CD changer BMW 745Li 2004 E66 Owner's Manual

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Entertainment
Mobility

Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to
use the index, refer to page 216.

Using this Owner's Manual

4Notes
7Reporting safety defects

At a glance

10Cockpit
17Control Center
25Voice command

Controls

32Opening and closing
44Adjustments
56Transporting children safely
60Driving
80Everything under control
90Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
99Lamps
102A congenial climate
111Practical interior accessories

Driving tips

122Things to remember when driving

Navigation

130Starting the navigation system
132Destination entry
139Destination guidance
144What to do if É

Entertainment

148On/off, tone
152Radio
158CD Compact Disc
160CD changer
163TV
165DVD changer

Communications

174Using the phone in your vehicle
182BMW Assist

Mobility

186Refueling
188Wheels and tires
194Under the hood
198Maintenance
199Rules and regulations
200Replacing components
207Giving and receiving assistance

Reference

212Technical data
216Everything from A to Z

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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
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Mobility
Control Center
The concept
The Control Center has been designed to
avoid the unnecessary complexity created
by an extended number of switches and
controls. It consists of the controller and
the Control Display.
The controller is used to select the func-
tions that will appear on the Control Dis-
play. In addition, it also shows you Check
Control messages, refer to page 82.
Controls
1Controller: you operate all the functions
in the Control Center by moving, turning
and pressing.
>If you move the controller, you feel
the mechanical guides along the main
direction of movement. This makes it
easier for you to select the right main
menus
>If you turn the controller, you feel an
electronically created rasterizing. This
helps you to select the desired menu
item
2Button for opening the start menu from
any menu item
3Individual button assignment
To avoid posing an unnecessary
hazard, both to your own vehicle's
occupants and to other road users: never
attempt to use the controls or make adjust-ments unless traffic and road conditions
allow.<
The following introduction illustrates how
easy it is to use the Control Center.
You can find detailed instructions describ-
ing how to use the individual systems in the
separate sections.
Programming button function
You can assign specific individual functions
to the programmable button. This feature
then provides you with quick access to this
function, allowing you to control it without
undue distraction from road and traffic
conditions.
1.Select "Settings" and press the control-
ler
2.Select and press the controller
3.Select " button". Continue to press
the controller until the desired function
appears:
>"Mode"
You can choose between the output
sources radio/FM or AM, Compact Disc
CD and CD changer. The precondition
is that one of these sources has been
activated
>"FM" or "AM"
Switching over between wavebands
FM and AM, also refer to page 152

Control Center
24 Swing the rear screen downward
when the ski bag is used, as other-
wise it could be damaged.
Do not swing the rear screen up or down
with the beverage holders open, as other-
wise it could be damaged.<
The rear screen switches off automat-
ically when it is swung downward.
Some functions are not available on the
rear screen, e.g. the BMW Assist function
can only be operated in the front Control
Display. Some functions only permit limited
operation on the rear screen, e.g. the
speed limit can only be displayed. Setting
is carried out via the front controller, refer
to page 86.<
Controller/buttons
The controller and buttons are located on
the center armrest.
Rear lock
The available functions are operated with
the respective controller.
In the Control Center, you can limit or
deactivate operation of the rear screen.
1.Select the "Settings" menu and confirm
2.Select "Rear" and confirm
3.Set operation of rear screen:
>Select "Limited Release" and con-
firm to lock the functions used in the
front Control Display
When headphones are con-
nected, all audio and video func-
tions continue to be selectable in the
rear, with the exception of the audio
or video source activated in the front
Control Display.<>Select "None Release" and confirm
to switch off the rear screen
>Select "Full Release" and confirm to
switch off all locks
>Select "Release" menu and confirm
to switch individual menus on or off:
Communication menu: select "Comm."
and confirm.
Entertainment menu: select "Enter-
tainm." and confirm.
Headphones
1Headphone jack
2Adjusting volume
3Station scan/track search
>Station scan
>Music track search for CD,
chapter search for DVD changer
>Selecting TV channels.
Headphones are only intended for passen-
gers in the rear seats. Please check with
local regulations regarding use of head-
phones.

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Voice command
Voice command system
The concept
The voice command system allows you to
control operation of various vehicle sys-
tems without ever removing your hands
from the steering wheel. The system oper-
ates on the basis of voice commands that
you will learn easily after using them a few
times. In many cases, the voice command
system supports you with announcements
or questions while you are making your
entries.
The voice command system transforms
your oral commands and dialog answers
into control signals for the selected sys-
tems.
Please take the time to acquaint your-
self with how a particular system
operates before proceeding to control it
using the voice command system.<
Symbols used
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the
voice command system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by
the voice command system.
Systems available for use with
voice command
>{Telephone}, refer to page 174
>{Navigation}, refer to page 130
>{Radio}, refer to page 152
>{CD}, refer to page 158
>{CD changer}, refer to page 160
>{Notepad}, refer to page 27
>{TV}, refer to page 163
>{DVD}, refer to page 165. Either the system that you are now oper-
ating or any current error messages will
appear in the Info Display, refer to page 26.
Speaking commands
Activating voice command system
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel.
A signal tone and "SVS active" in the Info
Display, refer to page 26, indicate that the
system is ready for use. You are automati-
cally in the main menu.
From here, you can call up all the equip-
ment that can be operated.
Canceling voice command system
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel
or
In dialogs in which any text can be spoken,
e.g. names, notes, canceling is only possi-
ble using the button.
The system automatically switches
over to its telephone mode if you
receive a call during voice command. "SVS
off" appears in the Info Display, refer to
page 26.<
Voice commands
The voice command system operates on
the basis of specific, predefined com-
mands; these commands should be spo-
ken precisely as indicated. You can have
the possible commands read back at any
stage. To do so, say the command
{Options}.
In addition to the commands described,
there are often other commands that run
the same function. Instead of {Options},
you can, for example, also say
{What now}.
*
These sections contain information on
using the voice command system.
{Cancel}.

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On/off, tone
Controls
Operation using buttons
The illustration shows a CD player as an
example.
1Operating audio and video sources
>Press: switching on/off
>Turn: adjusting volume
2CD slot
3Eject CD
4Change station/track
>Changing the station
>Fast forward/reverse
>Music track change for CD,
change chapter for DVD changer
>Change program for TV.
Operation using the Control Center
The following control options are available
in the "Entertainment" menu.
>"FM..." and "AM..."
Select waveband>"WB"
Select Weather Band
If your vehicle is equipped with satellite
radio, "SAT..." is located at this posi-
tion, select satellite radio
>"CD" and
Change audio source
>"Tone"
Set tone, e.g. treble, bass
>"Video" and "Audio"
Change to video or audio sources
>"TV" and "DVD"
Change video source
>"Picture"
Adjust picture
Select standard
Select picture format
>"Tone"
Set tone, e.g. treble, bass.
You can also control the radio, CD player,
CD changer and the TV using the buttons
on the steering wheel, refer to page 16, as
well as via the voice command system,
refer to page 25.
Operating temperatures
The system is configured for operat-
ing temperatures of 57/ Ð156 to
1407/+606. Outside this temperature
range, malfunctions can occur.<

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CD changer
Location
The BMW CD changer with a storage
capacity of 6 CDs is installed above the
glove compartment.
Removing the CD magazine
To insert or remove CDs from the
CD magazine you must first remove it
from the CD changer:
1.Press button 1; the lid 2 opens
2.The CD magazine is ejected and can
be removed.
Inserting/removing CDs from the
CD magazine
When inserting or removing CDs always
remember to grasp them on the edge, tak-
ing care to avoid touching the data side
with its mirror finish.
>To insert:
Insert the CD in its slot with the label
side on top
>To remove:
Pull out the desired drawer and remove the corresponding CD, as shown in the
illustration.
Inserting the CD magazine
1.Press button 1; the lid opens
2.Ensure that the arrow symbol is point-
ing toward the CD player and slide the
magazine 2 all the way in. The lid closes
automatically.
The CD changer automatically reads
in the loaded CDs and is then ready
for operation.<
Listening to CDs
1.Insert the CD magazine
2.Select and confirm.
After a few seconds, play will resume at the
point where the CD stopped earlier.
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If the CD magazine has been newly filled,
playback begins with the lowest CD, e.g.
CD 1, track 1.
Volume adjustment, refer to page 149.
Tone control, refer to page 149.
If you play self-recorded audio CDs,
faults, e.g. drop-outs, can occur, or
the CD is not played at all.<
Status displays
The CD magazine's load status is indicated
on the Control Display.
If the display fails to detect a CD that
you have loaded in the magazine,
check to ensure that the CD has been
inserted correctly and inspect it for signs
of defects.<
Selecting a track using the
Control Center
Selecting a CD
Select CD and confirm.
Playback starts on the first track. At the
end of the last track, the next CD will be
selected.
Sampling and selecting Ð scan
The system automatically plays a brief
sample from each of the tracks on the cur-
rent CD.1.Start sampling:
Select "SCAN" and confirm.
The scan function starts with the next
track. Once all tracks have been played
once, the next track is played
2.Select a track:
Confirm "SCAN" a second time to can-
cel the scan function. Play resumes at
the point on the CD at which sampling
was interrupted.
Random play sequence
In this mode the music tracks on the cur-
rent CD are played in a random sequence.
To start random play:
Select "RND" and confirm.
To cancel random play:
Select any other function except track
search.
Selecting a track using
buttons
Track search
Select the direction
Press repeatedly, continuing until you
reach the desired track on the current CD.
The CD will start play at the track selected.
Fast forward/reverse
1.Select the direction
Press and hold the button. The tracks
can be heard, but the sound is distorted
2.To interrupt the fast forward/reverse
function, release the button.
The system will continue play at the 1.{CD changer}
2.{CD on}.
{CD 1 ..6}.
1.{CD changer}
2.{Next} or {Back}.

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released.
Selecting music track
Malfunctions
The BMW CD changer is a Class 1
laser product. Never remove the
cover from the housing. Do not operate the
unit if the cover is damaged. Operation
without the cover can lead to serious eye
injury from invisible laser beams.
Always refer all repair and maintenance
operations to qualified technicians.
With self-recorded CDs, labels applied
later can become detached during play-
back due to the development of heat, caus-
ing irreparable damage to the device.<
To prevent CDs from being copied
illegally, they are often provided with
copy protection by the manufacturer.
Under certain circumstances, this can pre-
vent or restrict the playing of CDs on your
CD changer. In this case please contact the
CD dealer or manufacturer.<
If you play self-recorded audio CDs, faults,
e.g. drop-outs, can occur, or the CD is not
played at all.
High levels of humidity inside the
player can condense on the laser's
scan lens and temporarily prevent it from
reading the CD.< 1.{CD changer}
2.{Track 1 ..30}.

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DVD changer
Location
The BMW DVD changer for 6 DVDs or
audio CDs is mounted behind the left side
trim panel in the luggage compartment.
Removing the DVD magazine
To insert or remove DVDs or CDs from the
magazine, you must first remove it from the
DVD changer:
1.Push the door to the right, refer to
arrow 1
2.Press the button, refer to arrow 2.
The magazine is ejected and can be
removed.
Inserting/removing DVDs or CDs
from the DVD magazine
When inserting or removing DVDs or CDs,
always remember to grasp them on the
edge, taking care to avoid touching the
data side with its mirror finish.
>To insert:
Insert the DVD or CD in its slot with the
label side on top
>To remove:
Pull out the desired drawer and remove
the corresponding DVD or CD, as
shown in the illustration.
Dual-sided DVDs available from retail
suppliers are coated on both sides
and bear no markings. This means both
sides are information carriers. To play back
the information on the other side, remove
the magazine and turn over the DVD.
If you play self-recorded audio CD-Rs,
faults, e.g. drop-outs, can occur.<
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Inserting the DVD magazine
1.Push the door to the right
2.Ensure that the arrow symbol is point-
ing toward the DVD changer and slide
the magazine all the way in
3.Close the door again.
The DVD changer checks the maga-
zine for inserted DVDs or CDs and is
then ready for operation.<
DVD country codes
Your DVD changer only plays DVDs with
the coding 0 or 1. This coding cannot be
changed.
Playing DVDs
Make all entries with the vehicle sta-
tionary. If you do not observe this pre-
caution, you may endanger vehicle occu-
pants and other road users.<
1.Insert the DVD magazine
2.Select "DVD" and confirm.
After a few seconds, play will resume at the
point where the CD stopped earlier.If the DVD magazine has been newly
filled or an audio CD played from the
DVD magazine, playback begins with the
lowest DVD in the DVD magazine.<
Volume adjustment, refer to page 149.
Tone control, refer to page 149.
Status displays
The DVD magazine's load status is indi-
cated on the Control Display.
If the display fails to detect a DVD that
you have loaded in the magazine,
check to ensure that the DVD has been
inserted correctly and inspect it for signs of
defects.
If there are audio CDs in the DVD maga-
zine, these will not be displayed in the DVD
menu, but instead in the CD changer menu.
If your vehicle is equipped with an addi-
tional CD changer, they will be displayed
with the numbers 7 to 12.<
DVD control
With the DVD control you can select the
track and chapter, display the DVD-specific
menu and operate functions such as
Language, Fast forward and Reverse or
Freezing frame.
A DVD can briefly deactivate functions of
the DVD control, under certain circum-
stances while the entire DVD is being
played. You are then unable to operate the
DVD control. In this case, attempt to make
the selection using the DVD-specific menu.
Display DVD control:
1.Select "DVD" and confirm
2.Wait briefly until all menu items have
disappeared, then press controller.
{DVD on}.