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Satellite radioGeneral information
The channels are offered in predefined pack‐
ages. The packages must be subscribed by tele‐
phone.
Managing a subscription
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the
channels, you must have reception. This is usu‐
ally the case when you have an unobstructed
view of the sky.
Enabling channels
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.1. Press the button2. "Radio"3."Satellite radio"4.Select the Unsubscribed category.5.Select the channel.6. Press the button.7."Manage subscription"
The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.8.Select the displayed phone number to sub‐
scribe to the channel.
The serial number, ESN, is needed to sub‐
scribe.
You can unsubscribe from the channels again
via this phone number.
Unsubscribing from channels
1. Press the button2. "Radio"3."Satellite radio"4.Select the channel.5. Press the button.6."Manage subscription"
The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.7.Select the displayed phone number to un‐
subscribe from the channel.
The serial number, ESN, is needed to un‐
subscribe.
Selecting channels
You can only listen to enabled channels.
1. Press the button2. "Radio"3."Satellite radio"4.Select categories.5.Select the channel.
The selected channel is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Changing the channel Press the button.
Storing a channel
1. Press the button2. "Radio"3."Satellite radio"4.Select the channel.5.Press the right button.6.Select the memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
The channels can also be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons.
Weather & Traffic jump Traffic and weather information for a selected
region is broadcast every few minutes.
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MultimediaExternal devices
At a glance1Change waveband2Opening the main menu3Menu level back4Selecting menu items▷Turn: highlight the menu item in the
display or adjust the value.▷Press: select the highlighted menu item
or store the setting.5Open the options for the respective menu6Programmable memory buttons7"Media": open the menu8"Radio": open the menu9Changing the station
The concept
Various external devices can be connected to
the vehicle. The sound is output through the
vehicle loudspeakers. The system can be oper‐
ated via the radio, depending on how the ex‐
ternal device is connected to the vehicle.
SymbolMeaning AUX-IN port. USB audio interface.AUX-IN port
At a glance
For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3 play‐
ers. The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.
Recommendation: use medium tone and vol‐
ume settings on the audio device. The tone de‐
pends on the quality of the audio files.
Connecting
The AUX-In port is located at the front of the
center console.
Connect the headphones or the line-out con‐
nector of the device to the AUX-in port.
Playback
1.Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.2. Press the button3. "Multimedia"4."AUX"
Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs
markedly from the volume of the other audio
sources, it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
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Adjusting the volume1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."AUX"4."Volume"5.Set the desired volume.
USB audio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external devices. Oper‐
ation takes place via the radio. The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/
iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 players, USB
flash drives, or mobile phones that are sup‐
ported by the USB audio interface.
Due to the large number of audio devices avail‐
able on the market, it cannot be guaranteed
that every device/mobile phone is operable on
the vehicle.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s or
the number of different compression technolo‐
gies, the files may not play back correctly in
each case.
Ask your service center about suitable devices/
mobile phones.
Audio files
Standard audio files and playlists can be played
back.
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are sup‐
ported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recom‐
mended formats.
USB device connection
The USB audio interface is located in the front
of the center console.
Use a flexible adapter cable for connecting to
help protect the USB audio port and the USB
device from mechanical damage. The adapter
cable supplied with the USB device would be
ideal.
After the first connection
Information about the tracks and directories
stored on the USB device is transferred into the
vehicle. This may take some time, depending
on the USB device, the number of tracks and
the folder structure.
Number of tracks
A maximum of 10,000 tracks and directories
can be stored in the vehicle.
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Man‐
agement, DRM, cannot be played.
Playback
1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"
Playback is started.
Changing the track Press the button.
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Switching random playback for the current
playback on/off
If the random playback for all tracks is switched
on, random playback for the current playback is
not offered.1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"4. Press the button.5."Random"
Apple iPod/iPhone port
The USB audio port is located at the front of the
center console.
Use a flexible adapter cable for connecting,
e.g., the original iPod/iPhone adapter cable.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup‐
ported by the USB audio interface.
Track search
Music tracks can searched in various ways.
▷Track from the current playlist.▷Via playlists stored in the iPod/iPhone.▷Via the categories saved for the music
tracks, for example, type of music, artist,
composer, album, track.▷In the media audio books and podcasts.Current playback
List of tracks that is currently being played. For
example, the list of tracks that was found in the
track search or a playlist.1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"4."Current playback"5.Select the track at which the playback is to
begin.
Changing the track
Press the button.
There is a switch to the previous/next station
from this current playback.
Fast forward/reverse Press and hold the button.
The current track is fast forwarded/rewound
with increasing speed.
Playback lists
1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"4."Playlists"5.Select the playback list.
Categories
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Bluetooth hands-free systemVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
The concept Mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth. After the mobile phones are
paired once, they are recognized automatically
when the ignition is switched on. As soon as
they are inside the vehicle they can be oper‐
ated via the radio and via the buttons on the
steering wheel.
Hints Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users. ◀
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
At high temperatures, the charge functions of
the mobile phone can be limited under certain
circumstances, and functions are no longer
executed.
When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle,
refer to the operating manual of the mobile
phone.Approved mobile phones
Accurate information about which mobile
phones are supported with a Bluetooth inter‐
face is available at www.mini.com/connectivity.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and the soft‐
ware part number are needed to determine
which mobile phones are supported by the mo‐
bile phone preparation package. The software
version of the mobile phone may also be re‐
quired.1. "Telephone"2. Press the button.3."Bluetooth® info"4."System information"
These approved mobile phones, with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
Pairing/unpairing the
mobile phone
Requirements
▷The mobile phone is suitable.▷The mobile phone is ready for operation.▷The ignition is switched on.▷Bluetooth connection on the vehicle and on
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▷Bluetooth presets may need to be made on
the mobile phone, e.g., for a connection
without confirmation or visibility, refer to
the mobile phone operating instructions.▷Set Bluetooth passkey for one-time use in
the logon procedure.▷Vehicle is stationary.
Bluetooth activation/deactivation
1. "Telephone"2. Press the button.3."Activate Bluetooth®"
Pairing and connecting
Pairing the mobile phone
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐
cle's occupants and to other road users, only
pair the mobile phone while the vehicle is sta‐
tionary. ◀
1. "Telephone"2."Bluetooth®"3."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played on the Control Display.4.To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display. Select this.5.Enter the same passkey on the phone and
on the Control Display
Or
Compare the control number on the Control
Display with the control number in the dis‐
play of the mobile phone and confirm.
Four mobile phones can be logged in on the
vehicle, and one mobile phone can be con‐
nected to the vehicle.
Following the initial pairing
Mobile phone is connected to the vehicle after
a brief time.
The phone book entries stored on the SIM card
or in the mobile phone are transferred to the
vehicle.
Specific settings may be necessary in some mo‐
bile phones, e.g., authorization or a secure con‐
nection; refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions.
Connecting a particular mobile phone1. "Telephone"2."Bluetooth®"3.Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐
nected.
Unpairing the mobile phone
1. "Telephone"2."Bluetooth®"3.Highlight any mobile phone that is to be re‐
moved.4. Press the button.5."Delete device" or "Delete all devices"
What to do if...
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 152.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐
nected.
▷Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone? Activate bluetooth.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the
same passkey on the mobile phone and on
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▷Do the control numbers on the mobile
phone and vehicle match? Repeat the pair‐
ing procedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone? Delete connections to
other devices.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining bat‐
tery life? Charge the mobile phone.
The mobile phone no longer reacts?
▷Switch the mobile phone off and on again.▷Ambient temperature too high or too low?
Do not subject the mobile phone to ex‐
treme ambient temperatures.
No or not all phone book entries are displayed,
or they are incomplete.
▷Transmission of the entries is not yet com‐
plete.▷It is possible that only the phone book en‐
tries from the mobile phone or from the
SIM card are transmitted.▷It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.▷The number of phone book entries being
stored is too high.
The phone connection quality is poor.
▷It may be possible to adjust the strength of
the Bluetooth signal on the mobile phone.▷Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available, con‐
tact BMW Customer Relations or the service
center.
Controls Adjusting the volumeTurn the left button on the radio until the de‐
sired volume is set. The volume can only be set
during an active conversation.
Automatic volume control
The automatic volume control can only be ad‐
justed during an active conversation.1. "Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4.Select the desired setting: "Microphone" or
"Loudspeak."5.Adjusting: press and turn controller.6.To store: press the controller.
Incoming call
Receiving calls If the number of the caller is stored in the mo‐
bile phone, the name of the contact is shown in
the display of the radio. If the name is not
saved, the number is displayed.
Accepting a call
About the radio
"Accept"
Via the button on the steering wheel
Press the button.
Via the instrument cluster
"Accept"
Rejecting a call
About the radio
"Reject"
Via the instrument cluster
"Reject"
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Ending a callAbout the radio
"End call ( )"
Via the button on the steering wheel
Press the button.
Via the instrument cluster
"End call"
Dialing a number
1. "Telephone"2."Dial number"3.Enter numbers using the right rotary knob.4. Select the symbol.
Calls with multiple parties
Accepting a second call
If a second call is received during an ongoing
call, a call waiting signal sounds.
"Accept"
The second call is accepted and the existing call
is put on hold.
Establishing a second call Establish another call during an active call.
The first call is put on hold.
Switching between two calls, hold call You can switch between two calls.
Select line with symbol in order to switch
between the conversations.
Active conversation.
Call on hold.
Establishing a conference call
Two calls can be connected to a single tele‐
phone conference call.1.Establish two calls.2. "Conference call"
When terminating the conference call, both
calls are ended. If one call is terminated by an‐
other party, the other call is continued if neces‐
sary.
Switching the microphone to mute When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.
1. "Telephone"2."Active calls"3. "Microphone mute"
DTMF suffix dialing
1.Dialing a number, refer to page 155.2."Keypad dialing"3.Enter the desired number.4. Select the symbol.
Favorites
Up to 12 phone numbers can be stored in the
favorites. Only the occupied places of the favor‐
ites list are displayed.
1. "Telephone"2."Favorites"3. "Add favorite"4.Select the list from which the entry is to be
added:▷"Phone book"▷"Outgoing calls"▷"Received calls"5.Select entry from list and desired phone
number.6.Position and select the cursor at the desired
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Move favorite1.Highlight the desired favorite.2. Press the button.3."Move favorite"4.Position and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Remove from favorites
1.Highlight the desired favorite.2. Press the button.3."Delete from Favorites"
Deleting favorites
1. Press the button.2."Delete favorites"3."OK"
Phone book
General information
The telephone accesses the contacts stored in
the mobile phone. All contacts for which a tele‐
phone number is entered are displayed. A max‐
imum of 4 phone numbers per contact can be
displayed.
Displaying
Phone book entries are automatically transmit‐
ted from the mobile phone to the vehicle, de‐
pending on the mobile phone. Fig. 4 Entries in
the phone book: "A-Z search"
1. "Telephone"2."Phone book"
The symbols show how the entries are stored
on the mobile phone.
SymbolMeaning Mobile phone number. Home phone number. Business phone number.
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
The phone book entries can be displayed in dif‐
ferent sequences. Depending on how the con‐
tacts are stored in the mobile phone, the sort‐
ing order of the names may differ from the
selected sorting order.
1. Press the button.2."First name Last name" or "Last name, First
name"
Calling
1.Select contact.2.Select the desired phone number.
Add phone numbers to favorites
1.Select the entry from the list.2.Highlight the desired phone number.3.Press the right button, and select the phone
number.
Or
Press the button and "Add to
favorites".
4.Insert and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Redialing
The list of the last 20 numbers of the cell phone
selected are displayed.
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Add phone numbers to favorites1.Select the entry from the list.2.Highlight the desired phone number.3.Press the right button, and select the phone
number.
Or
Press the button and "Add to
favorites".
4.Insert and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Dialing the number via the instrument
cluster
This is possible when there is no active call.
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The last numbers selected are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
2.If necessary, select another number.3. Press the key again to establish the
connection.
Received calls
The list of the 20 last received or missed calls of
the cell phone are displayed.
1. "Telephone"2."Received calls"
Add phone numbers to favorites
1.Select the entry from the list.2.Highlight the desired phone number.3.Press the right button, and select the phone
number.
Or
Press the button and "Add to
favorites".
4.Insert and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Hands-free system
General information
Calls that are being made on the hands-free
system can be continued on the mobile phone
and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the hands-
free system
Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetooth
range of the vehicle can be continued on the
hands-free system with the ignition switched
on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the system
automatically switches to the hands-free sys‐
tem.
If the system does not switch over automati‐
cally, follow the instructions on the mobile
phone display; refer also to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
From the hands-free system to the
mobile phone
Calls that are made on the hands-free system
can in some cases be continued on the mobile
phone; this depends on the mobile phone.
Follow the instructions on the mobile phone
display; refer also to the mobile phone operat‐
ing instructions.
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