pairing and connectingPairing the mobile phoneTo avoid becoming distracted and posingan unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐cle's occupants and to other road users, onlypair the mobile phone while the vehicle is sta‐tionary.◀Seite 79Telephone Communication79Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Pair the vehicle entirely on the front or rear Con‐trol Display.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. "Add new device"The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐played in the Control Display.5. To perform additional steps on the mobilephone, refer to the mobile phone operatinginstructions: e.g. search for or connect theBluetooth device or a new device.The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appearson the mobile phone display.6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle onthe mobile phone display.7. Enter the same passkey on the mobilephone and via iDrive, and then confirm.OrCompare the control number in the displayof the vehicle to the control number in thedisplay of the mobile phone. Confirm thecontrol number in the mobile phone and inthe vehicle."OK"8. Select the functions for which the mobilephone is to be used.9. "OK"If the pairing was successful, the mobile phoneappears at the top of the list of mobile phones.Functions supported by the mobile phone areshown as a symbol during pairing.Symbol Function Telephone. Additional telephone. Audio source.White symbol: the function is active.Gray symbol: the function is inactive.Four mobile phones can be paired with the ve‐hicle at once. Up to three mobile phones can beconnected with the vehicle at once.If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., referto page 81.Following the initial pairing▷The mobile phone is detected/connected inthe vehicle within a short period of timewhen the engine is running or the ignition isswitched on.▷The phone book entries of the telephonestored on the SIM card or mobile phone aretransmitted to the vehicle after detection,depending on the mobile phone.▷Four mobile phones can be paired. If the tel‐ephone in the rear is paired, another threemobile phones can be paired.▷Specific settings may be necessary in somemobile phones, e.g., authorization or a se‐cure connection; refer to the mobile phoneoperating instructions.Connecting a particular mobile phone1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐nected.The functions assigned to the mobile phone be‐fore unpairing are assigned to the mobile phonewhen it is reconnected. If the mobile phone isalready connected, these functions are deacti‐vated.Seite 80Communication Telephone80 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Configuring cell phoneFunctions can be activated or deactivated forpaired and connected mobile phones.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. Highlight the mobile phone to be config‐ured.5. Open "Options".6. "Configure device"7. At least one function must be selected.▷"Telephone"▷"Additional telephone"▷"Audio"8. "OK"If a function is assigned to a mobile phone, thefunction will be deactivated where appropriatefor a mobile phone that is already connected andthe mobile phone will be unpaired.Swapping the telephone and additionaltelephoneThe function of the telephone and additional tel‐ephone can be swapped automatically.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. "Swap telephone/add. tel."Unpairing the mobile phone1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. Highlight the mobile phone that is to be un‐paired.5. Open "Options".6. "Remove device"What to do if...Information on suitable mobile phones, refer topage 78.The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐nected.▷Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and onthe mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in thevehicle and on the mobile phone.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobilephone and the vehicle match? Enter thesame passkey on the mobile phone and viaiDrive.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enterthe passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.▷Do the control numbers on the mobile phoneand vehicle match? Repeat the pairing pro‐cedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices connectedto the mobile phone or vehicle? Delete con‐nections with other devices if necessary.▷Is Bluetooth Audio activated? DeactivateBluetooth audio.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode ordoes it have only a limited remaining batterylife? Charge the mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via the charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐ble that only one cell phone can be con‐nected to the vehicle. Unpair the connectedcell phone from the vehicle and pair and con‐nect only one cell phone.The mobile phone no longer reacts.▷Switch the mobile phone off and on again.▷Ambient temperatures too high or too low?Do not subject the mobile phone to extremeambient temperatures.The telephone functions are not available.▷Configure the mobile phone and connect itwith the telephone or auxiliary phone func‐tion.No or not all phone book entries are displayed,or they are incomplete.Seite 81Telephone Communication81Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
▷Transmission of the phone book entries isnot yet complete.▷It is possible that only the phone book en‐tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card aretransmitted.▷It may not be possible to display phone bookentries with special characters.▷The number of phone book entries beingstored is too high.▷Is the data volume of the contact too large,e.g., due to stored information such asnotes? Reduce the data volume of the con‐tact.▷Is the mobile phone connected as an audiosource? Configure the mobile phone andconnect it with the telephone or auxiliaryphone function.The phone connection quality is poor.▷The strength of the Bluetooth signal on themobile phone can be adjusted, dependingon the mobile phone.▷Insert the mobile phone into the snap-inadapter or place it in the area of the centerconsole.▷Adjust the volume of the microphone andloudspeakers separately.If all points in this list have been checked and therequired function is still not available, contactthe hotline or service center.ControlsAdjusting the volumeTurn the knob until the desired volume is se‐lected. The setting is stored for the remote con‐trol currently in use.The vehicle automatically adjusts the volume ofthe microphone on the telephone and the vol‐ume of the called party. Depending on the mo‐bile phone, the volumes may need to be ad‐justed. The settings can only be created duringa call and must be adjusted separately for eachtelephone. The settings are deleted when thetelephone is unpaired.1. "Settings"2. "Tone"3. "Volume settings"4. Select the desired setting: "Microphone" or"Speakers"5. To adjust: turn the controller.6. To store: press the controller.Incoming callReceiving callsIf the number of the caller is stored in the phonebook and is transmitted by the network, thename and telephone number of the contact isdisplayed. Otherwise, only the phone number isdisplayed.Accepting a callVia iDrive "Accept"Via the button on the steering wheelPress the button.Via the instrument cluster"Accept"Seite 82Communication Telephone82 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Rejecting a callVia iDrive "Reject"Via the instrument cluster"Reject"Ending a callVia iDrive "End call"Via the button on the steering wheelPress the button.Via the instrument cluster"End call"Entering a phone numberDialing a numberWhen entering phone numbers, you can switchbetween entering letters and numbers.Service numbers can be entered more easily,e. g. 1-888-BMW-CARD.1. "Telephone"2. "Dial number"3. Select the digits individually.4. Convert to letters as required. Select the symbol.Select the letters individually.5. Select the symbol. Select symbol to convert to numbers.The phone number can also be entered by voice.Only numbers can be spoken.The number is dialed via the mobile phone towhich the telephone function has been as‐signed.Letter/number assignmentLetter NumberABC 2DEF 3GHI 4JKL 5MNO 6PQRS 7TUV 8WXYZ 9Calls with multiple partiesGeneral informationYou can switch between calls or connect twocalls to a single conference call. These functionsSeite 83Telephone Communication83Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
must be supported by the mobile phone andservice provider.Accepting a call while speaking toanother partyThis function might have to be activated by theservice provider and the mobile phone must beadjusted accordingly.If a second call comes in during an ongoing call,a call waiting signal sounds where appropriate. "Accept"The call is accepted and the existing call is puton hold.Establishing a second callEstablish an additional call during an active call.1. "Telephone"2. "Active calls"3. Dial the new phone number or select it froma list.Switching between two calls, hold callThe active call is displayed in color.The call on hold is displayed in gray. "Swap calls"The call on hold is resumed.Establishing a conference callTwo calls can be connected to a single tele‐phone conference call.1. Initiating two calls via the same mobilephone.2. "Conference call"When terminating a conference call, both callsare ended. If one call is terminated by anotherparty, the other call can be continued.Switching the microphone to muteWhen a call is active, the microphone can bemuted.1. "Telephone"2. "Active calls"3. "Microphone mute"A microphone that has been switched to muteis automatically reactivated:▷When a new connection is established.▷When switching between call parties.DTMF suffix dialingDTMF suffix dialing can be used for gaining ac‐cess to network services or for controlling devi‐ces, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an answer‐ing machine. The DTMF code is needed for thispurpose.1. "Telephone"2. Select the contact from a list or "Dialnumber".3. "Keypad dialing"4. Enter the DTMF code via iDrive.Phone bookDisplaysThe phone book accesses the contacts of thetelephone and the auxiliary phone and shows allcontacts for which a phone number has beenstored. The entries can be selected to make acall.1. "Telephone"2. "Phone book"A symbol indicates the storage location of thecontacts.Seite 84Communication Telephone84 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Symbol Storage locationNo symbol In the vehicle; the address has notbeen checked as a destination. In the vehicle; the address hasbeen checked as a destination. Mobile phone.Calling a contactSymbol Meaning Contact with one stored phone num‐ber. Contact with more than one storedphone number. Call not possible; mobile phone with‐out reception or network, or ServiceRequest is active.For contacts with one stored phone number: se‐lect the required contact. The connection is be‐ing established.For contacts with more than one stored phonenumber: select the required contact and thephone number. The connection is being estab‐lished.Editing a contactChanging the entries in "Contacts". When acontact is changed, the changes are not storedon the mobile phone. A copy of the entry isstored in the vehicle.1. Highlight the contact.2. Open "Options".3. "Edit entry"The contact can be edited.RedialingGeneral informationLists of selected numbers are transferred to thevehicle from the telephone and the auxiliaryphone. The 20 phone numbers dialed last aredisplayed. The transfer and sorting order of thephone numbers depends on the particular mo‐bile phone.Dialing the number via the instrumentclusterThis is possible when there is no active call.1. Press the button on the steeringwheel.2. Select the desired phone number.The connection is established.Dialing a number via iDrive1. "Telephone"2. "Redial"3. Select the desired entry and the phone num‐ber if necessary.The connection is established.Deleting a single entry or all entriesThe erasure of entries depends on the mobilephone.1. Highlight the entry.2. Open "Options".3. "Delete entry" or"Delete list"Seite 85Telephone Communication85Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Saving an entry in the contacts1. Highlight the entry.2. Open "Options".3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existingcontact"4. Select the contact, if necessary.5. Select the type of number: "Home","Business", "Mobile" or "Other"6. Complete the entries if necessary.7. "Store contact"Received callsDisplaying callsLists of calls received by the telephone and theauxiliary phone are transferred to the vehicle.The 20 telephone calls that were last receivedare displayed. The transfer and of phone num‐bers and their sorting order and display dependson the particular mobile phone.1. "Telephone"2. "Received calls"Calling a number from the listSelecting an entry.The connection is established.Deleting a single entry or all entriesThe erasure of entries depends on the mobilephone.1. Highlight the entry.2. Open "Options".3. "Delete entry" or"Delete list"Saving an entry in the contacts1. Highlight the entry.2. Open "Options".3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existingcontact"4. Select the contact, if necessary.5. Select the type of number: "Home","Business", "Mobile" or "Other"6. Complete the entries if necessary.7. "Store contact"Hands-free systemGeneral informationCalls that are being made on the hands-freesystem can be continued on the mobile phoneand vice versa.From the mobile phone to the hands-free systemCalls that were begun outside of the Bluetoothrange of the vehicle can be continued on thehands-free system with the ignition switchedon.Depending on the mobile phone, the system au‐tomatically switches to the hands-free system.If the system does not switch over automatically,follow the instructions on the mobile phone dis‐play; refer also to the mobile phone operatinginstructions.From the hands-free system to themobile phoneCalls that are made on the hands-free systemcan in some cases be continued on the mobilephone; this depends on the mobile phone.Follow the instructions on the mobile phone dis‐play; refer also to the mobile phone operatinginstructions.Snap-in adapterGeneral informationDetailed information about snap-in adapter,which supports the functions of the mobilephone, available from the service center.Seite 86Communication Telephone86 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
NotesAt high temperatures, the charge functions ofthe mobile phone can be limited under certaincircumstances, and functions are no longer exe‐cuted.Installation positionIn the front center armrest. The direction of in‐stallation in the center armrest varies accordingto the vehicle.Inserting the snap-in adapter1. Press the button 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.Inserting the mobile phone1. Depending on the mobile phone, removethe protective cap from the antenna con‐nector and from the USB connection of themobile phone.2. Slide the mobile phone with the buttons fac‐ing up in the direction of the electrical con‐nections, arrow 1, and push downward, ar‐row 2 until it engages.Removing the mobile phonePress the button and remove the mobile phone.Seite 87Telephone Communication87Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
OfficeVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.At a glanceGeneral informationContacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text mes‐sages, and e-mails from the mobile phone canbe displayed on the Control Display if the mobilephone provides compatible support of thesefunctions and the necessary Bluetooth stand‐ards. Some functions may have to be enabledindividually.Information about which mobile phones supportOffice functions can be found atwww.bmwusa.com/bluetooth. A limited numberof compatible mobile phones is available for Of‐fice.Contents are only displayed in full length whenthe vehicle is stationary.Data are updated every time the mobile phoneis connected to the vehicle.Do not use Office while drivingTo avoid becoming distracted and posingan unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐pants and to other road users, never attempt touse the controls or enter information unless traf‐fic and road conditions allow this.◀Requirements▷A suitable mobile phone is paired with thevehicle and connected. In some mobilephones, data access must be confirmed onthe mobile phone.▷The time, time zone, and date are correctlyset on the Control Display and on the mobilephone to correctly display appointments, forexample.▷Office is activated, refer to page 79.UpdatingData are updated every time the mobile phoneis connected to the vehicle. Appointment en‐tries, tasks, notes and reminders can be updatedseparately.1. "Office"2. "Current office", "Calendar", "Tasks","Notes" or "Reminders"3. Open "Options".4. "Update data"Cell phone data are transmitted again to thevehicle.Office informationThe number of unread messages and activetasks as well as the upcoming appointments aredisplayed.1. "Office"2. "Current office"3. Select the desired entry to display details.Seite 88Communication Office88 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Write newGeneral informationSMS, e-mail, audio notes and audio e-mails canbe recorded and sent or saved by speech rec‐ognition.Essential for sending e-mails or SMS: a con‐nected mobile phone; mobile phone with e-mailaccount configured on the mobile phone.Write new1. "Office"2. "New"3. "Type"Select element:▷"Text message"▷"E-mail"▷"Audio e-mail"▷"Voice memo"4. Select recipient:▷Enter the phone number for the SMS orMove the controller to the right and se‐lect a recipient and optionally also aphone number from Contacts.The Contacts for which a phone numberhas been saved will be displayed.▷For e-mails, enter an e-mail address orMove the controller to the right and se‐lect a recipient and optionally also an e-mail address from Contacts.The Contacts for which an e-mail ad‐dress has been saved will be displayed.5. From (Textref fehlt noch): if more than onemobile phone is paired, the transmitting mo‐bile phone must be selected.6. (Symbol) Record voice note, refer topage 89, (Link). Approximately 2 minutesof spoken text can be recorded.7. To send SMS, e-mails or audio e-mail:"Send"Voice notes are stored in the vehicle.Voice noteThe conceptIn order to be able to use this function, the mo‐bile phone must support the corresponding BTstandards and contract must have been pur‐chased with a service provider. The service pro‐vider must be read out from the MMI (when anattempt is made to run this service, a table ap‐pears in which the name of the service provideris written. This speech-to-text services costsextra.)Recording a voice noteIf a new audio note (or SMS...) has been se‐lected, you must click on “"New voice memo".1. Write new2. Audio e-Mail or voice note3. Recording a voice note4. REC symbol: start recording5. PAUSE symbols: stop or pause recording;REC again: resume recording6. PLAY symbol: playback7. DE symbol: set the language in which re‐cording is to be madeLoudspeaker symbol: have recorded text readoutCorrecting a recordingX symbol: delete textPencil symbol: edit textSeite 89Office Communication89Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
ContactsAt a glanceContacts can be created and edited. The con‐tacts from the mobile phone are displayed aswell if this function is supported by the mobilephone. Addresses can be adopted as destina‐tions for navigation and the phone numbers canbe dialed.Displaying contactsGeneral information1. "Office"2. "Contacts"All contacts are listed in alphabetical order.Depending on the number of contacts, an A-Z search is offered.You can choose whether the Contacts are to betransferred from a mobile phone. The Contactscan also be transferred from both connectedmobile phones.1. "Options"2. Highlight the mobile phone from which theContacts are to be transferred, and select.A symbol indicates the storage location of thecontacts:Symbol Storage locationNo symbol In the vehicle; the address has notbeen checked as a destination. In the vehicle; the address hasbeen checked as a destination. Mobile phone.Dialing a phone number1. Select the desired contact.2. Select the phone number.The connection is established.Editing a contact1. Select the desired contact.2. "Edit contact"3. Change the entries.4. "Store contact in vehicle"When a contact is edited, the changes are notstored on the mobile phone. A copy of the entryis stored in the vehicle.Selecting the contact as a navigationdestination1. Select the desired contact.2. Select the address.When contacts from the mobile phone areused, the address may need to be matchedto the navigation data contained in the vehi‐cle. In this case:Correct the address.3. "Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination"Checking the address as a destinationAn address that is to be used for destinationguidance must match the navigation data con‐tained in the vehicle. The address can bechecked for this purpose.1. Select the desired contact and highlight theaddress.2. Open "Options".3. "Check as destination"4. Correct and store the address if necessary.Seite 90Communication Office90 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
If the address is corrected and stored, a copy ofit is stored in the vehicle. The address is notchanged on the mobile phone.New contactCreate a new contact1. "Office"2. "Contacts"3. Open "Options".4. "New contact"5. The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐ous entries: "Delete input fields"6. Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol nextto the entry field.7. Enter text and make assignment as neces‐sary.8. In the navigation system: enter address.Only addresses contained in the navigationdata in the vehicle can be entered. This en‐sures that destination guidance is possiblefor all addresses.If necessary, "Accept address".9. "Store contact in vehicle"The entries for a Contact are assigned using thefollowing symbols.Symbol Meaning Home phone number. Business phone number. Mobile phone number. Other phone number. Home address. Business address. E-Mail address. Internet address.Specifying the home addressA home address can be stored. It appears at thetop of the contact list.1. "Home"2. Create a contact.3. "Store contact in vehicle"Selecting the sorting order of thenamesNames can be displayed in a different order.1. "Office"2. "Contacts"3. Open "Options".4. "Display last name first" or "Display firstname first"Depending on how the contacts were stored onthe mobile phone, the sorting order of the namesmay differ from the selected sorting order.Show contact picturesPictures stored with the contacts are stored inthe vehicle when the mobile phone is connectedto the vehicle. The number of transmitted pic‐tures depends on the mobile phone. The mobilephone must support this function.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth®"4. Open "Options".5. "Configure Bluetooth®"6. "Show images"Display of all contact pictures is activated or de‐activated.Exporting/importing contactsContacts can be exported and imported via thePersonal Profile. The contacts stored in the ve‐hicle are exported, but not those from the mobilephone or from BMW Search.Seite 91Office Communication91Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Deleting contactsOnly contacts that are stored in the vehicle aredeleted. The contacts on the mobile phone can‐not be deleted.1. "Office"2. "Contacts"3. Highlight the contact.4. Open "Options".5. "Delete contact"or "Delete all contacts".6. If necessary, "Yes"MessagesGeneral informationAfter the mobile phone is first paired, transmis‐sion may take several minutes. Messages areonly displayed in full length when the vehicle isstationary.Displaying messages1. "Office"2. "Messages"All messages are displayed.You can choose whether the Messages are tobe transferred from a mobile phone. The Mes‐sages can also be transferred from both con‐nected mobile phones.1. "Options"2. Highlight the mobile phone from which theMessages are to be transferred, and select.A symbol identifies the type of message.Symbol Message type Text messages. E-mail from mobile phone.To display a message, select it.Filtering the message listThe message list can be filtered when more thanone type of message exists.1. "Filter:"2. Filtering can consist of a combination of themessage type and the message status.Select the type of message.▷"All messages"All messages are displayed.▷"E-mail"Only e-mails from the mobile phone aredisplayed.▷"Service message"Only service messages are displayed.▷"Text message"Only text messages from the mobilephone are displayed.Select message status.▷"Unread"Only unread messages as displayed.▷"Since starting trip"All SMS and e-Mails received since thestart of the journey are displayed.▷"All"All messages are displayed.Deleting messagesGeneral informationAll message types can be deleted in the vehicle.SMS and e-Mails that have been transferredfrom the mobile phone to the vehicle are alsodeleted in the mobile phone.Seite 92Communication Office92 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Deleting a service message1. Select the desired service message.2. Open "Options".3. "Delete message"Deleting all service messages1. Open "Options".2. "Delete all messages" or"Delete servicemessages"Deleting SMS or e-Mails1. Select the desired SMS or e-Mail.2. "Delete message" or "Delete e-mail"3. YES (Textref fehlt noch)Text messagesCalling the sender of a text message1. Select the desired message.2. "Call sender"Saving the sender in the contacts1. Highlight the desired message.2. Open "Options".3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existingcontact"Marking SMS as unread1. Select the desired SMS.2. "n. y. t. (03-2012)"Using contact dataContact data from appointments, tasks, textmessages and notes can be stored or selected,refer to page 98.Reading out loudText messages, e-mails, appointment entries,tasks, and notes can be read out loud, refer topage 98.Answering/forwarding a messageAn SMS or e-Mail can be answered or for‐warded.1. Select the desired message.2. "Reply"3. Select from:▷"Forward"Forwarding the message.▷"Reply to all"Sending a reponse to all recipients andthe sender of an e-Mail.▷"Reply"Sending a response to the messagesender.4. "Send"5. If forwarding, it may be necessary to enter anew recipient.My InfoSelecting additional functionsAdditional functions are available when a mes‐sage is selected:Seite 93Office Communication93Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Symbol Function "Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination" "Call"If the message contains a number,the connection is established. "Select phone number"If the message contains more thanone number, select the desired num‐ber from the list. The connection isestablished.Message from the Concierge serviceStoring an address1. Select the desired message.2. Open "Options".3. "Store contact in vehicle"Selecting additional functionsAdditional functions are available when a mes‐sage is selected:Symbol Function "Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination" "Call"If the message contains a number,the connection is established. "Select phone number"If the message contains more thanone number, select the desired num‐ber from the list. The connection isestablished. "Further information"Displaying additional information.BMW InfoGeneral informationMessages from BMW regarding service actionsand news from BMW.Selecting additional functionsThe following functions are available when amessage is selected:Symbol Function "Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination" "Call"If the message contains a number,the connection is established. "Select phone number"If the message contains more thanone number, select the desired num‐ber from the list. The connection isestablished. "Further information"Detailed information about a mes‐sage is displayed. This does not re‐sult in any costs. Read aloud the contents of the mes‐sage.E-mailDisplaying e-mail contactsIf the sender and recipient of an e-mail are trans‐mitted by the mobile phone, this information isdisplayed in the e-mail. "Sender/Recipient"If the e-mail addresses are stored in the con‐tacts, the contact is displayed. Select the con‐tact to display details.If the e-mail addresses are not stored in the con‐tacts, only the e-mail address is displayed.Seite 94Communication Office94 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Deactivating the full displayWhen an e-mail is opened in the vehicle, the e-mail is fully transmitted to the vehicle. This mayresult in charges.1. "Office"2. "Messages"3. Open "Options".4. "Fully download e-mails"Only a part of the e-mail from the cell phoneis loaded into the vehicle.Marking e-Mail as unread1. Select the desired e-mail.2. "Mark as unread"Using contact dataContact data from appointments, tasks, textmessages and notes can be stored or selected,refer to page 98.Reading out loudText messages, e-mails, appointment entries,tasks, and notes can be read out loud, refer topage 98.CalendarDisplay the calendarAppointments during the last 20 and the next 50days can be displayed.1. "Office"2. "Calendar"3. The current calendar week is displayed.You can choose whether the Appointments areto be transferred from a mobile phone. The Ap‐pointments can also be transferred from bothconnected mobile phones.1. "Options"2. Highlight the mobile phone from which theAppointments are to be transferred, and se‐lect.Displaying the calendar weekScroll in the current calendar week, or"Previous": displays the previous 7 days."Next": displays the next 7 days.Displaying the calendar day1. Select the date.The current month will be displayed.2. Select the desired day.The appointments on the selected day aredisplayed.Displaying the calendar month1. Select the date.The current month will be displayed.2. Turn the controller until the previous or nextmonth is displayed.Seite 95Office Communication95Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Symbol/Representa‐tionMeaningDate displayed in blue Today's date.Orange dot Appointment on to‐day's date.Blue dot Appointment.Turning the controller displays the next or theprevious month.Display the appointment1. Select the desired appointment.2. Scroll through the appointment if neces‐sary:▷Turn the controller.▷ Select the symbol.Transferring a meeting location todestination guidance1. Select the desired appointment.2. Select the symbol.3. Select the desired entry from the hitlist.The selected entry is transferred to desti‐nation guidance.4. "Start guidance"Using contact dataContact data from appointments, tasks, textmessages and notes can be stored or selected,refer to page 98.Reading out loudText messages, e-mails, appointment entries,tasks, and notes can be read out loud, refer topage 98.TasksDisplaying the task list1. "Office"2. "Tasks"Pending tasks that must be completedwithin the next 90 days are displayed.You can choose whether the Tasks are to betransferred from a mobile phone. The Tasks canalso be transferred from both connected mobilephones.1. "Options"2. Highlight the mobile phone from which theTasks are to be transferred, and select.Sorting the task list1. Select the header in the task list.2. Select the sorting criterion:▷"Priority (!)"▷"Subject"▷"Due date"Displaying the task1. Select the desired task.2. Scroll in the task if necessary:▷Turn the controller.▷ Select the symbol.Using contact dataContact data from appointments, tasks, textmessages and notes can be stored or selected,refer to page 98.Seite 96Communication Office96 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Reading out loudText messages, e-mails, appointment entries,tasks, and notes can be read out loud, refer topage 98.NotesDisplaying notes1. "Office"2. "Notes"All notes from the mobile phone and thevoice notes recorded in the vehicle are dis‐played.You can choose whether the Notes are to betransferred from a mobile phone. The Notes canalso be transferred from both connected mobilephones.1. "Options"2. Highlight the mobile phone from which theNotes are to be transferred, and select.Displaying the note1. Select the desired note.2. Scroll in the note if necessary:▷Turn the controller.▷ Select the symbol.3. "Send as message"Using contact dataContact data from appointments, tasks, textmessages and notes can be stored or selected,refer to page 98.Reading out loudText messages, e-mails, appointment entries,tasks, and notes can be read out loud, refer topage 98.Recording and sending a voice note1. "Office"2. "Notes"3. "New voice memo"“Send as note”: write new>audio e-Mail (preas‐signed)Exporting a voice noteVoice notes can be exported, for further proc‐essing on a PC for example, via the USB con‐nection in the center armrest.1. Connect a USB stick in the center armrest.2. "Office"3. "Notes"4. "Options"5. "Export all notes (USB)" or "Export voicememo (USB)"All voice notes will be exported or the previ‐ously marked voice note will be exported.Deleting a voice note1. HIghlight the desired voice note.2. "Options"3. "Delete all voice memos" or "Delete voicememo"4. OK (Textref fehlt noch)RemindersGeneral informationYou can choose whether the Reminders are tobe transferred from a mobile phone. The Re‐minders can also be transferred from both con‐nected mobile phones.1. "Office"2. "Reminders"3. "Options"4. Highlight the mobile phone from which theReminders are to be transferred, and select.Seite 97Office Communication97Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Activating/deactivating a Reminderpop-up1. "Office"2. "Reminders"3. "Options"4. "Activate pop-up reminders"All Reminders for appointments and tasksare displayed in a list on the Control Displaywhen they are due.In the case of appointments and tasks for whichthe reminder was due before the mobile phonewas connected to the vehicle, the Reminderpop-up will be displayed as soon as Office iscalled for the first time.Displaying remindersReminders of pending appointments and tasksare displayed. After an appointment or after atask is due, the reminder is no longer displayed.1. "Office"2. "Reminders"3. Select the desired reminder.The corresponding appointment or the task aredisplayed.Closing RemindersClosing a Reminder1. "Office"2. "Reminders"3. Highlight the desired Reminder.4. "Options"5.Closing all Reminders1. "Office"2. "Reminders"3. "Close all reminders"Using contact dataAt a glanceContact data from appointments, tasks, textmessages, e-mails and notes can be saved orselected.Displaying contact or selecting phonenumber1. "Use contact data"2. Display the contact or select the phonenumber:▷Select the contact to display contact de‐tails.▷Select the phone number to establish aconnection directly.Storing contact data1. "Use contact data"2. Highlight the phone number or e-mail ad‐dress.3. Open "Options".4. "Add to existing contact" or "Store as newcontact"Reading out loudText messages, e-mails, appointment entries,tasks, and notes can be read out loud.1. Select the desired message, appointment,task, or note.2. "Play"The following options are available during read‐ing:▷ "Pause"Interrupt reading. Select again to restartreading.▷ "Back to beginning"Start reading message again from the be‐ginning.Seite 98Communication Office98 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
▷ Select the symbol.Skip a paragraph.▷ Select the symbol.Go back one paragraph.▷To end reading, tilt the controller to the left.What to do if...Information on suitable mobile phones, refer topage 78.Appointments, tasks, notes, text messages, ore-mails from the mobile phone are not dis‐played.▷The mobile phone is not capable of themissing function or is not connected cor‐rectly.▷The Office function is deactivated.▷The mobile phone is connected as an addi‐tional phone.▷Appointments are older than 20 days or aremore than 50 days in the future.▷The tasks have been marked as completedor have a due date that lies more than90 days in the future.▷Depending on the number of stored ap‐pointments, task notes, and messages inthe mobile phone, not all are displayed in thevehicle.Not all appointments and tasks from the mobilephone are displayed at the right time?▷The time zone, time or date is incorrectly seton 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 mo‐bile phone in a shortened form.▷Synchronization between the mobile phoneand vehicle may take several minutes.The contact pictures are not being displayed?▷Up to 200 contact pictures can be stored inthe vehicle.The E-mail is displayed with a delay?▷Check the e-mail settings on the mobilephone and adjust if necessary.If all points in this list have been checked and therequired function is still not available, contactthe hotline or service center.Seite 99Office Communication99Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
ContactsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.NoteIf the vehicle is equipped with a hands-free de‐vice with USB interface or without a mobilephone preparation package.General informationNew contact1. "Contacts"2. "New contact"3. The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐ous entries: "Delete input fields"4. Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol nextto the entry field.5. Enter the text.6. If the vehicle is equipped with a navigationsystem: Enter the address. Only addressescontained in the navigation data in the vehi‐cle can be entered. This ensures that desti‐nation guidance is possible for all ad‐dresses.7. If necessary, "Store".8. "Store contact in vehicle"Specifying the home addressA home address can be stored. It appears at thetop of the contact list.1. "Home"2. Create a contact.3. "Store contact in vehicle"My contactsGeneral informationList of all contacts stored in the vehicle.Displaying contacts1. "Contacts"Seite 100Communication Contacts100 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
2. "My contacts"All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. De‐pending on the number of contacts, an A-Zsearch is offered, see Owner's Manual for theVehicle.A symbol indicates the storage location of thecontacts:Symbol Storage locationNo symbol In the vehicle; the address has notbeen checked as a destination. In the vehicle; the address hasbeen checked as a destination. Mobile phone.Dialing a phone number1. Select the desired contact.2. Select the phone number.The connection is established.Editing a contact1. Select the desired contact.2. "Edit contact"3. Change the entries.4. Move the controller to the left.5. "Yes"If a contact from the mobile phone is edited, thechanges are not stored on the mobile phone. Acopy of the entry is stored in the vehicle, and onlythis copy is displayed. Under certain circum‐stances, a contact entry with the same name iscreated.Selecting the contact as a navigationdestination1. Select the desired contact.2. Select the address.When contacts from the mobile phone areused, the address may need to be matchedto the navigation data contained in the vehi‐cle. In this case: correct the address.3. "Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination"Checking the address as a destinationAn address that is to be used for destinationguidance must match the navigation data con‐tained in the vehicle. The address can bechecked for this purpose.1. Select the desired contact and highlight theaddress.2. Open "Options".3. "Check as destination"4. Correct and store the address if necessary.If the address is corrected and stored, a copy ofit is stored in the vehicle. The address is notchanged on the mobile phone.Selecting the sorting order of thenamesNames can be displayed in a different order.1. "My contacts"2. Open "Options".Seite 101Contacts Communication101Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
3. "Display last name first" or "Display firstname first"Depending on how the contacts were stored onthe mobile phone, the sorting order of the namesmay differ from the selected sorting order.Exporting/importing contactsContacts can be exported and imported via thePersonal Profile, see Owner's Manual for theVehicle.Deleting contactsOnly contacts that are stored in the vehicle aredeleted. The contacts on the mobile phone can‐not be deleted.1. "My contacts"2. Highlight the contact.3. Open "Options".4. "Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts"Seite 102Communication Contacts102 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
ConnectedDriveVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ment or country variant. This also applies forsafety-related functions and systems.BMW AssistGeneral informationBMW Assist provides you with certain services,e.g., transmission of the position data of yourvehicle to the BMW Assist Response Center ifan Emergency Request has been initiated.Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi‐vidually agreed upon contract.After your contract has expired, the BMW Assistsystem will be deactivated by the BMW AssistResponse Center without your having to visit aservice center. After the BMW Assist systemhas been deactivated, no BMW Assist serviceswill be available. The BMW Assist system can bereactivated by a service center after you sign anew contract.Requirements▷The installed BMW Assist system is loggedin to a wireless communications network.This network must be capable of transmit‐ting the services.▷To transmit position data, the vehicle mustbe able to determine the current position.▷The BMW Assist service contract wassigned with your service center or with theBMW Assist Response Center. Enablingmust have been completed.▷BMW Assist is activated.Services offered▷Emergency Request: when you press theSOS button, a connection to the BMW As‐sist Response Center is established. TheBMW Assist Response Center then speakswith you and takes further steps to help you.▷Automatic Collision Notification: under cer‐tain conditions, a connection is establishedto the BMW Assist Response Center after aserious accident. If possible, the BMW As‐sist Response Center then speaks with youand takes further steps to help you.▷Enhanced Roadside Assistance: BMWRoadside Assistance can be contacted if as‐sistance is needed in the event of a break‐down. If possible, the vehicle and positiondata are transmitted in the process.▷Customer Relations: connection with Cus‐tomer Relations for information on all as‐pects of your vehicle.▷TeleService: data on your vehicle's servicestatus or required inspections are transmit‐ted to your service center, either automati‐cally before a service due date or when yourequest a BMW service appointment.▷Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist Re‐sponse Center provides assistance if, for ex‐ample, the remote control is not availableand the vehicle needs to be opened.▷Stolen Vehicle Recovery: after you reportthat your vehicle was stolen to the police, theBMW Assist Response Center can deter‐mine its position.▷In addition to these services, the optionalConvenience Plan offers Concierge serviceand information for route planning, traffic,and weather. A limited number of calls canbe made via the BMW Assist ResponseCenter with Critical Calling if, for example,the mobile phone is not available or dis‐charged.Seite 103ConnectedDrive Communication103Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Press the SOS button to contact the BMWAssist Response Center.Concierge serviceGeneral informationThe BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐mation on events, gas stations or hotels, andprovides phone numbers and addresses. Hotelscan be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐cierge service. The Concierge service is part ofthe optional BMW Convenience Plan.Starting the Concierge service1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2. "Concierge"3. "Start service"A voice connection is established with the BMWAssist Concierge service. Phone numbers andaddresses can be transmitted to the vehicle.TeleServiceGeneral informationTeleService supports communication with yourservice center.▷Data on the vehicle's service requirementscan be sent directly to the service center. Inthis way, the service center can plan its workin advance. This shortens the duration of theservice appointment.▷In the event of a breakdown, data on the ve‐hicle's condition can be sent directly toRoadside Assistance.▷The service varies by country.▷Connection costs may ensue.▷Services may be restricted abroad.Requirements▷BMW Assist is activated.▷Wireless reception is available.▷The ignition is switched on.Use of TeleServiceThe TeleServices are typically activated in thevehicle.Even if TeleService Customer Service is not ac‐tive, a voice contact to Roadside Assistance isstill possible.To continue using or to deactivate the services,please contact your service partner or the BMWcustomer hotline.Roadside AssistanceAt a glanceBMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted ifassistance is needed in the event of a break‐down.Roadside Assistance can also be contacted viaa Check Control message, see Owner's Manualfor Vehicle.Start Roadside Assistance withoutBMW Assist or TeleServices1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2. "Roadside Assistance"The Roadside Assistance number is dis‐played. If the mobile phone is paired, a con‐Seite 104Communication ConnectedDrive104 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
nection is established to Roadside Assis‐tance.Start Roadside Assistance with BMWAssist or TeleServicesGeneral informationIf the vehicle is equipped with TeleServices,support is first offered through TeleService Di‐agnosis and, where applicable, then throughTeleService Help.1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2. "Roadside Assistance"3. "Start service"TeleService DiagnosisTeleService Diagnosis enables the wirelesstransmission of detailed vehicle data that areimportant for vehicle diagnosis. These data aretransmitted automatically.After the data are transmitted, the voice con‐nection to Roadside Assistance is re-estab‐lished.BMW SearchAt a glanceA business search can be opened via BMW On‐line.License conditionsThis product contains NetFront Browser soft‐ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007ACCESS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.NetFront is a trademark or registered trademarkof ACCESS CO., LTD., in Japan and other coun‐tries.This software is based in part on the work of theIndependent JPEG Group.Requirements▷Subscription to the optional ConveniencePlan.▷The date setting on the Control Display iscurrent, see Owner's Manual for Vehicle.▷The vehicle is located within wireless net‐work coverage.Starting BMW Search1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2. "BMW Online"3. If necessary, "OK".The BMW Search home page is displayed.Navigating BMW SearchTo start a search:▷Turn the controller to highlight an element.▷Press the controller to display an element.Seite 105ConnectedDrive Communication105Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Opening the start page1. Open "Options".2. "Go to start page"Loading a new page1. Open "Options".2. "Update"Cancel1. Open "Options".2. "Cancel loading"Customer RelationsAt a glanceContact Customer Relations for information onall aspects of your vehicle.Calling Customer RelationsVehicles not equipped with BMWAssist or TeleService1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2. "Customer Relations"The Customer Relations phone number is dis‐played. If necessary, a connection to the hotlinecan be established via the mobile phone that isconnected to the telephone.Vehicles equipped with BMW Assist orTeleService1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2. "Customer Relations"3. "Start service"Service RequestAt a glanceSends information to your service partner to re‐quest the arrangement of a service appoint‐ment. The TeleService data is transmitted dur‐ing a Service Request. If possible, your servicepartner will establish contact with you.Starting a Service Request1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2. "Service Request"3. "Start service"A Service Request can also be started via aCheck Control message, see Owner's Manualfor Vehicle.Seite 106Communication ConnectedDrive106 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Automatic Service RequestThe TeleService data necessary for servicingthe vehicle are automatically sent to your servicepartner prior to the service deadline. If possible,the service partner will contact you and a serviceappointment can be arranged.To check when your service partner was noti‐fied:1. "Vehicle Info"2. "Vehicle status"3. Open "Options".4. "Last Service Request"TeleService ReportTransmits technical data that is evaluated for theongoing development of BMW products fromyour vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐essary.TeleService Report is activated in vehicles thatmeet certain technical requirements and have avalid Assist contract; this feature is free ofcharge.Neither personal data nor position data is trans‐mitted.Indicate when the last TeleService Report wastransmitted:1. "Vehicle Info"2. "Vehicle status"3. Open "Options".4. "Last Teleservice Info"TeleService Battery GuardTeleService Battery Guard continually checksthe battery charge level of the vehicle. If the bat‐tery charge level falls below a certain value, anotification is automatically sent to your servicepartner. If necessary, he will contact you to ar‐range a service appointment.TeleService Battery Guard is only available onvehicles with certain technical requirements andwith a valid BMW ConnectedDrive contract.Services statusDisplaying available servicesDisplay of all services available in the vehicle.1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2. "Service Status"3. "Available services"Updating BMW AssistManual update of TeleService and BMW Assist.Seite 107ConnectedDrive Communication107Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
"Update BMW Assist"Data transferDuring the updating of BMW services, displaythe status of the data transfer.1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2. Open "Options".3. "Data transfer"AppsAt a glanceCertain software applications of a suitable cellphone can be integrated in the vehicle. Thesesoftware applications are displayed on the Con‐trol Display.Operation can be performed via iDrive.Requirements▷The mobile phone is suitable.▷The cell phone operating system supportsthe software applications of Apps.▷Software applications are installed on thecell phone and ready to use.▷Corresponding mobile wireless contract.Any additionally incurred costs are not a partof Apps.▷Use only BMW approved software applica‐tions; otherwise, it may result in malfunc‐tions.Information about suitable cell phones, availablesoftware applications and their installation canbe found at www.bmw.com/connectivity or atthe service center.Create the entries.Make entries only when traffic and roadconditions allow. Otherwise, the vehicle occu‐pants and other road users may be put in dangerbecause of the distraction from driving.For reasons of safety, some software applica‐tions are usable only while the vehicle is station‐ary.◀Use apps1. Connect the cell phone via the snap-inadapter or via the USB audio interface.2. "ConnectedDrive"3. Select the desired software application.Displaying statusInformation about the currently available soft‐ware applications can be displayed.1. "ConnectedDrive"2. "BMW apps"PlugInSelected functions of the cell phone are dis‐played on the Control Display. Operation can beperformed via iDrive.1. Connect cell phone via the snap-in adapter.2. "ConnectedDrive"3. "PlugIn"4. "Activate PlugIn"5. Navigate to the displayed functions via thecontroller and select, for example, a desiredcategory or track.Press button to switch within the cellphone functions to a higher level or back.Press button twice to switch back to themain menu.Notes▷The ranges of Apps that can be displayed onthe Control Display depend on the range ofinstalled software applications on the cellphone.▷The data transmission of the software ap‐plications from the cell phone to the vehiclecan last some time. Some software applica‐Seite 108Communication ConnectedDrive108 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
tions depend on the speed of the availableInternet connection of the cell phone.▷Some cell phones cannot simultaneouslyuse Apps and the Bluetooth hands-free sys‐tem.If necessary, restart the software applicationon the cell phone after a phone conversa‐tion.Seite 109ConnectedDrive Communication109Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Telephone in the rearAt a glanceGeneral informationThe telephone in the rear consist of a handsetand a snap-in adapter.It uses a SIM card to place calls as with a cellphone with the advantage of being able to usethe handset.When the snap-in adapter is paired with the ve‐hicle, it is possible for the telephone to be usedin the front seats via the hands-free systemwhile use of the telephone in the rear is re‐stricted to the handset.Calls can be transferred from the handset to thehands-free system and vice versa.The integrated WLAN hotspot can be used toconnect various devices, such as a laptop, to theInternet via a wireless connection.Service providerSome functions depend on your service pro‐vider and contract.For additional questions, please contact yourservice provider directly.Options for usePreparationsTo use the phone in the rear, the following stepsneed to be taken in accordance with how thephone will be used.▷Pair the snap-in adapter with the vehicle, re‐fer to page 122.▷Insert the SIM card in the snap-in adapter,refer to page 112.▷Connect the mobile phone with the snap-inadapter via the SIM Access Profile (SAP),refer to page 111.Operation using the handsetConversations can only be conducted directlyusing the handset.Requirements▷The snap-in adapter is installed in the vehi‐cle.▷The SIM card is inserted in the snap-inadapter.OrThe mobile phone is connected to the snap-in adapter via the SIM Access Profile (SAP).Operation using the hands-free systemConversations can be conducted from the frontvia the hands-free system or directly via thehandset.Requirements▷The snap-in adapter is installed in the vehi‐cle.▷The SIM card is inserted in the snap-inadapter.OrThe mobile phone is connected to the snap-in adapter via the SIM Access Profile (SAP).▷The snap-in adapter is paired with the vehi‐cle.SIM Access Profile (SAP)General informationThe SIM Access Profile (SAP) is used to connecta mobile phone with the handset via the snap-inadapter.The conceptSAP means that the snap-in adapter uses Blue‐tooth to access the SIM card of the mobilephone with Bluetooth capability.Seite 110Communication Telephone in the rear110 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Calls and the connection to the external antennapass through the snap-in adapter. The radiationgenerated during transmission is dischargedfrom the passenger compartment.If the mobile phone is paired with the vehicle anddownloading of its internal phone book entriesis supported, the internal phone book can bedisplayed on the handset and Control Display.Requirements▷The mobile phone is SAP-compatible. Over‐view of the compatible models atwww.bmw.com/fond-telefonie.▷The mobile phone is switched on and theBluetooth interface is activated.▷A SIM card is not inserted in the snap-inadapter.Connecting the mobile phone via SAP1. Press the button on the snap-inadapter for approx. 11 seconds.The LED above the button flashes alter‐nately in green and orange.2. A 16-digit SAP PIN is displayed on the hand‐set.3. "Connect" with BMW GSM SIA.4. Enter the displayed PIN on the mobilephone.Breaking the connection▷Deactivate the SAP connection on the mo‐bile phone. The connection is automaticallyrestored after approx. 10 seconds if theBluetooth interface is not deactivated.▷Switch off the handset.▷Switch off the ignition for more than 3 mi‐nutes.▷Take the mobile phone approx. 10 metersaway from the vehicle.Handset and snap-in adapterAt a glanceSnap-in adapter and handset in the rear centerarmrest.RemovingPull the handset upward.Installing1. Snap in the top of the handset, arrow 1.2. Push the handset down, arrow 2.Seite 111Telephone in the rear Communication111Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Inserting/removing the SIM cardInsert the SIM card as shown on the side of thesnap-in adapter. To remove the card, pull it out.Removing/installing the snap-inadapterRemoving1. Press the button, arrow 1.2. Pull the snap-in adapter up and forward, ar‐row 2.Installation1. Snap the bottom end into place.2. Press downward until it engages, arrow 1.ControlsBasic principlesConnect button Press the button. Select the displayed orhighlighted number and accept the call.On/off/terminate button Press the button and hold: switches on andoff.Press the button briefly: terminates a call.Note on switching on/offIf the handset is switched on and off during a trip,the Bluetooth connection must be reestab‐lished on the Control Display.Requirements for the standby indicator▷The SIM card is inserted in the snap-inadapter or a mobile phone is connected viathe SIM Access Profile.▷The handset is switched on.▷The PIN of the SIM card has been entered orthe PIN query, refer to page 121, is sup‐pressed.▷The PIN can also be entered on the ControlDisplay if the snap-in adapter is connectedto the vehicle.▷There is network reception.▷The PIN has been entered, or the PIN queryis suppressed.The standby indicator and the name of the net‐work operator are displayed.Seite 112Communication Telephone in the rear112 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Display/arrow buttonsThe current functions of these buttons areshown in the bottom line of the display.Press the button: select the function.Press the up/down arrow buttons: leaf throughthe menus.Press the left/right arrow buttons: adjust the callvolume during a call.Text entry▷Press a numeric button (1 to 9) repeatedlyuntil the desired character is displayed. If thenext letter is entered with the same buttonas the current letter, wait briefly until thecursor reappears.▷To enter a space: button 0.▷To change between upper and lower caseletters: button #.▷To enter a special character: button 1.▷To change to the number mode: press but‐ton # for an extended periodEstablishing a callUsing the numeric buttons1. Enter the full phone number with the areacode.2. Press the button or "Dial".To delete the number entered last: "Delete"Using redialThe ten phone numbers dialed last are storedautomatically.1. Press the button.The phone number dialed last is displayed.2. Select a phone number using the arrow but‐tons.3. Press the button.Using the phone book1. "Ph.book"2. Enter the first letter of the desired entry orleaf through, using the arrow buttons.3. Select an entry using the arrow buttons.4. Press the button.Using text messages1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Inbox" or "Outbox"5. "Ok"6. Select an entry.7. "Ok"8. "Call"9. "Ok"Using the call list1. "Menu"2. "Last calls"3. "Missed calls" or"Received calls"Seite 113Telephone in the rear Communication113Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
4. "Ok"5. Select a phone number.6. Press the button or "Call number".Incoming callAccepting a callIf the number of the caller is stored in the phonebook and is transmitted by the network, thename of the phone book entry is displayed.▷ Press the button or "Answer".▷If call acceptance, refer to page 119, is ac‐tivated, pick up the handset from the storagecompartment.Rejecting a call Press the button or "End call".Call forwardingThe conceptIncoming calls are diverted to another phonenumber.A password may be needed to set up this func‐tion.Opening the menu1. "Menu"2. "Settings"3. "Ok"4. "Call forward"5. "Ok"Diverting callsIn the "Call forward" menu:1. "Voice calls"2. "Ok"3. "Forward all calls", "If busy", "If notavailable" or "If no answer"4. "Ok"5. "Deactivate" or"Activate"6. Enter the phone number for the diversion.7. "Ok"Diverting incoming faxes and dataIn the "Call forward" menu:1. "Fax calls" or "Data calls"2. "Deactivate" or"Activate"3. Enter the phone number for the diversion.4. "Ok"Checking the statusSelect call forwarding.1. "Status"2. "Ok"3. The status is displayed.Deactivating all diversionsIn the "Call forward" menu:1. "Deactivate"2. "Ok"Phone bookSelecting a storage locationIf the mobile phone supports downloading of theinternal phone book entries and if this functionis active, the internal memory of the mobilephone is selected as the storage location. In thiscase, the "Memory place" function is not avail‐able.Select the SIM card or snap-in adapter as thestorage location.1. "Menu"2. "Ph.book"3. "Ok"4. "Memory place"5. "Ok"6. "SIM" or "GSM-SIA" or "Both"7. "Ok"Seite 114Communication Telephone in the rear114 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Specifying the display1. "Menu"2. "Ph.book"3. "Ok"4. "Private Ph.book"5. "Ok"Available memory1. "Menu"2. "Ph.book"3. "Ok"4. "Memory place"5. "Ok"6. "Status"7. "Ok"New entryStore the phone numbers in the internationalformat.Press the asterisk button until + appears on thedisplay.1. "Menu"2. "Ph.book"3. "Ok"4. "New entry"5. "Ok"6. Enter the name.7. "Ok"8. Enter the full phone number.9. "Ok"Entry from call listsStore phone numbers from call lists in the phonebook.1. "Menu"2. "Last calls"3. "Ok"4. "Numbers dialled", "Missed calls" or"Received calls"5. "Ok"6. Selecting an entry.7. "Store number"8. "Ok"9. Enter the name and number and confirmeach with "Ok".Entry from a text message1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Inbox" or "Outbox"5. "Ok"6. Select a text message and confirm with"Ok".7. "Options"8. "Extract number"9. "Ok"Editing an entry1. "Menu"2. "Ph.book"3. "Ok"4. "Find entry"5. "Ok"6. Select a text message and confirm with"Ok".7. "Edit"8. "Ok"9. Edit the name and number and confirm with"Ok".Deleting an entry1. "Menu"2. "Ph.book"3. "Ok"4. "Find entry"Seite 115Telephone in the rear Communication115Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
5. "Ok"6. Select an entry.7. "Ok"8. "Delete"9. "Yes"Displaying details1. "Menu"2. "Ph.book"3. "Ok"4. "Find entry"5. "Ok"6. Select an entry.7. "Ok"8. "Details"Text messagesGeneral informationReceived text messages are saved automati‐cally. If necessary, delete stored text messagesto be able to receive new messages.Note the memory status, refer to page 117, onthe SIM card.Setting up the text message servicecenterThe phone number of the service center isstored.1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Settings"5. "Ok"6. "Servicecentre"7. "Ok"8. Check the phone number.9. "Ok"Displaying all text messages1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Inbox"All text messages are displayed.Reading text messages1. Select text messages.2. "Ok"Replying to text messages1. "Options"2. "Reply"3. Enter the text, refer to page 113.4. "Options"5. "Send"Writing text messagesCreating and sending text messages1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Text messages"5. Enter the text, refer to page 113.6. "Send"7. "Ok"8. Enter the phone number or open the phonebook via "Find entry" and select an entry.9. Confirm with "Ok" and select "Send".Forwarding text messages1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Inbox" or "Outbox"5. Select a text message and confirm with"Ok".Seite 116Communication Telephone in the rear116 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
6. "Options"7. "Forward" and change the text, if necessary.8. "Options"9. "Send" and confirm with "Ok".Creating templatesTemplates are stored text messages containingtexts that are frequently used.1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Text messages"5. Enter the text, refer to page 113.6. "Options"7. "Insert symbol" or"Insert template"8. "Ok"9. Select a symbol or template and confirmwith "Ok".Editing templates1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Templates"5. "Ok"6. Select a template and confirm with "Ok".7. Edit the template text.8. "Options"9. "Send" or "Store"Storing created text messagesCreated text messages can be stored on the SIMcard for later use.1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Text messages"5. Enter the text, refer to page 113.6. "Options"7. "Store"8. "Ok"Automatically storing text messagesStore sent text messages automatically.1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Settings"5. "Ok"6. "Store text msg"7. "Ok"Deleting text messages1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Inbox" or "Outbox"5. Select an entry and confirm with "Ok".6. "Options"7. "Delete"8. "Ok"9. "Yes"Deleting the oldest read text messageThe LED above the button lights up orangewhen the text message memory is full.The oldest read text message can be deleted. Press the button on the snap-in adapterfor approx. 3 seconds until the LED above thebutton flashes orange.OptionsViewing the memory status This symbol indicates that the memoryspace for text messages is full.Seite 117Telephone in the rear Communication117Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Delete, refer to page 117, stored text messages.1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Settings"5. "Ok"6. "Memory capacity"7. "Ok"The number of occupied and free memoryslots is displayed.Activating status reportDisplay the free memory space when sending atext message.1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Settings"5. "Ok"6. "Status report"7. "Ok"Setting transmission periodThe duration of attempts to send a text mes‐sage.1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "Settings"5. "Ok"6. "Validity"7. Select a period of time.8. "Ok"Setting the languageSet the text message language.1. "Menu"2. "Text messages"3. "Ok"4. "New text msg"5. "Ok"6. "Input language"7. "Ok"8. Select the language.9. "Ok"Calls with multiple partiesCall waitingIf a second call comes in during an ongoing call,a call waiting signal sounds."Answer"or "Reject".Establishing a second call1. "Options"2. "Hold"3. "Back"4. Select an entry from the phone book or thephone number of another party.Switching between two calls, hold call1. "Options"2. "Switch"Telephone conferenceMerge two calls to establish a conference.1. "Options"2. "Conference"Terminating callsEnd the current call:"End call"Seite 118Communication Telephone in the rear118 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
End all calls:1. "Options"2. "End call"End the second call via call holding:1. "Options"2. "Switch"3. "End call"End a teleconference:1. "Options"2. "Conf. participants"3. Select a call.4. "End active call"AdjustingTelephoneCalling up Settings menu1. "Menu"2. "Settings"3. "Ok"Activating/deactivating the phonenumber transmissionDisplay the phone number for the recipient.In the "Settings" menu:1. "Call options"2. "Ok"3. "Transmit caller ID"4. "Ok"5. "Activate", "Deactivate" or "Network-depend."Setting call waitingAn acoustic signal is sounded if another callcomes in during an ongoing call.In the "Settings" menu:1. "Call options"2. "Ok"3. "Call waiting"4. "Ok"5. "Activate" or"Deactivate"6. "Ok"Selecting the menu languageIn the "Settings" menu:1. "Telephone"2. "Ok"3. "Language"4. "Ok"5. "Menu language" or"Input language"6. "Ok"7. Select the language.8. "Ok"Deleting the call list1. "Menu"2. "Last calls"3. "Ok"4. "Delete"5. "Ok"6. Select "All calls" or an entry.7. "Ok"8. "Yes"Call acceptance on pickupThe call is accepted by picking up the handsetfrom the storage compartment.In the "Settings" menu:1. "Call options"2. "Ok"3. "Answer on eject"4. "Ok"Seite 119Telephone in the rear Communication119Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Setting ring tone volumeIn the "Settings" menu:1. "Telephone"2. "Ok"3. "Ring tone vol. SIA"4. "Ok"5. Create the setting.6. "Ok"Setting brightness and lightingdurationCreate the display settings.In the "Settings" menu:1. "Telephone"2. "Ok"3. "Brightness" or"Backlight durat."4. Adjust the settings.5. "Ok"Automatic keypad lockLocks the keypad automatically if no button ispressed for a certain time.This prevents buttons from being pressed acci‐dentally.In the "Settings" menu:1. "Telephone"2. "Ok"3. "Autom. keylock"4. "Ok"Canceling the keypad lockFollow the instructions on the handset display.Resetting the languageSet the language to English.1. Press the button.2. Press the button on the right below the dis‐play.3. Press the down arrow button three times.4. Press the right-hand arrow button once.5. Press the down arrow button once.6. Press the right-hand arrow button once.7. Press the down arrow button three times.8. Press the right-hand arrow button once.9. Select a language and confirm with "Ok".Restoring the default settingsThe following settings are created when thehandset is reset to the default settings. The SIMcard and network settings are not affected.In the "Settings" menu:1. "Telephone"2. "Ok"3. "Default settings"4. "Ok"5. "Yes"Function Default settingPhone book. Phone book is deleted.Phone book display. Both.Automatic storage oftext messagesSwitched off.Transmission dura‐tion of text mes‐sages.Maximum.Status report for textmessages.Switched off.Keypad lock. Switched off.Brightness. 3Lighting duration. 3Language. English.Bluetooth name. GSM-SIA BMW.Call acceptance forhandset.Switched on.Seite 120Communication Telephone in the rear120 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Function Default settingPrivate phone book. Switched off.Ring tone volume. 4Network selectionThe conceptWhen using older SIM cards, it may be neces‐sary to enable roaming.Roaming makes it possible to access other tel‐ephone networks when abroad.Automatic or manual network selectionIf automatic network selection is chosen, thehandset automatically accesses an availablenetwork.If manual network selection is chosen, an avail‐able network can be selected. When the handsethas dialed into another network, this is indicatedby a triangle on the display.To set the type of network selection:1. "Menu"2. "Settings"3. "Ok"4. "Network selection"5. "Ok"6. "Automatic" or "Manual"7. "Ok"Manual network selection1. "Menu"2. "Settings"3. "Ok"4. "Network select."5. "Ok"6. "Select network"7. Select network.8. "Ok"Authorization and securityEnabling/disabling the PIN queryDo not disable the PIN query, or the SIM card willnot protected against unauthorized use.1. "Menu"2. "Settings"3. "Ok"4. "Security"5. "Ok"6. Confirm "PIN query" with "Ok".7. "Activate" or "Deactivate"8. "Ok"9. Enter the PIN and confirm with "Ok".Changing the PINIf the PIN query is enabled.1. "Menu"2. "Settings"3. "Ok"4. "Security"5. "Ok"6. "Change PIN"7. "Ok"8. Enter the current PIN and confirm with"Ok".9. Enter the new PIN twice and confirm eachentry with "Ok".Resetting SIM card blockIf the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, theSIM card is blocked."Please enter PUK:" appears on the display.The PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) or the Super PINis required. It can only be entered on the hand‐set.After entering the PUK, assign a new PIN, referto page 121.Seite 121Telephone in the rear Communication121Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Barring callsThe conceptThese functions are protected with a passwordagainst unauthorized use.Opening the menu1. "Menu"2. "Settings"3. "Ok"4. "Security"5. "Ok"6. "Call barring"7. "Ok"Outgoing callsOutgoing calls can be prevented:▷All calls except emergency calls.▷All international calls.▷All international calls except home country.1. "Call barring"2. "Ok"3. "All calls", "International calls" or "Int. exc.homectry"4. "Ok"5. "Activate", "Deactivate" or "Status"6. Enter the password.7. "Ok"Incoming callsIncoming calls can be prevented:▷All calls.▷All international calls.1. "Incoming calls"2. "Ok"3. "All calls", "Int'l calls"4. "Ok"5. Enter the password.6. "Ok"Canceling all call barrings1. "Menu"2. "Settings"3. "Ok"4. "Security"5. "Ok"6. "Call barring"7. "Ok"8. "Deactivate all"9. Enter the password and confirm with "Ok".Pairing the snap-in adapterwith the vehicleThe conceptConnect the snap-in adapter to the vehicle. Thephone book is displayed on the Control Displayand front hands-free system can be used.Requirements▷The Bluetooth passkey, refer to page 123,on the back of the snap-in adapter is known.▷The snap-in adapter is installed in the centerarmrest.▷The ignition is switched on.▷The SIM card is inserted in the snap-inadapter or the SIM Access Profile is active.Pairing the snap-in adapter with thevehicleActivate the Bluetooth connection, refer topage 79, in the vehicle. Up to four devices in‐cluding the handset can be connected.1. In the main menu, select the "Telephone"entry.2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"All paired mobile phones are listed.3. Open "Options".Seite 122Communication Telephone in the rear122 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
4. "Bluetooth®"5. Press the button on the snap-inadapter for approx. 5 seconds.The LED above the button lights up green.Pairing the handsetThe conceptTo be able to use the handset, it must be con‐nected to the snap-in adapter. The handset hasalready been connected at the factory. The con‐nection is established automatically every timethe handset is switched on. Make sure that thebattery is correctly inserted on the rear of thehandset.Requirements▷The Bluetooth passkey, refer to page 123,on the back of the snap-in adapter is known.▷The snap-in adapter is installed in the centerarmrest.▷The ignition is switched on.▷The SIM card is inserted in the snap-inadapter.Connecting the handset1. Press the button on the snap-inadapter for approx. 17 seconds.The LED above the button lights up orange.2. Switch on the handset.3. "GSM-SIA"4. "Ok"5. "GSM-SIA BMW"6. "Ok"7. Enter the Bluetooth passkey.8. "Ok"9. The connection to the snap-in adapter is es‐tablished.Bluetooth passkeyGeneral informationThe Bluetooth passkey is printedon the back of the snap-inadapter.To read the passkey, remove thesnap-in adapter, refer topage 112.The number in the PIN line is the Bluetoothpasskey. It can be changed to a PIN of yourchoice.Changing the Bluetooth passkey1. "Menu"2. "Settings"3. "Bluetooth"4. "Ok"5. "Change Passkey"6. "Ok"7. Enter a new password.8. "Ok"Resetting Bluetooth passkeyPress the button on the snap-in adapterfor approx. 23 seconds. The LED abovethe button lights up red. All Bluetooth links aredeleted.Connecting the device viaWLANGeneral informationA device, such as a laptop, can be connected tothe snap-in adapter via a wireless WLAN con‐nection. The device must be equipped with aWLAN adapter.Seite 123Telephone in the rear Communication123Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Requirements▷The SIM card has been inserted into thesnap-in adapter and the snap-in adapter isready for operation.▷The device is switched on and ready for op‐eration.▷The WLAN connection on the device isswitched on.▷The access data from the service provider isknown: APN (service provider's accesspoint), user name, password.The APN is different when changing to an‐other mobile phone network, e.g., whentraveling abroad. Ask the service providerwhich APN is used in another mobile phonenetwork.▷The WPA2 code and the name of the snap-in adapter, SSID, are available. These datacan be found at the bottom of the snap-inadapter.Connecting the device with the snap-inadapter1. Check whether the lower LED abovethe WLAN button is flashing green.If it is not flashing green:Press the button on the snap-in adapter forapprox. 5 seconds until the lower LED abovethe WLAN button flashes green.2. On the device, start the program for settingup wireless networks; refer to the operatingmanual of the device.3. From the list of available wireless networkswithin range of the snap-in adapter, select"BMW Wireless" and connect.4. Enter the WPA2 code.The lower LED above the WLAN button onthe snap-in adapter lights up green when aconnection has been established.Configuring the Internet connectionTo establish a connection to the Internet, thesnap-in adapter must be configured.1. Start the Internet browser on the device.2. In the address line of the Internet browser,enter the following address: http://192.168.1.1The "Connectivity SIA" page is displayed.3. Select "WAN".4. Create the entries. The data are made avail‐able by the service provider."APN": access point of the service provider"Username": user name"Password": password5. Confirm the entries with "Submit".6. Select "WLAN".7. The name of the snap-in adapter is specifiedin the "SSID" field. This name can be indi‐vidualized if you wish.8. Do not change any other settings.Resetting the WLAN settingsThe WLAN settings of the snap-in adapter arereset to the factory settings. The configurationmust be performed again.Press the WLAN button for approx.15 seconds until the lower LED abovethe button flashes red. Then release the button.Switching the WLAN on and off at thesnap-in adapterTo switch on: press the WLAN buttonuntil the lower LED flashes green.To switch off: press the WLAN button until thelower LED flashes green and then goes out.What to do if...▷A connection cannot be established to theInternet.Seite 124Communication Telephone in the rear124 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
Check whether the WLAN is switched on atthe snap-in adapter and the device.▷The WLAN is switched on at the snap-inadapter and at the device but a connectioncannot be established to the Internet.The UMTS network (3G) may be over‐loaded. In this case, switch manually to a dif‐ferent network, refer to page 121, GSM(2G.).Status indicator LEDsUpper LED above theWLAN buttonMeaningLights up orange. Internet connectionvia GSM (2G).Lights up green. Internet connectionvia UMTS (3G).Lower LED above theWLAN buttonMeaningIs not lit. WLAN is deactivated.Lights up green. WLAN is activated.LED above the Blue‐tooth buttonMeaningLights up green. The Bluetooth con‐nection to the vehicle,handset or mobilephone is activated.Lights up orange. The text messagememory is full.Resetting the settingsAll settings of the snap-in adapter are reset tothe factory settings, refer to page 120. TheWLAN configuration must be performed againand the Bluetooth connections must be rees‐tablished. Press the buttons simultane‐ously.Seite 125Telephone in the rear Communication125Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
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Everything from A to ZIndexAAdditional telephone 78 AM/FM station 37 Announcement, navigation,refer to Spoken instruc‐tions 20 Applications 108 Appointments 95 Apps 108 Assist, BMW 103 Audio playback 46 Audio playback, Bluetooth 61 Audio remote control 67 AUX-IN port 58 BBalance 34 Bang & Olufsen 35 Bass 34 Battery replacement, audio re‐mote control 67 Battery replacement, remotecontrol, rear entertain‐ment 69 Bluetooth audio 61 Bluetooth connection, activat‐ing/deactivating 79 BMW Assist 103 BMW Search 105 CCalendar 95 CD/DVD 45 CD/DVD player, rear 68 CDs, storing 52 Cell phone 78 Center speaker 35 Central speaker 35 Concierge service 104 Contacts 90, 100 Current location, storing 11 Customer Relations 106 DDestination guidance 18 Destination guidance with in‐termediate destinations 15 Destination input 9 Digital radio 39 DVD/CD 45 DVD/CD notes 51 DVD/CD player, rear 68 DVD changer 49 DVD settings 48 DVDs, storing 52 DVD, video 47 Dynamic destination guid‐ance 27 EE-mail 92 Equalizer 34 External devices 58 FFader 34 FM/AM station 37 GGas station recommenda‐tion 20 Gong, volume equalization 35 GPS navigation 8 Gray display of the map 26 HHD Radio 39 Headphones, rear entertain‐ment 72 House number, entering fornavigation 10 IInformation on the navigationdata 29 Interactive map 13 Intermediate destinations 16 Intersection, entering for navi‐gation 10 iPod/iPhone 59 MMap, destination entry 13 Map in split screen 24 Map view 22 Message list, traffic bulle‐tins 25 Messages 92 Mobile phone 78 MP3 player 58 Music collection 52 Music search 54 Music, storing 52 NNavigation 8 Navigation data 29 Notes 97 OOffice 88 Seite 130Reference Everything from A to Z130 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
PPair mobile phone 79 Personal information 88 Phone 78 PlugIn 108 Position, storing 11 Postal code, entering in navi‐gation 10 RRadio 37, 45 Radio stations buttons 43 Random 47 Random playback 47 RDS 39 Reading out loud 98 Realtime traffic information,RTTI 26 Rear entertainment 68 Rear source, selecting for rearentertainment 71 Rear telephone 110 Reminders 97 Remote control, audio 67 Remote control, rear enter‐tainment 69 Renaming a station 38 Roadside Assistance 104 Route 19 Route criteria, route 18 Route, displaying 19 Routes, avoiding 18 Route section, bypassing 20 RTTI realtime traffic informa‐tion 26 SSatellite radio 39 Scale, changing during navi‐gation 24 Search, refer to BMWSearch 105 Snap-in adapter, mobilephone 86 Software applications,iPhone 108 Software update 66 Special destinations, naviga‐tion 12 Speed Volume, volume equal‐ization 35 Split screen map settings 24 Spoken instructions, naviga‐tion 20 State/province, selecting fornavigation 9 Stations, stored 43 Station, storing 38 Street, entering for naviga‐tion 10 TTasks 96 Telephone handset 110 Telephone in the rear 110 TeleService 104 Text messages. 92 Toll roads, route 18 Tone 34 Town/city, navigation 9 Traffic bulletins, navigation 25 Treble, tone 34 Trip, importing via USB 17 UUpdating software 66 USB audio interface 59 VVersion of the navigationdata 29 Video playback 47 Volume, setting 34 WWLAN 64 Seite 131Everything from A to Z Reference131Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 912 857 - 07 12 490
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