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Inserting the CD magazine
Insert the CD magazine all the way in the direc-
tion of arrow1 and close the cover, arrow2.
The CD changer automatically reads in the
loaded CDs and is then ready for operation.
Notes
BMW CD/DVD players and changers are
officially designated Class 1 laser prod-
ucts. Do not operate if the cover is damaged;
otherwise, severe eye damage can result.
Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs with labels
applied as these can become detached during
playback due to heat build-up and can cause
irreparable damage to the device.
Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard
diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play CDs/
DVDs with an adapter, e.g. CD singles; other-
wise, the CDs or the adapter might jam and no
longer eject.
Do not use a combined CD/DVD, e.g. DVD
Plus;
otherwise, the CD/DVD can jam and will no
longer eject.<
General malfunctions
BMW CD/DVD changers and players have been
optimized for performance in vehicles. In some
instances they may be more sensitive to faulty
CDs/DVDs than stationary devices would be.
If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check if it
has been inserted correctly.
Humidity
High levels of humidity can lead to condensa-
tion on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens and
temporarily prevent playback.
Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this may be due to one of the following
reasons.
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs
Possible reasons for malfunctions with self-
recorded CDs/DVDs are, for example, inconsis-
tent data-creation or recording processes, or
poor quality or old age of the CD/DVD blank.
Only label CDs/DVDs on the top, with a pen
designed for this purpose.
Damage
Avoid leaving fingerprints, as well as dust,
scratches or moisture on the CDs/DVDs.
Keep CDs/DVDs in protective sleeves or cases.
Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures
above 1227/506, nor to high humidity levels
or direct sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often copy-protected by the
manufacturer. This can mean that some CDs/
DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to
a limited extent.
MACROVISION
This product contains copyrighted technology
that is based on multiple registered U.S. pat-
ents and the intellectual property of the Macro-
vision Corporation and other manufacturers.
The use of this copy protection must be
approved by Macrovision. Unless otherwise
agreed with Macrovision, media with this pro-
tection may only be used for private purposes.
Copying of this technology is prohibited.
DTS Digital Surround™
Manufactured under license of US
patent numbers: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &
other patents granted and pending in both the
USA and worldwide. DTS and the logo are reg-
istered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and
the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc. ©
DTS, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Music collection
Storing music
The music tracks from CDs, DVDs and USB
devices can be stored in the music collection in
the vehicle and played from there.
>Audio CD: tracks are converted into a com-
pressed audio format when they are stored.
If available, information on the album, such
as the artist, is stored as well.
>CD/DVD or USB device with compressed
audio files: the entire content of the CD/
DVD or the USB device is stored in the vehi-
cle as an album. After storing, the tracks and
directories can be deleted individually. Files
are only stored in the WMA, MP3, M4A
*,
and AAC
* formats.
Tracks with DRM copy protection can be
stored in the vehicle but cannot be played
back.
Regularly back up the music data; other-
wise, it could be lost if there is a fault on
the hard disc.<
Music recognition technology and
related data are provided by
Gracenote®. Gracenote® is the industry stan-
dard in music recognition technology and
related content delivery. For more information,
please visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000-2009 Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-2009
Gracenote. This product and service may 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 and
6.330.593 as well as other granted or pending
patents. Some services supplied under license
from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent:
6.304.523.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trade-
marks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and
logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote"
logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
Storing files from CDs/DVDs
CDs/DVDs can only be stored from the CD/DVD
player.
1.Insert a CD/DVD into the CD/DVD player.
2."CD/Multimedia"
3."CD/DVD"
4.Select the symbol for the CD/DVD
player.
5."Store in vehicle"
The music collection is displayed.
The tracks are stored and played back in
sequence from the music collection.
Observe the following during the storage pro-
cess:
Do not switch back to the CD/DVD player and
do not remove the CD/DVD from the CD/DVD
player; otherwise, the storage process will be
interrupted.
You can switch to the other audio sources with-
out interrupting the storage process. Tracks
from the current CD/DVD can also be called up,
if they have been stored already.
Interrupting storage
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"

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4.Select the desired category.
5.To select the desired entry:
>Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired input.
or
>Select the desired entry from the list.
6.Select additional categories if desired.
The tracks found are listed in alphabetical
order.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, to search for all tracks by a certain
artist, call up that artist only. All of the tracks
by that artist are then displayed.
7."Start play"
The list of tracks is automatically repeated.
Restarting the music search
"New search"
Music search by voice*
For instructions on the voice activation system,
refer to page23.
1.Press the button on the steering wheel.
To select a track directly:
Say the voice command and the name of the
desired track in one command.
Current playback
The list of tracks that was generated last by the
music search or the album selected last.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3."Current playback"
4.Select the desired track, if necessary.
Top 50
List of the 50 most frequently played tracks.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3."Top 50"
4.Select the desired track, if necessary.
Albums
All stored albums, listed in order of their storage
dates. Symbols indicate the format.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection" 2.{Music search}
3.Open the desired category, e.g. {Select
artist}.
4.Say the desired entry in the list.
5.Select additional categories if desired.
{Title …}
SymbolFormat
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1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Open "Options".
4."Free memory"
Music collection
Backing up the music collection
The entire music collection can be stored on a
USB medium. Make sure there is enough free
memory capacity on the USB device.
Depending on the number of tracks, backing up
the music collection may take several hours.
Therefore, it is best to perform the backup dur-
ing a long trip.
1.Start the engine.
2.Connect the USB medium to the USB inter-
face in the glove compartment, refer to
page107.
3."CD/Multimedia"
4."Music collection"
5.Open "Options".
6."Music data import/export"
7."Backup music on USB"
Restoring the music collection in the
vehicle
When storing from the USB device, the
music collection existing in the vehicle is
replaced.<
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Open "Options".
4."Music data import/export"
5."Restore music from USB"
Deleting the music collection
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Open "Options".
4."Delete music collection"

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USB flash drive, or mobile phones that are
supported by the USB audio interface.
>Connection via the snap-in adapter
*, when
equipped with extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile phone: Apple
iPhone or mobile phones. Playback may
only be possible when no device is con-
nected to the AUX-IN port.
Because of the large number of audio devices
available on the market, an operation via the
vehicle cannot be guaranteed for every audio
device/mobile phone.
Ask a BMW center for suitable audio devices/
mobile phones.
Audio files
Playback of standard audio files is possible:
>MP3
>WMA
>WAV (PCM)
>AAC
*, M4A*
>Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS
Connecting via the USB audio interface
Lift up the center armrest.
1AUX-IN port for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm.
2USB interface
Apple iPod/iPhone
Use a flexible adapter cable for the connection.
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB
interface2.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup-
ported by the USB audio interface.
USB device
To protect the USB interface and USB device
from mechanical damage, connect them with a
flexible adapter cable.
Connect the USB device to the USB interface2.
After initial connection
Information about all tracks, e.g. artist or music
style and the playlists are imported into the
vehicle. It can take some time, depending on
the USB device and the number of tracks.
During transmission, the tracks can be called up
via the file directory.
Number of tracks
The data from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 36,000 tracks can be stored in the vehi-
cle. If a fifth device is connected or if more than
36,000 tracks are stored, then the data of exist-
ing tracks may be deleted.
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.
Playback
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3.Select the or symbol.
Playback begins with the first track.
After a few seconds, the divided screen mask,
split screen
*, will display the CD cover associ-
ated with the track, if so desired.

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1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3.Select the symbol.
4."Video"
5.Select the directory, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the controller to the left.
6.Select the desired video file to begin play-
back.
Video menu
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to extreme
environmental conditions, e.g. very high tem-
peratures, refer to the operating instructions of
the audio device.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 KBit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in every case.
Notes on connecting
>The connected audio device is supplied
with a maximum current of 500 mA, if the
device supports this. For this reason, do not
connect the device to a charging socket in
the vehicle; otherwise, it may not be possi-
ble to ensure correct playback.
>Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB
interface.
>Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
>Do not connect USB hard drives.
>Do not use the USB audio interface to
charge external devices.
Bluetooth audio*
Overview
>It is possible to use Bluetooth to play music
files from external devices, e.g. audio
devices or mobile phones.
Using a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page166.
>Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
>Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
>The volume of the sound output depends
on the device. If necessary, change the vol-
ume setting on the device.
>Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
>Suitable device. For information, go to
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
>Device operational.
>Ignition switched on.
>Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page178, and in the device.
>Activating Bluetooth audio, refer to
page177.
>Bluetooth presets in the device are
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or
visible, refer to owner's manual for the
device.
>A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the Blue-
tooth passkey. Only required once for pair-
ing.
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the device when the vehicle is
stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead
to endangerment of passengers or other road
users.<
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Bluetooth® (audio)"
3."Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4."Add new phone"
SymbolFormat
Next video file
Previous video file
It may be necessary to click the
symbol twice in order to play the
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>Playback is interrupted if a data exchange is
taking place with a mobile phone that is
connected via Bluetooth.
Starting playback
1.Connect device.
2."CD/Multimedia"
3."External devices"
4.Select the symbol.
5.Select the desired title from the list.
Playback menu*
Depending on the device, all functions may not
be available.
Disconnecting an audio connection
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Bluetooth® (audio)"
3.Select the desired device from the list of
connected devices.
4.Open "Options".
5."Configure phone"
6."Audio"
7."OK"
With a mobile phone, only the audio connection
is disconnected. All other connections remain
active.
Unpairing device
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Bluetooth® (audio)"
3."Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4.Highlight the device to be unpaired.
5.Open "Options".
6."Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
Information about suitable devices is available
at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page176.
>Device not supported by vehicle.
If necessary, perform a software update
*,
refer to page172.
>Device could not be paired or connected.
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and vehicle match? Enter the same passkey
on the device and via iDrive.
Is the passkey input taking longer than
30 seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.
Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the device or to the vehicle? If necessary,
delete the connections with other devices.
Is the mobile phone in power economy
mode or does it only have a small amount of
battery charge remaining? Charge the
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a
charging cable.
Depending on the mobile phone, it may only
be possible to connect one device to the
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from
the vehicle and only pair and connect one
device.
SymbolFunction
Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the
symbol.
Previous track
Reverse: press and hold the symbol.

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1."Settings"
2."Software update"
3."Restore previous version"
4.Click "OK" twice.
All of the listed software updates are removed.
Note
BMW Assist*, Office functions, and connected
devices may be temporarily unavailable during a
software update or while restoring to the previ-
ous version. Wait a few minutes until the func-
tions are available once more.

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Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g.
audio players, can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After being paired once, when the ignition is
switched on, these devices are automatically
detected as soon as they are present in the
vehicle and can be controlled via iDrive, the but-
tons on the steering wheel, and by voice
*.
Depending on whether they are functioning as a
telephone and/or as an audio source, external
devices can be used via the vehicle. The tele-
phone functions will be described below. Oper-
ation of audio functions, refer to page169.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
It may be necessary for some functions to be
activated by the mobile phone provider or ser-
vice provider.
Only make entries when traffic conditions
permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in
your hand while you are driving; use the hands-
free system instead. Otherwise, you may
endanger vehicle occupants and other road
users.<
Snap-in adapter*
The snap-in adapter makes it possible:
>Accommodate the mobile phone.
>Recharge its battery.
>Connect it to an external antenna of the
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection
and constant sound quality.
Suitable mobile phones
For precise information about which mobile
phones and external devices with a Bluetooth interface are supported by the mobile phone
preparation, go to www.bmwusa.com/blue-
tooth.
Displaying vehicle identification
number and software part number
Checking which mobile phones are supported
by the mobile phone preparation requires the
vehicle identification number and software part
number. The software version of the mobile
phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"
2.Open "Options".
3."Bluetooth® info"
4."Display system information"
With a certain software version, these suitable
mobile phones support the vehicle functions
described below.
With other mobile phones or software versions,
malfunctions may occur.
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle
should not be operated via the mobile phone
keypad; otherwise, malfunctions may occur.
It is possible to perform a software update, refer
to page172.
Pairing/unpairing mobile
phone
General information
The following functions are available:
>Using the mobile phone as a telephone.
>Using the mobile phone as an auxiliary
phone
*.
>Using the mobile phone as an audio source.
>Using an audio device as an audio source,
refer to page169.
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Requirements
>Suitable mobile phone, refer to page176.
>Mobile phone operational.
>Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page178, and in the mobile phone.
>Bluetooth presets in the mobile phone are
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or
visible, refer to owner's manual for the
mobile phone.
>Deactivating Bluetooth audio, refer to
page177.
>A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the Blue-
tooth passkey. Only required once for pair-
ing.
>Ignition switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
1."Telephone"
2.Open "Options".
3."Bluetooth®"
Additional functions
Auxiliary phone*
A mobile phone can be used as an auxiliary
phone.
Incoming calls to the auxiliary phone can be
accepted, refer to page180. missed calls to the
auxiliary phone can be shown in the Control
Display.
Office
Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text
messages, and emails
* are imported from the
mobile phone into the vehicle.
Audio source
A mobile phone can be used as an audio source.
Activating/deactivating additional
functions
To use these functions in the vehicle, activate
them before pairing. For information on suitable
mobile phones that support these functions,
refer to page176.
1."Telephone"
2."Bluetooth® (phone)"
3.Open "Options".
4.Select the desired additional function:
>"Additional telephone"
>"Office"
>"Bluetooth® audio"
If an additional function is deactivated, it cannot
be assigned to a phone.
Pairing and connecting a device
Only pair the device when the vehicle is
stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead
to endangerment of passengers or other road
users.<
1."Telephone"
2."Bluetooth® (phone)"
3."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played.