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Contents
Owner's Manual
A-Z
The Ultimate Driving
Machine
NAVIGATION,
ENTERTAINMENT,
COMMUNICATIONS.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
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Owner's Manual for Vehicle
Thank you for choosing a BMW.
The more famliar you are with the systems of your BMW, the more
easily you will be able to take full advantage of them. We therefore
strongly 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 navigation
system, the entertainment and communication systems that will
help you make full use of the technical features they offer.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or
integrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of the
printed 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 AG
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© 2012 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written
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Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 130.
Navigation
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22
25
29
30
Navigation system
Destination input
Destination guidance
Map view
Traffic bulletins
Navigation data
What to do if ...
Entertainment
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37
45
68
Tone
Radio
CD/multimedia
Rear entertainment
Communication
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88
100
103
110
Telephone
Office
Contacts
ConnectedDrive
Telephone in the rear
Reference
130 Everything from A to Z
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Navigation
This chapter contains various examples of how
the navigation system can guide you reliably to
your destination.
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Navigation system
Navigation system
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre‐
cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of sat‐
ellites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably
guide you to every entered destination.
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can
be updated.
Entries in stationary vehicle
Enter data only when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary, and always give priority to the applicable
traffic regulations in the event of any contradic‐
tion between traffic and road conditions and the
instructions issued by the navigation system.
Failure to take to this precaution can place you
in violation of the law and put vehicle occupants
and other road users in danger.◀
Starting navigation system
Press the button on the controller.
1.
2. "Navigation"
The navigation system can also be ac‐
cessed directly with the button on the con‐
troller.
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Navigation
Destination input
Vehicle equipment
2. "Enter address"
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Manual destination entry
General information
The system supports you in entering city or
street names e.g. by automatically completing
the entry.
3. Select "State/Province" or the displayed
state/province.
Entering a town/city
1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐
played town/city.
Stored town/city and street names can be called
up 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 after
the destination has been accepted. If cities
or addresses are included in the list multiple
times, they will be displayed in splitscreen.
Entering a state/province
1. "Navigation"
2. Select letters, if applicable.
The list is narrowed down further with each
entry.
3. Move the controller to the right.
4. Select the town/city name from the list.
If there are several towns/cities with the same
name:
1. Change to the list of town/city names.
2. Highlight the town/city.
3. Select the town/city.
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Destination input
Entering the postal code
1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐
played town/city.
Select the symbol.
2.
All streets of the selected state/province are
offered. The associated town/city is dis‐
played after the street name.
6. Select the letters.
3. Select the numbers.
7. Change to the list of street names.
4. Change to the list of postal codes and towns/
cities.
8. Highlight the street.
5. Highlight the entry.
9. Select the street.
6. Selecting an entry.
Starting destination guidance after
entering the destination
Entering a street and intersection
1. "Accept destination"
1. Select "Street" or the displayed street.
2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
2. Enter a street and intersection in the same
way 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 address
and house number
1. Select "Street" or the displayed street.
2. Enter the street as you would the town/city.
3. "House number"
4. Select the numbers.
Add, refer to page 16, a destination as a
further destination.
Address book
Selecting a destination from the
address book
1. "Navigation"
2. "Address book"
Contacts with addresses are displayed if
these have been checked as destinations
from among the Contacts.
5. Change to the list of house numbers.
6. Select a house number or range of house
numbers.
Street does not exist in the destination
city/town
The desired street does not exist in the specified
city/town because it belongs to another part of
the city/town.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Enter address"
3. Select "Street" or the displayed street.
3. Select a contact in the list or, if desired, with
"A-Z search".
4. If necessary, "Business address" or "Home
address"
4. Change to the list of street names.
5. Select "In" the displayed country.
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Storing the destination in the address
book
After entering the destination, store the desti‐
nation in the address book.
1. "Navigation"
4. Depending on the selection, choose an ex‐
isting contact from the list. Select the type
of address and enter the first and last names.
5. "Store in vehicle"
Editing or deleting an address
2. "Map"
3.
Navigation
1. "Navigation"
"Guidance"
4. Open "Options".
5. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact"
2. "Address book"
3. Highlight the entry.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry"
Using the home address as the
destination
The home address must be stored.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Address book"
3. "Home"
6. Select an existing contact, if available.
7. "Business address" or "Home address"
8. Enter "Last name" and, if applicable, "First
name".
9. "Store contact in vehicle"
Storing the position
The current position can be stored in the ad‐
dress book.
4. "Start guidance"
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Store position as contact" or "Add position
to contact"
Last destinations
At a glance
The destinations previously entered are stored
automatically.
The destinations can be called up and used as a
destination for destination guidance.
Calling up the last destination
1. "Navigation"
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Destination input
Opening the search for special
destinations
2. "Last destinations"
To select special destinations such as hotels or
tourist attractions:
1. "Navigation"
2. "Points of Interest"
Starting destination guidance
1. "Navigation"
2. "Last destinations"
3. Select the destination.
4. "Start guidance"
3. Select the search function.
Editing the destination
Online Search
1. "Navigation"
1. "Google™ Local Search"
2. "Last destinations"
2. Select a special destination.
3. Highlight the destination.
3.
4. Open "Options".
4. "Start guidance"
Select the symbol.
5. "Edit destination"
Deleting the last destinations
1. "Navigation"
A-Z search
1. "A-Z search"
2. "Town/City"
2. "Last destinations"
Select or enter the town/city.
3. Highlight the destination.
3. "Category"
4. Open "Options".
4. Select the category.
5. "Delete entry" or "Delete all last
destinations"
5. "Category details"
Special destinations
General information
Even with the most current navigation data, in‐
formation regarding particular individual desti‐
nations may have changed. For instance, certain
gas stations may not be operating.
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Some special destinations permit selection
of 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.
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If multiple details are stored, you can browse
through the pages.
9.
Navigation
Add a destination as a further destination,
refer to page 16.
If a phone number has been stored, a
connection can be established if necessary.
Display of special destinations
Several special destinations can be
stored in the address book as a contact.
List of special destinations: special destinations
are organized by distance and are displayed with
a directional arrow to the special destination.
Select the symbol.
"Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
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 search
term.
Category search
1. "Category search"
2. "Town/City"
Select or enter the town/city.
3. "Category"
4. Select the category.
5. "Category details"
Some special destinations permit selection
of 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.
Special destinations of the selected category
are displayed as symbols in splitscreen in the
map view. The display depends on the scale of
the map and the category.
Displaying special destinations in the
map
The special destination categories can be dis‐
played on the map as symbols.
The display of categories can be programmed
as 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 be
predefined.
The display in the map view can be switched on
and off, refer to page 23.
Details are displayed.
8.
If multiple details are stored, you can browse
through the pages.
Destination entry by map
If a phone number has been stored, a
connection can be established if necessary.
Selecting the destination
Several special destinations can be
stored in the address book as a contact.
2. "Map"
Select the symbol.
1. "Navigation"
The current position of the vehicle is indi‐
cated on the map.
"Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
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3.
Destination input
destinations, these destinations will be dis‐
played in a list.
"Interactive map"
4. Select the destination with crosshairs.
▷ To change the scale: turn the controller.
▷ To shift the map: move the controller in
the required direction.
▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the
controller in the required direction and
turn it.
Specifying the street
If the system does not recognize a street, one of
the following is displayed:
▷ The name of a street nearby.
▷ The county.
▷ The coordinates of the destination.
Additional functions
Additional functions are available on the inter‐
active map after the controller is pressed.
▷
"Show details": details about the desti‐
nation can be displayed as necessary.
▷
"Start guidance": destination guidance
is started.
▷
"Exit interactive map": switches back to
the map view.
▷
"Map facing north": switches to the
northwards-oriented map view.
▷
"Display current location": the map sec‐
tion around your current location is dis‐
played.
▷
"Show destination": the map section
around the destination is displayed.
Destination entry by voice
General information
▷ Instructions for the voice activation system,
see vehicle owners' manual.
▷ When making a destination entry by voice,
you can change between voice operation
and iDrive.
▷ To have the available spoken instructions
read out loud: ›Voice commands‹
Saying the entries
▷ The town/city, street, and house number
can be entered as a single command.
▷ Countries, towns and cities, streets, and in‐
tersections can be said as whole words or
spelled in the language of the system.
Example: to enter a town/city in a US state
as a whole word, the language of the system
must be English.
▷
"POI near current location": the search
for special destinations is started.
▷ Spell the entry if the spoken language and
the language of the system differ.
▷
"Show list": if the crosshairs are posi‐
tioned over a place with multiple special
▷ Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag‐
gerating the pronunciation and inserting
lengthy pauses between the letters.
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▷ The options available for entering data de‐
pend on the navigation data and the country
and language settings.
Entering an address in a command
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
Navigation
If there are several towns/cities with the same
name:
Towns/cities of the same name are grouped in a
list and displayed as one location followed by an
ellipsis.
1. Select an entry: ›Yes‹ or ›Entry ...‹ e.g., en‐
try 2.
2. Select the desired town/city.
2. ›Enter address‹
3. Wait for a request from the system.
4. Say the address in the suggested order.
Entering a street or intersection
separately
5. Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
Enter a street and intersection in the same way
as you would enter a town/city.
If necessary, individually name the separate
components of the address, such as the town/
city.
Entering a house number separately
Entering a town/city separately
The name of the town/city can be spoken as a
word or spelled out.
With the destination entry menu displayed:
Press the button on the steering
1.
wheel.
Depending 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 by
the system.
2. ›City‹ or ›Spell city‹.
3. Wait for the system to prompt you for the
town/city.
4. Say the name of the town/city, or say at least
the 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: ›New
entry‹
▷ Select an entry: ›Entry ...‹ e.g., entry 2
Planning a trip with
intermediate destinations
New trip
A trip can be planned with several intermediate
destinations.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Move the controller to the left if necessary.
4.
"Guidance"
5. "Enter new destination"
▷ To spell an entry: ›Spell city‹
6. Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
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Destination input
6. Select the type of destination entry.
Storing a trip
Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If
necessary, delete existing trips to be able to
store new trips.
1. "Map"
2.
"Guidance"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Save in My Trips"
5. Enter the name.
7. Enter the intermediate destination.
6. "OK"
8. "Start guidance"
Entering intermediate destinations
A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can
be entered for one trip.
Selecting a stored trip
1. "Navigation"
2. "Stored trips"
Until the route category is opened, the num‐
ber of newly entered routes is displayed af‐
ter the respective category.
1. "Map"
2.
"Guidance"
3. "Enter new destination"
3. Select a route category.
4. Select the type of destination entry.
4. Select a stored trip.
5. Enter the intermediate destination.
5. "Start guidance"
6. "Add as another destination"
The intermediate destination is entered in
the destination list and is highlighted.
7. Turn the controller until the intermediate
destination is located in the desired position
in the list.
8. Press the controller.
Reversing the direction of travel
Intermediate destinations are displayed in re‐
verse order in the list.
1. "Map"
2.
"Guidance"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Reverse order of trip dest."
Starting the trip
1. After all intermediate destinations are en‐
tered, highlight the first destination.
If the second destination, for example, is
highlighted when destination guidance is
started, the first destination is skipped.
2. "Start guidance"
This symbol marks the active leg of the
trip.
Intermediate destination options
1. "Map"
2.
"Guidance"
3. "Display all trip destinations"
4. Select an intermediate destination.
▷ "Edit destination"
▷ "Reposition dest. in the trip": move an
intermediate destination to another po‐
sition in the list.
▷ "Delete dest. in the trip"
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Navigation
▷ "Go to next dest. in the trip"
Some options are not available for certain trips.
Deleting a stored trip
1. "Stored trips"
2. Highlight the desired trip.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip"
Importing trips via a USB device
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Connect USB medium to the USB interface
in the center console.
3. "Navigation"
4. "Stored trips"
5. "Import trips"
6. "USB"
7. "OK"
A maximum total of 30 trips may be stored on
the USB medium and in the navigation system;
otherwise, an import is not possible.
Calling up the last trip
1. "Navigation"
2. "Stored trips"
3. "Last trip"
4. If desired, select an intermediate destina‐
tion.
5. "Start guidance"
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Destination guidance
Destination guidance
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Continuing destination
guidance
If the destination was not reached during the last
trip, destination guidance can be resumed.
"Resume guidance"
Route criteria
Starting destination
guidance
General information
1. "Navigation"
▷ The route criteria can be changed when the
destination is entered and during destina‐
tion guidance.
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 instrument
cluster, and on the Control Display and in the
Head-up Display if desired. Arrow view, refer
to page 19.
▷ The route calculated can be influenced by
selecting certain criteria.
▷ Road types are part of the navigation data
and are taken into consideration when plan‐
ning a route, such as when avoiding high‐
ways.
▷ The recommended route may differ from the
route 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.
Terminating destination
guidance
Changing the route criteria
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
2. "Map"
3.
3.
4.
"Guidance"
4. "Stop guidance"
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1. "Navigation"
"Route preference"
"Route preference"
5. Select the criterion:
▷
"Fast": time-optimized route, being a
combination of the shortest possible
route and the fastest roads.
▷
"ECO PRO": fuel consumption-op‐
timized route, being a combination of
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the route requiring low consumption
and fast roads.
▷
"Short": distance-optimized route,
being a combination of the shortest pos‐
sible route and the fastest roads.
Navigation
played if required The routes are shown in
color on the spitscreen.
3. To accept an alternative route, select it and
press the controller.
Accepting an online alternative
If alternative route suggestions have been
downloaded to the vehicle from online, these
can be accepted. For system-related reasons, it
may take a little while before online alternatives
are available.
"Route preference"
1.
2.
6. Specify additional criteria for the route, if
necessary:
▷ "Dynamic guidance": traffic information
is automatically included, refer to
page 27, in the calculation for destina‐
tion guidance.
▷ "Avoid highways": highways are
avoided wherever possible.
▷ "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided
where possible.
Route
▷ "Prefer express roadways": express
roads are preferred where possible.
Different views of the route are available during
destination guidance:
▷ "Prefer HOV roadways": carPool lanes
are preferred where possible.
▷ Arrow view in the instrument cluster and on
the Control Display.
: if possible, alternative routes are suggested
during active route guidance.
2.
3. To accept an alternative route, select it and
press the controller.
▷ "Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoided
wherever possible.
Alternative routes
1.
"Online alternat."
An overview showing the current route and
the suggested alternative routes is dis‐
played. In addition, details such as travel
time and route length, and for the alternative
routes information about fuel consumption
compared with the current route may be dis‐
played if required The routes are shown in
color on the spitscreen.
"Route preference"
"Alt. route(s)"
An overview showing the current route and
the suggested alternative routes is dis‐
played. In addition, details such as travel
time and route length, and for the alternative
routes information about fuel consumption
compared with the current route may be dis‐
▷ 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 view
The following information is displayed during
destination guidance:
▷
Symbol for active destination guidance
with remaining travel time and distance to
destination.
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Destination guidance
▷ Small arrow: instruction for example about
the next turn with information about the dis‐
tance to the turn and the name of the new
road.
▷ Large arrow: indicates the current direction
of travel.
Resuming the original route
If the route section should no longer be by‐
passed:
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
▷ Street name of the currently traveled street.
3.
▷ Traffic bulletins.
4. "Remove blocking"
The display changes to a view of the intersection
depending the road routing. Lane information
may also be displayed here if applicable.
Display, refer to page 24, arrow view in
splitscreen.
Lane information
On multi-lane roads, the recommended lanes
are marked in the arrow view by a triangle.
▷
▷
Gas station recommendation
The 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 may
have changed. For instance, certain gas stations
may not be operating.
1. "Navigation"
Best lane.
Lane also possible. However, another
lane change may be needed shortly.
Displaying list of route sections
When destination guidance is activated, a list of
route sections can be displayed. The driving dis‐
tances and traffic bulletins are displayed for
each route section.
2. "Route information"
3.
2. "Route information"
3. Highlight route section.
4. Highlight a gas station.
The location of the gas station is displayed
in the splitscreen.
5. Select the gas station.
Calculate a new route for a route section.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
"New route for"
4. Turn the controller. Enter the number of
miles within which you would like to return
to the original route.
Select the symbol.
7. "Start guidance": destination guidance to
the selected gas station is started.
"Add as another destination": the gas sta‐
tion is added to the route.
The route section is displayed in the
splitscreen.
Bypassing a section of the route
"Recommended refuel"
A list of the gas stations is displayed.
6.
1. "Navigation"
3.
"New route for:"
Switching spoken
instructions on/off
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.
"Voice instructions"
5. Press the controller.
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Navigation
Repeating spoken instructions
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.
Highlight the symbol.
4. Press the controller twice.
Volume of spoken instructions
Turn the volume button while giving an instruc‐
tion until the desired volume is set.
Saving the spoken instructions on the
programmable memory buttons
The function for switching the spoken instruc‐
tions on/off can be stored on a programmable
memory button for quick access.
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Map view
Map view
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Selecting the map view
1. "Navigation"
nections. Country borders are indicated by thin
lines.
Traffic obstructions
When traffic information is received from a radio
station, traffic obstructions can be displayed on
the map. Lines along the planned route indicate
route sections with traffic obstructions, depend‐
ing on the map scale. The position of the lines
on the route shows the direction of the obstruc‐
tion.
The traffic signs indicate the significance of the
obstruction.
▷ Red traffic sign: the obstruction affects the
planned route or direction.
2. "Map"
▷ Gray traffic sign: the obstruction does not
affect the planned route or direction.
At a glance
Traffic information in the navigation system, re‐
fer to page 25.
Planned route
After destination guidance is started, the plan‐
ned route is displayed on the map.
Status fields
Show/hide: press the controller.
Function bar
Route section with traffic obstruction
Traffic sign for traffic obstruction
Planned route
Current location
Upper status field
Function bar
Lower status field
The following functions are available in the func‐
tion bar:
▷ 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.
Lines in the map
Streets and routes are displayed in different col‐
ors and styles depending on their classification.
Dashed lines represent railways and ferry con‐
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Symbol
Function
Destination guidance active/in‐
active.
▷
"Traffic info map": map is optimized for
the display of traffic information, refer to
page 25.
▷
Voice output active/inactive.
"Additional Info"
▷
"Points of Interest": symbols for spe‐
cial destinations are displayed. Adjust
display, refer to page 13.
▷
"Traffic Info": symbols for traffic in‐
formation, refer to page 25, are dis‐
played.
▷
"Traffic flow map": depending on the
map scale, a traffic obstruction's length,
direction, and impact are displayed in
the map using traffic signs or colored
lines along the calculated route. Infor‐
mation about traffic flow in the map view,
refer to page 27.
▷
"Weather": weather symbols are
displayed on the map.
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.
Displayed symbols: clear skies, cloudy
skies, rain, thunder shower, and snow‐
fall, each with the highest and lowest
temperature.
Changing the map section
The weather information is updated au‐
tomatically.
"Interactive map"
▷ To shift the map: move the controller in the
required direction.
The symbols are displayed in several se‐
lected scales.
▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the con‐
troller in the required direction and turn it.
▷
Settings for the map view
▷
2. "Map"
3.
"Map views"
Set the map view.
▷
"View facing north"
▷
"Direct. of travel"
▷
"Perspective view"
"Satellite images": depending on
availability and resolution, in some
scales satellite images are displayed as
the background.
▷ 3D "Persp. view in 3D": prominent areas
that are present in the navigation data
are displayed on the map in 3D.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1. "Navigation"
Navigation
▷
"Map mode": select and make settings
depending on the light conditions.
▷
"Day"
▷
"Night"
▷
"Automatic"
"Status info": show/hide status fields.
Status fields, refer to page 22.
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Map view
Changing the scale
1.
Select the symbol.
Display images of the
destination
2. To change the scale: turn the controller.
When destination guidance is active, photos can
be viewed of some destinations.
Automatically scaled map scale
1. "Navigation"
"Auto scale": in the north-oriented map view,
the entire route from the starting location to the
destination is displayed. This view is also se‐
lected if the scale is adjusted until the following
appears: "AUTO".
2. "Map"
"Auto zoom": the map scale is adapted to the
situation before the next driving manouver.
3. "Guidance"
4. "Pictures at destination"
5. Depending on availability, a selection of
photos is available for viewing.
Map view for split screen
The map view can be selected for the split
screen independently from the main screen.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until 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, are
shown in perspective view.
▷ "Traffic conditions/gray map": the map
is optimized for displaying traffic bulle‐
tins.
6. To change the scale: select the split screen
and turn the controller.
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Navigation
Traffic bulletins
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
At a glance
General 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 is
updated continuously.
Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐
gation have the capability to display realtime traffic information. If your system has
this capability the following additional terms
and conditions apply:
An End-User shall no longer have the right
to use the Traffic Data in the event that the
End-User is in material breach of the terms
and conditions contained herein.
A. Total Traffic Network, a division of Clear
Channel Broadcasting, Inc. (“Total Traffic
Network”) holds the rights to the traffic in‐
cident data and RDS-TMC network through
which it is delivered. You may not modify,
copy, scan or use any other method to re‐
produce, duplicate, republish, transmit or
distribute in any way any portion of traffic in‐
cident data. You agree to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless BMW of North America,
LLC. (“BMW NA”) and Total Traffic Net‐
work, Inrix, Inc (and their affiliates) against
any and all claims, damages, costs or other
expenses that arise directly or indirectly out
of (a) your unauthorized use of the traffic in‐
cident data or the RDS-TMC network, (b)
your violation of this directive and/or (c) any
unauthorized or unlawful activities by you in
connection herewith.
B. Total Traffic Network traffic data is infor‐
mational only. User assumes all risk of use.
Total Traffic Network, BMW NA, and their
suppliers make no representations about
content, traffic and road conditions, route
usability, or speed.
C. The licensed material is provided to li‐
censee “as is,” and “where is”. Total Traffic
Network, including, but not limited to, any
and all third party providers of any of the li‐
censed material, expressly disclaims, to the
fullest extent permitted by law, all warranties
or representations with respect to the li‐
censed material (including, without limita‐
tion, that the licensed material will be errorfree, will operate without interruption or that
the traffic data will be accurate), express, im‐
plied or statutory, including, without limita‐
tion, the implied warranties of merchanta‐
bility, non-infringement fitness for a
particular purpose, or those arising from a
course of dealing or usage of trade.
D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. or
BMW NA will be liable to you for any indirect,
special, consequential, exemplary, or inci‐
dental damages (including, without limita‐
tion, lost revenues, anticipated revenues, or
profits relating to the same) arising from any
claim relating directly or indirectly to use of
the traffic data, and even if Total Traffic Net‐
work, Inrix, Inc., or BMW NA are aware of the
possibility of such damages. These limita‐
tions apply to all claims, including, without
limitation, claims in contract and tort (such
as negligence, product liability and strict li‐
ability). Some states do not allow the exclu‐
sion or limitation of incidental or consequen‐
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Traffic bulletins
tial damages, so those particular limitations
may not apply to you.
Opening the traffic bulletins
▷ The traffic bulletins are indicated on the map
by symbols.
1. "Navigation"
▷ The traffic bulletins for the surrounding area
are stored in a list.
3.
2. "Map"
4.
The symbol in the function bar of the map
view turns yellow, if there are traffic bulletins
that affect the calculated route, and the pre‐
dicted delay is less than 20 minutes. The
symbol turns red if the predicted delay is
more than 20 minutes or if there is a road
block or a hazard warning for the route.
The symbol indicates that there are suit‐
able diversions in keeping with the traffic
bulletins.
Traffic information via ConnectedDrive
With active destination guidance, first the
traffic bulletins for the calculated route are
displayed with red symbols. Then, the traffic
bulletins that do not affect the route, are
shown with gray symbols. The traffic bulle‐
tins are sorted by their distance from the
current position of the vehicle.
5. Select a traffic bulletin.
"More information": display additional
information.
6.
In some countries, realtime traffic information,
RTTI is transmitted by ConnectedDrive.
With a valid ConnectedDrive contract, the traffic
information by ConnectedDrive is displayed in‐
stead of the traffic information from the radio
stations.
In countries in which traffic bulletins are not
transmitted 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 can
be pinpointed. In addition, for example, routes
with clear roads within a radius of approx. around
the current position are precisely displayed.
"Traffic Info"
"Traffic Info"
Scroll to the next or previous traffic
bulletin if required.
Display detour
recommendations
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.
"Detour": a list of detour recommenda‐
tions is displayed.
Traffic bulletins on the map
Traffic bulletin map
1. "Navigation"
"Traffic info map" Active: indication on the con‐
trol display is switched to shades of gray. This
enables a better view of the traffic bulletins. Day/
night mode is not taken into account in this set‐
ting.
2. Open "Options".
Activate/deactivate traffic info map:
3. "Receive Traffic Info"
1. "Navigation"
Switching the reception on/
off
2. "Map"
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"Traffic Info"
4.
"Traffic info map"
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Or:
1.
"Map views"
2.
"Traffic info map"
Symbols in the map view
Depending 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.
Navigation
traffic bulletins, and the possible detour routes.
When there is a traffic obstruction, if possible, a
detour is offered.
In the event of special hazards, e. g., objects on
the 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 traffic
obstruction first occurs, if applicable.
Information about traffic flow in the
map view
▷ Distance to start of the diversion.
Depending on the map scale, a traffic obstruc‐
tion's length, direction, and impact are displayed
in the map using traffic signs or colored lines
along the calculated route.
▷ Remaining driving distance and arrival time
on the original route, with white symbol.
The bottom part of the message displays:
▷ Orange: stop-and-go traffic.
▷ Difference between the journey lengths and
time savings offered by the diversion com‐
pared with the original route, with colored
symbol.
▷ Yellow: heavy traffic.
The following appears in the splitscreen:
▷ Green: clear roads.
▷ Original route, white.
▷ Gray: general traffic bulletins, e.g., construc‐
tion site.
▷ Detour, colored.
The displayed information depends on the par‐
ticular traffic information service.
Accepting the detour
▷ Red: congestion.
In the message:
"Detour"
Destination guidance with
traffic bulletins
Via the function bar:
General information
3.
Detour suggestions from the navigation system
can be manually accepted in the semi-dynamic
destination guidance. In the dynamic destina‐
tion guidance, they are automatically accepted
in the route guidance.
4.
Semi-dynamic destination guidance
The route is automatically changed in the event
of traffic obstructions.
When traffic bulletin reception is switched on,
semi-dynamic destination guidance is active.
The destination guidance system takes the
available traffic information into account. A mes‐
sage is displayed depending on the route, the
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
"Traffic Info"
"Detour"
5. Open the desired detour.
6.
"Detour"
Dynamic destination guidance
▷ The system does not point out traffic ob‐
structions along the original route.
▷ Traffic bulletins continue to be displayed on
the map.
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Traffic bulletins
▷ Depending on road type and the kind and
extent 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 destination
guidance
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
"Route preference"
3.
"Route preference"
4.
5. "Dynamic guidance"
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Navigation
Navigation data
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Information on the navigation
data
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Navigation system version": information on
the data version is displayed.
Updating the navigation data
the DVD player with the labeled side upper‐
most.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
3. Enter the relesat code for the navigation
data.
The navigation data will be updated. After a
journey 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 Navigation
DVD.
6. Restart the navigation system.
Viewing the status
1.
Press the button.
2. "Navigation update"
General information
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can
be updated from a USB medium or DVD.
Current navigation data and the authorization
code 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 functions
of the navigation system are available.
▷ The status of the update can be queried.
Perform the update
1. Connect the USB medium with the new nav‐
igation data to the USB interface in the cen‐
ter console or insert the Navigation DVD in
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What to do if ...
What to do if ...
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
▷ Spoken instructions are no longer output
during route guidance in front of intersec‐
tions?
The area has not yet been fully recorded, or
you have left the recommended route and
the system requires a few seconds to cal‐
culate a new route suggestion.
▷ The current transmission position cannot be
displayed?
The vehicle is located in an unrecognized
region, is in a poor reception area, or the
system is currently determining the posi‐
tion. Reception is usually best when you
have an unobstructed view of the sky.
▷ The destination without street information is
not used for route guidance?
When city has been input, no downtown can
be determined.
Input any street in the selected city and start
destination guidance.
▷ The destination is not used for route guid‐
ance?
The destination data is not contained in the
navigation data. Select a destination that is
as close as possible to the original.
▷ Letters for destination input cannot be se‐
lected?
The stored data do not contain the data of
the destination.
Select a goal that is as close as possible to
the original.
▷ Is the map displayed in shades of gray?
"Traffic info map" Active: indication on the
control display is switched to shades of gray.
This enables a better view of the traffic bul‐
letins. Deactivate the traffic info map, refer
to page 26.
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The chapter helps assure your enjoyment when
receiving radio and television stations and playing
CDs, DVDs and tracks from the music collection.
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Tone
Tone
Vehicle equipment
3. Select the desired tone settings.
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information
4. To adjust: turn the controller.
The sound settings are stored for the remote
control currently in use.
5. To store: press the controller.
Treble, bass, balance, and
fader
▷ "Treble": treble adjustment.
▷ "Bass": depth adjustment.
▷ "Balance": left/right volume distribution.
▷ "Fader": front/rear volume distribution.
Equalizer
Setting for individual audio frequency ranges.
Adjusting the equalizer
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Equalizer"
4. Select the desired setting.
Setting treble, bass, balance, and fader
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller.
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Multi-channel playback,
surround
Choose between stereo and multi-channel play‐
back, surround.
Setting multi-channel playback,
surround
1. "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 is
played.
LOGIC7 and LOGIC7 logo are registered trade‐
marks of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International
Group company.
Bang & Olufsen High End
Surround Sound System
The settings for the speaker lighting are being
stored for the currently used remote control.
Entertainment
Volume
▷ "Speed volume": speed-dependent volume
control.
▷ With Bang & Olufsen High End Surround
Sound System: Automatic adjustment of
the volume depending on the driving noises,
e. g. wind noises, that can be heard in the
interior, no further adjustment using Speed
Volume is necessary.
▷ "PDC": volume of the PDC signal compared
to the entertainment sound output.
▷ "Gong": volume of the signal, e. g., the safety
belt reminder, compared to the entertain‐
ment sound output.
▷ "Microphone": volume of the microphone
during a phone call.
▷ "Speakers": volume of the loudspeakers
during a phone call.
The following volumes are only stored for the
respective paired telephone: "Microphone",
"Speakers".
Adjusting the volume
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
Tone control
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Bang & Olufsen"
2. "Tone"
3. "Volume settings"
4. Select the desired volume setting.
4. Select the desired tone settings.
▷ "Studio": studio tone settings.
▷ "Expanded": open space tone settings.
Center speaker
An additional speaker is present on the dash‐
board. When Entertainment is switched on, it
switches 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.
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller.
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Tone
Resetting the tone settings
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Reset"
Opening the tone settings in
the Options menu
1. "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.
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Entertainment
Radio
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Muting
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running: press the ON/OFF button on the
radio.
AM/FM station
Selecting a station
1. "Radio"
Controls
2. "FM" or "AM"
The last station played will be played and
displayed.
Press the button Function
Press: switches radio on/
off. Turn: adjusts the vol‐
ume.
3.
"FM stations", "AM stations" or
"Presets".
Changes the entertainment
source.
Change station/track.
Programmable memory
buttons.
4. Select the desired station.
Change waveband.
Eject CD/DVD.
Sound output
Switching on/off
When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF
button on the radio.
All saved stations are stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
Changing the station
On the Control Display:
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Radio
or select symbol
Via buttons on the radio
4. "Manual"
5. To select the frequency: turn the controller.
Press the button.
Storing a station
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
"FM stations" or "AM stations"
3.
4. Highlight the desired station.
To store the frequency: press and hold the con‐
troller.
Renaming a station
A station with changing station names can be
renamed.
1. "Radio"
2. "FM"
5. Press the controller for an extended period.
3. Select the desired station.
6. Highlight the desired storage location and
press the controller.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Rename to:"
The stations are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
If necessary, wait until the desired name ap‐
pears.
The stations can also be stored on the program‐
mable memory buttons.
The selected station name is copied to the list
of current stations and stored stations.
With navigation system: the stations can also be
stored on the programmable memory buttons.
Displaying additional information
Selecting a station manually
Station selection via the frequency.
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3.
"FM stations" or "AM stations"
If a radio station broadcasts radio text or tadio
text plus, this information cam be displayed, e.g.
the title or performer of a piece of music. Avail‐
ability, content and sequence are determined by
the radio station.
1. "Radio"
2. "FM"
3.
"FM stations"
4. Select a station.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Station info"
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RDS
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as
the station name, in the FM wave band.
Switching the RDS on/off
It is recommended to switch on RDS.
1. "Radio"
2. "FM"
3.
"FM stations"
4. Open "Options".
5. "RDS"
Entertainment
This symbol is displayed in the status line
when the audio signal is digital.
When setting a station with a digital signal, it may
take a few seconds before the station plays in
digital quality.
In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, the playback switches
between analog and digital reception. In this
case, switch off digital radio reception.
Displaying additional information
Some stations broadcast additional information
on the current track, such as the name of the ar‐
tist.
1. Select the desired station.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Station info"
Satellite radio
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
General information
HD Radio™ reception
The channels are offered in predefined pack‐
ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐
phone.
Many stations broadcast both analog and digital
signals.
Navigation bar overview
License conditions
HD Radio™ technology manufactured under li‐
cense from iBiquity Digital Corp. U. S. and For‐
eign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD
Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiq‐
uity Digital Corp.
Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception
1. "Radio"
Symbol
Function
List of channels
Stored stations
Select a channel directly.
Time Shift
Favoritea/Active Favorites
Manage the favorites.
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. Open "Options".
4. "HD Radio reception"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Ad to Favorites.
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can
also be stored on the programmable memory
buttons.
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Radio
Managing a subscription
4. "Manage subscription"
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the
channels, you must have reception. It is usually
at its best when you have an unobstructed view
of the sky. The channel name is displayed in the
status line.
Enabling channels
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.
5. The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
"Satellite radio channel list"
3.
4. "Category" or select the displayed category.
6. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan‐
nels.
5. Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate‐
gory.
Selecting channels
6. Select the desired channel.
The selected channel is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
7. Select the phone number to have the chan‐
nel enabled.
You can only listen to enabled channels.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
"Satellite radio channel list" or
"Presets"
4. Select the desired channel.
Select a channel directly
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
You can unsubscribe from the channels again
via this phone number.
Unsubscribing from channels
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
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"Set channel"
4. Turn the controller until the desired channel
is highlighted and press the controller.
Changing the channel
On the Control Display:
or select symbol
Via buttons on the radio
Press the button.
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Storing a channel
Opening the timeshift function
1. "Radio"
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. If necessary,
list".
"Satellite radio channel
3.
"Time shift"
4. Select the desired channel.
5. Press and hold the controller until the list of
stored stations is displayed.
▷ The red arrow shows the current playback
position.
▷ The time difference to the live broadcast is
displayed next to the bar.
6. Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
The channels can also be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons.
With navigation system: the stations can also be
stored on the programmable memory buttons.
Selecting a category
For live transmissions: "live".
Timeshift menu
Symbol Function
Go to the live broadcast
Automatic timeshift deactivated/ac‐
tivated
1. "Radio"
Fast forward
2. "Satellite radio"
Reverse
3.
Playback/pause
"Satellite radio channel list"
4. "Category" or select the displayed category.
5. Select the desired category.
Next track
Previous track
Timeshift
The channel you are currently listening to can be
stored 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. The
memory is cleared when a new channel is se‐
lected.
Automatic timeshift
With automatic timeshift, audio playback is
paused for the following events.
▷ Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
▷ Activation of the voice activation system.
▷ Muting.
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The audio playback then continues with a time
delay.
5. "Add sports information"
To activate:
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
"Replay - Time shift"
4.
"Automatic time shift"
To deactivate:
"Automatic time shift".
Storing favorites
6. Select the league.
A performer, a track, a game, a league or a team
can be stored as a Favorite. If the stored Favorite
is played on a channel, a message appears on
the Control Display. Up to 30 Favorites can be
stored.
7. Select "Add all teams" or the desired team.
Storing the artist, track, or game
It is only possible to store favorites that are cur‐
rently being broadcast. The channel information
must be available.
If 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 the
My Favorites category. All Favorites currently
being played can be selected.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
Opening the favorites
"Add to favorites"
4. Highlight the performer, track or game and
press and hold the controller.
5. Store the desired favorite.
Storing the league or team
Managing the favorites
Activating/deactivating the favorites
Favorites can be activated and deactivated
globally and individually.
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
1. "Satellite radio"
2.
"Favorites"
1. "Radio"
3.
"Manage favorites"
2. "Satellite radio"
4. Select "Activate alert" or the desired favor‐
ites.
3.
"Favorites"
4. Stern with horizontal lines icon"Manage
favorites"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Deleting favorites
1. "Satellite radio"
2.
"Favorites"
3. "Manage favorites"
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or near trees, mountains or other powerful
sources of radio interference.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Delete entry"
Stored stations
Traffic Jump
Traffic and weather information for a selected
region is broadcast every few minutes.
Selecting a region
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Set jump"
General information
It is possible to store up to 40 stations.
Calling up a station
1. "Radio"
2. "Presets"
3. Select the desired station.
5. Select the desired region.
Storing a station
The region is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
The station currently selected is stored.
Activating/deactivating the jump
2. "Presets"
1. "Radio"
3. "Store station"
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Options
4. "Jump to:"
Information for the selected region is broadcast
as soon as it is available.
Cancellikng a jump
"Cancel"Traffic Jump is deactivated.
Automatic update
About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of
the channel names and positions. The update
takes place automatically and may take several
minutes.
Notes
▷ Reception may not be available in some sit‐
uations, such as under certain environmen‐
tal or topographic conditions. The satellite
radio has no influence on this.
▷ The signal may not be available in tunnels or
underground garages; next to tall buildings;
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 or
telephone: save station on radio station
buttons
1. Select the desired station.
2.
Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
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In order to call up a stored station, briefly press
corresponding button.
Deleting a station
1. "Radio"
2. "Presets"
3. Select the desired station.
4. "Options" Open.
5. "Delete entry"
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Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Muting
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running: press the ON/OFF button on the
radio.
CD/DVD
Playback
Loading the CD/DVD player
Controls
Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up.
Press the button Function
Press: switches radio on/
off. Turn: adjusts the vol‐
ume.
Changes the entertainment
source.
Change station/track.
Playback begins automatically.
Reading can take a few minutes with com‐
pressed audio files.
Starting playback
A CD/DVD is located in the CD/DVD player or
DVD changer.
1. "Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD.
Programmable memory
buttons.
Change waveband.
Eject CD/DVD.
Sound output
Switching on/off
When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF
button on the radio.
Symbol
Meaning
CD/DVD player
...
DVD changer
Rear CD/DVD player
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Playable formats
▷ DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVDRW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD
audio (video part only), DVD video.
To go up a level in the directory: move the
controller to the left.
▷ CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, VCD,
SVCD.
▷ Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC,
M4A.
CD/DVD removal
1.
Press the button.
2. Select the desired track to begin playback.
The CD/DVD is partially ejected.
2. Remove the CD/DVD.
Audio playback
Selecting the track using the button
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired track is played.
Selecting a track via iDrive
Displaying information on the track
Audio CDs
Select the desired track to begin playback.
If information about a track has been stored, it is
displayed automatically:
▷ Interpret.
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files
▷ Album track.
Depending on the data, some letters and num‐
bers of the CD/DVD may not be displayed cor‐
rectly.
▷ File name of track.
▷ Number of tracks on the CD/DVD.
▷ Cover picture of the CD/DVD
1. Select the directory if necessary.
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Random playback
Playback
1. "Multimedia"
The 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.
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Random"
DVD video
1. "Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select a DVD with video content.
"DVD menu"
4.
All tracks of the CD/DVD are played back in ran‐
dom order.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
VCD/SVCD
Video playback
1. "Multimedia"
Country codes
2. "CD/DVD"
Only DVDs with the code of the home region can
be played back; also refer to the information on
the DVD.
3. Select a CD with video content.
Code Region
USA, Canada
Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Af‐
rica
Southeast Asia
Australia, Central and South America,
New Zealand
Northwest Asia, North Africa
China
All regions
4.
"Select track"
5. Select the desired track.
Video menu
To 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 chapter
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Symbol
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Function
3. "Audio/language"
Previous chapter
Fast forward
Reverse
In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases ev‐
ery time the controller is pressed. To stop, start
playback.
4. Select the desired language.
DVD menu
1. If necessary, turn the controller to open the
video menu.
"DVD menu"
2.
The DVD menu is displayed. The display de‐
pends on the contents of the DVD.
3. To select menu items: move the controller
and press it.
To change to the video menu: turn the controller
and press it.
Selecting the subtitles
The subtitles that are available depend on the
DVD.
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Subtitles"
4. Select the desired language or "Do not
display subtitles".
DVD/VCD settings
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via
the DVD menu; refer also to the information on
the DVD.
Selecting the language
The languages that are available depend on the
DVD.
1. Turn the controller during playback.
Setting the brightness, contrast and color
2. Open "Options".
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Display settings"
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4. "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"
Entertainment
Selecting the camera angle
The 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.
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Selecting the zoom
Opening the main menu, back
These functions are not contained on every
DVD. Therefore, they may not be available for
use.
Display the video image on the entire screen.
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Additional options"
4. "Zoom mode"
DVD changer
Depending on the vehicle, the DVD changer is
located in the glove compartment, above the
glove compartment, or behind the left side trim
in the cargo area.
Controls and displays
Selecting a track
DVD video:
Empty DVD compartments
1. Turn the controller when the DVD menu is
displayed.
LED on DVD slot
Buttons for DVD compartments
2. Open "Options".
DVD slot
3. "Additional options"
Load DVD compartments
4. "Select title"
5. Select the desired track.
VCD/SVCD:
1.
"Select track"
Loading the DVD compartments
individually
1.
Press the button once.
2. Select the desired track.
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The LED on the first empty compartment
flashes.
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 and
placed into the selected compartment.
Sliding in CDs/DVDs
Do not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDs
on the DVD slot are flashing; otherwise, the CD/
DVD or the DVD changer could be damaged.
3. Remove the CD/DVD.
Removing all CDs/DVDs
1.
Press the button once and hold it down.
2. Remove the CDs/DVDs.
Cancelling a function
Filling the DVD compartments or removing CDs/
DVDs can be canceled.
Press the corresponding button.
▷
Do not continue to push on the CD/DVD; this
may cause it to jam and prevent it from being
able to eject again.◀
▷
Loading all empty DVD compartments
Malfunctions
Press the button once and hold it
1.
down.
The LEDs on the empty CD compartments
flash.
2. Wait for the LEDs on the DVD slot to begin
flashing and then insert each CD or DVD into
the center of the slot.
The CDs/DVDs are drawn in automatically
and placed into the empty compartments.
Sliding in CDs/DVDs
Do not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDs
on 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; this
may cause it to jam and prevent it from being
able 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/DVD
Press the button once.
1.
2. Select the DVD compartment.
The CD/DVD is partially ejected.
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If the LEDs on the DVD slot and on the com‐
partments are flashing rapidly, a malfunction has
occurred.
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 the
LEDs stop flashing rapidly.
Audio playback
The audio track of a DVD can be played back
even if video playback is not possible in the ve‐
hicle.
Only the main film without the previews or extras
can be played back.
Starting playback
A DVD is located in the DVD changer.
1. "Multimedia"
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2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired DVD.
Selecting a chapter using the button
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired chapter is played.
Selecting a chapter using iDrive
1. "Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired DVD.
4. Select the desired chapter.
Fast forward/reverse
Entertainment
▷ Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs
with labels applied, as these can be‐
come detached during playback due
to heat buildup and can cause irrepar‐
able damage to the device.
▷ Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard
diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play
CDs/DVDs with an adapter, e.g., single CDs;
otherwise, the CDs or the adapter may jam
and no longer eject.
▷ Do not use combined CDs/DVDs, e.g., DVD
Plus, as the CDs/DVDs can jam and will no
longer eject.◀
General malfunctions
Selecting the language
▷ CD/DVD changers and players have been
optimized for performance in vehicles. In
some instances they may be more sensitive
to faulty CDs/DVDs than stationary devices
would be.
The languages that are available depend on the
DVD.
▷ If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check
whether it has been inserted correctly.
Press and hold the button.
1. "Multimedia"
Humidity
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired DVD.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Audio/language"
6. Select the desired language.
Notes
CD/DVD player and changer
Do not remove the cover
High levels of humidity can lead to condensation
on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens, and
temporarily prevent playback.
Malfunctions involving individual CDs/
DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to one of the following
causes:
Home-recorded CDs/DVDs
BMW CD/DVD players and changers are
officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do
not operate if the cover is damaged; otherwise,
severe eye damage may occur.◀
▷ Possible reasons for malfunctions with
home-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsistent
data creation or recording processes, or
poor quality or old age of the blank CD/DVD.
CDs and DVDs
▷ Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side with
a pen intended for this purpose.
Use of CDs/DVDs
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Damage
▷ Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and
moisture.
▷ Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.
▷ Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures
over 122 ℉/50 ℃, high humidity or direct
sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐
tection feature by the manufacturer. This can
mean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played or
can only be played to a limited extent.
MACROVISION
This product contains copyrighted technology
that is based on multiple registered US patents
and the intellectual property of the Macrovision
Corporation and other manufacturers. The use
of this copy protection must be approved by
Macrovision. Media protected by this product unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision - may
only be used for private purposes. Copying of
this 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 the
USA and worldwide. DTS and the logo are reg‐
istered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and
the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc. ©
DTS, Inc. All rights reserved.
▷ Audio CD: tracks are converted into a com‐
pressed audio format. If available, informa‐
tion on the album, such as the artist, is
stored as well.
▷ CD/DVD or USB device with compressed
audio files: the entire content of the CD/DVD
or the USB device is stored in the vehicle as
an album. The WMA, MP3, M4A, and AAC
formats are stored. Individual tracks and di‐
rectories can be deleted later, Deleting a
track and directory, refer to page 57.
Tracks with DRM copy protection can be
stored but cannot be played back.
Backing up music data
Regularly back up the music data; other‐
wise, it could be lost if there is a fault on the hard
disk.◀
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 visit
www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright © 2000-2009 Gracenote. Gracenote
Software, copyright © 2000-2009 Gracenote.
This product and service may practice one or
more 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 from
Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6.304.523.
Storing from a CD/DVD
Music collection
1. Insert a CD or DVD into the CD/DVD player.
Storing music
3. "CD/DVD"
2. "Multimedia"
General information
Music tracks from CDs/DVDs and USB devices
can be stored in the music collection on a hard
disc in the vehicle and played from there.
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4.
Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player.
5. "Store in vehicle"
Entertainment
Continuing the storage process
1. "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 information
The music collection is displayed and the first
track of the CD/DVD is played back. During the
storage process, the tracks are played in se‐
quence.
Observe the following during the storage proc‐
ess:
During storage, information such as the name of
the artist is stored with the track, if this informa‐
tion is available in the vehicle database or on the
CD.
To update the database, contact your service
center.
Do not switch to the CD/DVD player and do not
remove the CD/DVD from the CD/DVD player as
this will interrupt the storage process. You can
switch to the other audio sources without inter‐
rupting the storage process. Tracks from the
current CD/DVD that have already been stored
can be called up.
Storing from a USB device
Interrupting storage
▷ Unsuitable devices: USB hard drives, USB
hubs, USB memory card readers with mul‐
tiple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone. Music from
the Apple iPod/iPhone can be played via the
AUX-IN port or the USB port in the center
armrest.
1. "Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. "Storing..."
To 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 players
with a USB interface.
▷ File systems: popular file systems for USB
devices are supported. FAT 32 is the rec‐
ommended format.
1. Connect USB medium to the USB port in the
center armrest.
2. "Multimedia"
3. "Music collection"
4. "Cancel storing"
4. Open "Options".
The storage process is interrupted and can be
continued at any time.
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5. "Import/Export music"
▷ Select "A-Z search" and input the de‐
sired entry.
6. "Import music (USB)"
▷ Select the desired entry from the list.
6. Select other categories if you wish.
The tracks found are listed in alphabetical
order.
7. "Start play"
Restarting the music search
"Reset search"
Music search using spoken instructions
Playing music
Instructions for the voice activation system, see
vehicle owners' manual.
Music search
All tracks for which additional information has
been stored can be accessed by the music
search. Tracks that have been saved without
additional information can be called up via the
music directory.
Press the button on the steering
1.
wheel.
2. ›Music search‹
1. "Multimedia"
3. Open the desired category, e.g., ›Select
artist‹.
2. "Music collection"
4. Say the desired entry in the list.
3.
5. Select other categories if you wish.
"Music search"
To select a track directly: ›Title ...‹.
Say the voice command and the name of the
desired track in a single command.
Music directory
All stored albums are listed in the music direc‐
tory.
1. "Multimedia"
4. Select the desired category.
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 the
controller to the left.
5. Select the desired entry:
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Symbol
Format
Audio CD
Compressed audio files
2. "Music collection"
3.
"Music folder"
The following lists are displayed:
▷ "My favorites"
All tracks that have been marked as favor‐
ites.
Sorting a music directory
The list can be sorted alphabetically by name or
by the date saved.
▷ "Top 50"
1. "Sorting"
▷ "Similar music"
The 50 most frequently played tracks.
2. "By name" or "By date"
Current playback
List of tracks that are currently being played. For
example, the list of tracks that were found using
music search, a playlist or the list of similar
tracks found.
1. "Multimedia"
Entertainment
All tracks that have been found in a search
for similar music.
▷ "Playlists"
Playlists that have been imported or stored
as playlists in the vehicle.
Storing playlists
2. "Music collection"
The favorites and similar music lists can be
stored in the vehicle as a playlists.
3.
1. "My favorites" or"Similar music"
"Now playing"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Save as playlist"
Deleting a playlist
1.
"Music folder"
2. Highlight a playlist that is to be deleted.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Delete playlists"
4. Select the desired track, if necessary.
Deleting all playlists
Classical view
1.
With classical music, a track usually includes
additional information, such as the name of the
composer or the conductor. This information
can be displayed.
2. Open "Options".
1. Open "Options".
You can carry out a search for music stored in
the vehicle that is similar to the track currently
being played.
2. "Classic view"
Playback lists
1. "Multimedia"
"Music folder"
3. "Delete all playlists"
Similar music
1. "Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
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"Similar titles (HDD)"
Audio books and podcasts
The tracks found are stored temporarily in the
list of similar tracks.
Audio books and podcasts can be called sepa‐
rately.
Up to 30 tracks can be stored. The tracks found
can be stored in the vehicle as a Playlist, refer to
page 55.
1.
▷
Favorites
▷
If a track is currently being played, it can be
marked and stored as a favorite.
Saving a track as a favorite
A track can only be stored as a favorite if it is
currently being played.
1. "Multimedia"
"Audio books"
"Podcasts"
3. Call the desired file.
Random playback
All tracks of the selection are played back in ran‐
dom order.
1. "Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
2. "Music collection"
3.
"Add'l media"
2. Call the desired medium:
"Add to favorites"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Calling stored favorites
1. "Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3.
"Music folder"
4. "My favorites"
5. Select the desired track.
The favorites can be stored in the vehicle as a
Playlist, refer to page 55.
Deleting single tracks from favorites
Managing music
1. Call the track you want to delete from the list
of favorites.
Music directory
2.
Renaming folders or tracks
"Delete from favorites"
Deleting tracks from favorites
Individual or all tracs can be deleted from the fa‐
vorites.
1.
The name of the album, if available, is automat‐
ically entered when the album is stored. If the
name is not available, it can be changed later if
desired.
1. "Multimedia"
"Music folder"
2. "My favorites"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
3.
4. "Delete tracks from favorites" or "Delete
tracks from favorites"
4. "Browse directory"
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"Music search"
5. Highlight the desired folder or track.
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6. Open "Options".
Free memory capacity
7. "Rename track" or "Rename folder"
Display the free memory capacity in the music
collection.
1. "Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Manage music collection"
5. "Free memory"
Music collection
8. Select the letters individually.
Deleting a directory
A directory cannot be deleted while a track from
that directory is being played.
1. "Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3.
"Music search"
Backing up the music collection
The entire music collection can be stored on a
USB device. Make sure there is enough free
memory capacity on the USB device.
Depending on the number of tracks, backing up
the music collection may take several hours.
Therefore, it is best to perform the backup dur‐
ing a long trip.
4. "Browse directory"
1. Starting the engine.
5. Mark the desired directory.
6. Open "Options".
2. Connect USB medium to the USB port in the
center armrest.
7. "Delete directory"
3. "Multimedia"
Deleting tracks and folders
A track cannot be deleted while it is being
played. A folder cannot be deleted while a track
from that folder is being played.
4. "Music collection"
5. Open "Options".
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"
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6. "Import/Export music"
External devices
The concept
Various external devices can be connected to
the vehicle. The sound is output through the ve‐
hicle loudspeakers. The system can be oper‐
ated via iDrive, depending on how the external
device is connected to the vehicle.
Symbol
Meaning
AUX-IN port
7. "Backup music on USB"
USB audio interface
Music interface for smartphones
WLAN
Bluetooth audio
AUX-IN port
At a glance
Storing the music collection in the vehicle
When storing the music collection in the vehicle
from a USB device, the existing music collection
in the vehicle is replaced.
1. "Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Import/Export music"
▷ For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3
player. The sound is output on the vehicle
loudspeakers.
▷ Recommendation: use medium tone and
volume settings on the audio device. The
tone depends on the quality of the audio
files.
Connecting
5. "Restore music from USB"
The AUX-IN port is located in the
center armrest.
Deleting the music collection
Connect the headphones or lineout connector of the device to the
jack plug.
1. "Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Manage music collection"
Playback
5. "Delete music"
1. Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.
2. "Multimedia"
3. "External devices".
4.
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Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐
edly from the volume of the other audio sources,
it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
Entertainment
Due to the large number of different audio devi‐
ces available on the market, it cannot be ensured
that every audio device/mobile phone is opera‐
ble on the vehicle.
Ask your service center about suitable audio de‐
vices/mobile phones.
Adjusting the volume
1. "Multimedia"
Audio files
2. "External devices".
Standard audio files can be played back:
3.
"AUX front"
▷ MP3.
4.
"Volume"
▷ WMA.
▷ WAV (PCM).
▷ AAC, M4A.
▷ Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS.
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are sup‐
ported. FAT 32 is the recommended format.
5. Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller.
USB audio interface/Music interface
for smartphones
Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via
USB audio interface
The USB audio interface is located in the center
armrest.
Connect using a flexible adapter cable.
At a glance
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone
to the USB interface.
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
Operation can be performed via iDrive. The
sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu
structure is supported by the
USB audio interface.
Connectors for external devices
▷ Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐
ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that
are supported by the USB audio interface.
▷ Connection via snap-in adapter, if the vehi‐
cle is equipped with a music interface for
smartphones: Apple iPhone or mobile
phones.
Playback is only possible when there is no
audio device attached to the AUX-IN port.
Connection of a USB device via the
USB audio interface
The USB audio interface is located in the center
armrest.
Connect using a flexible adapter cable to protect
the USB audio interface and the USB device
against physical damage.
Connect the USB device to the
USB interface.
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After connecting for the first time
Track search using information
Information on all music tracks, e.g. artist or type
of music, as well as playback lists are transmit‐
ted into the vehicle. This may take some time,
depending on the USB device and the number
of tracks.
1. Select the desired category, e.g., "Genre" or
"Artist".
During transmission, the tracks can be called up
via the file directory.
Number of tracks
Information from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 36,000 tracks can be stored in the ve‐
hicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more than
36,000 tracks are stored, information on exist‐
ing music tracks may be deleted.
All entries are displayed in a list.
▷ Open "A-Z search" and input the de‐
sired entry. When a letter is entered, the
results are filtered using this letter as the
first letter. If multiple letters are entered,
all results that contain that sequence are
displayed.
▷ Select the desired entry from the list.
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Man‐
agement, DRM, cannot be played.
Playback
2. Select other categories if you wish.
1. "Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select symbol
or
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, if all of the tracks by a certain artist
are 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 directory
The playback starts with the first track.
Track search
Tracks are displayed if they have been saved in
the Latin alphabet.
1. "Multimedia"
4.
or
"Music search"
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"Browse directory"
A list of directories and tracks is displayed.
This symbol identifies directories.
Select a track:
2. "External devices"
3. Select the
If connection is via the USB audio interface in the
centre console, the file directory of the device
can be displayed.
symbol.
Select the desired track or directory.
To go up a level in the directory, move the con‐
troller to the left.
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Playback lists
Random playback
Calling up playback lists.
The current list of tracks is played back in ran‐
dom order.
1. "Multimedia"
1. "Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the
or
symbol.
3. Open "Options".
"Playlists"
4.
2. "External devices"
5. Select the desired playlist.
4. "Random"
More media, audio books, podcasts,
videos
Fast forward/reverse
Audio books, podcasts and videos on the device
can be called separately.
1. "Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the
4.
or
symbol.
"More media"
5. Call the desired medium:
▷
"Audio books"
▷
"Podcasts"
▷
"Video"
The 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 playback
List of tracks that are currently being played. For
example the list of tracks that were found in the
track search or a playlist.
1. "Multimedia"
or
symbol.
"Now playing"
Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐
vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐
peratures; refer to the audio device operating
instructions.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in each case.
▷ The connected audio device is supplied with
a max. power of 500 mA if supported by the
device. 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 or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
▷ Do not connect USB hard drives.
▷ Do not use the USB audio interface to re‐
charge external devices.
Bluetooth audio
2. "External devices"
4.
Notes
Information on connection
Video playback
3. Select the
Press and hold the button.
At a glance
▷ Music files on external devices such as audio
devices or mobile phones can be played
back via Bluetooth.
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▷ The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.
6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the device display.
▷ The volume of the sound output is depend‐
ent on the device. If necessary, adjust the
volume on the device.
7. You are prompted by the iDrive or mobile
phone to enter the same Bluetooth passkey.
Enter the passkey and confirm.
▷ Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Or
▷ The device is suitable. Information under
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Compare the control number in the display
of the vehicle to the control number in the
display of the mobile phone. Confirm the
control number in the mobile phone and in
the vehicle.
▷ The device is ready for operation.
"OK"
Requirements
▷ The ignition is switched on.
▷ Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle and on
the device.
8. Select functions for which the device is to be
used, e.g. "Bluetooth® audio".
9. "OK"
▷ Bluetooth presettings must be made on the
device, such as for a connection without
confirmation or visibility; refer to the device
operating instructions.
If pairing was successful, the device is displayed
as connected.
▷ A number with at least four and a maximum
of 16 digits is defined as the Bluetooth pass‐
key. It is only required once for pairing.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., refer
to page 63.
Pairing and connecting
Pairing a device
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐
cle's occupants and to other road users, only
pair the device while the vehicle is stationary.◀
: the device is active as an audio
Connecting a specific device
A device that has already been paired can be
connected as an active audio source.
Connecting is not possible when data is ex‐
changed via a mobile phone connected via Blue‐
tooth.
Requirements
1. "Settings"
If necessary, activate the audio connection of
the desired device from the list of paired devi‐
ces.
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 connect
a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device display.
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White symbol
source.
1. "Settings"
2. "Connections"
3. "Bluetooth®"
4. Open "Options".
5. "Configure device"
6. "Audio"
7. "OK"
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Connecting the device
Symbol
1. "Settings"
Function
Next track
2. "Connections"
Previous music track
3. "Bluetooth®"
4. Select the device that is to be connected.
White symbol
source.
Entertainment
: the device is active as an audio
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
Playback
Random playback
General information
1. "Multimedia"
▷ The display of music track information de‐
pends on the device.
2. "External devices"
▷ Operation can takes place on the device or
iDrive.
4. Open "Options".
▷ Playback is interrupted when data is ex‐
changed via a mobile phone connected via
Bluetooth.
3.
Select the symbol.
5. "Random"
Disconnecting the audio connection
1. "Settings"
Starting playback
2. "Connections"
1. Connect the device.
3. "Bluetooth®"
2. "Multimedia"
4. Highlight the desired device.
3. "External devices"
5. Open "Options".
4.
6. "Configure device"
Select the symbol.
7. "Audio"
8. "OK"
Unpairing a device
1. "Settings"
2. "Connections"
3. "Bluetooth®"
Playback is started automatically.
4. Highlight the mobile phone that is to be un‐
paired.
5. Open "Options".
Changing the track
6. "Remove device"
Depending on the particular device, some of the
functions may not be available.
What to do if...
Information on suitable devices can be found at
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 78.
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The device is not supported by the vehicle.
▷ Perform a software update, refer to
page 66, if needed.
The device could not be paired or connected.
▷ Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and the vehicle match? Enter the same
passkey on the device and via iDrive.
▷ Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.
▷ Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the device or vehicle? Delete connections
with other devices if necessary.
▷ Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining battery
life? Charge the mobile phone in the snapin adapter or via the charging cable.
▷ Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐
ble that only one device can be connected
to the vehicle. Unpair the connected device
from the vehicle and pair and connect only
one device.
▷ The device no longer reacts? Switch the de‐
vice off and on again.
extended connectivity of the music player in the
mobile phone.
▷ Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 63, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, contact
the hotline or service center.
WLAN
The concept
Playback of audio or video files from external
devices, e.g., PCs or smartphones that are con‐
nected to the vehicle via WLAN. The sound is
output through the vehicle loudspeakers.
General
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the device. If necessary, adjust the volume on
the device.
Up to four external devices can be paired with
the vehicle.
▷ Repeat the pairing procedure.
Requirements
Music cannot be played back.
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▷ Start the program for playing back music
data on the device and select a track on the
device if necessary.
▷ DLNA app must have been installed on the
device.
▷ Switch the radio off and on again.
▷ The ignition is switched on.
Music files can only be played back softly.
▷ WLAN activated on the vehicle and on the
device.
▷ Adjust the volume settings on the device.
Playback is disturbed when buttons are pressed
or by other messages on the device.
▷ Switch off the button tones and other signal
tones on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a telephone call or
traffic bulletin and is not resumed automatically.
▷ Switch the radio off and on again.
Playback is not possible if the mobile phone is
connected both via Bluetooth Audio and via the
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▷ The device is ready for operation.
▷ 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 on
the vehicle
1. "Settings"
2. "Connections"
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3. "Wi-Fi®"
Audio playback
4. "Vehicle Wi-Fi®"
1. "Multimedia"
Pairing an external device
1. "Settings"
2. "Connections"
3. "Wi-Fi®"
The WLAN network name and the WLAN
key are displayed.
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 playback
4. "Connect new device"
1. "Multimedia"
5. Search for WLAN networks on the external
device and select the WLAN network that is
displayed on the control display.
2. "External devices"
6. Enter the WLAN key that is displayed on the
Control Display on the external device, or
connect the external device using the WPSPIN function.
If pairing is successful, a message appears on
the Control Display. The device appears in the
list of connected devices.
If multiple devices are connected, the active de‐
vice is identified by the following symbols.
Activating a specific device
If multiple devices are connected to the vehicle
via the WLAN, the device that is to be available
as the active audio and video source can be se‐
lected.
3.
4.
5.
Select the symbol.
"Search for video"
Select the desired folder if necessary.
6. Select the desired video file.
Current playback
List of tracks that are currently being played.
1. "Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3.
Select the symbol.
4.
"Current playback"
Changing tracks or video
Symbol
3. "Use as Wi-Fi® media source"
Function
Next file
1. Mark the device in the list of connected de‐
vices.
2. "Options"
Entertainment
Previous file
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
Playback
Unpairing a device
Starting playback
1. "Settings"
1. "Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3.
Select the symbol.
2. "Connections"
3. "Wi-Fi®"
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The WLAN network name and the WLAN
key are displayed.
4. Highlight the device that is to be unpaired.
5. "Options"
Updating software via USB
The software may only be updated when the ve‐
hicle is stationary.
6. "Delete" or "Delete all"
1. Store the file for the software-update in the
main director of a USB flash drive.
What to do if ...
2. Connect USB data memory to the USB in‐
terface in the center armrest.
Information on suitable devices can be found at
www.bmw.com/bluetooth.
3. "Settings"
WLAN device can not be displayed in the list of
external devices.
5. "Update software"
4. "Software update"
▷ Check whether the device is switched on.
▷ Check whether the WLAN connection on
the device is switched on.
▷ Check whether the DLNA app has been ac‐
tivated.
▷ Check whether the device is in standby
mode.
Software Update
6. "Install software."
The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version. With
a software update, the vehicle can support new
cell phones or new external device, for example.
7. "OK"
The updating of the software is done via:
▷ USB.
All listed software updates are installed.
Restoring the software version
Updates and related current information is
available at www.bmw.com/update.
Note
Installation must only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary. The ignition must be
switched off to complete the installation.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1. "Settings"
The software version before the last software
update or the factory version can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the
vehicle is stationary.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. "Previous version" or "Default SW status"
5. "Remove software"
6. "OK"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
Select Desired version to display Additional in‐
formation.
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8. Switch off the ignition and wait until the Con‐
trol Display has shut down.
7. Switch off the ignition and wait until the Con‐
trol Display has shut down.
All listed software updates are removed.
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Rear audio remote control
The concept
The rear audio remote control can be used to
control the following audio functions in the front:
▷ "Radio"
▷ "Multimedia"
The unit is operated in the same manner as the
corresponding buttons on the CD/DVD player.
The remote control is housed in the rear center
armrest.
Menu navigation
Press the button Function
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.
Turn the wheel: adjusts the
volume.
Press the center knob:
switches the sound on/off.
Changes the entertainment
source.
Changes the station, track
or chapter.
Press and hold the button:
fast forward/reverse.
The transmission time of the remote control is
limited by law. To execute a function again,
press or turn the required button again.
Replacing the batteries
No rechargeable batteries
Do not use rechargeable batteries, as
damage may result from the substances in the
batteries.◀
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Rear entertainment
Vehicle equipment
Switching the system on/off
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Press the left or right side of the button
on the CD/DVD player in the rear for the
respective page.
Controls
Rear entertainment and screens are switched
on/off.
After switching off the ignition, the system must
be switched on again.
Screens
Control
Installation location
Screens
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 in
the rear
Adjusting
Danger of burns when screen is folded out
Do not reach behind the screen; other‐
wise, there is the danger of getting burned. The
back of the screen can become very hot.◀
Rear CD/DVD player
▷ To fold out: pull at the bottom edge.
▷ To fold in: press against the bottom edge.
Notes
▷ Do not cover lower screen edge, since this
is where the sensors and the infrared inter‐
face are installed.
CD/DVD slot
Eject CD/DVD
Headphone connection, right
USB interface
RCA sockets
Headphone connection, left
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▷ When loading the rear seats and adjusting
the backrest of the front seat, fold in the
screens.
▷ When using the through-loading system,
fold the screens down.
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▷ Before the rear seat backrest is folded down,
fold away the down.
▷ When cleaning the screen, follow the care
instructions.
Rear controller
Entertainment
Menu navigation
Press the but‐ Function
ton
Operating concept as for the
front controller.
Turn the wheel: highlight a
menu item.
Press the center knob: con‐
firm the selection.
Pressing arrow keys corre‐
sponds to moving controller:
switching between panels.
Open the main menu.
Operation is the same as for the front iDrive.
Displays the previous menu.
▷ 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 active
and can be operated via the iDrive in the rear.
Opens the "Options" menu.
Changes the station, track or
chapter.
Press and hold the button:
fast forward/reverse.
Remote control
Adjusts the volume.
In the center armrest in the rear
Switches the volume adjust‐
ment to the left/right.
The remote control is located in the center arm‐
rest.
With Professional rear enter‐
tainment: Toggles between
the screens.
The transmission time of the remote control is
limited by law. To execute a function again,
press or turn the required button again.
Replacing the batteries
No rechargeable batteries
Do not use rechargeable batteries, as
damage may result from the substances in the
batteries.◀
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Radio
When the same radio source is selected in the
front and rear (e.g., FM/AM), the same radio sta‐
tion is played.
Operation is the same as for the front radio.
CD/multimedia
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.
Controls
Almost all functions can be operated in the same
manner as they are in the front. Special features
of operating the system in the rear are described
here.
Audio/video playback
CD/DVD
When the same audio source (front CD/DVD
player, rear CD/DVD player, DVD changer) is se‐
lected in the front and rear, the same material is
played.
Operation is the same as for the front CD/DVD.
Music collection
Music can only be stored and data can only be
exported and imported via the front CD/DVD
player or the USB interface in the glove com‐
partment.
When music collections are selected in the front
and rear, they are played back separately.
Operation is the same as for the front music col‐
lection.
Tone
Audio
Audio can be played back via rear entertainment
from any source in the vehicle.
Operation is the same as for the front audio play‐
back.
Video
Video can be played back in the rear from the
following sources:
▷ DVD changer.
▷ Rear CD/DVD player.
Only treble and bass can be set in the rear for
headphones. The settings are made separately
for the left and right headphones.
Operation is the same as for the front tone.
Adjusting multichannel playback,
surround for headphones
1. "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Surround headphones"
▷ External device in rear.
Telephone
If a video image is being played back in the rear,
the rear CD/DVD player cannot be selected in
the front.
Use the rear telephone.
Operation is the same as for the front video play‐
back.
An incoming call can be accepted or rejected.
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Operation is the same as for Telephone in front.
Enabling
Navigation
Enabling operation in the rear
Route planning can be performed separately on
the left and right sides in the rear. Destination
guidance can only be started from the front.
Only possible via the iDrive in the front.
Operation is the same as for the front navigation.
2. "Rear controls"
Suggesting a destination
1. "Settings"
3. Select the desired priority.
A destination or trip can be sent to the front as
a suggestion. The suggestion can be adopted,
stored, or declined in the front. This function is
not available with the following setting: "Driver
control".
1. Enter the destination.
2. "Suggest destination"
ConnectedDrive
Operation is the same as for the front Connec‐
tedDrive.
Adjusting
The following settings are available:
▷ "Rear display"
▷ "Language/Units": language can be set
globally for all screens.
▷ "Tone"
Priority options
The driver has priority
▷ The source selected via iDrive in the front is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers and can
be selected but not operated from the rear.
Other audio or video sources can be oper‐
ated.
▷ Sound can only be output in the rear via
headphones.
▷ "Climate"
▷ The source that is to be displayed in the rear
can be set via the iDrive in the front.
Vehicle information
To set the source in the rear via the iDrive in the
front:
Computer content can be displayed. Operation
is only possible in the front.
1. "Multimedia" or "Radio"
2. Open "Options".
Options menu
The split screen is not available and there is no
Integrated Owner's Manual.
Operation is the same as for the front menu op‐
tions.
3. "Select rear source"
4. Select the desired audio or video source.
Same priority
▷ All audio and video sources can be operated
via the iDrive in the front and rear.
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Rear entertainment
▷ Sound is output in the rear via headphones:
the source selected via the iDrive in the front
is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Headphones, vehicle
loudspeakers
▷ Sound is output via loudspeakers: the
source selected last via the iDrive in the front
or rear is output via the vehicle loudspeak‐
ers.
Connecting the headphones
The rear has priority
Normal headphones
Connect via the jack 1/8"/3.5 mm, refer to
page 68, on the rear CD/DVD player.
▷ When the source selected in the rear is
played on headphones, it can be selected
but not operated via iDrive in the front. Other
audio or video sources can be operated.
Wireless headphones
▷ Sound is output in the rear via headphones:
the source selected via the iDrive in the front
is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connecting headphones
▷ Sound is output via loudspeakers: the
source selected in the rear is output on the
vehicle loudspeakers. Audio or video sour‐
ces cannot be selected via the iDrive in the
front.
Compatible wireless headphones are available
from your service center.
Up to 3 sets of wireless headphones can be
connected.
1. Switch on the headphones.
2. "Settings"
3. "Connections"
4. "Headphones/remote"
Switching off the rear DVD
5. Open "Options".
▷ Rear entertainment is switched off.
6. Press the activation switch, the LED on the
headphones will flash rapidly.
▷ To switch rear entertainment back on: select
a different priority via the iDrive in the front
and switch on the system, refer to page 68.
Volume limit for headphones
The maximum possible volume for the rear
headphones can be adjusted.
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
Headphones
1. "Settings"
Battery charge state
2. "Rear controls"
3. "Volume limit"
Meaning
Connection with the left side
R:
Connection with the right side
Renaming headphones
The name with which the headphones are dis‐
played can be changed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Headphones"
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Entertainment
3. Open "Options".
Connecting an external device
4. "Rename"
5. Enter the desired name.
1. Fold down the cover in front of the cinch
sockets on the CD/DVD player.
Deleting the headphones connection
2. Connect the external device to the RCA
sockets.
The connection with the vehicle can be deleted.
▷ Video: yellow socket.
1. "Settings"
▷ Audio: white and red socket.
2. "Headphones"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Remove device"
Selecting a page
A set of headphones can be connected to the
left 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 or
vehicle loudspeakers
Starting playback
1. "Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the
or
symbol.
Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on 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 volume
The volume can only be adjusted if no external
video device is connected.
1. "Multimedia"
Operation is only possible in the rear.
2. "External devices"
1. Open "Options".
3. Select the
2. "Headphones" or"Speakers"
4. "Volume"
or
symbol.
With the following setting, sound output in the
rear is not possible via the vehicle speakers:
"Driver control".
External devices
General information
External audio and video devices and digital
cameras can be connected to cinch sockets, re‐
fer to page 68, on the CD/DVD player. Operation
takes place on the external device.
Due to the large number of different audio and
video devices available on the market, it cannot
be ensured that every audio and video device
will be displayed correctly on the screen.
5. Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller.
What to do if...
Only a black screen is visible.
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▷ 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 out
and 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 cannot
be adjusted.
▷ Sound in the rear is output via the head‐
phones. Change priority if necessary and
output sound via vehicle speakers.
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All of the options available to you for mobile
communication with family, friends, business
partners, and service providers are described in
this chapter.
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Telephone
Telephone
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Functions
The following functions can be assigned to a
mobile phone.
Telephone and additional telephone
A mobile phone can be used as a telephone or
an additional telephone.
Bluetooth audio
At a glance
A mobile phone can be used as an audio source,
refer to page 61.
The concept
Office
Mobile phones or other external devices such as
audio players can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
A mobile phone can be used for the Office func‐
tion, refer to page 88.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are inside the ve‐
hicle and can be operated via iDrive, the buttons
on the steering wheel, and via voice activation.
Depending on their functionality, external devi‐
ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephone
or as an audio source. The telephone functions
are described in the following.
Up to four external devices can be paired. If the
telephone in the rear is paired, another three ex‐
ternal devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by the
mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users.◀
This function can only be assigned to a mobile
phone that is connected as a telephone or an
auxiliary phone.
Snap-in adapter
The 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 reception
and consistent sound quality.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices 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 identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software
part number are needed to determine which mo‐
bile phones are supported by the mobile phone
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preparation package. The software version of
the mobile phone may also be required.
1. "Settings"
2. "Connections"
3. Open "Options".
Communication
▷ A number with at least four and a maximum
of 16 digits should be defined as the Blue‐
tooth passkey. It is only required once for
pairing.
▷ Vehicles is in sand.
4. "Bluetooth® info"
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth
5. "Display system information"
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
These approved mobile phones with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is connected
to the vehicle on the mobile phone keypad, as
this may lead to a malfunction.
A software update can be performed if neces‐
sary.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charge function of the
mobile phone can be limited where appropriate
and 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 mobile
phone
1. "Settings"
2. "Connections"
3. "Bluetooth®"
4. "Bluetooth®"
Activating/deactivating the functions
Activate functions before registering, so that
they 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"
Requirements
▷ The mobile phone is suitable.
▷ The mobile phone is ready for operation.
▷ The ignition is switched on.
▷ Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone.
▷ Bluetooth presettings may need to be made
on the mobile phone, e.g., for a connection
without confirmation or visibility, refer to the
mobile phone operating instructions.
7. Move the controller to the left.
Pairing and connecting
Pairing the mobile phone
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐
cle's occupants and to other road users, only
pair the mobile phone while the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.◀
▷ Deactivate Bluetooth audio if necessary.
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Telephone
Pair the vehicle entirely on the front or rear Con‐
trol Display.
1. "Settings"
Symbol
Function
Telephone.
2. "Connections"
Additional telephone.
3. "Bluetooth®"
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 be
connected with the vehicle at once.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., refer
to page 81.
4. "Add new device"
Following the initial pairing
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played in the Control Display.
5. To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions: e.g. search for or connect the
Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display.
6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.
7. Enter the same passkey on the mobile
phone and via iDrive, and then confirm.
Or
Compare the control number in the display
of the vehicle to the control number in the
display of the mobile phone. Confirm the
control number in the mobile phone and in
the vehicle.
▷ The phone book entries of the telephone
stored on the SIM card or mobile phone are
transmitted 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 three
mobile phones can be paired.
▷ Specific settings may be necessary in some
mobile phones, e.g., authorization or a se‐
cure connection; refer to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
1. "Settings"
2. "Connections"
"OK"
8. Select the functions for which the mobile
phone is to be used.
9. "OK"
If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
Functions supported by the mobile phone are
shown as a symbol during pairing.
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▷ The mobile phone is detected/connected in
the vehicle within a short period of time
when the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
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 phone
when it is reconnected. If the mobile phone is
already connected, these functions are deacti‐
vated.
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Configuring cell phone
What to do if...
Functions can be activated or deactivated for
paired and connected mobile phones.
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 78.
1. "Settings"
The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐
nected.
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, the
function will be deactivated where appropriate
for a mobile phone that is already connected and
the mobile phone will be unpaired.
Swapping the telephone and additional
telephone
The 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 phone
1. "Settings"
▷ Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the
vehicle and on the mobile phone.
▷ Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the
same passkey on the mobile phone and via
iDrive.
▷ Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.
▷ Do the control numbers on the mobile phone
and vehicle match? Repeat the pairing pro‐
cedure.
▷ Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone or vehicle? Delete con‐
nections with other devices if necessary.
▷ Is Bluetooth Audio activated? Deactivate
Bluetooth audio.
▷ Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining battery
life? Charge the mobile phone in the snapin 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 connected
cell 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 extreme
ambient temperatures.
2. "Connections"
3. "Bluetooth®"
4. Highlight the mobile phone that is to be un‐
paired.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Remove device"
The telephone functions are not available.
▷ Configure the mobile phone and connect it
with the telephone or auxiliary phone func‐
tion.
No or not all phone book entries are displayed,
or they are incomplete.
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Telephone
▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.
telephone. The settings are deleted when the
telephone is unpaired.
▷ It is possible that only the phone book en‐
tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are
transmitted.
1. "Settings"
▷ It may not be possible to display phone book
entries with special characters.
▷ The number of phone book entries being
stored is too high.
▷ Is the data volume of the contact too large,
e.g., due to stored information such as
notes? Reduce the data volume of the con‐
tact.
▷ Is the mobile phone connected as an audio
source? Configure the mobile phone and
connect it with the telephone or auxiliary
phone function.
The phone connection quality is poor.
▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending
on the mobile phone.
▷ Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the area of the center
console.
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 call
Receiving calls
If the number of the caller is stored in the phone
book and is transmitted by the network, the
name and telephone number of the contact is
displayed. Otherwise, only the phone number is
displayed.
Accepting a call
Via iDrive
"Accept"
▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, contact
the hotline or service center.
Controls
Adjusting the volume
Turn 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 of
the 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 during
a call and must be adjusted separately for each
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Via the button on the steering wheel
Press the button.
Via the instrument cluster
"Accept"
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Rejecting a call
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3. Select the digits individually.
Via iDrive
"Reject"
Via the instrument cluster
"Reject"
Ending a call
Via iDrive
4. Convert to letters as required.
"End call"
Select the symbol.
Select the letters individually.
Select the symbol.
5.
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 to
which the telephone function has been as‐
signed.
Via the button on the steering wheel
Press the button.
Via the instrument cluster
"End call"
Entering a phone number
Dialing a number
When entering phone numbers, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers.
Service numbers can be entered more easily,
e. g. 1-888-BMW-CARD.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Dial number"
Letter/number assignment
Letter
Number
ABC
DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
Calls with multiple parties
General information
You can switch between calls or connect two
calls to a single conference call. These functions
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Telephone
must be supported by the mobile phone and
service provider.
Accepting a call while speaking to
another party
This function might have to be activated by the
service provider and the mobile phone must be
adjusted 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 put
on hold.
Establishing a second call
Establish an additional call during an active call.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Active calls"
3. Dial the new phone number or select it from
a list.
Switching the microphone to mute
When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Active calls"
3.
"Microphone mute"
A microphone that has been switched to mute
is automatically reactivated:
▷ When a new connection is established.
▷ When switching between call parties.
DTMF suffix dialing
DTMF 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 this
purpose.
1. "Telephone"
2. Select the contact from a list or "Dial
number".
Switching between two calls, hold call
3.
The active call is displayed in color.
4. Enter the DTMF code via iDrive.
The call on hold is displayed in gray.
"Swap calls"
The call on hold is resumed.
Establishing a conference call
Two calls can be connected to a single tele‐
phone conference call.
1. Initiating two calls via the same mobile
phone.
2.
"Conference call"
When terminating a conference call, both calls
are ended. If one call is terminated by another
party, the other call can be continued.
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"Keypad dialing"
Phone book
Displays
The phone book accesses the contacts of the
telephone and the auxiliary phone and shows all
contacts for which a phone number has been
stored. The entries can be selected to make a
call.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Phone book"
A symbol indicates the storage location of the
contacts.
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on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is
stored in the vehicle.
1. Highlight the contact.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Edit entry"
The contact can be edited.
Redialing
Symbol
Storage location
No symbol In the vehicle; the address has not
been checked as a destination.
In the vehicle; the address has
been checked as a destination.
Mobile phone.
Calling a contact
Symbol Meaning
General information
Lists of selected numbers are transferred to the
vehicle from the telephone and the auxiliary
phone. The 20 phone numbers dialed last are
displayed. The transfer and sorting order of the
phone numbers depends on the particular mo‐
bile phone.
Dialing the number via the instrument
cluster
This is possible when there is no active call.
Contact with one stored phone num‐
ber.
Press the button on the steering
1.
wheel.
Contact with more than one stored
phone number.
2. Select the desired phone number.
Call not possible; mobile phone with‐
out reception or network, or Service
Request is active.
Dialing a number via iDrive
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 phone
number: select the required contact and the
phone number. The connection is being estab‐
lished.
Editing a contact
Changing the entries in "Contacts". When a
contact is changed, the changes are not stored
The connection is established.
1. "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 entries
The erasure of entries depends on the mobile
phone.
1. Highlight the entry.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Delete entry" or"Delete list"
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Saving an entry in the contacts
1. Highlight the entry.
5. Select the type of number: "Home",
"Business", "Mobile" or "Other"
2. Open "Options".
6. Complete the entries if necessary.
3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact"
7. "Store contact"
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 system
General information
Calls that are being made on the hands-free
system can be continued on the mobile phone
and vice versa.
Received calls
From the mobile phone to the handsfree system
Displaying calls
Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetooth
range of the vehicle can be continued on the
hands-free system with the ignition switched
on.
Lists of calls received by the telephone and the
auxiliary phone are transferred to the vehicle.
The 20 telephone calls that were last received
are displayed. The transfer and of phone num‐
bers and their sorting order and display depends
on the particular mobile phone.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Received calls"
Calling a number from the list
Selecting an entry.
The connection is established.
Deleting a single entry or all entries
The erasure of entries depends on the mobile
phone.
1. Highlight the entry.
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 operating
instructions.
From the hands-free system to the
mobile phone
Calls that are made on the hands-free system
can in some cases be continued on the mobile
phone; this depends on the mobile phone.
Follow the instructions on the mobile phone dis‐
play; refer also to the mobile phone operating
instructions.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Delete entry" or"Delete list"
Saving an entry in the contacts
1. Highlight the entry.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact"
Snap-in adapter
General information
Detailed information about snap-in adapter,
which supports the functions of the mobile
phone, available from the service center.
4. Select the contact, if necessary.
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Notes
At high temperatures, the charge functions of
the mobile phone can be limited under certain
circumstances, and functions are no longer exe‐
cuted.
Communication
nections, arrow 1, and push downward, ar‐
row 2 until it engages.
Installation position
In the front center armrest. The direction of in‐
stallation in the center armrest varies according
to the vehicle.
Inserting the snap-in adapter
1. Press the button and remove the cover.
Removing the mobile phone
2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐
row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐
gages.
Press the button and remove the mobile phone.
Inserting the mobile phone
1. Depending on the mobile phone, remove
the protective cap from the antenna con‐
nector and from the USB connection of the
mobile phone.
2. Slide the mobile phone with the buttons fac‐
ing up in the direction of the electrical con‐
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Office
Office
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
At a glance
General information
Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text mes‐
sages, and e-mails from the mobile phone can
be displayed on the Control Display if the mobile
phone provides compatible support of these
functions and the necessary Bluetooth stand‐
ards. Some functions may have to be enabled
individually.
Information about which mobile phones support
Office functions can be found at
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth. A limited number
of compatible mobile phones is available for Of‐
fice.
Contents are only displayed in full length when
the vehicle is stationary.
Data are updated every time the mobile phone
is connected to the vehicle.
Do not use Office while driving
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐
pants and to other road users, never attempt to
use the controls or enter information unless traf‐
fic and road conditions allow this.◀
phones, data access must be confirmed on
the mobile phone.
▷ The time, time zone, and date are correctly
set on the Control Display and on the mobile
phone to correctly display appointments, for
example.
▷ Office is activated, refer to page 79.
Updating
Data are updated every time the mobile phone
is connected to the vehicle. Appointment en‐
tries, tasks, notes and reminders can be updated
separately.
1. "Office"
2. "Current office", "Calendar", "Tasks",
"Notes" or "Reminders"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Update data"
Cell phone data are transmitted again to the
vehicle.
Office information
The number of unread messages and active
tasks as well as the upcoming appointments are
displayed.
1. "Office"
2. "Current office"
3. Select the desired entry to display details.
Requirements
▷ A suitable mobile phone is paired with the
vehicle and connected. In some mobile
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General information
5. From (Textref fehlt noch): if more than one
mobile phone is paired, the transmitting mo‐
bile phone must be selected.
SMS, e-mail, audio notes and audio e-mails can
be recorded and sent or saved by speech rec‐
ognition.
6. (Symbol) Record voice note, refer to
page 89, (Link). Approximately 2 minutes
of spoken text can be recorded.
Essential for sending e-mails or SMS: a con‐
nected mobile phone; mobile phone with e-mail
account configured on the mobile phone.
7. To send SMS, e-mails or audio e-mail:
"Send"
Write new
Voice note
1. "Office"
Voice notes are stored in the vehicle.
The concept
2. "New"
In order to be able to use this function, the mo‐
bile phone must support the corresponding BT
standards and contract must have been pur‐
chased with a service provider. The service pro‐
vider must be read out from the MMI (when an
attempt is made to run this service, a table ap‐
pears in which the name of the service provider
is written. This speech-to-text services costs
extra.)
Recording a voice note
3. "Type"
▷ "Text message"
If a new audio note (or SMS...) has been se‐
lected, you must click on “"New voice memo".
▷ "E-mail"
1. Write new
▷ "Audio e-mail"
2. Audio e-Mail or voice note
▷ "Voice memo"
3. Recording a voice note
Select element:
4. Select recipient:
▷ Enter the phone number for the SMS or
Move the controller to the right and se‐
lect a recipient and optionally also a
phone number from Contacts.
The Contacts for which a phone number
has been saved will be displayed.
▷ For e-mails, enter an e-mail address or
Move the controller to the right and se‐
lect a recipient and optionally also an email address from Contacts.
The Contacts for which an e-mail ad‐
dress has been saved will be displayed.
4. REC symbol: start recording
5. PAUSE symbols: stop or pause recording;
REC again: resume recording
6. PLAY symbol: playback
7. DE symbol: set the language in which re‐
cording is to be made
Loudspeaker symbol: have recorded text read
out
Correcting a recording
X symbol: delete text
Pencil symbol: edit text
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Contacts
Editing a contact
1. Select the desired contact.
At a glance
2. "Edit contact"
Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐
tacts from the mobile phone are displayed as
well if this function is supported by the mobile
phone. Addresses can be adopted as destina‐
tions for navigation and the phone numbers can
be dialed.
Displaying contacts
General information
1. "Office"
4. "Store contact in vehicle"
2. "Contacts"
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order.
Depending on the number of contacts, an AZ search is offered.
You can choose whether the Contacts are to be
transferred from a mobile phone. The Contacts
can also be transferred from both connected
mobile phones.
1. "Options"
2. Highlight the mobile phone from which the
Contacts are to be transferred, and select.
A symbol indicates the storage location of the
contacts:
Symbol
Storage location
No symbol In the vehicle; the address has not
been checked as a destination.
In the vehicle; the address has
been checked as a destination.
Mobile phone.
Dialing a phone number
1. Select the desired contact.
2. Select the phone number.
The connection is established.
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3. Change the entries.
When a contact is edited, the changes are not
stored on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry
is stored in the vehicle.
Selecting the contact as a navigation
destination
1. Select the desired contact.
2. Select the address.
When contacts from the mobile phone are
used, the address may need to be matched
to the navigation data contained in the vehi‐
cle. In this case:
Correct the address.
3. "Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Checking the address as a destination
An address that is to be used for destination
guidance must match the navigation data con‐
tained in the vehicle. The address can be
checked for this purpose.
1. Select the desired contact and highlight the
address.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Check as destination"
4. Correct and store the address if necessary.
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If the address is corrected and stored, a copy of
it is stored in the vehicle. The address is not
changed on the mobile phone.
Specifying the home address
New contact
1. "Home"
Create a new contact
1. "Office"
2. "Contacts"
3. Open "Options".
4. "New contact"
A home address can be stored. It appears at the
top of the contact list.
2. Create a contact.
3. "Store contact in vehicle"
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
5. The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐
ous entries: "Delete input fields"
1. "Office"
6. Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next
to the entry field.
3. Open "Options".
7. Enter text and make assignment as neces‐
sary.
8. In the navigation system: enter address.
Only addresses contained in the navigation
data in the vehicle can be entered. This en‐
sures that destination guidance is possible
for all addresses.
If necessary, "Accept address".
9. "Store contact in vehicle"
The entries for a Contact are assigned using the
following symbols.
Symbol
Meaning
Home phone number.
2. "Contacts"
4. "Display last name first" or "Display first
name first"
Depending on how the contacts were stored on
the mobile phone, the sorting order of the names
may differ from the selected sorting order.
Show contact pictures
Pictures stored with the contacts are stored in
the vehicle when the mobile phone is connected
to the vehicle. The number of transmitted pic‐
tures depends on the mobile phone. The mobile
phone must support this function.
1. "Settings"
2. "Connections"
3. "Bluetooth®"
Business phone number.
4. Open "Options".
Mobile phone number.
5. "Configure Bluetooth®"
Other phone number.
Home address.
Business address.
E-Mail address.
Internet address.
6. "Show images"
Display of all contact pictures is activated or de‐
activated.
Exporting/importing contacts
Contacts can be exported and imported via the
Personal Profile. The contacts stored in the ve‐
hicle are exported, but not those from the mobile
phone or from BMW Search.
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Deleting contacts
Symbol
Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are
deleted. The contacts on the mobile phone can‐
not be deleted.
Message type
Text messages.
E-mail from mobile phone.
1. "Office"
2. "Contacts"
To display a message, select it.
3. Highlight the contact.
Filtering the message list
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete contact"or "Delete all contacts".
6. If necessary, "Yes"
The message list can be filtered when more than
one type of message exists.
1. "Filter:"
2. Filtering can consist of a combination of the
message type and the message status.
Messages
Select the type of message.
General information
▷ "All messages"
After the mobile phone is first paired, transmis‐
sion may take several minutes. Messages are
only displayed in full length when the vehicle is
stationary.
▷ "E-mail"
Displaying messages
▷ "Service message"
All messages are displayed.
Only e-mails from the mobile phone are
displayed.
Only service messages are displayed.
1. "Office"
▷ "Text message"
2. "Messages"
All messages are displayed.
You can choose whether the Messages are to
be transferred from a mobile phone. The Mes‐
sages can also be transferred from both con‐
nected mobile phones.
1. "Options"
Only text messages from the mobile
phone are displayed.
Select message status.
▷ "Unread"
Only unread messages as displayed.
▷ "Since starting trip"
2. Highlight the mobile phone from which the
Messages are to be transferred, and select.
All SMS and e-Mails received since the
start of the journey are displayed.
▷ "All"
All messages are displayed.
Deleting messages
General information
A symbol identifies the type of message.
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All message types can be deleted in the vehicle.
SMS and e-Mails that have been transferred
from the mobile phone to the vehicle are also
deleted in the mobile phone.
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Deleting a service message
Answering/forwarding a message
1. Select the desired service message.
2. Open "Options".
An SMS or e-Mail can be answered or for‐
warded.
3. "Delete message"
1. Select the desired message.
Deleting all service messages
2.
"Reply"
1. Open "Options".
2. "Delete all messages" or"Delete service
messages"
Deleting SMS or e-Mails
1. Select the desired SMS or e-Mail.
2.
"Delete message" or "Delete e-mail"
3. YES (Textref fehlt noch)
Text messages
▷ "Forward"
Calling the sender of a text message
1. Select the desired message.
2.
"Call sender"
Saving the sender in the contacts
1. Highlight the desired message.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact"
Marking SMS as unread
1. Select the desired SMS.
2.
3. Select from:
"n. y. t. (03-2012)"
Using contact data
Forwarding the message.
▷ "Reply to all"
Sending a reponse to all recipients and
the sender of an e-Mail.
▷ "Reply"
Sending a response to the message
sender.
4. "Send"
5. If forwarding, it may be necessary to enter a
new recipient.
My Info
Selecting additional functions
Additional functions are available when a mes‐
sage is selected:
Contact data from appointments, tasks, text
messages and notes can be stored or selected,
refer to page 98.
Reading out loud
Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries,
tasks, and notes can be read out loud, refer to
page 98.
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BMW Info
Symbol Function
"Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
General information
"Call"
Messages from BMW regarding service actions
and news from BMW.
If the message contains a number,
the connection is established.
Selecting additional functions
"Select phone number"
If the message contains more than
one number, select the desired num‐
ber from the list. The connection is
established.
The following functions are available when a
message is selected:
Symbol Function
"Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
"Call"
Message from the Concierge service
If the message contains a number,
the connection is established.
Storing an address
1. Select the desired message.
"Select phone number"
2. Open "Options".
If the message contains more than
one number, select the desired num‐
ber from the list. The connection is
established.
3. "Store contact in vehicle"
Selecting additional functions
"Further information"
Additional functions are available when a mes‐
sage is selected:
Detailed information about a mes‐
sage is displayed. This does not re‐
sult in any costs.
Symbol Function
"Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Read aloud the contents of the mes‐
sage.
"Call"
If the message contains a number,
the connection is established.
E-mail
"Select phone number"
Displaying e-mail contacts
If the message contains more than
one number, select the desired num‐
ber from the list. The connection is
established.
"Further information"
Displaying additional information.
If the sender and recipient of an e-mail are trans‐
mitted by the mobile phone, this information is
displayed 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.
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3. The current calendar week is displayed.
When an e-mail is opened in the vehicle, the email is fully transmitted to the vehicle. This may
result in charges.
1. "Office"
2. "Messages"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Fully download e-mails"
Only a part of the e-mail from the cell phone
is loaded into the vehicle.
Marking e-Mail as unread
1. Select the desired e-mail.
2.
"Mark as unread"
Using contact data
Contact data from appointments, tasks, text
messages and notes can be stored or selected,
refer to page 98.
Reading out loud
Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries,
tasks, and notes can be read out loud, refer to
page 98.
You can choose whether the Appointments are
to be transferred from a mobile phone. The Ap‐
pointments can also be transferred from both
connected mobile phones.
1. "Options"
2. Highlight the mobile phone from which the
Appointments are to be transferred, and se‐
lect.
Displaying the calendar week
Scroll in the current calendar week, or
"Previous": displays the previous 7 days.
"Next": displays the next 7 days.
Displaying the calendar day
1. Select the date.
Calendar
The current month will be displayed.
Display the calendar
Appointments during the last 20 and the next 50
days can be displayed.
1. "Office"
2. "Calendar"
2. Select the desired day.
The appointments on the selected day are
displayed.
Displaying the calendar month
1. Select the date.
The current month will be displayed.
2. Turn the controller until the previous or next
month is displayed.
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Symbol/Representa‐
tion
Office
Meaning
Date displayed in blue Today's date.
Orange dot
Appointment on to‐
day's date.
Blue dot
Appointment.
Turning the controller displays the next or the
previous month.
Display the appointment
1. Select the desired appointment.
2. Scroll through the appointment if neces‐
sary:
Tasks
Displaying the task list
1. "Office"
2. "Tasks"
Pending tasks that must be completed
within the next 90 days are displayed.
You can choose whether the Tasks are to be
transferred from a mobile phone. The Tasks can
also be transferred from both connected mobile
phones.
1. "Options"
2. Highlight the mobile phone from which the
Tasks are to be transferred, and select.
▷ Turn the controller.
Sorting the task list
▷
1. Select the header in the task list.
Select the symbol.
Transferring a meeting location to
destination guidance
1. 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"
2. Select the sorting criterion:
Using contact data
▷ "Priority (!)"
Contact data from appointments, tasks, text
messages and notes can be stored or selected,
refer to page 98.
▷ "Due date"
▷ "Subject"
Displaying the task
Reading out loud
1. Select the desired task.
Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries,
tasks, and notes can be read out loud, refer to
page 98.
2. Scroll in the task if necessary:
▷ Turn the controller.
▷
Select the symbol.
Using contact data
Contact data from appointments, tasks, text
messages and notes can be stored or selected,
refer to page 98.
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Reading out loud
2. "Notes"
Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries,
tasks, and notes can be read out loud, refer to
page 98.
3. "New voice memo"
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“Send as note”: write new>audio e-Mail (preas‐
signed)
Exporting a voice note
Notes
Displaying notes
1. "Office"
Voice 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. "Notes"
All notes from the mobile phone and the
voice notes recorded in the vehicle are dis‐
played.
You can choose whether the Notes are to be
transferred from a mobile phone. The Notes can
also be transferred from both connected mobile
phones.
1. "Options"
2. Highlight the mobile phone from which the
Notes are to be transferred, and select.
2. "Office"
3. "Notes"
4. "Options"
5. "Export all notes (USB)" or "Export voice
memo (USB)"
All voice notes will be exported or the previ‐
ously marked voice note will be exported.
Deleting a voice note
1. HIghlight the desired voice note.
2. "Options"
Displaying the note
1. Select the desired note.
3. "Delete all voice memos" or "Delete voice
memo"
2. Scroll in the note if necessary:
4. OK (Textref fehlt noch)
▷ Turn the controller.
▷
Select the symbol.
3. "Send as message"
Using contact data
Reminders
General information
Contact data from appointments, tasks, text
messages and notes can be stored or selected,
refer to page 98.
You can choose whether the Reminders are to
be transferred from a mobile phone. The Re‐
minders can also be transferred from both con‐
nected mobile phones.
Reading out loud
1. "Office"
Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries,
tasks, and notes can be read out loud, refer to
page 98.
2. "Reminders"
Recording and sending a voice note
3. "Options"
4. Highlight the mobile phone from which the
Reminders are to be transferred, and select.
1. "Office"
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Activating/deactivating a Reminder
pop-up
Using contact data
1. "Office"
At a glance
2. "Reminders"
Contact data from appointments, tasks, text
messages, e-mails and notes can be saved or
selected.
3. "Options"
4. "Activate pop-up reminders"
All Reminders for appointments and tasks
are displayed in a list on the Control Display
when they are due.
In the case of appointments and tasks for which
the reminder was due before the mobile phone
was connected to the vehicle, the Reminder
pop-up will be displayed as soon as Office is
called for the first time.
Displaying contact or selecting phone
number
1.
"Use contact data"
2. Display the contact or select the phone
number:
▷ Select the contact to display contact de‐
tails.
▷ Select the phone number to establish a
connection directly.
Displaying reminders
Reminders of pending appointments and tasks
are displayed. After an appointment or after a
task is due, the reminder is no longer displayed.
Storing contact data
1. "Office"
2. Highlight the phone number or e-mail ad‐
dress.
2. "Reminders"
3. Select the desired reminder.
The corresponding appointment or the task are
displayed.
1.
"Use contact data"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Add to existing contact" or "Store as new
contact"
Closing Reminders
Reading out loud
Closing a Reminder
Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries,
tasks, and notes can be read out loud.
1. "Office"
2. "Reminders"
3. Highlight the desired Reminder.
1. Select the desired message, appointment,
task, or note.
4. "Options"
2.
5.
The following options are available during read‐
ing:
Closing all Reminders
▷
1. "Office"
"Play"
"Pause"
Interrupt reading. Select again to restart
reading.
2. "Reminders"
3. "Close all reminders"
▷
"Back to beginning"
Start reading message again from the be‐
ginning.
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Select the symbol.
Skip a paragraph.
▷
Select the symbol.
Go back one paragraph.
▷ To end reading, tilt the controller to the left.
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▷ Up to 200 contact pictures can be stored in
the vehicle.
The E-mail is displayed with a delay?
▷ Check the e-mail settings on the mobile
phone and adjust if necessary.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, contact
the hotline or service center.
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 78.
Appointments, tasks, notes, text messages, or
e-mails from the mobile phone are not dis‐
played.
▷ The mobile phone is not capable of the
missing 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 are
more than 50 days in the future.
▷ The tasks have been marked as completed
or have a due date that lies more than
90 days in the future.
▷ Depending on the number of stored ap‐
pointments, task notes, and messages in
the mobile phone, not all are displayed in the
vehicle.
Not all appointments and tasks from the mobile
phone are displayed at the right time?
▷ The time zone, time or date is incorrectly set
on the Control Display and mobile phone.
The e-mail attachment is not displayed.
▷ E-mails are transmitted without an attach‐
ment.
Entries are not displayed in full length.
▷ Text were already transmitted from the mo‐
bile phone in a shortened form.
▷ Synchronization between the mobile phone
and vehicle may take several minutes.
The contact pictures are not being displayed?
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Contacts
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Note
If the vehicle is equipped with a hands-free de‐
vice with USB interface or without a mobile
phone preparation package.
General information
4. Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next
to the entry field.
5. Enter the text.
6. If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system: Enter the address. Only addresses
contained 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".
New contact
8. "Store contact in vehicle"
1. "Contacts"
Specifying the home address
2. "New contact"
A home address can be stored. It appears at the
top of the contact list.
1. "Home"
2. Create a contact.
3. "Store contact in vehicle"
My contacts
3. The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐
ous entries: "Delete input fields"
General information
List of all contacts stored in the vehicle.
Displaying contacts
1. "Contacts"
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3. Change the entries.
4. Move the controller to the left.
5. "Yes"
If a contact from the mobile phone is edited, the
changes are not stored on the mobile phone. A
copy of the entry is stored in the vehicle, and only
this copy is displayed. Under certain circum‐
stances, a contact entry with the same name is
created.
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. De‐
pending on the number of contacts, an A-Z
search is offered, see Owner's Manual for the
Vehicle.
A symbol indicates the storage location of the
contacts:
Symbol
Storage location
No symbol In the vehicle; the address has not
been checked as a destination.
In the vehicle; the address has
been checked as a destination.
Mobile phone.
Dialing a phone number
1. Select the desired contact.
2. Select the phone number.
The connection is established.
Editing a contact
1. Select the desired contact.
2. "Edit contact"
Selecting the contact as a navigation
destination
1. Select the desired contact.
2. Select the address.
When contacts from the mobile phone are
used, the address may need to be matched
to the navigation data contained in the vehi‐
cle. In this case: correct the address.
3. "Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Checking the address as a destination
An address that is to be used for destination
guidance must match the navigation data con‐
tained in the vehicle. The address can be
checked for this purpose.
1. Select the desired contact and highlight the
address.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Check as destination"
4. Correct and store the address if necessary.
If the address is corrected and stored, a copy of
it is stored in the vehicle. The address is not
changed on the mobile phone.
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
1. "My contacts"
2. Open "Options".
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3. "Display last name first" or "Display first
name first"
Depending on how the contacts were stored on
the mobile phone, the sorting order of the names
may differ from the selected sorting order.
Exporting/importing contacts
Contacts can be exported and imported via the
Personal Profile, see Owner's Manual for the
Vehicle.
Deleting contacts
Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are
deleted. 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"
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Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
BMW Assist
General information
BMW Assist provides you with certain services,
e.g., transmission of the position data of your
vehicle to the BMW Assist Response Center if
an Emergency Request has been initiated.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi‐
vidually agreed upon contract.
After your contract has expired, the BMW Assist
system will be deactivated by the BMW Assist
Response Center without your having to visit a
service center. After the BMW Assist system
has been deactivated, no BMW Assist services
will be available. The BMW Assist system can be
reactivated by a service center after you sign a
new contract.
Services offered
▷ Emergency Request: when you press the
SOS button, a connection to the BMW As‐
sist Response Center is established. The
BMW Assist Response Center then speaks
with you and takes further steps to help you.
▷ Automatic Collision Notification: under cer‐
tain conditions, a connection is established
to the BMW Assist Response Center after a
serious accident. If possible, the BMW As‐
sist Response Center then speaks with you
and takes further steps to help you.
▷ Enhanced Roadside Assistance: BMW
Roadside Assistance can be contacted if as‐
sistance is needed in the event of a break‐
down. If possible, the vehicle and position
data 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 service
status or required inspections are transmit‐
ted to your service center, either automati‐
cally before a service due date or when you
request a BMW service appointment.
Requirements
▷ Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist Re‐
sponse Center provides assistance if, for ex‐
ample, the remote control is not available
and the vehicle needs to be opened.
▷ The installed BMW Assist system is logged
in to a wireless communications network.
This network must be capable of transmit‐
ting the services.
▷ Stolen Vehicle Recovery: after you report
that your vehicle was stolen to the police, the
BMW Assist Response Center can deter‐
mine its position.
▷ To transmit position data, the vehicle must
be able to determine the current position.
▷ In addition to these services, the optional
Convenience Plan offers Concierge service
and information for route planning, traffic,
and weather. A limited number of calls can
be made via the BMW Assist Response
Center with Critical Calling if, for example,
the mobile phone is not available or dis‐
charged.
▷ The BMW Assist service contract was
signed with your service center or with the
BMW Assist Response Center. Enabling
must have been completed.
▷ BMW Assist is activated.
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Press the SOS button to contact the BMW
Assist Response Center.
Concierge service
▷ In the event of a breakdown, data on the ve‐
hicle's condition can be sent directly to
Roadside Assistance.
▷ The service varies by country.
▷ Connection costs may ensue.
General information
▷ Services may be restricted abroad.
The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐
mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and
provides phone numbers and addresses. Hotels
can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐
cierge service. The Concierge service is part of
the optional BMW Convenience Plan.
Requirements
Starting the Concierge service
1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"
2. "Concierge"
▷ BMW Assist is activated.
▷ Wireless reception is available.
▷ The ignition is switched on.
Use of TeleService
The TeleServices are typically activated in the
vehicle.
Even if TeleService Customer Service is not ac‐
tive, a voice contact to Roadside Assistance is
still possible.
To continue using or to deactivate the services,
please contact your service partner or the BMW
customer hotline.
Roadside Assistance
3. "Start service"
At a glance
A voice connection is established with the BMW
Assist Concierge service. Phone numbers and
addresses can be transmitted to the vehicle.
BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a break‐
down.
TeleService
Roadside Assistance can also be contacted via
a Check Control message, see Owner's Manual
for Vehicle.
General information
TeleService supports communication with your
service center.
▷ Data on the vehicle's service requirements
can be sent directly to the service center. In
this way, the service center can plan its work
in advance. This shortens the duration of the
service appointment.
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Start Roadside Assistance without
BMW Assist or TeleServices
1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"
2. "Roadside Assistance"
The Roadside Assistance number is dis‐
played. If the mobile phone is paired, a con‐
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nection is established to Roadside Assis‐
tance.
Communication
BMW Search
At a glance
A business search can be opened via BMW On‐
line.
License conditions
This product contains NetFront Browser soft‐
ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007
ACCESS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Start Roadside Assistance with BMW
Assist or TeleServices
General information
If the vehicle is equipped with TeleServices,
support is first offered through TeleService Di‐
agnosis and, where applicable, then through
TeleService Help.
1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"
2. "Roadside Assistance"
3. "Start service"
NetFront is a trademark or registered trademark
of ACCESS CO., LTD., in Japan and other coun‐
tries.
This software is based in part on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group.
Requirements
▷ Subscription to the optional Convenience
Plan.
▷ The date setting on the Control Display is
current, see Owner's Manual for Vehicle.
▷ The vehicle is located within wireless net‐
work coverage.
Starting BMW Search
1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"
2. "BMW Online"
TeleService Diagnosis
TeleService Diagnosis enables the wireless
transmission of detailed vehicle data that are
important for vehicle diagnosis. These data are
transmitted automatically.
After the data are transmitted, the voice con‐
nection to Roadside Assistance is re-estab‐
lished.
3. If necessary, "OK".
The BMW Search home page is displayed.
Navigating BMW Search
To start a search:
▷ Turn the controller to highlight an element.
▷ Press the controller to display an element.
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Opening the start page
1. Open "Options".
2. "Go to start page"
Vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or
TeleService
1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"
Loading a new page
1. Open "Options".
2. "Customer Relations"
3. "Start service"
2. "Update"
Service Request
Cancel
1. Open "Options".
At a glance
2. "Cancel loading"
Sends 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 service
partner will establish contact with you.
Customer Relations
At a glance
Contact Customer Relations for information on
all aspects of your vehicle.
Calling Customer Relations
Starting a Service Request
1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"
2. "Service Request"
3. "Start service"
Vehicles not equipped with BMW
Assist or TeleService
1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"
2. "Customer Relations"
The Customer Relations phone number is dis‐
played. If necessary, a connection to the hotline
can be established via the mobile phone that is
connected to the telephone.
A Service Request can also be started via a
Check Control message, see Owner's Manual
for Vehicle.
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Automatic Service Request
The TeleService data necessary for servicing
the vehicle are automatically sent to your service
partner prior to the service deadline. If possible,
the service partner will contact you and a service
appointment can be arranged.
To check when your service partner was noti‐
fied:
Communication
Neither personal data nor position data is trans‐
mitted.
Indicate when the last TeleService Report was
transmitted:
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Teleservice Info"
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
TeleService Battery Guard
TeleService Battery Guard continually checks
the battery charge level of the vehicle. If the bat‐
tery charge level falls below a certain value, a
notification is automatically sent to your service
partner. If necessary, he will contact you to ar‐
range a service appointment.
3. Open "Options".
TeleService Battery Guard is only available on
vehicles with certain technical requirements and
with a valid BMW ConnectedDrive contract.
4. "Last Service Request"
Services status
Displaying available services
Display of all services available in the vehicle.
1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"
2. "Service Status"
3. "Available services"
TeleService Report
Transmits technical data that is evaluated for the
ongoing development of BMW products from
your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐
essary.
TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that
meet certain technical requirements and have a
valid Assist contract; this feature is free of
charge.
Updating BMW Assist
Manual update of TeleService and BMW Assist.
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"Update BMW Assist"
For reasons of safety, some software applica‐
tions are usable only while the vehicle is station‐
ary.◀
Data transfer
During the updating of BMW services, display
the status of the data transfer.
1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"
2. Open "Options".
Use apps
1. Connect the cell phone via the snap-in
adapter or via the USB audio interface.
2. "ConnectedDrive"
3. Select the desired software application.
3. "Data transfer"
Displaying status
Apps
Information about the currently available soft‐
ware applications can be displayed.
At a glance
1. "ConnectedDrive"
Certain software applications of a suitable cell
phone can be integrated in the vehicle. These
software applications are displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
2. "BMW apps"
Operation can be performed via iDrive.
Requirements
▷ The mobile phone is suitable.
▷ The cell phone operating system supports
the software applications of Apps.
▷ Software applications are installed on the
cell phone and ready to use.
▷ Corresponding mobile wireless contract.
Any additionally incurred costs are not a part
of Apps.
▷ Use only BMW approved software applica‐
tions; otherwise, it may result in malfunc‐
tions.
Information about suitable cell phones, available
software applications and their installation can
be found at www.bmw.com/connectivity or at
the service center.
Create the entries.
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Otherwise, the vehicle occu‐
pants and other road users may be put in danger
because of the distraction from driving.
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PlugIn
Selected functions of the cell phone are dis‐
played on the Control Display. Operation can be
performed 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 the
controller and select, for example, a desired
category or track.
Press button to switch within the cell
phone functions to a higher level or back.
Press button twice to switch back to the
main menu.
Notes
▷ The ranges of Apps that can be displayed on
the Control Display depend on the range of
installed software applications on the cell
phone.
▷ The data transmission of the software ap‐
plications from the cell phone to the vehicle
can last some time. Some software applica‐
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tions depend on the speed of the available
Internet connection of the cell phone.
▷ Some cell phones cannot simultaneously
use Apps and the Bluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem.
If necessary, restart the software application
on the cell phone after a phone conversa‐
tion.
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Telephone in the rear
At a glance
Operation using the handset
General information
Conversations can only be conducted directly
using the handset.
The telephone in the rear consist of a handset
and a snap-in adapter.
Requirements
It uses a SIM card to place calls as with a cell
phone with the advantage of being able to use
the handset.
When the snap-in adapter is paired with the ve‐
hicle, it is possible for the telephone to be used
in the front seats via the hands-free system
while use of the telephone in the rear is re‐
stricted to the handset.
Calls can be transferred from the handset to the
hands-free system and vice versa.
The integrated WLAN hotspot can be used to
connect various devices, such as a laptop, to the
Internet via a wireless connection.
▷ The snap-in adapter is installed in the vehi‐
cle.
▷ The SIM card is inserted in the snap-in
adapter.
Or
The mobile phone is connected to the snapin adapter via the SIM Access Profile (SAP).
Operation using the hands-free system
Conversations can be conducted from the front
via the hands-free system or directly via the
handset.
Requirements
Service provider
Some functions depend on your service pro‐
vider and contract.
For additional questions, please contact your
service provider directly.
▷ The snap-in adapter is installed in the vehi‐
cle.
▷ The SIM card is inserted in the snap-in
adapter.
Or
The mobile phone is connected to the snapin adapter via the SIM Access Profile (SAP).
Options for use
Preparations
To use the phone in the rear, the following steps
need to be taken in accordance with how the
phone will be used.
▷ Pair the snap-in adapter with the vehicle, re‐
fer to page 122.
▷ The snap-in adapter is paired with the vehi‐
cle.
SIM Access Profile (SAP)
General information
▷ Insert the SIM card in the snap-in adapter,
refer to page 112.
The SIM Access Profile (SAP) is used to connect
a mobile phone with the handset via the snap-in
adapter.
▷ Connect the mobile phone with the snap-in
adapter via the SIM Access Profile (SAP),
refer to page 111.
The concept
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SAP means that the snap-in adapter uses Blue‐
tooth to access the SIM card of the mobile
phone with Bluetooth capability.
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Calls and the connection to the external antenna
pass through the snap-in adapter. The radiation
generated during transmission is discharged
from the passenger compartment.
Communication
Handset and snap-in adapter
At a glance
If the mobile phone is paired with the vehicle and
downloading of its internal phone book entries
is supported, the internal phone book can be
displayed on the handset and Control Display.
Requirements
▷ The mobile phone is SAP-compatible. Over‐
view of the compatible models at
www.bmw.com/fond-telefonie.
▷ The mobile phone is switched on and the
Bluetooth interface is activated.
▷ A SIM card is not inserted in the snap-in
adapter.
Snap-in adapter and handset in the rear center
armrest.
Removing
Connecting the mobile phone via SAP
1.
Press the button on the snap-in
adapter 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 mobile
phone.
Pull the handset upward.
Installing
Breaking the connection
▷ Deactivate the SAP connection on the mo‐
bile phone. The connection is automatically
restored after approx. 10 seconds if the
Bluetooth interface is not deactivated.
▷ Switch off the handset.
▷ Switch off the ignition for more than 3 mi‐
nutes.
▷ Take the mobile phone approx. 10 meters
away from the vehicle.
1. Snap in the top of the handset, arrow 1.
2. Push the handset down, arrow 2.
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Inserting/removing the SIM card
On/off/terminate button
Press the button and hold: switches on and
off.
Press the button briefly: terminates a call.
Note on switching on/off
If the handset is switched on and off during a trip,
the Bluetooth connection must be reestab‐
lished on the Control Display.
Insert the SIM card as shown on the side of the
snap-in adapter. To remove the card, pull it out.
Removing/installing the snap-in
adapter
Requirements for the standby indicator
▷ The SIM card is inserted in the snap-in
adapter or a mobile phone is connected via
the SIM Access Profile.
▷ The handset is switched on.
▷ The PIN of the SIM card has been entered or
the PIN query, refer to page 121, is sup‐
pressed.
▷ The PIN can also be entered on the Control
Display if the snap-in adapter is connected
to the vehicle.
▷ There is network reception.
▷ The PIN has been entered, or the PIN query
is suppressed.
Removing
1. Press the button, arrow 1.
2. Pull the snap-in adapter up and forward, ar‐
row 2.
Installation
1. Snap the bottom end into place.
2. Press downward until it engages, arrow 1.
The standby indicator and the name of the net‐
work operator are displayed.
Controls
Basic principles
Connect button
Press the button. Select the displayed or
highlighted number and accept the call.
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Display/arrow buttons
Communication
Establishing a call
Using the numeric buttons
1. Enter the full phone number with the area
code.
2.
Press the button or "Dial".
To delete the number entered last: "Delete"
Using redial
The current functions of these buttons are
shown in the bottom line of the display.
Press the button: select the function.
The ten phone numbers dialed last are stored
automatically.
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 book
1. "Ph.book"
2. Enter the first letter of the desired entry or
leaf through, using the arrow buttons.
Press the up/down arrow buttons: leaf through
the menus.
Press the left/right arrow buttons: adjust the call
volume during a call.
3. Select an entry using the arrow buttons.
4.
Press the button.
Using text messages
1. "Menu"
Text entry
2. "Text messages"
▷ Press a numeric button (1 to 9) repeatedly
until the desired character is displayed. If the
next letter is entered with the same button
as the current letter, wait briefly until the
cursor reappears.
3. "Ok"
▷ To enter a space: button 0.
7. "Ok"
▷ To change between upper and lower case
letters: button #.
8. "Call"
▷ To enter a special character: button 1.
▷ To change to the number mode: press but‐
ton # for an extended period
4. "Inbox" or "Outbox"
5. "Ok"
6. Select an entry.
9. "Ok"
Using the call list
1. "Menu"
2. "Last calls"
3. "Missed calls" or"Received calls"
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4. "Ok"
6. Enter the phone number for the diversion.
5. Select a phone number.
7. "Ok"
6.
Press the button or "Call number".
Incoming call
In the "Call forward" menu:
1. "Fax calls" or "Data calls"
Accepting a call
If the number of the caller is stored in the phone
book and is transmitted by the network, the
name 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 storage
compartment.
2. "Deactivate" or"Activate"
3. Enter the phone number for the diversion.
4. "Ok"
Checking the status
Select call forwarding.
1. "Status"
2. "Ok"
Rejecting a call
Press the button or "End call".
3. The status is displayed.
Deactivating all diversions
Call forwarding
In the "Call forward" menu:
The concept
Incoming calls are diverted to another phone
number.
A password may be needed to set up this func‐
tion.
1. "Deactivate"
2. "Ok"
Phone book
Selecting a storage location
Opening the menu
If the mobile phone supports downloading of the
internal phone book entries and if this function
is active, the internal memory of the mobile
phone is selected as the storage location. In this
case, the "Memory place" function is not avail‐
able.
1. "Menu"
2. "Settings"
3. "Ok"
4. "Call forward"
5. "Ok"
Select the SIM card or snap-in adapter as the
storage location.
Diverting calls
In the "Call forward" menu:
1. "Voice calls"
1. "Menu"
2. "Ph.book"
3. "Ok"
2. "Ok"
3. "Forward all calls", "If busy", "If not
available" or "If no answer"
4. "Ok"
5. "Deactivate" or"Activate"
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Diverting incoming faxes and data
4. "Memory place"
5. "Ok"
6. "SIM" or "GSM-SIA" or "Both"
7. "Ok"
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Specifying the display
Communication
1. "Menu"
4. "Numbers dialled", "Missed calls" or
"Received calls"
2. "Ph.book"
5. "Ok"
3. "Ok"
6. Selecting an entry.
4. "Private Ph.book"
7. "Store number"
5. "Ok"
8. "Ok"
Available memory
9. Enter the name and number and confirm
each with "Ok".
1. "Menu"
Entry from a text message
2. "Ph.book"
1. "Menu"
3. "Ok"
4. "Memory place"
5. "Ok"
2. "Text messages"
3. "Ok"
4. "Inbox" or "Outbox"
6. "Status"
5. "Ok"
7. "Ok"
6. Select a text message and confirm with
"Ok".
New entry
Store the phone numbers in the international
format.
7. "Options"
Press the asterisk button until + appears on the
display.
9. "Ok"
8. "Extract number"
Editing an entry
1. "Menu"
1. "Menu"
2. "Ph.book"
2. "Ph.book"
3. "Ok"
3. "Ok"
4. "New entry"
4. "Find entry"
5. "Ok"
6. Enter the name.
7. "Ok"
8. Enter the full phone number.
9. "Ok"
5. "Ok"
6. Select a text message and confirm with
"Ok".
7. "Edit"
8. "Ok"
Entry from call lists
Store phone numbers from call lists in the phone
book.
9. Edit the name and number and confirm with
"Ok".
Deleting an entry
1. "Menu"
1. "Menu"
2. "Last calls"
2. "Ph.book"
3. "Ok"
3. "Ok"
4. "Find entry"
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5. "Ok"
Displaying all text messages
6. Select an entry.
1. "Menu"
7. "Ok"
2. "Text messages"
8. "Delete"
3. "Ok"
9. "Yes"
4. "Inbox"
All text messages are displayed.
Displaying details
1. "Menu"
Reading text messages
2. "Ph.book"
1. Select text messages.
3. "Ok"
2. "Ok"
4. "Find entry"
Replying to text messages
5. "Ok"
1. "Options"
6. Select an entry.
2. "Reply"
7. "Ok"
3. Enter the text, refer to page 113.
8. "Details"
4. "Options"
Text messages
5. "Send"
General information
Writing text messages
Received text messages are saved automati‐
cally. If necessary, delete stored text messages
to be able to receive new messages.
Creating and sending text messages
Note the memory status, refer to page 117, on
the SIM card.
Setting up the text message service
center
1. "Menu"
2. "Text messages"
3. "Ok"
4. "Text messages"
5. Enter the text, refer to page 113.
The phone number of the service center is
stored.
6. "Send"
1. "Menu"
8. Enter the phone number or open the phone
book via "Find entry" and select an entry.
2. "Text messages"
7. "Ok"
9. Confirm with "Ok" and select "Send".
3. "Ok"
4. "Settings"
Forwarding text messages
5. "Ok"
1. "Menu"
6. "Servicecentre"
2. "Text messages"
7. "Ok"
3. "Ok"
8. Check the phone number.
4. "Inbox" or "Outbox"
9. "Ok"
5. Select a text message and confirm with
"Ok".
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6. "Options"
6. "Options"
7. "Forward" and change the text, if necessary.
7. "Store"
8. "Options"
8. "Ok"
9. "Send" and confirm with "Ok".
Communication
Automatically storing text messages
Creating templates
Store sent text messages automatically.
Templates are stored text messages containing
texts that are frequently used.
1. "Menu"
1. "Menu"
3. "Ok"
2. "Text messages"
4. "Settings"
3. "Ok"
5. "Ok"
4. "Text messages"
6. "Store text msg"
5. Enter the text, refer to page 113.
7. "Ok"
2. "Text messages"
6. "Options"
7. "Insert symbol" or"Insert template"
Deleting text messages
8. "Ok"
1. "Menu"
9. Select a symbol or template and confirm
with "Ok".
2. "Text messages"
3. "Ok"
4. "Inbox" or "Outbox"
Editing templates
5. Select an entry and confirm with "Ok".
1. "Menu"
2. "Text messages"
3. "Ok"
6. "Options"
7. "Delete"
8. "Ok"
4. "Templates"
9. "Yes"
5. "Ok"
6. Select a template and confirm with "Ok".
Deleting the oldest read text message
7. Edit the template text.
8. "Options"
The LED above the button lights up orange
when the text message memory is full.
9. "Send" or "Store"
The oldest read text message can be deleted.
Storing created text messages
Press the button on the snap-in adapter
for approx. 3 seconds until the LED above the
button flashes orange.
Created text messages can be stored on the SIM
card for later use.
Options
1. "Menu"
2. "Text messages"
3. "Ok"
4. "Text messages"
5. Enter the text, refer to page 113.
Viewing the memory status
This symbol indicates that the memory
space for text messages is full.
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Delete, refer to page 117, stored text messages.
Setting the language
1. "Menu"
Set the text message language.
2. "Text messages"
1. "Menu"
3. "Ok"
2. "Text messages"
4. "Settings"
3. "Ok"
5. "Ok"
4. "New text msg"
6. "Memory capacity"
5. "Ok"
7. "Ok"
6. "Input language"
The number of occupied and free memory
slots is displayed.
Activating status report
7. "Ok"
8. Select the language.
9. "Ok"
Display the free memory space when sending a
text message.
Calls with multiple parties
1. "Menu"
Call waiting
2. "Text messages"
If a second call comes in during an ongoing call,
a call waiting signal sounds.
3. "Ok"
"Answer"or "Reject".
4. "Settings"
5. "Ok"
Establishing a second call
6. "Status report"
1. "Options"
7. "Ok"
2. "Hold"
Setting transmission period
The duration of attempts to send a text mes‐
sage.
3. "Back"
4. Select an entry from the phone book or the
phone number of another party.
1. "Menu"
Switching between two calls, hold call
2. "Text messages"
1. "Options"
3. "Ok"
2. "Switch"
4. "Settings"
Telephone conference
5. "Ok"
Merge two calls to establish a conference.
6. "Validity"
7. Select a period of time.
8. "Ok"
1. "Options"
2. "Conference"
Terminating calls
End the current call:
"End call"
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End all calls:
In the "Settings" menu:
1. "Options"
1. "Call options"
2. "End call"
2. "Ok"
End the second call via call holding:
3. "Call waiting"
1. "Options"
4. "Ok"
2. "Switch"
5. "Activate" or"Deactivate"
3. "End call"
6. "Ok"
End a teleconference:
1. "Options"
Selecting the menu language
In the "Settings" menu:
2. "Conf. participants"
3. Select a call.
4. "End active call"
1. "Telephone"
2. "Ok"
3. "Language"
4. "Ok"
Adjusting
5. "Menu language" or"Input language"
6. "Ok"
Telephone
7. Select the language.
Calling up Settings menu
8. "Ok"
1. "Menu"
Deleting the call list
2. "Settings"
1. "Menu"
3. "Ok"
2. "Last calls"
Activating/deactivating the phone
number transmission
3. "Ok"
Display the phone number for the recipient.
5. "Ok"
In the "Settings" menu:
6. Select "All calls" or an entry.
1. "Call options"
7. "Ok"
2. "Ok"
8. "Yes"
3. "Transmit caller ID"
Call acceptance on pickup
4. "Ok"
5. "Activate", "Deactivate" or "Networkdepend."
4. "Delete"
The call is accepted by picking up the handset
from the storage compartment.
In the "Settings" menu:
Setting call waiting
1. "Call options"
An acoustic signal is sounded if another call
comes in during an ongoing call.
2. "Ok"
3. "Answer on eject"
4. "Ok"
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Setting ring tone volume
3. Press the down arrow button three times.
In the "Settings" menu:
4. Press the right-hand arrow button once.
1. "Telephone"
5. Press the down arrow button once.
2. "Ok"
6. Press the right-hand arrow button once.
3. "Ring tone vol. SIA"
7. Press the down arrow button three times.
4. "Ok"
8. Press the right-hand arrow button once.
5. Create the setting.
9. Select a language and confirm with "Ok".
6. "Ok"
Restoring the default settings
Setting brightness and lighting
duration
Create the display settings.
In the "Settings" menu:
The following settings are created when the
handset is reset to the default settings. The SIM
card and network settings are not affected.
In the "Settings" menu:
1. "Telephone"
1. "Telephone"
2. "Ok"
2. "Ok"
3. "Brightness" or"Backlight durat."
4. Adjust the settings.
5. "Ok"
Automatic keypad lock
Locks the keypad automatically if no button is
pressed for a certain time.
This prevents buttons from being pressed acci‐
dentally.
In the "Settings" menu:
3. "Default settings"
4. "Ok"
5. "Yes"
Function
Default setting
Phone book.
Phone book is deleted.
Phone book display.
Both.
Automatic storage of Switched off.
text messages
Transmission dura‐
tion of text mes‐
sages.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Ok"
3. "Autom. keylock"
Maximum.
4. "Ok"
Status report for text Switched off.
messages.
Canceling the keypad lock
Keypad lock.
Switched off.
Follow the instructions on the handset display.
Brightness.
Resetting the language
Lighting duration.
Set the language to English.
Language.
English.
Bluetooth name.
GSM-SIA BMW.
Call acceptance for
handset.
Switched on.
1.
Press the button.
2. Press the button on the right below the dis‐
play.
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Function
Default setting
Authorization and security
Private phone book.
Switched off.
Enabling/disabling the PIN query
Ring tone volume.
Do not disable the PIN query, or the SIM card will
not protected against unauthorized use.
Network selection
1. "Menu"
2. "Settings"
The concept
When 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 selection
3. "Ok"
4. "Security"
5. "Ok"
6. Confirm "PIN query" with "Ok".
7. "Activate" or "Deactivate"
8. "Ok"
If automatic network selection is chosen, the
handset automatically accesses an available
network.
9. Enter the PIN and confirm with "Ok".
If manual network selection is chosen, an avail‐
able network can be selected. When the handset
has dialed into another network, this is indicated
by a triangle on the display.
If the PIN query is enabled.
Changing the PIN
1. "Menu"
2. "Settings"
To set the type of network selection:
3. "Ok"
1. "Menu"
4. "Security"
2. "Settings"
5. "Ok"
3. "Ok"
6. "Change PIN"
4. "Network selection"
7. "Ok"
5. "Ok"
8. Enter the current PIN and confirm with
"Ok".
6. "Automatic" or "Manual"
7. "Ok"
Manual network selection
1. "Menu"
9. Enter the new PIN twice and confirm each
entry with "Ok".
Resetting SIM card block
2. "Settings"
If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the
SIM card is blocked.
3. "Ok"
"Please enter PUK:" appears on the display.
4. "Network select."
The PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) or the Super PIN
is required. It can only be entered on the hand‐
set.
5. "Ok"
6. "Select network"
7. Select network.
8. "Ok"
After entering the PUK, assign a new PIN, refer
to page 121.
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Barring calls
Canceling all call barrings
1. "Menu"
The concept
These functions are protected with a password
against unauthorized use.
2. "Settings"
3. "Ok"
4. "Security"
Opening the menu
5. "Ok"
1. "Menu"
6. "Call barring"
2. "Settings"
7. "Ok"
3. "Ok"
8. "Deactivate all"
4. "Security"
9. Enter the password and confirm with "Ok".
5. "Ok"
6. "Call barring"
Pairing the snap-in adapter
with the vehicle
7. "Ok"
Outgoing calls
Outgoing 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.
The concept
Connect the snap-in adapter to the vehicle. The
phone book is displayed on the Control Display
and 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 center
armrest.
▷ The ignition is switched on.
▷ The SIM card is inserted in the snap-in
adapter or the SIM Access Profile is active.
7. "Ok"
Pairing the snap-in adapter with the
vehicle
Incoming calls
Incoming calls can be prevented:
▷ All calls.
▷ All international calls.
Activate the Bluetooth connection, refer to
page 79, in the vehicle. Up to four devices in‐
cluding the handset can be connected.
1. In the main menu, select the "Telephone"
entry.
1. "Incoming calls"
2. "Ok"
3. "All calls", "Int'l calls"
4. "Ok"
5. Enter the password.
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.
3. Open "Options".
6. "Ok"
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4. "Bluetooth®"
Bluetooth passkey
5.
General information
Press the button on the snap-in
adapter for approx. 5 seconds.
The Bluetooth passkey is printed
on the back of the snap-in
adapter.
The LED above the button lights up green.
To read the passkey, remove the
snap-in adapter, refer to
Pairing the handset
page 112.
The concept
To be able to use the handset, it must be con‐
nected to the snap-in adapter. The handset has
already been connected at the factory. The con‐
nection is established automatically every time
the handset is switched on. Make sure that the
battery is correctly inserted on the rear of the
handset.
The number in the PIN line is the Bluetooth
passkey. It can be changed to a PIN of your
choice.
Changing the Bluetooth passkey
1. "Menu"
2. "Settings"
Requirements
3. "Bluetooth"
▷ The Bluetooth passkey, refer to page 123,
on the back of the snap-in adapter is known.
4. "Ok"
▷ The snap-in adapter is installed in the center
armrest.
6. "Ok"
▷ The ignition is switched on.
8. "Ok"
▷ The SIM card is inserted in the snap-in
adapter.
Resetting Bluetooth passkey
Connecting the handset
1.
Press the button on the snap-in
adapter for approx. 17 seconds.
5. "Change Passkey"
7. Enter a new password.
Press the button on the snap-in adapter
for approx. 23 seconds. The LED above
the button lights up red. All Bluetooth links are
deleted.
The LED above the button lights up orange.
2. Switch on the handset.
3. "GSM-SIA"
4. "Ok"
Connecting the device via
WLAN
5. "GSM-SIA BMW"
General information
6. "Ok"
A device, such as a laptop, can be connected to
the snap-in adapter via a wireless WLAN con‐
nection. The device must be equipped with a
WLAN adapter.
7. Enter the Bluetooth passkey.
8. "Ok"
9. The connection to the snap-in adapter is es‐
tablished.
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Requirements
Configuring the Internet connection
▷ The SIM card has been inserted into the
snap-in adapter and the snap-in adapter is
ready for operation.
To establish a connection to the Internet, the
snap-in adapter must be configured.
▷ The device is switched on and ready for op‐
eration.
▷ The WLAN connection on the device is
switched on.
▷ The access data from the service provider is
known: APN (service provider's access
point), user name, password.
The APN is different when changing to an‐
other mobile phone network, e.g., when
traveling abroad. Ask the service provider
which APN is used in another mobile phone
network.
▷ The WPA2 code and the name of the snapin adapter, SSID, are available. These data
can be found at the bottom of the snap-in
adapter.
Connecting the device with the snap-in
adapter
1.
Check whether the lower LED above
the WLAN button is flashing green.
1. Start the Internet browser on the device.
2. In the address line of the Internet browser,
enter the following address: http://
192.168.1.1
The "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": password
5. Confirm the entries with "Submit".
6. Select "WLAN".
7. The name of the snap-in adapter is specified
in the "SSID" field. This name can be indi‐
vidualized if you wish.
8. Do not change any other settings.
Resetting the WLAN settings
If it is not flashing green:
The WLAN settings of the snap-in adapter are
reset to the factory settings. The configuration
must be performed again.
Press the button on the snap-in adapter for
approx. 5 seconds until the lower LED above
the WLAN button flashes green.
Press the WLAN button for approx.
15 seconds until the lower LED above
the button flashes red. Then release the button.
2. On the device, start the program for setting
up wireless networks; refer to the operating
manual of the device.
3. From the list of available wireless networks
within range of the snap-in adapter, select
"BMW Wireless" and connect.
4. Enter the WPA2 code.
The lower LED above the WLAN button on
the snap-in adapter lights up green when a
connection has been established.
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Switching the WLAN on and off at the
snap-in adapter
To switch on: press the WLAN button
until the lower LED flashes green.
To switch off: press the WLAN button until the
lower LED flashes green and then goes out.
What to do if...
▷ A connection cannot be established to the
Internet.
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Check whether the WLAN is switched on at
the snap-in adapter and the device.
▷ The WLAN is switched on at the snap-in
adapter and at the device but a connection
cannot be established to the Internet.
Communication
and the Bluetooth connections must be rees‐
tablished.
Press the buttons simultane‐
ously.
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 LEDs
Upper LED above the Meaning
WLAN button
Lights up orange.
Internet connection
via GSM (2G).
Lights up green.
Internet connection
via UMTS (3G).
Lower LED above the
WLAN button
Meaning
Is not lit.
WLAN is deactivated.
Lights up green.
WLAN is activated.
LED above the Blue‐
tooth button
Meaning
Lights up green.
The Bluetooth con‐
nection to the vehicle,
handset or mobile
phone is activated.
Lights up orange.
The text message
memory is full.
Resetting the settings
All settings of the snap-in adapter are reset to
the factory settings, refer to page 120. The
WLAN configuration must be performed again
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This chapter contains technical data, short
commands for the voice activation system, and an
index that will quickly take you to the information
you need.
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Everything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
Additional 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
Balance 34
Bang & Olufsen 35
Bass 34
Battery replacement, audio re‐
mote control 67
Battery replacement, remote
control, rear entertain‐
ment 69
Bluetooth audio 61
Bluetooth connection, activat‐
ing/deactivating 79
BMW Assist 103
BMW Search 105
Calendar 95
CD/DVD 45
CD/DVD player, rear 68
CDs, storing 52
Cell phone 78
Center speaker 35
Central speaker 35
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Concierge service 104
Contacts 90, 100
Current location, storing 11
Customer Relations 106
Destination 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
E-mail 92
Equalizer 34
External devices 58
Fader 34
FM/AM station 37
Gas station recommenda‐
tion 20
Gong, volume equalization 35
GPS navigation 8
Gray display of the map 26
HD Radio 39
Headphones, rear entertain‐
ment 72
House number, entering for
navigation 10
Information on the navigation
data 29
Interactive map 13
Intermediate destinations 16
Intersection, entering for navi‐
gation 10
iPod/iPhone 59
Map, 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
Navigation 8
Navigation data 29
Notes 97
Office 88
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Pair mobile phone 79
Personal information 88
Phone 78
PlugIn 108
Position, storing 11
Postal code, entering in navi‐
gation 10
Radio 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 rear
entertainment 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
Snap-in adapter, mobile
phone 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 for
navigation 9
Stations, stored 43
Station, storing 38
Street, entering for naviga‐
tion 10
Reference
WLAN 64
Tasks 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
Updating software 66
USB audio interface 59
Satellite radio 39
Scale, changing during navi‐
gation 24
Search, refer to BMW
Search 105
Version of the navigation
data 29
Video playback 47
Volume, setting 34
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