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Owner's Manual

The UltimateDriving Machine®

NAVIGATION ANDINFOTAINMENT.

OWNER'S MANUAL.

ContentsA-Z

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 486 - VI/15

User's manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐municationThank you for choosing a BMW.The more familiar you are with the systems of your BMW, themore easily you will be able to take full advantage of them. Wetherefore 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,entertainment and communication systems that will help youmake full use of the technical features they offer.Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found inthe appendix of the printed Owner's Handbook for the Vehicle.Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐chures in the onboard literature.We wish you a safe and enjoyable rideBMW AG

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ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐ular topic or item is by using the index, refer topage 94.

Navigation8 Overview9 Destination input14 Trip16 Map23 Adjusting26 Split screen27 Traffic bulletins30 Navigation data32 What to do if...

Entertainment36 General information38 Tone40 Radio47 Audio57 Video60 Rear audio remote control61 Rear entertainment

Communication72 Telephone85 WLAN hotspot86 ConnectedDrive

Reference94 Everything from A to Z


NavigationThis chapter contains various examples of howthe navigation system can guide you reliably to

your destination.


OverviewVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

General informationThe navigation system can determine the pre‐cise position of the vehicle with the aid of sat‐ellites, and can reliably guide you to every en‐tered destination.Navigation data are stored in the vehicle andcan be updated from an USB device.

Starting navigation system

1. Press button on the controller.2. "Navigation"

InformationWARNINGOperating the integrated information

system and communication devices while driv‐ing can distract from traffic. It is possible tolose control of the vehicle. There is risk of anaccident. Only use the systems or deviceswhen the traffic situation allows. If necessarystop and use the systems and devices whilethe vehicle is stationary.◀

WARNINGThere can be deviations between the

current traffic situation and details of the navi‐gation instructions, e.g. changed streets orroad construction. There is risk of an accident.The respectively-valid traffic rules take prece‐dence.◀

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Navigation Overview

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Destination inputVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

Entering destination viaaddressGeneral informationDestination guidance is started to the town/city center if no street is entered.

Selecting the state/province1. "Navigation"2. "Enter address"3. "State/Province?"4. Move controller to the right to select the

country from the list.

Entering the address

The conceptThe address can be entered in any order.

An example: entering the address viathe town/city1. "City?"2. Enter the town/city.

The list is narrowed down further with eachentry.

3. Select the symbol.

4. Move controller to the right to select thetown/city from the list.

5. If necessary, enter the street.6. Select the street as you would the city.7. If necessary, enter a house number.8. Select the symbol.9. Select a house number or range of house

numbers from the list.

Starting destination guidance"Start guidance" orAdding an intermediate destination, refer topage 14.

Last destinationsGeneral informationThe destinations previously entered are storedautomatically.

Calling up destination from lastdestinations1. "Navigation"2. "Recent destinations"3. Select the destination.

Deleting the last destinations1. "Navigation"2. "Recent destinations"3. Highlight the destination.

4. Press button.5. "Delete destination" or "Delete all recent

destinations"

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Destination input Navigation


Quick searchGeneral informationDepending on the equipment, points of inter‐est and addresses can be searched for by en‐tering a sequence of letters or in the navigationdata stored in the vehicle.All entries are displayed that include this textstring.It is possible to search by town/city and street.To do this enter a text string for the town/city,then a space and a text string for the streetname.

Calling up quick search1. "Navigation"2. "More input options"3. "Quick search"4. Enter at least three letters or characters.5. Select the symbol.

Results are displayed in a list.6. Move the controller to the right.7. Select desired destination.

Destination entry by voiceGeneral information▷ Instructions for the voice activation sys‐

tem, see vehicle Owner's Manual.▷ When making a destination entry by voice,

you can change between voice operationand iDrive.

▷ To have the available voice commandsread out loud: ›Voice commands‹ or ›Help‹.

Saying the entries▷ To enter an address by voice, the system

language must be set to the respectivecountry language.

▷ Complete addresses can be entered in asingle command.

▷ Countries, towns and cities, streets, andintersections can be said as whole wordsor spelled in the language of the system.

▷ Spell the entry if the spoken language andthe language of the system differ.

▷ Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag‐gerating the pronunciation and insertinglengthy pauses between the letters.

▷ The options available for entering data de‐pend on the navigation data and the coun‐try and language settings.

Entering an address in a command

1. Press button on the steeringwheel.

2. ›Enter destination‹3. Wait for a request from the voice activation

system.4. Say the address in the suggested order.5. Continue making the entry as prompted by

the voice activation system.If necessary, individually name the separatecomponents of the address, e.g., the town/city.

Home addressUsing the home address as thedestinationThe home address must be stored.

1. "Navigation"2. "More input options"3. "Home address"

Defining the home address1. "Navigation"2. "More input options"

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3. "Set home address"4. Enter the address and possibly a name and

further details.

Changing the home addressThe home address is stored in the contactsand can there be changed. Edit contacts, referto page 78.

Points of InterestGeneral informationPoints of Interest are points of interest that canbe helpful while driving. Points of Interest, suchas restaurants, hotels, or gas stations, can beadded as destinations. Even with the most cur‐rent navigation data, information regardingparticular individual destinations may havechanged. For instance, certain gas stationsmay not be operating.

Find Points of Interest

Calling up Points of Interest1. "Navigation"2. "More input options"3. "Points of Interest"4. Select desired setting.

▷ "Online search": search for Points ofInterest in the Internet.

▷ "Keyword search" or "Categorysearch": search for Points of Interest inthe navigation data stored in the vehi‐cle.

▷ Search via preferred Points of Interestcategories.

Online Search1. "Online search"2. Enter the keyword.

Suggestions are displayed.

3. Select a suggestion.A list of the Points of Interest is displayed.

4. "Search area"The search location can be modified asneeded.

5. Select a Point of Interest.Details are displayed.

6. Select the address.7. If necessary, "Start guidance"

Keyword search1. "Keyword search"2. Enter a search term.3. Select the symbol.

It is searched for Points of Interest at thecurrent location.A list of the Points of Interest is displayed.The points of interest are sorted by dis‐tance.

4. "Change location and sorting": the searchcan be adjusted if needed.▷ "Location": Change search location.▷ "Sort by:": Change sorting.

5. Select a Point of Interest.Details are displayed.

6. Select the address.7. If necessary, "Start guidance"

Category search1. "Category search"2. "All categories" or select preferred Point of

Interest category.It is searched for Points of Interest at thecurrent location.

3. A list of the Points of Interest is displayed.The points of interest are sorted by dis‐tance.

4. "Change location and filter": adjust thesearch criteria if needed:

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▷ "Location": Change search location.▷ "Sort by:": Change sorting.▷ If necessary, select category details.▷ "Keyword": narrow down the list via a

keyword search.5. "Show results"6. Select a Point of Interest.

Details are displayed.7. Select the address.8. If necessary, "Start guidance"

Preferred Point of Interest categoriesThose Point of Interest categories are dis‐played which have been most frequentlysought after.Select a preferred point of interest category inorder to search for points of interest in the de‐sired category in your current location.

Displaying Points of Interest on themapThe Point of Interest categories can be dis‐played on the map as symbols.Select categories:

1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"3. "Map settings"4. "Map elements"5. "Points of Interest"6. Select desired setting.The display in the function bar of the map viewcan be switched on and off, refer to page 20.

Selecting a destination fromthe contacts1. "Navigation"2. "More input options"3. "Contacts"

Contacts with addresses are displayed ifthese have been checked as destinationsfrom among the Contacts. Check the ad‐dress as a destination, refer to page 78.

4. Select a contact.5. Select the address.6. "Start guidance"

Destination entry using GPScoordinatesThe conceptDestinations can also be entered directly usingGPS coordinates.Enter the coordinates in degrees, minutes andseconds or as decimal values.

Open1. "Navigation"2. "More input options"3. "GPS coordinates"4. "Format"

▷ "Degrees Minutes Seconds"▷ "Decimal"

5. "Longitude" or "Latitude"6. Turn the controller until the desired degree

indication or point of the compass is dis‐played.

7. Press the controller.8. Enter the values for minutes and seconds

and point of compass if needed.9. "Accept destination"

Destination entry viaConcierge serviceConcierge service provides information e.g.about hotels and restaurants. Addresses can

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be transmitted directly to the navigation sys‐tem.

1. "Navigation"2. "More input options"3. "Concierge"A voice connection to the Concierge service isestablished.

Destination entry by mapThe conceptDestinations can be directly selected on themap.

Selecting the destination1. "Navigation"2. "More input options"3. "Select on map"4. Select the destination with crosshairs.

▷ To change the scale: turn the control‐ler.

▷ To shift the map: move the controller inthe required direction.

▷ To shift the map diagonally: move thecontroller in the required direction andturn it.

5. Press the controller.6. "Accept destination"

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TripVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

General informationWhen planning a trip, several intermediatedestinations can be entered.

New trip1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. Move the controller to the left if needed.4. "Guidance"5. "Enter new destination"6. Select a single destination.7. Enter the intermediate destination.

Entering intermediatedestinationsBefore entering an intermediate destination, anindividual destination must be set.A maximum of 20 intermediate destinationscan be entered for one trip.

1. "Navigation"2. "Add intermediate destination"3. Select the type of destination entry.4. Enter the intermediate destination.

Alternatively, the intermediate destination canalso be entered using the map:

1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Guidance"4. "Add intermediate destination"5. Select the type of destination entry.6. Enter the intermediate destination.The intermediate destination is entered in thedestination list and is highlighted.

Starting the trip1. Enter desired intermediate destination.2. "Start guidance"

Storing a tripUp to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. Ifnecessary, delete existing trips to be able tostore new trips.

1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Guidance"4. "Save trip"5. Enter the name.6. Select the symbol.

Selecting a stored trip1. "Navigation"2. "Trips"3. "My trips"4. Select a stored trip.5. "Accept trip" or "Start guidance"

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Editing intermediatedestinations1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Guidance"4. Select an intermediate destination.5. Select desired setting.

▷ "Skip destination": Skip intermediatedestination.

▷ "Change order": move an intermediatedestination to another position in thelist.

▷ "Delete destination": Delete intermedi‐ate destination.

Deleting a stored trip1. "Navigation"2. "Trips"3. "My trips"4. If necessary, highlight the desired trip.

5. Press button.6. "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip"

Calling up the last tripThe last trip is automatically stored and can becalled up again.

1. "Navigation"2. "Trips"3. "Last trip created"4. Select a further intermediate destination if

needed.5. "Accept trip" or "Start guidance"

Exporting tripsStored trips can be exported onto an USB de‐vice.

1. "Navigation"2. "Trips"3. Highlight the desired trip.

4. Press button.5. "Export trip (USB)" or "Export all trips

(USB)"

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MapVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

Opening the map1. "Navigation"2. "Map"

The map can also be accessed directlywith the button on the controller.

OverviewMap view

1 Function bar2 Route section with traffic obstruction3 Traffic sign for traffic obstruction4 Planned route5 Current location

6 Status field7 For operation via touch screen: display cur‐

rent location

Function bar

Symbol Function

Start/end destination guid‐ance.

Switching spoken instructionson and off.

Change current route.

Traffic bulletins.

Detour available.

Display additional informationon map.

Select the map view.

Interactive map.

To change to the function bar, move the con‐troller to the left.

Status fieldThe following information is displayed:▷ Symbol for active destination guidance.▷ Time of arrival and distance to destination.▷ If necessary, time delay due to traffic ob‐

structions.

Lines in the mapStreets and routes are displayed in differentcolors and styles depending on their classifica‐tion.

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▷ Dashed lines: railways and ferry connec‐tions

▷ Thin lines: country borders

Traffic obstructionsIf traffic information of a radio station or a traf‐fic information service is received, traffic in‐structions can be displayed on the map.

Destination guidanceStarting1. "Navigation"2. Enter the destination, refer to page 9.3. "Start guidance"After the route has been started, a message isdisplayed with the most important set routecriteria.

Exit1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. Move the controller to the left.4. Select the symbol.5. "Stop guidance"

Storing the current destination ascontactAfter entering the destination, store the desti‐nation in the contacts.

1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Guidance"

4. Press button.5. "Save as contact" or "Add to contact"6. Select an existing contact, if available.7. Enter name and if necessary additional de‐

tails.8. "Save contact in the vehicle"

Spoken instructionsSwitching on/offThe setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐rently used.

1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Voice instructions"

RepeatAbout iDrive:

1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. Press the controller.4. "Repeat voice instruction"Using the button:

Press button twice.

VolumeTurn the volume button during the spoken in‐structions until the desired volume is set.

Store on Favorites buttonsThe function for switching the spoken instruc‐tions on/off can be stored on a programmablememory button for quick access.

Changing the routeRoute criteria

General informationThe route calculated can be influenced by se‐lecting certain criteria.

InformationThe recommended route may differ from theroute you would take based on personal expe‐rience.

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The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐rently used.

Standard settings for route criteriaThe route criteria can be individually adjusted.The settings are stored as standard and auto‐matically applied to new destination guidan‐ces.Default settings for route, refer to page 23.

With destination guidance active:changing route criteria in the mapviewIf destination guidance is active, the route cri‐teria for the current destination can bechanged in the map view:

1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Route"4. Select desired setting.5. If necessary, select general routine criteria:

"General route settings"

Alternative routesIf possible, alternative routes are suggestedduring active route guidance.

1. "Route"An overview showing the current route andthe suggested alternative routes is dis‐played. In addition, details such as traveltime and route length, and informationabout fuel consumption for the alternativeroutes compared with the current routemay be displayed if required.The routes are shown in color on the splitscreen.

2. Select an alternative route in order to takeit over into the destination guidance.

Online alternative routes

General informationOnline alternative routes are online transmittedto the vehicle.Information on traffic disruptions and forecastsare taken into account for this.

Symbol indicates online alternative routes.

Activate/deactivate online alternativeroutesIf the dynamic destination guidance has beenactivated along with the online alternativeroutes, available online alternative routes areautomatically adopted in the destination guid‐ance.

1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"3. "Route settings"4. "Online routes"

Route

General informationDuring destination guidance, more detailed in‐formation to the current route can be displayedand/or the route can be adjusted.Depending on the equipment, different viewsof the route are available during destinationguidance:▷ List of route sections.▷ Map view, refer to page 16.▷ Destination guidance notes on the map,

refer to page 21.▷ Arrow view in the split screen, refer to

page 26.▷ Arrow view in the instrument cluster.▷ Arrow view in the Head-up Display.

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Displaying list of route sectionsWhen destination guidance is activated, a listof route sections can be displayed. The dis‐tance to be driven per route section is dis‐played.If needed, gas station recommendations aredisplayed as well.

1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Route"4. "Route details"5. Highlight route section.

The route section is displayed on the splitscreen.

Bypassing a section of the routeCalculate a new route for a route section.

1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Route"4. "Change route"5. "Detour:"6. Turn controller until the desired distance

within which you would like to return to theoriginal route is displayed.

7. Press the controller.

Resuming the original routeIf the route section should no longer be by‐passed:

1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Route"4. "Change route"5. "Delete detour"

Changing the route

The conceptWith active destination guidance, the routedisplayed on the map can be adjusted man‐ually. To do this, drag the route using a mark‐ing point on the route, the so-called routemagnet, in the desired direction.

Setting a route magnet1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Route"4. "Change route"5. "Add route magnet"6. Route magnet as with the interactive map,

use controller drag the route magnet to thedesired location:▷ To change the scale: turn the control‐

ler.▷ To shift the map: move the controller in

the required direction.▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the

controller in the required direction andturn it.

7. Press the controller.8. "Accept magnet"

Editing a route magnet1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Route"4. "Change route"5. Select desired setting.

▷ "Modify route magnet": modifychanged route once more.

▷ "Remove route magnet": the originalroute is restored.

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Simulating destination guidance

The conceptWhile the vehicle is stopped and destinationguidance is active, driving on the route can besimulated.

Open1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Route"4. "Route flyover"

The route is displayed on the map.

Functions and settingsMove the controller to the left to call up addi‐tional functions and settings.

Symbol Function

"Start route flyover"

"Stop"

"Speed:"

"Next route section"

"Previous route section"

"Jump to destination"

"Jump to position"

"Points of Interest"

Gas station recommendation

The conceptThe remaining range is calculated, and ifneeded gas stations along the route are dis‐played.Even with the most current navigation data, in‐formation regarding individual gas stationsmay have changed. For instance, certain gasstations may not be operating.

Gas station recommendations are displayed inthe Route list, refer to page 19.

Open1. "Refuel"

A list of the gas stations is displayed.2. Highlight a gas station.

The location of the gas station is displayedon the split screen.

3. Select the gas station.4. Select the symbol.5. "Start guidance"

Displaying additionalinformation on the mapAdjusting1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Map content"4. Select desired setting.

▷ "Points of Interest": symbols forPoints of Interest are displayed.

▷ "Traffic flow": lines for traffic floware displayed. Information about trafficflow in the map view, refer topage 27.

▷ "Traffic icons": symbols for trafficinformation are displayed.

▷ "Weather": weather symbols aredisplayed on the map.

▷ "Satellite images": depending onavailability and resolution, in somescales satellite images are displayed asthe background.

▷ "General map settings": Adjust themap view.

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Selecting a map viewThe conceptThe map view can be displayed in differentperspectives, such as north-oriented or facingthe direction of travel.The scale of the map can be enlarged or re‐ducedAdditional settings for map, refer to page 24.

Selecting a map view1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Map views"4. Select desired setting.

▷ "Facing north"▷ "Perspective"▷ "Direction of travel"▷ "Auto zoom": With active destina‐

tion guidance, the map is enlarged au‐tomatically when approaching a ma‐neuver.

▷ "Auto zoom with information":With active destination guidance, themap is enlarged automatically whenapproaching a maneuver. In addition,destination guidance hints are dis‐played on the map.

▷ "Manual zoom": Enlarge or reducemap scale manually.

▷ "Route overview": Display route be‐tween current location and destination.

Destination guidance hints

General informationIf destination guidance is active, destinationguidance hints can be displayed in the mapview for the respective maneuvering points ofthe current route.In the case of multi-lane roads, lane informa‐tion may indicate the recommended lanes.

Destination guidance hints can also be dis‐played as arrow view in the split screen, referto page 26.

Display

Interactive mapGeneral informationUsing the interactive map, different informationcan be called up for any point on the map andsettings can be adjusted.

Selecting point on the map1. "Interactive map"2. Select the destination with crosshairs.

▷ To change the scale: turn the control‐ler.

▷ To shift the map: move the controller inthe required direction.

▷ To shift the map diagonally: move thecontroller in the required direction andturn it.

3. Press the controller.4. Select desired setting.

FunctionsDifferent functions are available depending onthe point selected on the map:▷ "Repeat voice instruction"

With destination guidance active.

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▷ "Start guidance": start destination guid‐ance.

▷ "Add as intermediate destination": adddestination.

▷ "Show details": details about the destina‐tion can be displayed as necessary.

▷ "Show details": if the crosshairs are posi‐tioned over a place with multiple Points ofInterest, these destinations will be dis‐played in a list.

▷ "POI near this location": start search forPoints of Interest.

▷ "Close menu": switch to normal mapview.

▷ "Leave interactive map": end interac‐tive map.

▷ "Show destination": the map sectionaround the destination is displayed.

▷ "Save position": store current positionas contact.

▷ "Change map view": change the mapview.

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AdjustingVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

General informationNavigation settings can be individually config‐ured. The settings are stored for the remotecontrol currently used.

Destination guidance1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"3. "Guidance settings"4. "Exit ramp view": selected route sections,

e.g., major road intersections, are shown inperspective view.

RouteThe conceptThe route criteria can be individually adjusted.The settings are stored as standard and auto‐matically applied to new destination guidan‐ces.

Standard criterion1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"

3. "Route settings"4. "Default preference"5. Select desired setting.

▷ "Fast": time-optimized route, being acombination of the shortest possibleroute and the fastest roads.

▷ "ECO PRO" or "Efficient": fuel con‐sumption-optimized route, being acombination of the route requiring lowconsumption and fast roads. Time ofarrival and consumption are based ondriving in ECO PRO.

▷ "Short": distance-optimized route, be‐ing a combination of the shortest pos‐sible route and the fastest roads.

Setting further criteria1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"3. "Route settings"4. Select desired setting.

▷ Settings for dynamic destination guid‐ance:▷ "Automatic": traffic bulletins are

considered in destination guid‐ance. The current route is automat‐ically changed as needed. Depend‐ing on the equipment version,online alternative routes are auto‐matically applied as well.

▷ "With confirmation": if suitable de‐tours are available, a message isdisplayed first.

▷ "Off": switch dynamic destinationguidance off.

▷ "Toll roads"▷ "Avoid"▷ "Without ETC"

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▷ "With ETC"▷ "Online routes": accept online alterna‐

tive routes.▷ "Avoid highways": highways are

avoided wherever possible.▷ "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided

where possible.▷ "Prefer car pool roadways": carpool

lanes are preferred where possible.

Areas to be avoided

The conceptAreas that should be driven around can bespecified as areas to be avoided.

Setting areas to be avoided1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"3. "Route settings"4. "Areas to avoid"5. "Set new area to avoid"6. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐

play.7. "OK"

Deleting areas to be avoided1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"3. "Route settings"4. "Areas to avoid"5. If necessary, mark desired area to be

avoided.

6. Press button.7. Delete desired area to be avoided or all

areas to be avoided.

Learning the route

The conceptIf multiple identical departures from the pro‐posed route are made, this deviation is takeninto account in future route planning.

Activate learning the route1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"3. "Route settings"4. "Learn route"

Resetting the learned route1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"3. "Route settings"

4. Press button.5. "Delete learned routes"

MapThe conceptThe map view can be individually set. For ex‐ample, additional information such as points ofinterest can be shown/hidden and the mapcolor and mode can be set.

Setting the map1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"3. "Map settings"4. Select desired setting.

Home addressThe conceptThe home address can be specified orchanged.

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Setting the home address1. "Settings"2. "Set home address" or "Change home

address"

Navigation dataThe conceptInformation regarding position determinationand navigation data version can be called up.

Adjusting1. "Settings"2. "Position and software version"3. Select desired setting.

▷ "GPS information": Information aboutsatellite reception and current position.

▷ "Enter position": the vehicle positioncan be manually set on the map in sit‐uations without GPS reception or e.g.immediately after transport on a ferry.

▷ "Software version": Information aboutthe current map version.

▷ "Help to improve the navigation map":Data such as speed or position is ano‐nymized in the vehicle and transmittedto BMW in order to improve the digitalmap.

Resetting the settings1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"

3. Press button.4. "Reset all settings"

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Split screenVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

The conceptThe following views can be set for the splitscreen separately from the main screen:▷ "Map view:": Select the map view.▷ "Traffic flow": Display traffic flow.▷ "Traffic icons": Display traffic events.▷ "Route overview": Display route between

current location and destination.▷ "Arrow display": With active destination

guidance, display arrow view.▷ "Position": Display current position.

Arrow viewThe conceptIf destination guidance is active, the destina‐tion guidance hints can be displayed as list inthe split screen.

AdjustingIt can be set which information should be dis‐played in the arrow view.▷ "Arrow display"

▷ "Traffic Info": display traffic flow andtraffic events.

▷ "Additional information": Display addi‐tional information such as tunnels.

DisplayThe following information is displayed duringdestination guidance:

1 Turn information2 Traffic flow and traffic events3 Status information4 Upcoming street5 Distance to next maneuver6 Lane information7 Current road

Depending on the country-specific version, thedisplay may deviate from what is depicted.

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Traffic bulletinsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

General informationTraffic bulletins from traffic warning services orradio stations that broadcast Traffic Informa‐tion, TI, can be displayed in the map view andtaken into account when calculating routes. In‐formation on traffic obstructions and hazards isupdated continuously in this system.The traffic bulletins are indicated on the mapby symbols.In the event of special hazards, e.g. objects onthe road, a message is displayed.Several hazard messages are also displayed inthe instrument cluster as a Check Controlmessage.Certain BMW models equipped with navigationhave the capability to display traffic informa‐tion. If your system has this capability, the fol‐lowing additional terms and conditions apply:An End-User shall no longer have the right touse the traffic information in the event that theEnd-User is in material breach of the terms andconditions contained herein.BMW or its third party providers hold the rightsto the traffic data. You may not modify, copy,scan or use any other method to reproduce,duplicate, republish, transmit or distribute inany way any portion of traffic data.

The traffic data is for informational purposeonly. Users assume all risk of use. BMW NAand its service providers make no representa‐tions about content, traffic and road condi‐tions, route usability, or speed.THE TRAFFIC DATA IS PROVIDED TO YOU"AS IS," AND "WHERE IS". BMW NA ANDALL THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS OF ANY OFTHE TRAFFIC DATA, EXPRESSLY DIS‐CLAIMS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PER‐MITTED BY LAW, ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIEDOR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OR REPRE‐SENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THETRAFFIC DATA (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIM‐ITATION, THAT THE TRAFFIC DATAWILL BEERROR-FREE, WILL OPERATE WITHOUT IN‐TERRUPTION OR THAT THE TRAFFIC DATAWILL BE ACCURATE), INCLUDING, WITH‐OUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRAN‐TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-IN‐FRINGEMENT FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE, OR THOSE ARISING FROM ACOURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OFTRADENEITHER BMW NA NOR ITS THIRD PARTYPROVIDERS WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU FORANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,EXEMPLARY, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSTREVENUES, ANTICIPATED REVENUES, ORPROFITS RELATING TO THE SAME) ARIS‐ING FROM ANY CLAIM RELATING DIRECTLYOR INDIRECTLY TO USE OF THE TRAFFICDATA, AND EVEN IFBMW NA OR ITS THIRDPARTY PROVIDERS ARE AWARE OF THEPOSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THESELIMITATIONS APPLY TO ALL CLAIMS, IN‐CLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CLAIMSIN CONTRACT AND TORT (SUCH AS NEGLI‐GENCE, PRODUCT LIABILITY AND STRICTLIABILITY). SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCI‐DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

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SO THOSE PARTICULAR LIMITATIONS MAYNOT APPLY TO YOU.

Display in the function bar of the mapview

Symbol Function

Yellow symbol:The traffic information relates to thecalculated route and the prospec‐tive delay is less than 20 minutes.

Symbol red:The prospective delay is more than20 minutes, or there is a road blockor hazard warning for the route.

Gray symbol:No traffic bulletins are available orthe anticipated delay is less than 5minutes.

A suitable detour is available for thetraffic bulletins.

Realtime traffic information, RTTIIn some countries, realtime traffic information,RTTI, is transmitted by services that can bebooked additionally, and which can then beused and displayed instead of the traffic bulle‐tins from the radio stations.With the realtime traffic information, the loca‐tions of traffic obstructions are provided ingreater, more precise detail. Traffic conditionson roads other than the highways, e.g., secon‐dary roads and urban streets are also recordedand displayed for a wide area. Recommendeddetours can be calculated more accurately onthe basis of this information. The risk of be‐coming caught in a further traffic obstructionon detour routes is reduced. If applicable, sev‐eral detour recommendations or additional in‐formation may be offered.When traveling in countries where realtimetraffic information is not available, the traffic

bulletins from the radio stations are still usedwhenever possible.The function bar in the map, refer topage 16,view shows whether TMC or RTTItraffic bulletins are being used.

Switching on/off1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"3. "Receive Traffic Info"

Displaying list of trafficbulletins1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Traffic Info"

With active destination guidance, first thetraffic bulletins for the calculated route aredisplayed with red symbols. Then, the traf‐fic bulletins that do not affect the route areshown with gray symbols. The traffic bulle‐tins are sorted by their distance from thecurrent position of the vehicle.

4. Select a traffic bulletin.▷ "Previous message": scroll to the pre‐

vious traffic bulletins.▷ "Next message": scroll to the next traf‐

fic bulletins.

Displaying detourrecommendation1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Traffic Info"4. "Detour": a detour recommendation is dis‐

played.The following functions are available:

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▷ "Current route": stay on current route.▷ "New route in": accept detour.

Traffic bulletins on the mapMap view settings1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. "Map content"

▷ "Traffic icons": symbols for trafficevents are displayed.

▷ "Traffic flow": lines for traffic floware displayed.

Symbols in the map viewDepending on the scale of the map and the lo‐cation of the traffic obstruction, the symbolsfor traffic events are displayed.

Information about traffic flow in themap viewDepending on the scale, length and impact of atraffic obstruction are displayed on the mapusing colored lines.▷ Black: road blocked.▷ Red: congestion.▷ Orange: stop-and-go traffic.▷ Yellow: heavy traffic.▷ Green: clear roads.▷ Gray: general traffic bulletins, e.g., con‐

struction site.The displayed information depends on the par‐ticular traffic information service.

Dynamic destinationguidanceThe conceptWith dynamic destination guidance, traffic bul‐letins are considered when calculating routes.

Adjusting1. "Navigation"2. "Settings"3. "Route settings"4. "Dynamic guidance"5. Select desired setting.

▷ "With confirmation": a message is dis‐played, whether the route should beguided around a traffic obstruction.

▷ "Automatic": the route is automaticallychanged in the event of traffic obstruc‐tions.

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Navigation dataVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

The conceptInformation regarding position determinationand navigation data version can be called up.

Adjusting1. "Settings"2. "Position and software version"3. Select desired setting.

▷ "GPS information": Information aboutsatellite reception and current position.

▷ "Enter position": the vehicle positioncan be manually set on the map in sit‐uations without GPS reception or e.g.immediately after transport on a ferry.

▷ "Software version": Information aboutthe current map version.

▷ "Help to improve the navigation map":Data such as speed or position is ano‐nymized in the vehicle and transmittedto BMW in order to improve the digitalmap.

Map updateGeneral informationNavigation data is stored in the vehicle and canbe updated from a USB medium.Current navigation data and the authorizationcode are available from a dealer’s service cen‐ter or another qualified service center or repairshop.

InformationDepending on the data volume, the data up‐date may take several hours.Update during the trip to preserve the battery.The status of the update can be queried.

Update1. Connect the USB device with the new nav‐

igation data to an USB interface in thefront.

2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐play.

3. Enter the release code for the navigationdata.The navigation data will be updated. After ajourney is interrupted, follow the instruc‐tions on the Control Display.

4. Remove the USB medium after the update.

Viewing the status

1. Press button.2. "Saving navigation data in the vehicle…

(USB )"

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Automatic map updateGeneral informationDepending on the equipment and country ver‐sion, the navigation data for the home region istransmitted online to the vehicle four times ayear and automatically installed and updated.

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What to do if...Vehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

What to do if...▷ The current position cannot be displayed?

The vehicle is located in an unrecognizedregion, is in a poor reception area, or thesystem is currently determining the posi‐tion. Reception is usually best when youhave an unobstructed view of the sky.

▷ Destination guidance does not accept adestination without the street?When city has been input, no downtowncan be determined.Input any street in the selected city andstart destination guidance.

▷ Destination guidance does not accept adestination?The destination data is not contained in thenavigation data. Select a destination that isas close as possible to the original.

▷ Letters for the destination input cannot beselected?Destination data is not contained in thestored data.Select a destination that is as close as pos‐sible to the original.

▷ Spoken instructions are no longer givenbefore intersections during destinationguidance?

The area has not yet been fully recorded,or you have left the recommended routeand the system requires a few seconds tocalculate a new route suggestion.

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EntertainmentThe chapter helps assure your enjoyment when

receiving radio stations or playing CDs, DVDsand tracks from the music collection.


General informationVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

Control elements

1 Change entertainment source.2 CD/DVD drive.3 Eject CD/DVD.4 Change station/track.5 Programmable memory buttons.6 On/Off, volume.7 Change waveband.

With satellite radio: change wavebands andsatellite radio.

Sound outputTurn the button to adjust thevolume.Press the button to mute thesound output. Pressing the but‐ton again restores the previous

volume settings.

Changing the entertainmentsourceOn the radio:

Press the button to switch betweenradio and the last-used entertainment

source.

About iDrive:

1. "Media/Radio"A list of all available entertainment sourcesis displayed.

2. Select desired setting.▷ Radio, refer to page 40.▷ Audio CD, refer to page 47.▷ Video DVD, refer to page 57.▷ Music collection, refer to page 49.▷ USB audio, refer to page 52.▷ USB video, refer to page 57.▷ Screencast, refer to page 59.

Adjusting list of theentertainment sourcesIt is possible to select which entertainmentsources are displayed in the selection list.

1. "Media/Radio"

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A list of all available entertainment sourcesis displayed.

2. "Personalize menu"3. Select desired setting.

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ToneVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

General informationThe settings are stored in the currently usedprofile.

Treble, bass, balance, andfader1. "Media/Radio"2. "Tone"3. Select desired setting.

▷ "Treble": treble adjustment.▷ "Bass": depth adjustment.▷ "Balance": left/right volume distribu‐

tion.▷ "Fader": front/rear volume distribution.

4. To adjust: turn the controller.5. To store: press the controller.The following settings can be directly adjustedon the Control Display by moving the circle inthe vehicle graphic:▷ "Balance"▷ "Fader"

Multi-channel playback,surroundWhen surround is activated, multi-channelplayback is simulated when a stereo audiotrack is played.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Tone"3. "Surround" or "Logic 7 Surround"LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registeredtrademarks of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman Interna‐tional Group company.

EqualizerSettings for individual audio frequency ranges.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Tone"3. "Equalizer"4. Set the desired value.5. To adjust: turn the controller.6. To store: press the controller.

Bowers & Wilkins DiamondSurround Sound System1. "Media/Radio"2. "Tone"3. "Bowers & Wilkins"4. Select desired setting.

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Volume equalizationAn automatic increase of the volume can beset to compensate for the increasing drivingnoises at higher speeds.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Tone"3. "Volume settings"4. Select desired setting:

▷ "Speed volume": ratio of entertainmentvolume to speed.

▷ With Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Sur‐round Sound System: automatic ad‐justment of the volume depending onthe driving noises, e. g. wind noises."Speed volume": omitted in this case.

▷ "PDC": ratio of the volume of the PDCsignal tone to the entertainment vol‐ume.

▷ "Gong": ratio of the volume of the sig‐nal tone, e.g. for safety belt reminder,to the entertainment volume.

▷ "Telephone": sensitivity of the micro‐phone during a phone call.

▷ "Speakers": volume of the loudspeak‐ers during a phone call.

5. To adjust: turn the controller.6. To store: press the controller.

ResetThe tone settings are reset to the factory set‐tings.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Tone"3. "Reset"

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RadioVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

General informationThe settings are stored in the currently usedprofile.

AM/FM stationSelecting a station1. "Media/Radio"2. "FM" or "AM"

The last station played will be played andthe station list displayed.

3. Select the desired station.

Changing the stationPress button on the radio.

The next and/or previous station from the listof stations is played.

Storing a station1. "Media/Radio"2. "FM" or "AM"A symbol on the marked channel indicateswhether the channel has already been saved.

Symbol Meaning

Station is not saved.

Station is already saved.

To save the station played:

1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Save station"

The storage list is displayed.3. Select the desired memory location.Or:

1. Mark the station played.2. Press the controller.

The storage list is displayed.3. Select the desired memory location.To save another than the station played:

1. Highlight the desired station.2. Press the controller and hold until the stor‐

age list is displayed.3. Select the desired memory location.Or:

1. Highlight the desired station.

2. Press button.3. "Save station"

The storage list is displayed.4. Select the desired memory location.The stations can also be stored on the pro‐grammable memory buttons.

Selecting a station manuallyStation selection via the frequency.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "FM" or "AM"

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3. Move the controller to the left. "Manual search"

4. To select the frequency: turn the control‐ler.

5. To store the frequency: press the control‐ler.

Renaming a stationWhen storing a station with RDS signal, theRDS information transferred during storing isaccepted as the station name. This name canbe changed.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "FM"3. Select the desired station.

4. Press button.5. "Rename to:"

If necessary, wait until the desired nameappears.

6. Press the controller to store this name.

Displaying additional informationIf a radio station broadcasts radio text or radiotext plus, this information can be displayed,e.g., the track or performer of the music. Avail‐ability, content and sequence are set by theradio station.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "FM"3. Select the desired station.

4. Press button.5. "Station info"

RDS

The conceptRDS broadcasts additional information, suchas the station name, in the FM wave band.It is recommended to switch on RDS.

Switching on/off1. "Media/Radio"2. "FM"

3. Press button.4. "RDS"

HD Radio™ reception

General informationMany stations broadcast both analog and digi‐tal signals.License conditionsHD Radio technology manufactured under li‐cense from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U. S.and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD,HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietarytrademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

InformationWhen setting a station with a digital signal, itmay take a few seconds before the stationplays in digital quality.Information about HD Radio stations whosestation name ends with ...HD or with ...HD1:In areas in which the station is not continu‐ously received in digital mode, the playbackswitches between analog and digital reception.In this case, switch off digital radio reception.Information about HD Radio multicast stationswhose station name endswith ...HD2, ...HD3, ...:In areas in which the station is not continu‐ously received in digital mode, there may be in‐terruptions of the audible signal lasting severalseconds. This depends on the reception.

Activating/deactivating digital radioreception1. "Media/Radio"2. "FM" or "AM"

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3. Press button.4. "HD Radio reception"

This symbol is displayed in the status linewhen the audio signal is digital.

Displaying additional informationSome stations broadcast additional informa‐tion on the current track, such as the name ofthe artist.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "FM" or "AM"3. Select a station.

4. Press button.5. "Station info"

Satellite radioGeneral informationBefore a channel can be played, you must sub‐scribe to it. Several channels can be combinedinto specified packages.

Managing a subscription

General informationTo be able to enable or unsubscribe from thechannels, you must have reception. It is usuallyat its best when you have an unobstructedview of the sky. The channel name is displayedin the status line.

Enabling channels1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. Move the controller to the left.4. "Category"5. Select the Unsubscribed category.6. Select the desired channel.

The phone number and identification num‐ber of the radio are displayed.

7. Call the phone number to have the channelenabled.

You can unsubscribe from the channels againvia this phone number.

Unsubscribing from channels1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"

3. Press button.4. "Show subscription info"

The phone number and identification num‐ber of the radio are displayed.

5. Call the phone number to cancel your sub‐scription to the channel.

Selecting channelsYou can only listen to enabled channels.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"

The last channel played will be played backand the channel list displayed.

3. Select the desired channel from the chan‐nel list.

To display information about the selectedchannel:

1. Highlight a channel.

2. Press button.3. "Current Channel Details"

Adjusting display of the channel listThe display of the playback list can be ad‐justed.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. Move the controller to the left.

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4. "Change view"5. Select the desired display:

▷ "Channel"The name of the channel will be dis‐played.

▷ "Artist"The name of the artist playing will bedisplayed.

▷ "Titles"The name of the track playing will bedisplayed.

Changing the channelPress button on the radio.

The next and/or previous channel from thechannel list is played.

Storing a channel1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"A symbol on the marked channel indicateswhether the channel has already been saved.

Symbol Meaning

Channel is not saved.

Channel is already saved.

To save the channel played:

1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Save station"

The storage list is displayed.3. Select the desired memory location.Or:

1. Highlight the played channel.2. Press the controller.

The storage list is displayed.3. Select the desired memory location.

To save another than the channel played:

1. Highlight the desired channel.2. Press the controller and hold until the stor‐

age list is displayed.3. Select the desired memory location.Or:

1. Highlight the desired channel.

2. Press button.3. "Save in presets"

The storage list is displayed.4. Select the desired memory location.The channels can also be stored on the pro‐grammable memory buttons.

Selecting a category1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. Move the controller to the left.4. "Category"5. Select the desired category.

The channels from this category are dis‐played.

6. Select the desired channel.

Timeshift

General informationThe channel you are currently listening to canbe stored in a buffer for up to an hour.Prerequisite: the signal must be available.The stored audio track can be played with adelay following the live broadcast. When thememory is full, the older tracks are overwritten.The memory is cleared when a new channel isselected or when the vehicle is switched off.In addition, channels are stored temporarilythat are stored on the first six programmablememory buttons. If one of these channels is

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selected, the current track will be played fromthe beginning.

Opening the timeshift function1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. Move the controller to the left.4. "Time shift"

Time shift forward/reverseWithin the stored recording, it is possible tojump to any point in time.

Press button on the radio.You can jump to the next or the previ‐

ous track.

Press the button on the radio and holdor turn the controller.

The recording is spooled forward or back.

Timeshift menu

Symbol Function

Go to the live broadcast.

Automatic timeshift deactivated/activated.

/ Playback/pause.

Automatic timeshiftWith automatic timeshift, audio playback ispaused for the following events.▷ Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.▷ Activation of the voice activation system.▷ Muting.After that, audio playback is continued at thetime of the interruption.

1. Move the controller to the left.2. To activate:

"Automatic time shift"

To deactivate: "Automatic time shift".

Favorites

General informationA performer, a track, a league or a team can bestored as a favorite. If the stored favorite isplayed on a channel, a message appears onthe Control Display. Up to 30 Favorites can bestored.

Storing the artist or trackIt is only possible to store Favorites that arecurrently being broadcast. The channel infor‐mation must be available.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. Move the controller to the left.4. "Add to favorites"5. Highlight the performer or track, and press

the controller.A symbol indicates whether the artist and trackwere already saved.

Symbol Meaning

Artist/track is not saved.

Artist/track was already saved.

Storing the league or team1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"

3. Press button.4. "Manage favorites"

The Favorites list is displayed.5. "Add sports information"6. Select the type of sport desired.7. Select the desired team.

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Activating/deactivating a notificationA notification can be displayed when a se‐lected favorite is being played.



The stored Favorites are displayed.5. "Activate alert"

Set a check mark to activate notification forthe selected Favorites.Remove the check mark to deactivate noti‐fication for the selected Favorites.

6. Select the desired Favorites.

Opening the FavoritesIf an activated favorite is played back, the fol‐lowing message is displayed for approx.20 seconds: "Favorite on air!".To change to the played Favorites:

1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Favorite alert"

Select the symbol while the message isshown.

The displayed favorite is played.When the message disappears, the list ofchannels that are currently playing one of thestored Favorites can be displayed.

1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Active favorites"

The stored Favorites are displayed.If a Favorite is played, the correspondingchannel is displayed.

3. Select the channel to which you would liketo change.

Deleting Favorites1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"


The stored Favorites are displayed.5. Highlight the desired favorite.

6. Press button.7. "Delete entry"

Traffic Jump

General informationTraffic and weather information for a selectedregion is broadcast every few minutes.

Selecting a region1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"

3. Press button.4. "Configure jump"5. Select the desired region.

Activating/deactivating Traffic JumpReception must be guaranteed in order to acti‐vate or deactivate.


3. Press button.4. "Configure jump"5. "Jump to:"

Place a check mark to activate TrafficJump.Information for the selected region isbroadcast as soon as it is available.Remove the check mark to deactivate Traf‐fic Jump.

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Channel magazineIn the channel magazine, the current and sub‐sequent program for each channel booked isdisplayed.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. Move the controller to the left.4. "SiriusXM program guide"

Automatic updateAbout twice a year, Sirius performs an updateof the channel names and positions. The up‐date takes place automatically and may takeseveral minutes.

Information▷ Reception may not be available in some

situations, such as under certain environ‐mental or topographic conditions. The sat‐ellite radio has no influence on this.

▷ Graphical contents can be received undercertain circumstances.

▷ The signal may not be available in tunnelsor underground garages next to tall build‐ings or near trees, mountains or other pow‐erful sources of radio interference.

Stored stationsGeneral informationIt is possible to store up to 40 stations.

Calling up a station1. "Media/Radio"2. "Presets"3. Select the desired station.

Deleting a station1. "Media/Radio"2. "Presets"

3. Highlight the station that is to be deleted.

4. Press button.5. "Delete entry"

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AudioVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

General informationMusic tracks, audio books, and podcasts canbe played back. Sound is played back throughthe vehicle loudspeakers.Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol‐lowing audio sources can be used:

Symbol Meaning

Audio CDs.

Music collection.

USB device.

Music interface for smartphones.

Bluetooth device.

Online Entertainment.

Audio CDInformation

CD/DVD player and changerWARNINGCD/DVD players and changers are offi‐

cially designated Class 1 laser products. La‐sers can damage the retina of the eye. There isrisk of injuries. Do not use the CD/DVD playeror changer, if the cover is damaged.◀

CDs and DVDsCAUTIONWith use of non-compatible CD sizes,

the CD can get jammed and it may not be pos‐sible to pull it out again. Labels applied afterthe fact can loosen during playback. There isrisk of property damage.▷ Do not use any CDs with labels applied af‐

ter the fact.▷ Only use round CDs with a standard diam‐

eter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play backany CDs with adapters, e.g. single CDs.

▷ Do not use any combined CD/DVDs, e. g.DVD Plus.◀

General malfunctions▷ CD/DVD changers and players have been

optimized for performance in vehicles. Insome instances they may be more sensi‐tive to faulty CDs/DVDs than stationary de‐vices would be.

▷ If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first checkwhether it has been inserted correctly.

HumidityHigh levels of humidity can lead to condensa‐tion on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens,and temporarily prevent playback.

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Malfunctions involving individual CDs/DVDsIf malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/DVDs, this can be due to one of the followingcauses:

Home-recorded CDs/DVDs▷ Possible reasons for malfunctions with

home-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsis‐tent data creation or recording processes,or poor quality or old age of the blank CD/DVD.

▷ Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper sidewith a pen intended for this purpose.

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 directsunlight.

CDs/DVDs with copy protectionCDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐tection feature by the manufacturer. This canmean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be playedor can only be played to a limited extent.

MACROVISIONThis product contains copyrighted technologythat is based on multiple registered US patentsand the intellectual property of the MacrovisionCorporation and other manufacturers. The useof this copy protection must be approved byMacrovision. Media protected by this product -unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision -may only be used for private purposes. Copy‐ing 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 andworldwide. DTS and the logo are registeredtrademarks & DTS Digital Surround and theDTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc. © DTS,Inc. All rights reserved.

Playable formatsCD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA.

Inserting CDInsert the CD into the CD slot with the printedside up.Playback begins automatically.

Removing the CD

1. Press button.The CD is partially ejected.

2. Remove the CD.

Selecting Audio CD1. "Media/Radio"2. "CD"Further playback descriptions Playback, referto page 53.

Album information

General informationA database with album information is saved inthe vehicle. Depending on the information en‐tered in this database for the played back au‐dio CD, album name, artist, track names, andthe album cover are displayed.To update the database, contact your dealer’sservice center or another qualified service cen‐ter or repair shop.Gracenote® technology

Music recognition technology and re‐lated data are provided by Gracenote®.Gracenote is the industry standard in musicrecognition technology and related contentdelivery.

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For more information, please visitwww.gracenote.com.CD and music-related data from Gracenote,Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote.Gracenote software, copyright 2000 to presentGracenote. This product and service may prac‐tice 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 is‐sued or pending. Some services supplied un‐der license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Pat‐ent: #6,304,523.

Display album information1. "Media/Radio"2. "CD"

3. Press button.4. "Album information"

The information stored about the album isdisplayed. If it is not possible to recognizean audio CD clearly, all appropriate entriesare displayed.

5. If necessary, select a matching entry.

Hide album informationIf information is displayed that does not matchthe played back album, the information can behidden. In this case, a database update canhelp.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "CD"

3. Press button.4. "Album information"5. "Reset album information"

The album information is not displayedanymore.

Music controlGeneral informationMusic tracks from audio CDs and USB devicescan be stored in the music collection in the ve‐hicle and played from there.▷ Audio CD: the titles are transformed into a

compressed audio format and stored in adirectory that contains the name of the al‐bum. If there is no information about the al‐bum, refer to page 48, stored, the directoryand all titles receive an automated name.

▷ USB device with compressed audio files:all playable audio files from the USB me‐dium are stored in a directory that receivesthe name of the USB device. Tracks anddirectories can be renamed and deletedlater. Managing the music collection, referto page 50.

Tracks with DRM copy protection can bestored but cannot be played back.Regularly back up your music collection, other‐wise the stored music might be lost if there is afault on the hard disc.

Storing from audio CD1. Insert the audio CD, refer to page 47, into

the CD player.2. "Media/Radio"3. "CD"4. Move the controller to the left.5. "Save CD"

The audio CD is stored on the music col‐lection.

Observe the following during the storage proc‐ess:▷ Do not remove the audio CD during stor‐

ing.▷ It is switched to the music collection. Al‐

ready transferred tracks can be playedback.

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▷ Tracks from the audio CD cannot beplayed back.

▷ It is possible to switch to other audio sour‐ces.

Canceling storing from CD1. "Media/Radio"2. "CD"3. Move the controller to the left.4. "Cancel saving"The storage process is interrupted and can becontinued at any time.

Resuming storing from CD1. "Media/Radio"2. "CD"3. Move the controller to the left.4. "Continue saving"

Storing from a USB device1. Connect the USB device, refer to

page 52, to the USB interface.2. "Media/Radio"3. "USB"

orSelect the name of the USB device.

4. Move the controller to the left.5. "Import music"

The audio data is stored in the music col‐lection.

Observe the following during the storage proc‐ess:▷ Do not remove the USB device during stor‐

ing.▷ The tracks on the USB device can still be

played back.▷ It is possible to switch to other audio sour‐

ces.

Canceling storing from a USB device1. "Media/Radio"2. "USB"


3. Move the controller to the left.4. "Cancel saving"The storing process is canceled.

Continuing storing from a USB device1. "Media/Radio"2. "USB"


3. Move the controller to the left.4. "Import music"

Selecting the music collection1. "Media/Radio"2. "Music collection"Further playback descriptions Playback, referto page 53.

Managing the music collection

Renaming folders or tracksChanging a folder name to the name of an al‐bum does not change the album designation inthe track information of the individual tracks.Changing a track name changes its file name,however it does not change the track namesaved in the track information.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Music collection"3. Move the controller to the left.4. "Media search"5. "Browse folder"

Folders and tracks of the top directorylevel are displayed.

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6. Highlight the desired folder or track, searchin subdirectories as needed.

7. Press button.8. "Rename folder" or "Rename title"

The current name will be displayed.9. Adjust the names as you wish.10. Select the symbol.

Deleting folders or tracksA folder cannot be deleted while a track fromthat folder is being played.A track cannot be deleted while it is beingplayed.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Music collection"3. Move the controller to the left.4. "Media search"5. "Browse folder"


6. Highlight the desired folder or track, searchin subdirectories as needed.

7. Press button.8. "Delete folder" or "Delete title"

Album informationThe description for the album information, re‐fer to page 48, for audio CDs also applies forthe audio CDs stored in the music collection.▷ Symbol for stored audio CDs.▷ The information is updated separately for

each album.▷ Album information can also be updated if

the album was imported from another vehi‐cle.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Music collection"3. Move the controller to the left.

4. "Media search"5. "Browse folder"


6. Highlight the desired folder, search in sub‐directories as needed.

7. Press button.8. ▷ Display album information, refer to

page 48.▷ Hide album information, refer to

page 49.

Free disk spaceDisplay free disk space in the music collection.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Music collection"

3. Press button.4. "Manage music collection"5. "Available memory"

Deleting a selected trackSelected tracks can be deleted.


3. Press button.4. "Manage music collection"5. "Delete selected titles"

Music search is displayed. Proceed ac‐cording to the track search, refer topage 54, description.A list of tracks to be deleted is preparedaccording to the search criteria.

6. Select track.

Deleting the music collection1. "Media/Radio"2. "Music collection"

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3. Press button.4. "Manage music collection"5. "Delete music collection"6. "OK"

Backing up the music collectionRegularly back up your music collection, other‐wise the stored music might be lost if there is afault on the hard disc.When making a backup, make sure there isenough free memory capacity on the USB de‐vice.Depending on the number of tracks, backingup the music collection can take an extendedperiod of time. Therefore, it is best to performthe backup during a long trip. If the backupcannot be finished, do not remove the USBmedium, the backup will be resumed on thenext journey.

1. Connect the USB device, refer topage 52, to the USB interface.


4. Press button.5. "Manage music collection"6. "Back up music collection on USB device"

Restoring the music collectionWhen restoring from the USB device, the ex‐isting music collection in the vehicle is over‐written. It is best to perform the storage opera‐tion during a relatively long trip. If storingcannot be finished, do not remove the USBmedium, the operation will be resumed on thenext journey.

1. Connect the USB device, refer topage 52, to the USB interface.


4. Press button.5. "Manage music collection"6. "Restore music collection from USB

device"

USB devicesPlayable formatsMP3, MP4, M4A, M4B, AAC, WMA.

Apple iPod/iPhoneThe music search and playback of Apple iPod/iPhone is supported.

Audio player and storage media withUSB connectionInformation on all music tracks, e.g., artist,genre or track, as well as playback lists, aretransmitted into the vehicle. This may takesome time, depending on the USB device andthe number of tracks.During transmission, the tracks can be calledup via the file directory.Information from up to four USB devices or forapprox. 40,000 tracks can be stored in the ve‐hicle. If a fifth device is connected or if morethan 40,000 tracks are stored, information onexisting tracks will be deleted.Music tracks with integrated Digital RightsManagement, DRM, cannot be played.

Selecting the USB deviceConnect the device to the USB interface, pref‐erably using the adapter cable enclosed withthe USB device. For information about theUSB interface, see vehicle's Owner's Manual.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "USB"


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Further playback descriptions Playback, referto page 53.

Bluetooth audioGeneral information▷ Playback of music files on external devices

such as audio devices or mobile phones viaBluetooth.

▷ Sound is played back on the vehicle loud‐speakers.

▷ The volume of the sound output dependson the device. If necessary, adjust the vol‐ume on the device.

▷ Up to four external devices can be pairedwith the vehicle.

Requirements▷ Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle and

on the device.▷ The Bluetooth device is paired with the ve‐

hicle and Bluetooth audio playback was ac‐tivated. Pair Bluetooth device with the ve‐hicle, see vehicle's Owner's Manual.

If a paired Bluetooth device does not appearon the device list, audio playback was not acti‐vated during pairing. To activate audio play‐back, proceed as follows:

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Manage mobile devices"3. Select the desired Bluetooth device.4. "Bluetooth® audio"

Selecting the Bluetooth device1. "Media/Radio"2. Select the desired Bluetooth device from

the list.Further playback descriptions, refer topage 53.

Online EntertainmentThe conceptOnline music service can be accessed via theInternet. A valid membership is required for us‐ing the selected music service.The music provided there can be played andstored in the vehicle. Stored tracks can also beplayed when there is no Internet connection.The owner's manual for Online Entertainmentis available on the Internet underwww.bmw.com, ConnectedDrive Services.

Selecting Online Entertainment1. "Media/Radio"2. "Online Entertainment"

PlaybackGeneral informationAfter an audio source is selected, the playbackscreen will be displayed.Information available for the current track fol‐lowed by the playback list is shown on thisscreen. Content and scope of the playback listdepend on the type of the playback source andthe search criteria applied.▷ All tracks of the CD are displayed for an au‐

dio CD.▷ For USB and Bluetooth devices, as well as

for the music collection, the selected play‐back list is displayed. This can be the resultof a search or of a previously-stored play‐back list.

Further functions are displayed by moving thecontroller to the left. The scope of these func‐tions depends on the selected audio source.The scope of functions operable using iDrivecan be restricted for Bluetooth devices - de‐pending on the supported Bluetooth version. Ifnecessary, the lacking functions can be exe‐cuted directly on the device.

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Selecting a track1. Turn the controller to highlight a track from

the playback list.2. Press the controller.

Starting with the selected track, all tracksof the playback list are played.

Changing the trackPress button on the radio.

The next and/or previous track from the play‐back list is played.

Fast forward/reversePress and hold this button.

Track search

General informationThe possible search criteria depend on the se‐lected audio source.

Searching for track informationThe following search criteria refer to the datasaved in the track information.

1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Media search"3. Select desired setting:

▷ "Search"All tracks are displayed, for which trackinformation containing the enteredstring is available. The more charactersare entered, the more restricted is theresult.The result list can be accessed bymoving the controller to the right.

▷ "Genres"A list of all available genres is dis‐played.

After a genre was selected, all respec‐tive artists are displayed.

▷ "Artists"A list of all available artists is displayed.After an artist was selected, all respec‐tive albums and tracks are displayed.

▷ "Albums"A list of all available albums is dis‐played.After an album was selected, all corre‐sponding tracks are displayed.

▷ "Titles"A list of all available tracks is displayed.

4. Select album if needed.5. Select the track at which playback should

beginIt is switched to the playback screen. Theplayback list corresponds to the track listresulting from the search.

The search for artists and titles can also be se‐lected directly.

1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Artists"

or "Titles"

Tracks, where the selected search criterion isnot saved, are summarized under "unknown.".

Searching for playback lists1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Media search"3. "Playlists"

A list of all available playback lists is dis‐played.

4. Select the playback list.5. Select the track at which playback should

begin.It is switched to the playback screen. Theplayback list corresponds to the track listresulting from the search.

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Searching for further media1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Media search"3. Select desired setting:

▷ "Podcasts"A list of all available podcasts is dis‐played.

▷ "Audio books"A list of all available audio books is dis‐played.

4. Select the track at which playback shouldbegin.It is switched to the playback screen. Theplayback list corresponds to the track listresulting from the search.

Searching in the directory structureThe directory structure of the data carrier ismapped for this search. This search is onlyavailable in music collections and for USB de‐vices.The names of folders and tracks correspond tofolder and file names. These can deviate fromthe names in the track information.

1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Media search"3. "Browse folder"4. Change into a sub-folder if needed.

Select the track at which playback shouldbegin.It is switched to the playback screen. Theplayback list corresponds to the track listresulting from the search.

Scrolling through albums1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Albums"

Available albums are graphically pre‐sented.

3. Turn the cursor to scroll through the al‐bums.

4. Select the desired album.All tracks of the selected album are dis‐played.

5. Select the track at which playback shouldbegin.

6. Move the controller to the left to return tothe playback screen. The playback list cor‐responds to the track list of the album.

Searching for similar tracks1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Similar titles (local)"

A list with similar tracks is displayed.3. Select the track at which playback should

begin.It is switched to the playback screen. Theplayback list corresponds to the results list.

Random playbackRandom playback is possible for the currentplayback list and for all tracks of the selectedaudio source.

1. Move the controller to the left.2. Select desired setting:

▷ "Random playback"The playback list is played in randomorder.

▷ "Media search""Random playback (all music)"All tracks of the selected audio sourceare played back in random order.

Creating the Favorites listThe current track can be assigned to a specialplayback list, the Favorites list. If the currenttrack already belongs to the Favorites list, itcan be deleted from this list. The Favorites list

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is displayed first when searching for playbacklists, refer to page 54.

1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Add to favorites"

or "Delete from favorites"

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VideoVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

General informationVideo files and video DVDs can be played.Sound is played back through the vehicle loud‐speakers.Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.The video image on the front Control Display isswitched off when a country-dependent speedis exceeded.Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol‐lowing video sources are possible.

Symbol Meaning

Video DVD.

USB device.

Screencast.

USB devicesPlayable formatsMP4, M4V, AVI, WMV, XVID, H.264.

Selecting the USB deviceConnect the device to the USB interface, pref‐erably using the adapter cable enclosed with

the USB device. For information about theUSB interface, see vehicle's Owner's Manual.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "USB"


Searching for video films1. Move the controller to the left.2. "Media search"3. "Videos"

A list of all available videos is displayed.4. Select the track at which playback should

beginIt is switched to the playback screen. Theplayback list corresponds to the list of filmsresulting from the search.

Video DVDCountry codesOnly DVDs with the country code selectedduring vehicle ordering can be played. Refer tothe information on the CD as well.

Code Region

1 USA, Canada.

2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Af‐rica.

3 Southeast Asia.

4 Australia, Central and South America,New Zealand.

5 Northwest Asia, North Africa.

6 China.

0 All regions.

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Inserting the DVDInsert the DVD into the DVD slot with theprinted side up.Playback begins automatically.

Removing the DVD

1. Press button.The DVD is partially ejected.

2. Remove DVD.

Selecting the video DVD1. "Media/Radio"2. "CD/DVD"3. Playback begins automatically.

Video menuTo open the video menu:

Press button during playback.

Symbol Function

Open the DVD menu.Many DVDs have their own menus.The display depends on the con‐tents of the DVD.

Press button to leave the Blu-ray menu.

Start playback.

Pause.Playback is paused.

Previous chapter.

Reverse.The speed is increased with eachpress of the controller.

Next chapter.

Symbol Function

Fast forward.The speed is increased with eachpress of the controller.To stop, start playback.

Stop.Playback is ended.

Set the language.The languages that are availabledepend on the DVD.

Set subtitles.The subtitles that are available de‐pend on the DVD.

Back.Jump back to the superior menu.This function is only supported byparticular Blu-ray discs.

Additional functions.

The video menu is automatically faded aftersome time.

Settings for DVDFor some DVDs, settings can only be made viathe DVD menu; refer also to the information onthe DVD.

Selecting the camera angleThe availability of a different camera angle de‐pends on the DVD and the current DVD track.

1. Press button during playback.2. "More functions"3. "Viewing angle"4. Select desired setting.

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Setting the brightness, contrast andcolor

1. Press button during playback.2. "More functions"3. Select desired setting.4. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, then press the controller.

Setting the zoomDisplay a larger view of the TV image.

1. Press button during playback.2. "More functions"3. "Zoom mode".4. Place a check mark in order to enlarge the

video image.Remove the check mark in order to displaythe video image in its actual size.

Selecting a track

1. Press button during playback.2. "More functions"3. "Select title"4. Select the desired track.

Selecting the chapter

1. Press button during playback.2. "More functions"3. "Select chapter"4. Select the desired chapter.

ScreencastWith a WiFi connection, the screen of a smart‐phone is displayed on the vehicle's screen.The sound playback is via the vehicle's loud‐speakers.

This function must be supported by the smart‐phone.Operation is via the smartphone.Pair smartphone with the vehicle, see vehicle'sOwner's Manual.

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Rear audio remote controlVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

The conceptOperation is analog to the respective buttonson the radio.

Menu navigationPress button Function

Turn the wheel: adjusts thevolume.Press the center knob:switches the sound on/off.

Changing the entertainmentsource.

Changes the station, track orchapter.Press and hold this button:fast forward/reverse.

The transmission time of the remote control islimited by law. To execute a function again,press or turn the required button again.

Replacing the batteriesCAUTIONWith the use of batteries in the remote

control, there can be damage due to their con‐tents. There is risk of property damage. Do notuse batteries.◀

1. Remove the cover. Press on the cover, ar‐row 1, and push forward, arrow 2.

2. Insert batteries of the same type.3. Close the cover.

Have old battery disposed of by adealer’s service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop

or take it to a collection point.

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Rear entertainmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

The conceptRear entertainment allows passengers in therear to access entertainment sources regard‐less of the driver's selection. Two screens, dif‐ferent media connections, and a BluRay driveare available in the rear for this purpose. Thesound output is done optionally via head‐phones or the vehicle's loudspeakers.Different entertainment sources can be se‐lected on the screens.Rear entertainment also provides access tomany iDrive functions.Some entertainment sources can be operatedat the same time in the front and rear seat. Forthese situations, respective settings can beadjusted when enabling the rear seat, refer topage 66.Entertainment sources selectable from thefront and rear seat:▷ FM and AM radio stations.

One FM or AM radio station can be playedin the vehicle.

▷ DAB/DMB radio stations.One DAB/DBM radio station can be playedin the vehicle.

▷ Music collection.

Different titles can be played from the mu‐sic selection.

▷ TV station during vehicle standstill.One TV station only can be received in thevehicle.

Entertainment sources selectable from thefront seat only:▷ USB input, front.▷ CD/DVD drive, front.

DVD during vehicle standstill only.Entertainment sources selectable from therear seat only:▷ AUX-In input, rear.▷ USB input, rear.▷ HDMI input, rear.▷ CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive rear.▷ TV station while driving.

Rear CD/DVD/Blu-ray player

1 CD/DVD/Blu-ray slot2 Eject CD/DVD/Blu-ray3 Headphone connection, right4 HDMI/MHL connection5 AUX-IN port6 USB port7 Headphone connection, left

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ScreensAdjusting

WARNINGThe back of the screen can become very

hot during operation. There is risk of injuries.Do not touch the back of the screen.◀

Pull on the bottom edge or press the loweredge in order to adjust the tilt

Information▷ When loading the rear seats and adjusting

the backrest of the front seat, fold in thescreens.

▷ When using the through-loading system,fold the screens down.

▷ When cleaning the screens, follow the careinstructions, see Owner's Manual for theVehicle.

Switching the system on/offPress button on the bottom edge ofthe screen.

Rear entertainment and the respective screenare activated/off.After idle state is automatically established, thesystem must be newly switched on.

If rear entertainment was switched off duringenabling the rear seat, refer to page 66, thesystem cannot be switched on from the rearseat.

Remote controlControl elements

Press button Function

Operating concept is the sameas for the front controller.Turn the wheel: highlight amenu item.Press the center knob: confirmthe selection.Pressing arrow keys corre‐sponds to moving the control‐ler: switching between panels.

Open the main menu.

Displays the previous menu.

Open the options.

Changes the station, track orchapter.Press and hold this button:fast forward/reverse.

Adjusts the volume.

Switch over between the dis‐play screens.

The transmission time of the remote control islimited by law. To execute a function again,press or turn the required button again.

Connecting remote controlTwo wireless remote controls can be con‐nected.About iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"2. "System settings"3. "Headphones/Remote control"

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A list of linked devices is displayed.

4. Press the button and Confirmationbutton on the remote control for 5 sec‐onds.2 LEDs on the remote control flash for10 seconds. Execute the next step, as longas the LEDs are flashing.

5. "Connect new device"The remote control will appear in the list ofconnected devices.

Symbol Meaning

Remote control.

Battery charge status.

Renaming remote controlThe name with which the remote control is dis‐played can be changed.


A list of linked devices is displayed.4. Select the remote control that is to be re‐

named.5. "Rename"6. Enter the desired name.

Deleting the remote controlThe connection with the vehicle can be de‐leted.


A list of linked devices is displayed.4. Select the remote control, whose connec‐

tion should be deleted.5. "Remove device"

Selecting a pageA remote control can be connected to the leftor right side of the rear entertainment system.The side can be changed at any time.

Push the switch to the left or right.

The corresponding side is operated.

Replacing the batteriesCAUTIONWith the use of batteries in the remote

control, there can be damage due to their con‐tents. There is risk of property damage. Do notuse batteries.◀

1. Remove the cover. Press on the cover, ar‐row 1, and push forward, arrow 2.

2. Insert batteries of the same type.3. Close the cover.

Have old batteries disposed of by adealer’s service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop

or take them to a collection point.

BMW Touch CommandThe conceptAs an alternative to the remote control, the op‐eration of the rear entertainment can also bedone with BMW Touch Command.To do this, you can either call up the Entertain‐ment menu or use a remote control.

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Operation via menu1. "Media/Radio"2. Tap the left or right screen.3. Tap symbol.

The available entertainment sources aredisplayed.

4. Select the desired entertainment source.Further operation is as described in the Enter‐tainment chapter.

Operation via remote controlTouch graphic with a finger andswipe downward.The remote control is opened.Touch graphic with a finger andswipe upward.

The remote control is closed.

BMW Touch Command in comparison to theremote control:

Remote control BMW Touch Com‐mand

Turn the wheel.

Use a finger to swipeupward and downward.

Press the arrowkeys on the left andright.

Swipe with a finger leftand right.Tap arrow symbol onthe left or right side.

Remote control BMW Touch Com‐mand

Press button in themiddle.

Tap the screen with afinger.

Tap symbol.

Tap symbol.

Tap symbol.

Tap symbol.Additional setting pos‐sibilities are displayed.

Tap symbol.Additional setting pos‐sibilities are displayed.

Tap L for the leftscreen or R for theright screen.

If the symbol was tapped, the following set‐tings are possible:

Pull switch under the head‐phones in order to play back en‐tertainment source via the head‐phones.Pull switch under the loud‐

speakers in order to play back entertainmentsource via the loudspeakers.

Symbol Function

Reducing the volume.

Increasing the volume.

Switch sound off/on.

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Symbol Function

Change to the previous station,track or chapter.Press and hold button: fast reverse.

Change to the next station, track orchapter.Press and hold button: fast forward.

Close settings.

Headphones and vehicleloudspeakersThe conceptTo select an entertainment source in the rearindependently from the selection in the front,sound must be output via headphones.If sound output via loudspeakers is set on thescreens, the audio source can be selectedfrom the front as well as the rear seat. Forthese situations, a corresponding setting canbe selected in the rear enable, refer topage 66.

Switching

1. Press button.2. Select the desired sound output:

"Speakers" or "Headphones"

Actions on switching from vehicleloudspeakers to headphonesIf the sound output is switched to the head‐phones on only one screen, the sound outputvia the vehicle loudspeakers does not change.If the sound output is switched to headphoneson both screens in the rear, the following mustbe noted:▷ If the entertainment source of the vehicle

loudspeakers can be operated via the con‐

troller in the front, the sound output of thevehicle loudspeakers does not change.

▷ If the entertainment source of the vehicleloudspeakers cannot be operated via thecontroller in the front, sound output via thevehicle loudspeakers is stopped.A different entertainment source must beselected.

Actions on switching fromheadphones to vehicle loudspeakersThe entertainment source heard via the head‐phones will be played back via the vehicleloudspeakers.

HeadphonesCorded headphonesConnect via the 1/8"/3.5 mm, refer to page 61,jack plug on the rear BluRay player.

Cordless headphones

Connecting headphonesAppropriate wireless headphones are availablefrom a dealer’s service center or another quali‐fied service center or repair shop.Three cordless headphones can be con‐nected.

1. Switch on the headphones.2. "My Vehicle"3. "System settings"4. "Headphones/Remote control"

A list of linked devices is displayed.5. Press and hold the activation switch on the

headphones until the LED on the head‐phones flashes rapidly.

6. "Connect new device"7. Select the side with which the headphones

are to be connected.

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The headphones will appear in the list of con‐nected devices.

Symbol Meaning

Headphones.Connection with the left side.

Headphones.Connection with the right side.

Battery charge status.

Renaming headphonesThe name with which the headphones are dis‐played can be changed.


A list of linked devices is displayed.4. Select the headphones that are to be re‐

named.5. "Rename"6. Enter the desired name.

Deleting the headphones connectionThe connection with the vehicle can be de‐leted.


A list of linked devices is displayed.4. Select the headphones, whose connection

should be deleted.5. "Remove device"

Selecting a pageA set of headphones can be connected to theleft or right side of the rear entertainment sys‐

tem. The side can be changed at any time. Theheadphones must be switched on to do this.


A list of linked devices is displayed.4. Select the headphones for which the sides

are to be changed.5. "Switch side"The side can also be selected directly from theheadphone, see Headphone operating instruc‐tions.

Enabling the rear seatAdjustingThis setting is only possible via iDrive.

1. "My Vehicle"2. "Vehicle settings"3. "Rear-seat entertainment"4. Select desired setting.

▷ "Limited (only Media/Radio)"If the same entertainment source is se‐lected in the front and in the rear, nosettings can be adjusted in the rear forthis source. If for example, radio is lis‐tened to in the front and in the rear, thestation can only be changed in thefront.The entertainment source selected inthe front is output via the vehicle loud‐speakers.The entertainment source selected inthe rear can only be played back viaheadphones.Only the following functions can be ac‐cessed in the rear in this setting:"Media/Radio"

▷ "Enable rear-seat operation"

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If the same entertainment source is se‐lected in the front and in the rear, set‐tings can be adjusted in the front and inthe rear for this source.

Switching off rear entertainment1. "My Vehicle"2. "Vehicle settings"3. "Rear-seat entertainment"4. "Disable rear-seat operation"The rear entertainment is switched off andcannot be switched on again in the rear.Select one of the two priorities to enable rearentertainment again.

Volume limit for headphonesA volume limit can be activated in the front forthe headphones in the rear.

1. "My Vehicle"2. "Vehicle settings"3. "Rear-seat entertainment"4. "Volume limit"

Selecting the entertainmentsource for the rearAn entertainment source can be selected forthe screens in the rear via iDrive in the front.The selection can be changed via the operat‐ing points in the rear.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "Rear"3. Select the desired screen or both screens.4. Select the desired entertainment source.

Only entertainment sources that can beoperated in the rear, can be selected.

AdjustingBrightness1. "My Vehicle"2. "System settings"3. "Control display"4. Adjust the brightness of the screen.

Language1. "My Vehicle"2. "System settings"3. "Language"4. Select a language for all screens.

Headphones/remote controlConnect cordless headphones, refer topage 65.Connect remote control, refer to page 62.

ToneIf the vehicle loudspeakers are selected forsound output, the settings are adjusted as inthe front.If headphones are selected for sound output,treble, bass, and surround can be adjustedonly. The settings are made separately for theleft and right headphones.

1. "My Vehicle"2. "System settings"3. "Tone"

ControlsAlmost all functions can be operated in thesame manner as they are in the front. Specialfeatures of operating the system in the rear aredescribed here.

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Music control▷ Music storing via the CD/DVD player in the

front and the USB interface in the frontonly.

▷ Data exporting and importing via the USBinterface in the front only.

Blu-ray video

No autoplayWhen inserting a CD, DVD or Blu-ray disc, theplayback does not start automatically.To start the replay:

1. "Media/Radio"2. "CD/DVD/Blu-ray"

Video menuThe following changes have been made to thevideo menu:

Symbol Function

Call up Blu-ray menu.

Press button to leave the Blu-ray menu.The film is stopped.

Call up Blu-ray pop-up menu.The film continues to run in thebackground.

Press button to leave the Blu-ray menu.

Additional functions.It is also possible to mark filmscenes. This function depends onthe Blu-ray disc.

Blu-ray memoryThere is a Blu-ray memory in the vehicle,which must be deleted from time to time. If a

corresponding message appears on the Con‐trol Display, proceed as follows:

1. "Media/Radio"

2. Press button.3. "Clear Blu-ray memory"

Image in image functionSome Blu-ray discs offer the opportunity to in‐tegrate an image into a running video in whichother contents of the Blu-ray disc are dis‐played.If this possibility is used on a screen, no videosource other than the Blu-ray disc can beplayed back on the second screen.To enable the simultaneous playback of Blu-ray discs and other video sources, proceed asfollows:

1. "Media/Radio"

2. Press button.3. "Permit simultaneous playback of Blu-ray

and other video sources"

NavigationRoute planning can be performed separatelyon the left and right sides in the rear. Destina‐tion guidance can only be started from thefront.

Suggesting a destinationA destination or trip can be sent to the front asa suggestion. The suggestion can be adoptedor declined in the front. This function is notavailable with the following setting: "Limited(only Media/Radio)".

1. Enter the destination.2. "Suggest destination to driver"

OptionsNo split screen possible.

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External devicesGeneral information▷ Connection of external audio and video de‐

vices or digital cameras via the AUX-IN portor HDMI port in the rear. Operation takesplace on the external device.

▷ Connection of external devices via the USBaudio interface in the rear. Operation is thesame as in the front.

Due to the large number of different audio andvideo devices available on the market, it cannotbe ensured that every audio and video devicewill be displayed correctly on the screen.

Starting playback1. "Media/Radio"2. Select device.

▷ "HDMI (rear)"Further settings are available:▷ Zoom▷ Brightness▷ Contrast▷ Color

▷ "AUX (rear)"▷ "USB"


VolumeThe volume of the sound output depends onthe audio device. If this volume differs mark‐edly from the volume of the other audio sour‐ces, we recommend adjusting the volume.

1. "Media/Radio"2. "AUX (rear)"3. Move the controller to the left.4. "Volume:"

5. Turn the controller until the desired volumeis reached.

6. Press the controller.

What to do if...Only a black screen is visible.▷ Switch on the system.There are no options available on the screen.▷ Switch the remote control to these

screens.Radio stations are grayed out and cannot beselected.▷ Function is limited due to the selected pri‐

ority. Change setting.CD/DVD/Blu-ray does not play back.▷ Playback does not begin automatically.

Start CD/DVD/Blu-ray manually.The volume of the rear vehicle loudspeakerscannot be adjusted.▷ Sound in the rear is output via the head‐

phones. Change priority if needed and out‐put sound via vehicle loudspeakers.

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CommunicationAll of the options available to you for mobile

communication with family, friends, businesspartners, and service providers are described in

this chapter.


TelephoneVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

The conceptGeneral informationMobile phones can be connected to the vehi‐cle via Bluetooth, see Owner's Manual for thevehicle.The mobile phone functions can be used viaiDrive, the buttons on the steering wheel, voiceactivation and gestures.Depending on the mobile phone, the followingcontents of the mobile phone are transferredto the vehicle:▷ Contacts, refer to page 77.▷ Short messages, refer to page 79.▷ E-mails, refer to page 80.▷ Calendar entries, appointments, refer to

page 81.▷ Tasks, refer to page 82.▷ Notes, refer to page 83.Data transfer can take several minutes.

InformationWARNINGOperating the integrated information

system and communication devices while driv‐ing can distract from traffic. It is possible tolose control of the vehicle. There is risk of an

accident. Only use the systems or deviceswhen the traffic situation allows. If necessarystop and use the systems and devices whilethe vehicle is stationary.◀

Certain functions may need to be enabled bythe mobile phone provider or service provider.At high temperatures, the charge function ofthe mobile phone can be limited where appro‐priate and the functions are no longer exe‐cuted.Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle,refer to the operating manual of the mobilephone.

ControlsIncoming callIf the number of the caller is stored in thephone book and is transmitted by the network,the name of the contact is displayed. Other‐wise, only the phone number is displayed.

Accepting a callIncoming calls can be answered in differentways.▷ About iDrive:

"Accept"

▷ Press button on the steeringwheel.

▷ Via the selection list in the instrumentpanel:Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheelto select: "Accept"

▷ Via gestures: point the index finger into thedirection of the Control Display.

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Rejecting a call▷ About iDrive:

"Reject"▷ Via the selection list in the instrument

panel:Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheelto select: "Reject"

▷ Via gestures: swipe with the hand in the di‐rection of the front passenger seat.

Ending a call▷ About iDrive:

"End call"

▷ Press button on the steeringwheel.

Last callsThe 20 last outgoing, missed, and incomingcalls of both mobile phones are transferredinto the vehicle.

Displays1. "Communication"2. "Recent calls"3. The 20 last calls are displayed.

Filtering call list1. "Calls:"2. Select desired setting.

Selecting number from listSelect from list. Call is established via the mo‐bile phone, from where the entry originates.Via options: start call via the second mobilephone.To cancel: "End call"

Storing as contact or adding tocontact1. Highlight the contact.

2. Press button.3. "Save as contact" or "Add to contact"

Active calls

Adjusting the volumeTurn the volume button on the radio during thecall, until the desired volume is selected. Thesetting is stored for the drive profile currentlyused.

Automatic volume adjustment1. "My Vehicle"2. "System settings"3. "Tone"4. "Volume settings"5. "Microphone" or "Speakers"6. To adjust: turn the controller7. To store: press the controller.

Dialing a number1. "Communication"2. "Dial number"3. Enter the numbers.4. Select the symbol.

The connection is established via the mo‐bile phone to which this function has beenassigned.

If connection is to be set up via the auxiliaryphone:

1. Press button.2. "Call via"

Holding, resumingAn active call can be put on hold and resumedlater on.▷ "Hold/Resume"

Call is put on hold.▷ "Hold/Resume"

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Call is resumed.

Muting the microphoneWhen a call is active, the microphone can bemuted.

"Microphone"The muted microphone is automaticallymuted:▷ When a new connection is established.▷ When switching between call parties.

DTMF suffix dialingDTMF suffix dialing can be used for gaining ac‐cess to network services or for controlling de‐vices, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an an‐swering machine. The DTMF code is neededfor this purpose.

1. "Keypad dialing"2. Enter DTMF code.

Calls with multiple parties

General informationYou can switch between calls or connect twocalls to a single conference call. These func‐tions must be supported by the mobile phoneand service provider.

Accepting a call while speaking toanother partyIf a second call comes in during an ongoingcall, a call waiting signal sounds where appro‐priate.

"Accept"The call is accepted and the existing call is puton hold.

Establishing a second callAn additional call can be established while acall is active.

1. "Contacts"2. Select new number.

The call is started and the first call is put onhold.

Switching between two calls, togglingYou can switch between two calls.

1. Establish two calls.2. "Resume"

The call on hold is resumed.

Establishing a conference callTwo calls can be connected to a single tele‐phone conference call. The calls must bemade from the same mobile phone.

1. Establish two calls.2. "Conference call"

Hands-free system

General informationCalls that are being made on the hands-freesystem can be continued on the mobile phoneand vice versa.

From the mobile phone to the hands-free systemCalls that were begun outside of the Bluetoothrange of the vehicle can be continued on thehands-free system with operating readinessswitched on, as long as the remote control is inthe vehicle.Depending on the mobile phone, the systemautomatically switches to the hands-free sys‐tem.If the system does not switch over automati‐cally, follow the instructions on the display ofthe mobile phone. Refer also to the owner'smanual of the mobile phone.

From the hands-free system to themobile phoneCalls that are made on the hands-free systemcan in some cases be continued on the mobilephone; this depends on the mobile phone.

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Follow the instructions on the display of themobile phone. Refer also to the owner'smanual of the mobile phone.

Snap-in adapterThe conceptThe snap-in adapter is used to:▷ Hold the mobile phone.▷ Recharge the battery.▷ Connect to the outside antenna of the ve‐

hicle.This provides for better network reception andconsistent sound quality.

General informationFor more information about snap-in adaptersthat support the functions of the mobile phone,contact a dealer's service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.

InformationAt high temperatures, the charge functions ofthe mobile phone can be limited under certaincircumstances, and some functions are no lon‐ger executed.

Installation positionThe snap-in adapter is located in the front ofthe center armrest. The direction of installationin the center armrest varies according to thevehicle.

Inserting the snap-in adapter1. Press button and remove the cover.

2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐gages.

Inserting the mobile phone1. Depending on the mobile phone, remove

the protective lid from the antenna connec‐tor and from the USB connection of themobile phone.

2. Slide the mobile phone with the buttonsfacing up in the direction of the electricalconnections, arrow 1, and push downward,arrow 2, until it engages.

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Removing the mobile phone

Depending on the mobile phone, press or slidethe button and remove the mobile phone. De‐pending on the mobile phone, reinstall the pro‐tective cover on the phone's antenna plug andUSB connector.

Removing the snap-in adapterPress button in front of the snap-in adapter.Remove the adapter and, if needed, reattachthe cover.

Wireless charging trayThe conceptThe wireless charging tray enables the follow‐ing functions:▷ Hold the mobile phone.▷ Charge the BMW Display key, see Owner's

Manual for the vehicle.▷ Connect the mobile phone to the external

antenna.Country-dependently, this provides forbetter network reception and consistentsound quality.

InformationCAUTIONThe tray is provided for mobile phones

up to a particular size. Forceful plugging of themobile phone into the tray can damage the trayor the mobile phone. There is risk of propertydamage. Observe the maximum dimensions

for mobile phones. Do not force the mobilephone into the tray.◀

OverviewThe wireless charging tray is located in thefront center armrest.

1 Bracket2 LED

Functional requirements▷ The mobile phone must compatibly sup‐

port the required Qi standard. For compati‐ble mobile phones, see Owner's Manual forthe vehicle.

▷ The mobile phone must not exceed themaximum size of approx. 5.9 x 2.9 x0.6 in/151 x 74 x 16 mm.

▷ Operating readiness is switched on.

Activating the forgotten warningA warning can be output if when leaving thevehicle a device was forgotten in the wirelesscharging tray.About iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"2. "System settings"3. "Wireless charging tray"4. "Forgotten cell phone alert"

Inserting the mobile phone1. Open center armrest, refer to vehicle Own‐

er's Manual.

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2. Slide the mobile phone into the holder withthe display facing to the outside.

LED displays

Color Meaning

Blue Device is charging.

Or‐ange:

Device will not be charged.Possibly too high temperature onmobile phone or foreign object incharging tray.

Red Device will not be charged.Contact a dealer’s service center oranother qualified service center orrepair shop.

System limitsAt high temperatures on the mobile phone, thecharge functions of the mobile phone may belimited and some functions no longer executa‐ble.Do not force the mobile phone into the tray.

ContactsGeneral informationContacts can be created and edited. The con‐tacts from the mobile phone are additionallytransferred and displayed.

Displaying all contactsAbout iDrive:

1. "Communication"2. "Contacts"

The contacts are listed in alphabetical or‐der. Depending on the number of contacts,an A-Z search and quick search are of‐fered.

A-Z searchAn A-Z search is offered if there are 30 or morecontacts.

1. "Search"2. Enter the letters.

The hits are displayed on the right side.3. Move the controller to the right.4. Select the contact to display it.

Quick searchQuick search is available with more than 30contacts.

1. Turn the controller to the left or rightquickly.All letters, for which contacts are stored,are displayed on the left side.

2. Select the first letter of the desired con‐tact.The cursor jumps to the first entry of theselected letter.

Storing home contactIt is possible to store a home contact. It ap‐pears at the top of the contact list.

1. "Home contact (empty)"2. Fill in the desired fields.3. "Save contact in the vehicle"

Storing contact in vehicle

1. Press button.

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2. "Save contact in the vehicle"A copy of the contract from the mobilephone is stored in the vehicle.

Additional functionsThe following functions are available in an se‐lected contact:▷ Start destination guidance.▷ Call contact.▷ Open the Internet address.▷ New e-mail.

Deleting contactA contact stored in the vehicle can be deleted.Contacts transferred from the mobile phonecannot be deleted.

1. Highlight the desired contact.

2. Press button.3. "Delete contact"

Deleting all contacts in vehicleAll contacts stored in the vehicle are deleted.Contacts transferred from the mobile phoneare not deleted.

1. Press button.2. "Delete all contacts in the vehicle"3. "OK"

New contactIf necessary, "Clear input fields"

1. Press button.2. "New contact"3. Fill in the desired fields.4. "Save contact in the vehicle"

Selecting sourcesYou can choose, whether and from which mo‐bile phone the contacts should be transferred.

1. Press button.2. "Select sources for contacts"3. Select the desired mobile phone.

Sorting contactsContact names can be displayed in a differentorder. Depending on how the contacts werestored on the mobile phone, the sorting orderof the contacts may differ from the selectedsorting order.

1. Press button.2. "Sort contacts"3. "Last name" or "First name"

Checking the address as a destination1. Select the desired contact.2. Select the address.3. "Check address" or "Search for address

online"4. Correct entries if necessary.5. "Start guidance"The address can be taken over into the desti‐nation guidance.

Editing a contactIf a contact transferred from the mobile phoneis changed, a copy of the entry is created in thevehicle during storing.Contact entries having identical names arecombined into one contact.About iDrive:

1. Select the desired contact.2. "Edit contact"3. Change the desired entry or add entries.4. "Save contact in the vehicle"

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Show contact picturesPictures stored with the contacts are stored inthe vehicle when the mobile phone is con‐nected to the vehicle.About iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"2. "System settings"3. "Mobile devices"4. "Settings"5. "Contact images"6. Move the controller to the left.

Short messagesDisplaying all Short messagesAbout iDrive:

1. "Communication"2. "Messaging"

All short messages are displayed.Information about the BMW messages, refer topage 86.

StatusA symbol identifies the short message status.

Symbol Meaning

Read short message.

Unread short message.

Filtering the message list

1. Press button.2. "Filter messages"3. Select desired setting.

Selecting sourcesYou can choose, whether and from which mo‐bile phone the short messages should betransferred.

1. Press button.2. "Select sources for messages"3. Select the desired mobile phone.

Delete text message historyDelete the entire conversation with a messag‐ing party.

1. Highlight the desired short message.

2. Press button.3. "Delete text message thread"4. "Yes"

Displaying short messageSelect the desired short message or conversa‐tion. The conversation with this messagingpartner is displayed.

Additional functionsThe following functions are available when ashort message or conversation is selected.▷ "Call sender"▷ "Add to contacts" or "Show sender"▷ "Forward", refer to page 79.▷ "Reply", refer to page 79.▷ "Delete"▷ Read contents, refer to page 83.▷ "Use data", refer to page 84.

Answering or forwarding shortmessageAbout iDrive:

1. Display the desired short message.2. ▷ "Reply"

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The recipient of the short message isautomatically entered.

▷ "Forward""To:"Enter phone number or contact. Turncontroller to the right as needed to se‐lect the contact from the list of results.

3. "From:"Select mobile phone as needed, fromwhich the short message should be sent.

4. "Text:"Text recognition, refer to page 83.

5. "Send"To cancel: "Delete all entries"

New short messageAbout iDrive:

1. "Messaging"2. "Compose text message"3. "To:"

Enter phone number or contact. Turn con‐troller to the right as needed to select thecontact from the list of results.

4. "From:"Select mobile phone as needed, fromwhich the short message should be sent.



E-mailDisplaying all e-mailsAbout iDrive:

1. "Communication"2. "Email"

All e-mails are displayed.

Selecting accountYou can choose, whether and from which mo‐bile phone and possibly from which user ac‐count the e-mails should be transferred.

1. Press button.2. "Select account"3. Select the desired account.

StatusA symbol identifies the e-mail status.

Symbol Meaning

Read e-mail.

Unread e-mail.

Filtering e-mails

1. Press button.2. "Filter emails"3. Select desired setting:

Deleting e-mail1. Highlight the desired e-mail.

2. Press button.3. "Delete email"4. "OK"

Displaying all recipientsIf an e-mail has several recipients, they can bedisplayed and their data used, refer topage 84, for further functions.

1. Select the desired e-mail.

2. Press button.3. "Show all recipients"

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New e-mailAbout iDrive:

1. "Communication"2. "Email"3. "New email"4. "To:"

Enter e-mail address. Turn controller to theright as needed to select the contact fromthe list of results.

5. "From:"Select account as needed, from which thee-mail should be sent.

6. "Subject:"Text recognition, refer to page 83.

7. "Text:".Text recognition, refer to page 83.


Additional functionsThe following functions are available for a se‐lected e-mail.▷ "Text-to-speech", refer to page 83.▷ "Reply", refer to page 81.▷ "Add to contacts"▷ "Mark as unread"▷ "Delete email"

Answering and forwarding e-mailsAbout iDrive:

1. Display the desired e-mail.2. "Reply"

▷ "Reply"The e-mail recipient is automaticallyentered.

▷ "Reply to all"All e-mail recipients are automaticallyentered.

▷ "Forward"Enter phone number or contact. Turncontroller to the right as needed to se‐lect the contact from the list of results.

3. "To:"Enter phone number or contact. Turn con‐troller to the right as needed to select thecontact from the list of results.

4. "From:"Select mobile phone and user account asneeded, from which the e-mail should besent.

5. If necessary, "Subject:"Text recognition, refer to page 83.



CalendarDisplay the calendarAbout iDrive:

1. "Communication"2. "Calendar"

The appointments of the current week aredisplayed.

To display different days in the calendar:▷ "Show previous week"▷ "Show next week"

Displaying the calendar monthSelect the calendar day. The monthly overviewis displayed. Calendar days with appointmentsare marked.

Switching to today

1. Press button.

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2. "Change to today"

Selecting sourcesYou can choose, whether and from which mo‐bile phone the appointments should be trans‐ferred.

1. Press button.2. "Select source"3. Select the desired mobile phone.

Additional functionsThe following functions are available in a se‐lected appointment.▷ Read contents, refer to page 83.▷ Start destination guidance.▷ "Use details", refer to page 84.

Activating remindersAbout iDrive:

1. Press button.2. "Activate reminders"

Reminders are displayed in the Messagesand in the Status field, see Owner's Manualfor the vehicle.

Deactivating remindersAbout iDrive:

1. Select the desired calendar entry.2. "Deactivate reminders"

Updating dataUpdate data, refer to page 84.

TasksDisplay tasksAbout iDrive:

1. "Communication"2. "Tasks"

All tasks are displayed.

Sorting tasks1. "Sorted by"2. Select desired setting.

Activating reminders

1. Press button.2. "Activate reminders"

Reminders are displayed in the Messagesand in the Status field, see Owner's Manualfor the vehicle.


Selecting sourcesYou can choose, whether and from which mo‐bile phone the tasks should be transferred.

1. Press button.2. "Select source"3. Select the desired mobile phone.

Additional functionsThe following functions are available in a se‐lected task.▷ Read contents, refer to page 83.▷ "Use data", refer to page 84.

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InformationDisplaying all notesAbout iDrive:

1. "Communication"2. "Memos"

All voice notes and text notes are dis‐played.

Exporting all notesIn order to export voice notes via the USB port,a compatible device must be connected to theUSB interface, see Owner's Manual for the ve‐hicle.▷ compatible devices: USB mass storage de‐

vices, such as USB flash drives or MP3players with a USB interface.

▷ Non-compatible devices: USB hard drives,USB hubs, USB memory card readers withmultiple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone.

▷ File systems: popular file systems for USBdevices are supported. FAT 32 is the rec‐ommended format.

1. Press button.2. "Export all memos (USB)"

Deleting all notes

1. Press button.2. "Delete all voice memos"3. "OK"

New voice note1. "New voice memo"2. "Start recording"/"Resume recording"3. "Pause recording"4. "Save"

The voice note is displayed in the list ofvoice notes.

To cancel: "Cancel"

Displaying the noteSelect the desired note.

Additional functionsThe following functions are available for a se‐lected note.▷ "Email with voice memo", refer to

page 81.▷ "Export (USB)", refer to page 83.▷ "Delete"▷ "Play", refer to page 84.


Text recognitionSpoken words are detected by voice recogni‐tion and converted into text. This text can becorrected and supplemented as required. Thetext can be used as subject or content of e-mails or short messages.About iDrive:

1. Select the desired language.2. Select the symbol to start the record‐

ing.3. Select the symbol to end the recording.4. "Confirm text"5. ▷ "Delete last dictation"

▷ "Delete all"▷ "Read out full text"▷ "Read out last dictation"

Reading out loudSMS, e-mail, tasks, and text notes can be readout loud.▷ "Play"▷ "Pause"

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▷ "Next section"/"Next element"▷ "Previous section"/"Previous element"▷ Move the controller to the left to end.

PlaybackVoice notes can be played.▷ "Play"▷ "Pause"▷ "Fast forward"▷ "Fast rewind"

Updating dataNotes, tasks, and appointments of the calen‐dar can be updated.About iDrive:

1. "Communication"2. Select desired setting:

▷ "Calendar"▷ "Tasks"▷ "Memos"

3. Press button.4. "Update data"

Using dataPhone numbers, mail addresses in calendars,short messages, etc. can be further processed.While driving:

1. Select the desired element, e.g. a shortmessage.

2. "Use data"3. All usable data is displayed.4. Highlight the desired element, e.g. a phone

number.5. Move the controller to the right.

All available options are displayed.▷ "Compose email"▷ "Compose text message"▷ "Add to contact"▷ "Save as contact"▷ "Call number in message"▷ "Go to website"

6. Select desired setting.The elements can be individually selectedwhen the vehicle is stationary. The availableoptions are displayed.

Adjusting the menuThe menu can be adjusted, e.g. to remove en‐tries from the menu for functions not beingused.About iDrive:

1. "Communication"2. "Personalize menu"3. Select desired setting.4. Move the controller to the left.

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WLAN hotspotVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

The conceptA WLAN hotspot is integrated in the vehicle.This hotspot can be activated, e.g. to connecta mobile phone or a laptop.

General informationUp to 8 devices can be connected with thehotspot.Connect device with WLAN hotspot, see Own‐er's Manual for the vehicle.

AdjustingNetwork name and hotspot code can bechanged. In addition, the network name can behidden so that it cannot be found by other de‐vices.About iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"2. "System settings"3. "Mobile devices"

4. Press button.5. ▷ "Change hotspot key"

Enter the desired hotspot code.

▷ "Change hotspot name"Enter the desired network name.

▷ "Hide hotspot"Activate or deactivate the function.

6. Select the symbol.

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ConnectedDriveVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems. The respectively applicable countryprovisions must be observed when using therespective features and systems.

ConnectedDrive StoreThe conceptIn vehicles with specific technical require‐ments, various services in the vehicle can beordered later.

General informationThe offering of services depends on the coun‐try.

Ordering servicesAbout iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"An overview of the services present in thevehicle and those to be ordered later is dis‐played.

2. To purchase a service, select it and followthe instructions on the Control Display.

Concierge serviceThe conceptThe Concierge service offers information onevents, gas stations or hotels, and providesphone numbers and addresses. A voice con‐nection to the Concierge service is established

for this purpose. Many hotels can be bookeddirectly by the BMW Concierge service. TheConcierge service is part of the optional BMWResponse Center Plan.

Starting Concierge serviceAbout iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"2. "Concierge"A voice connection to the Concierge service isestablished.

BMW messagesGeneral informationMessage from the Concierge service and MyInfo are displayed.Information about the short messages from themobile phone, refer to page 79.

Displaying BMW messagesAbout iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"2. "BMW messages"

The most recent BMW messages are dis‐played.

StatusA symbol identifies the message status.

Symbol Meaning

Read BMW message.

Unread BMW message.

Filtering message list by status

1. Press button.

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2. "Filter BMW messages"3. Select desired setting.

Filtering message list by messagetype1. "Filter"2. Select desired setting.

Additional functionsThe following functions are available in a se‐lected message.▷ Select the location to start destination

guidance.▷ Select Internet address to open it.▷ Select phone number to make a call.

Deleting a message

1. Press button.2. Delete highlighted message: "Delete

message"Delete all messages: "Delete allmessages"

BMW TeleservicesThe conceptTeleservices are services helping in maintain‐ing vehicle mobility.Depending on the equipment version, Teleser‐vices comprise the following services:▷ Roadside Assistance, refer to page 87.▷ Teleservice call, refer to page 88.▷ Automatic Teleservice call, refer to

page 88.▷ Teleservice Report, refer to page 88.▷ Teleservice Battery Guard, refer to

page 89.▷ Your dealer’s service center, refer to

page 90.

General informationTeleservices are typically activated in the vehi‐cle. For further use of the services, the vehiclemanufacturer recommends contact a dealer’sservice center or another qualified service cen‐ter or repair shop or the hotline.The service varies by country.Services may be restricted abroad.

Requirements▷ Active ConnectedDrive contract, equip‐

ment version with Intelligent EmergencyRequest or BMW ConnectedDrive serv‐ices.

▷ Wireless reception must be guaranteed.▷ Operating readiness is switched on.

Roadside AssistanceThe conceptBMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted ifassistance is needed in the event of a break‐down.

General informationIn the event of a breakdown, data on the vehi‐cle's condition are sent by BMW to RoadsideAssistance.Roadside Assistance can also be contacted viaa Check Control message, refer to Owner'sManual for the vehicle.

Starting Roadside Assistance

Start serviceIf the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices,support is offered through Teleservice Diagno‐sis.About iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"2. "BMW Assistance"

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3. "Roadside Assistance"A voice connection is established withRoadside Assistance.

Teleservice DiagnosisTeleservice Diagnosis enables the wirelesstransmission of detailed vehicle data that areimportant for vehicle diagnosis. These data aretransmitted automatically.After the data are transmitted, the voice con‐nection to Roadside Assistance is reestab‐lished.

Starting Teleservice HelpTeleservice Help enables an in-depth diagno‐sis of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance viawireless transmission.The driving ability of the vehicle can be re‐stored for specific functions.Teleservice Help can be started after a promptby Roadside Assistance and the termination ofthe voice connection.

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place.2. Set the parking brake.3. Operating readiness is switched on.4. "TeleService Help"After completion of Teleservice Help, a voiceconnection is established to Roadside Assis‐tance.

Teleservice callThe conceptUsing a manually initiated Teleservice call, Tel‐eservice data on the vehicle's service require‐ments is directly sent by BMW to the dealer'sservice center. If possible, the dealer's servicecenter will contact you and a service appoint‐ment can be arranged.

General informationA Service Request can also be started via aCheck Control message, see Owner's Manualfor Vehicle.

Starting a teleservice callAbout iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"2. "BMW Assistance"3. "Service Request"

Automatic teleservice callThe conceptThe Teleservice data necessary for servicingthe vehicle is sent automatically by BMW tothe dealer’s service center prior to the servicedeadline. If possible, the dealer's service cen‐ter will contact you and a service appointmentcan be arranged.This way, the dealer’s service center can planthe necessary work in advance. This shortensthe duration of the service appointment.

Last teleservice callCheck when your dealer's service center wasnotified, refer to page 89.

Teleservice ReportThe conceptTransmits technical data that is evaluated forthe ongoing development of BMW productsfrom your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals ifneeded.

General informationTeleservice Report is activated and free ofcharge in vehicles that meet certain technicalrequirements if they have an active BMW Con‐nectedDrive contract and are equipped with In‐

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telligent Emergency Request or BMW Con‐nectedDrive services.Neither personal data nor position data istransmitted.

DisplaysIndicate when the last Teleservice Report wastransmitted, refer to page 89.

Teleservice Battery GuardThe conceptIf the battery charging state falls below certainvalues, BMW will inform you or your dealer’sservice center directly in defined cases or thenext time the vehicle is started.

General informationIf necessary, the dealer's service center willcontact you to arrange a service appointment.

InformationBattery Guard Teleservice is activated and freeof charge only in vehicles that meet certaintechnical requirements, have an active BMWConnectedDrive contract, and are equippedwith Intelligent Emergency Request or BMWConnectedDrive services. To be informed byBattery Guard Teleservice, your contact datamust be stored in the ConnectedDrive cus‐tomer portal.

DisplaysIndicate when the last Teleservice BatteryGuard Call was transmitted, refer to page 89.

Last teleservice callThe conceptThe last Service Requests, e.g., the last reportto the dealer’s service center, can be displayedon the Control Display.

Displaying the last teleservice callCheck to see when the last teleservice call wastransmitted.About iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"2. "Vehicle status"3. "Service Request"

Remote ServicesThe conceptWith remote services, a connection can be es‐tablished between a compatible mobile phoneand the vehicle. This can be used to lock andunlock the vehicle, for instance.

General informationOther functions may be available, dependingon the vehicle.The My BMW Remote app must be down‐loaded to execute these functions. Operationcan be performed via the app.Functions must first be activated in the Con‐nectedDrive customer portal before they canbe used. An active BMW ConnectedDrive con‐tract is required.Alternatively, the functions can also be exe‐cuted via the ConnectedDrive Call Center.The operating instructions for the My BMWRemote app can be found on the Connected‐Drive customer portal or at bmwusa.com.

Customer RelationsThe conceptContact the BMW hotline for information on allaspects of your vehicle.

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Calling Customer relationsAbout iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"2. "BMW Assistance"3. "Customer Relations"

A voice connection is established to Cus‐tomer Relations.

Your dealer’s service centerThe conceptCan be contacted with the dealer's servicecenter.

General informationIn special cases, e.g., following a change ofowner or a move, an adaptation of the entereddealer’s service center may be necessary. Thiscan be done via the hotline, by a dealer’s serv‐ice center or another qualified service center orrepair shop or possibly even independently onthe Control Display.

Call dealer’s service centerAbout iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"2. "BMW Assistance"3. "Your service center"

A voice connection is established with thedealer's service center.

Changing dealer's service centersAbout iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"2. "BMW Assistance"3. "Your service center"4. "Change service center"5. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐

play.

Update BMW OnlineThe conceptManual update of all services available in thevehicle.

Update BMW OnlineAbout iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"

2. Press button.3. "Update BMW Assist"

Data transferThe conceptThe data transfer status can be displayed dur‐ing a service update.

Displaying the data transferAbout iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"

2. Press button.3. "Data transfer"

BMW ConnectedDriveServicesThe conceptBMW ConnectedDrive Services offer theoption to display information, e.g. regardingthe weather or sports, in the vehicle using appsand other functions.

Displaying BMW ConnectedDriveService appsAbout iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"

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2. Select desired app.

Messages▷ My Info Messages, refer to page 86.

Profile▷ Export/import user profile, see Owner's

Manual for the vehicle.

Adjusting the menuThe menu can be adjusted, e.g. to remove en‐tries from the menu for functions not beingused.About iDrive:

1. "ConnectedDrive"2. "Personalize menu"3. Select desired setting.4. Move the controller to the left.

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ReferenceThis chapter contains an index that will quickly

take you to the information you need.


Everything from A to ZIndexAAddress entry, navigation 9 Alternative routes 18 AM/FM station 40 Announcement, navigation,

see Spoken instructions 17 Areas to be avoided 24 Arrow view, Split screen 26 Assistance, Roadside Assis‐

tance 87 Audio CD 47 Audio, external devices 47 Audio playback, Bluetooth 53 Audio player 47 Audio remote control 60 Automatic teleservice call 88

BBalance 38 Bass 38 Battery Guard 89 Battery replacement, audio

remote control 60 Battery replacement, remote

control, rear entertain‐ment 63

Bluetooth audio 53 BMW ConnectedDrive

Store 86 BMW messages 86 BMW Teleservices 87 Bowers & Wilkins 38 Breakdown assistance 87

CCD/DVD, notes 47 Changing the route 17 Charging tray 76

Concierge service 86 Concierge service mes‐

sages 86 ConnectedDrive Services 90 Customer relations 89

DDefault settings, Naviga‐

tion 23 Destination entry by voice 10 Destination entry, GPS coor‐

dinates 12 Destination guidance 17 Destination guidance hints,

route 21 Destination guidance with in‐

termediate destinations, seeTrip 14

Destination input 9, 10 Digital radio 41 DVD 57 DVD settings 58 Dynamic destination guid‐

ance 29

EEmergency service, see

Roadside Assistance 87 Entertainment, changing the

entertainment source 36 Entertainment, control ele‐

ments 36 Entertainment in the rear 61 Entertainment, Overview 36 Equalizer 38

FFader 38

FM/AM station 40

GGas station recommenda‐

tion 20 Gong, volume equaliza‐

tion 39 GPS coordinates, destination

entry 12 GPS navigation, see Naviga‐

tion system 8 Gray display of the map 29

HHD Radio 41 Headphones, rear entertain‐

ment 65 Help with navigation, see

what to do if ... 32 Help with rear entertainment,

see What to do if ... 69 Home address, navigation 10 Hotspot 85

IInductive charging 76 Interactive map 21 Intermediate destination, nav‐

igation 14 Internet hotspot 85 iPod/iPhone 52

LLast destinations 9 List of destination guidance

hints, Split screen 26

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Reference Everything from A to Z


MManeuvering hints, route 21 Map, destination entry 13 Map, navigation 16 Message list, traffic bulle‐

tins 27 Messages from BMW 86 Messages from Concierge

service 86 Messages from My Info 86 Mobile phone, Operation 72 MP3 player 47 Multi-channel playback sur‐

round 38 Music collection 49 My Info messages 86

NNavigation, Split screen 26

OOnline alternative routes 18

PPoints of Interest, naviga‐

tion 11

QQuick search 10

RRadio 40 Radio, adjusting the vol‐

ume 36 Radio, changing the enter‐

tainment source 36 Radio, control elements 36 Radio, muting 36 Radio, Overview 36 Radio, tone settings 38

RDS 41 Realtime traffic information,

RTTI 28 Rear entertainment 61 Remote App 89 Remote control, audio 60 Remote control, rear enter‐

tainment 62 Remote Services 89 Renaming a station 41 Roadside Assistance 87 Route 18 Route criteria, route 17 Route, displaying 18 Route section, bypassing 19 RTTI realtime traffic informa‐

tion 28

SSatellite radio 42 Save destination as con‐

tact 17 Select a destination from

contacts, Navigation 12 Service messages 86 Service, Roadside Assis‐

tance 87 Services, ConnectedDrive 90 Services, remote 89 Settings, Navigation 23 Short messages 79 Smartphone, Operation 72 SMS 79 Snap-in adapter, mobile

phone 75 Sound, Bowers & Wilkins 38 Speed Volume, volume equal‐

ization 39 Split screen, Navigation 26 Spoken instructions, naviga‐

tion 17 State/province, selecting for

navigation 9 Stations, stored 46 Station, storing 40

Store, see BMW Connected‐Drive Store 86

TTelephone, Operation 72 Teleservice Battery Guard 89 Teleservice call 88 Teleservice Report 88 Teleservices 87 Tone 38 Tone, equalizer 38 Tone, multi-channel playback

surround 38 Traffic bulletins, naviga‐

tion 27 Treble 38 Trip, destination guidance

with intermediate destina‐tions 14

UUSB audio interface 52

VVideo-DVD 57 Video playback 57

WWiFi Hotspot 85 Wireless charging 76 WLAN hotspot 85

YYour dealer's service cen‐

ter 90

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