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Voice command system address
book
Storing addresses
The first destination in the destination list
can be stored in this address book:
It is always the case that only the first entry
in the destination list can be saved. To save
other addresses, change the destination
list accordingly, refer to page 137.
The house number is not stored in the
address book of the voice command
system.<
Selecting an address
Home address
Deleting addresses
To delete individual entries:To delete all current entries:
Current position
Display of current position
Select "Location" and confirm your selec-
tion.
You can request the current location of
your BMW or view a display showing your
map position. If the navigation system is
unable to identify a town or city, your cur-
rent map coordinates will appear.
If the navigation system recognizes the
city, but not the street and intersection, you
can enter these manually, refer to "ABC..."
for operating instructions. The entry is
applied as the current position with
"ACCEPT".
" A S A D D R E S S " c a n b e u s e d t o i m p o r t y o u r
current position into the address book; you
can also enter a name as desired. Entry of a
name is mandatory for locations identified
only by their map coordinates.
"DELETE" deletes the entry from the
address book.
Entering current position
We recommend that you avoid entering
subsequent corrections of your position
unless absolutely necessary. After trans-
port by truck or rail, etc., the GPS receiver
may require several minutes to determine
your current position. You can reduce the
amount of time the system requires to 1.{Navigation}
2.{Save destination}
3.Enter a name to be assigned to the
destination's map coordinates.
1.{Navigation}
2.{Destination input with address}
3.{Select destination}
4.Enter destination
or
1.{Navigation}
2.{Read out address book}
>To scroll forward: {Next}
>To scroll back: {Back}
>To repeat: {Repeat}
>To import to destination list:
{Select}.
1.{Navigation}
2.{Route guidance to home}.
1.{Navigation}
2.{Delete}
3.Select name.
1.{Navigation}
2.{Delete address book}.

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What to do if …
What to do if …
>you request the current position of your
vehicle, but do not receive a precise
display?
The system is unable to receive enough
GPS signals at your current position
owing to obstructions, your position is
not yet available on your navigation CD/
DVD, or the system is in the process of
calculating your position. Please wait
and then try again later on
>the GPS logo disappears from the Con-
trol Display screen?
Reception is interrupted; a building or
similar obstruction may be the cause
>the destination guidance refuses to
import an address from the destination
directory as its destination?
The address is not stored on the navi-
gation CD/DVD currently in use.
Choose an address as close as possi-
ble to the original one, using the desti-
nation entry map as required
>the destination guidance does not
apply an address without the street?
No specified center is defined for the
selected locality on your navigation CD/
DVD. Enter any street, or a destination
such as the railway station, etc., then
start the destination guidance
>you want to enter an address for the
destination guidance, but it is not pos-
sible to select the letters for your
desired entry?
The address is not stored on the navi-
gation CD/DVD currently in use. In this
case, the system will not offer you any
letters to choose from. Choose an
address as close as possible to the
original one, using the destination entry
map as required >the system stops furnishing directions
on which way to turn as you approach
intersections?
You are driving in an area that has not
yet been completely recorded on the
navigation CD/DVD. Instead of the turn-
off arrow, an arrow appears that follows
the course of the planned route,
or
you have left the proposed route and
the system requires a few seconds to
calculate a new route proposal
>during destination guidance the desti-
nation route map is automatically dis-
played?
You are driving in an area that has not
yet been recorded on the navigation
CD/DVD. The destination guidance
cannot operate under these conditions.
However, you will see the current posi-
tion of your BMW in the map display to
help you orient yourself
>the battery has been disconnected?
It will take approx. 15 minutes for the
system to resume operation.

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Care instructions
You can find everything you need to know
on this topic by consulting the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The system returns to the most recently
selected audio or video source, radio, CD,
DVD or TV.
Using with ignition off
Switching the ignition off simultaneously
deactivates the sound system.
To switch on again: press the button.
The audio and video functions remain avail-
able for use for a period of approx.
20 minutes after you switch off the ignition.
Volume adjustment
Adjusting volume
Turn the button to the desired volume level.The sound system automatically
reverts to its mute mode automati-
cally whenever you use your portable
phone.<
The system automatically selects your
individual volume setting each time
you unlock the vehicle using your personal
remote control.<
Tone control
Playing audio recordings
You can choose from the following tone
settings:
>Treble:
To amplify or reduce high frequencies
>Bass:
To amplify or reduce low frequencies
>Right/left volume balance, balance:
Left or right, high/low volume
>Front-to-rear volume balance, fader:
Front or rear, high/low volume
>Default settings, RESET:
This feature resets the tone settings to
their standard default settings
>Speed-dependent volume adjustment,
Speed Volume
>Spatial sound effect Professional
LOGIC7
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>Equalizer*.
The speakers and headphones can
be adjusted separately. The tone set-
tings of the headphones are made in the
rear screen with the headphones con-
nected. Only treble, bass and balance can
be adjusted.<
The system automatically selects your
individual tone setting each time you
unlock the vehicle using your personal
remote control.< {Radio} or {Audio off}.

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2.Select "MANUAL" and confirm your
selection.
Manual search
1.Select the frequency display and con-
firm your selection
2.Turn the controller to set the frequency
manually
3.Press the controller to confirm your
entry.
Next station
Select the desired direction and con-
firm your selection.
The scan mode begins with the currently
selected frequency.
The scan mode is stopped as soon as a
station is found.
The frequency is shown on the Control Dis-
play.
The system switches to the next station.
Listening to sample and selecting,
Scan
The automatic scan search feature auto-
matically plays a brief sample from each
station in the selected waveband.
1.Select "SCAN" and confirm your selec-
tion.
Station search starts
2.To select a station, confirm "SCAN" a
second time.
This cancels the scan function, and the
radio remains on the current station.
Buttons in center console
Scanning
Extended pressure.
The scan mode begins with the currently
selected frequency.
The scan mode is stopped as soon as a
station is found.
The frequency of the station appears in the
bottom status line, refer to page23.
Next station
Press to select the desired direction.
The system switches to the next station.
Storing and retrieving
a station
Memory locations
Your radio can store 36 stations:
>You can store as many as 18 stations in
the FM waveband
>You can store up to 18 stations in the
AM waveband.
Each time you confirm "AM..." the
system alternately switches between
the AM waveband and the "Autostore"
mode.
Each time you confirm "FM...", the system
alternately switches between "Memorized
Stations" and the "Autostore" mode.< 1.{Radio}
2.{Next station} or {Station back}.
1.{Radio}
2.{Next station} or {Station back}.

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Weather Band
Weather Radio is a service of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
NOAA, of the U.S. Department of Com-
merce. Weather messages are repeated
every four to six minutes and are routinely
revised every one to three hours, or more
frequently if needed. Most of the stations
operate 24 hours daily. During severe
weather, National Weather Service fore-
casters can interrupt the routine weather
broadcasts and substitute special warning
messages. If you have a question concern-
ing NOAA Weather Radio, please contact
your nearest National Weather Service
Office, or write to National Weather Ser-
vice, Attn: W/OM11, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, 1325 East-
West Highway Silver Spring, MD. 20910.
Selecting Weather Band
1.Select "WB" and confirm your selection
2.Select channels and confirm your
selection.
With satellite radio:
1.Select "AM" and confirm your selection
2.Each time you confirm "AM", the sys-
tem alternately switches between the
"AM" and "Weather" mode
3.Select channels and confirm your
selection.In some regions, only one or two
channels can be received or Weather
Band channels are unavailable.<
Satellite radio*
You can receive approx. 100 different
channels with high sound quality.
You can listen to one of these channels free
of charge at any time to obtain a first
impression. The channel is marked
with .
To listen to additional channels of your
choice, you must have these channels
enabled.
You may experience signal drops and
muting events related to this new
technology.<
Enabling channels
1.Select "SAT" and confirm your selec-
tion.
The channels that can be received are
shown in the list
2.Select a channel and confirm your
selection
3.Dial the displayed telephone number
to have the system enabled.

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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 page149.
Tone control, refer to page149.
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
Control Center
Selecting a CD
Select CD and confirm your selection.
Playback starts on the first track. At the
end of the last track, the next CD will be
selected.
Listening to sample and selecting,
Scan
The system automatically plays a brief
sample from each of the tracks on the cur-
rent CD.
1.To start sampling:
Select "SCAN" and confirm your selec-
tion.
The Scan function starts with the next
track. Once all tracks have been played
once, the next track is played
2.To 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,
Random.
To start random play:
Select "RND" and confirm your selection.
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. 1.{CD changer}
2.{CD on}.
{CD 1 ..6}.
1.{CD changer}
2.{Next} or {Back}.

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TV
For your own safety, the TV picture is only
shown on the rear screen.
The system is designed for reception
of analog television. Due to the quality
of mobile reception, reduced picture qual-
ity can result depending on the current
position and network coverage in spite of
the highly advanced reception technology
used. A change in vehicle locations can
result in improved reception quality in many
cases.<
Television
1.Switch on audio or video sources, refer
to page 149.
Select " Video" and confirm your
selection if an audio source is switched
on
2.Select "TV" and confirm your selection.
The device selects the last program set.
Volume adjustment, refer to page149.
Tone control, refer to page149.
All menu items will disappear from the
screen after a brief pause if you do not
make any additional entries.<
Storing programs
The programs with the strongest reception
are automatically stored and continuously
adjusted to the respective reception situa-
tion.
Selecting programs
Using Control Center
1.Press the controller to view the pro-
grams
2.Select program and confirm your selec-
tion.
Button in rear
Press the button in the desired direction
the number of times required to reach the
program you want.
*
{TV on}.
1.{TV}
2.{Next} or {Back}.

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The DVD controller disappears again after a
short time if you have not selected a func-
tion.
During playback the DVD controller is
displayed by pressing the controller.<
Selecting a track
Several tracks can be stored on a DVD.
1.Select DVD and confirm your selection.
Playback begins after a few seconds
2.Display DVD controller, refer to
page166
3.Select "FULL MENU" and confirm your
selection4.Select "TITLE" and confirm your selec-
tion
5.Turn and press the controller to select
the desired track.
Playback begins at the track selected.
Fast forward/reverse
1.Display DVD controller, refer to
page166
2.Select the direction
and confirm your selection
3.To increase the fast forward/reverse
speed, press the controller several
times.
The DVD playback will be distorted
4.End fast forward/reverse:
Select and confirm your selec-
tion.
The DVD will start play at the point
selected.
When the DVD is playing, rapid fast
forward/reverse is started by turning
the controller. The speed can be increased
by turning the controller further. To inter-
rupt the fast forward/reverse function,
release the controller. The system will con-
tinue play at the point on the DVD at which
the controller was released.<
SoftkeyFunction
Start playback
Stop playback
Close DVD controller
Activate and deactivate
freezing frame
Searching for chapter
Fast forward/reverse
DVD-specific menu:
Select functions
DVD-specific menu:
Return to previous menu

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influencing the cardiac pacemaker.
With the slightest sign of a cardiac pace-
maker malfunction, switch the BMW porta-
ble phone off immediately.<
Batteries
To avoid possible short circuits, after
removing a battery you should never
allow it to come into contact with metallic
surfaces of any kind. This is why you should
handle charged batteries with care, in par-
ticular if you place batteries, e.g. in jacket
or shirt pockets that contain metal objects.
If you are in an environment where there is
a risk of explosion, do not remove the bat-
tery from the device, as otherwise sparks
from your battery could cause explosions
or fire.<
Disposing of used batteries
Return used batteries to a recycling
collection point or to your BMW cen-
ter.<
Care instructions
You can find useful information on caring
for your portable phone in the Caring for
your vehicle brochure and in the separate
portable phone Owner's Manual.
Controls
To be able to use the BMW portable phone
via the vehicle equipment, it must be
located in the cradle, refer to page178.
For information on operating your
portable phone, please consult the
separate Owner's Manual.<
The BMW portable phone can be operated
by means of:
>The steering wheel, refer to page16
>The Control Center.
>The folding telephone keypad
>The voice command system, except for
incoming calls.
Control Center
You can use the following functions in the
Control Center:
>The phone book
>The TOP 8 list
>The redial list.
After selecting the desired entry, a connec-
tion can be set up via:
>The button on the steering wheel
>The folding telephone keypad
>The Control Center.
Here, the dialed number appears in the
upper status line, refer to page23.
Missed calls are also shown in a list if this
service is supported by your wireless ser-
vice provider.
Select and and confirm your
selection to switch between the two pages
of the "Communication" menu.

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Hands-free system
The hands-free microphone is located on
the left-hand side on the headliner.
The hands-free system is activated when-
ever you establish or receive a call using
the following:
>Buttons on the steering wheel, page16
>Voice command system, page26,
except for incoming calls
>Control Center, page175
>Telephone keypad, folding, page176.
Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the hands-
free unit:
Turn this button during a call to select the
desired volume.
The hands-free unit will remain at this vol-
ume level, even if the other audio sources
are set to minimum volume.
The system automatically selects your
individual volume setting each time
you unlock the vehicle using your personal
remote control.<
Starting an emergency call
1.To open the protective cover:
Briefly press the protective cover
2.Press the emergency call button for at
least 2 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the button lights
up. As soon as the voice connection to
the BMW Assist response center has
been established, the indicator lamp
flashes.
Conditions for an emergency call:
>Ignition key from radio position
>The wireless communications network
is available
>The emergency call system is operable.
If the current position of your vehicle can be
determined with vehicles with an activated
BMW Assist, it will be transmitted to the
BMW Assist response center.
A navigation CD/DVD must be
inserted, as otherwise the current
vehicle position cannot be determined.
If the navigation system is inoperative, the
current position of the vehicle is not trans-
mitted.<
Following transmission of the data a confir-
mation report will appear on the Control
Display. The response center can initiate
immediate action for emergency assis-
tance.
If it is repeatedly not possible to transfer
the data, a voice connection to the BMW
Assist response center will be established.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehi-
cle until the connection has been
established. You will then be able to pro-