navigation BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 5 2012 Owner's Guide

In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, the playback switches
between analog and digital reception. In this
case, switch off digital radio reception.
Displaying additional information
Some stations broadcast additional information
on the current track, such as the name of the ar‐
tist.1.Select the desired station.2."Options" Open.3."Station info"
Selecting a substation
This symbol indicates that a main station also
broadcasts additional substations. The station
name of the main station ends in HD1. Station
names of the substations end in HD2, HD3, etc.
1.Select the desired station.2.Press the controller.3.Select the substation.
When reception is poor, the substation is muted.
Weather Band
General information
The availability of the Weather Band and the
number of available channels can vary depend‐
ing on the region.
Switching on the Weather Band
1."Radio"2."Weather band"3.Select the desired channel.
Additional information
Weather Band is a service of the National Oce‐
anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Additional information on the Internet:
www.nws.noaa.gov.
Satellite radio
General information
The channels are offered in predefined pack‐
ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐
phone.
Navigation bar overviewSymbolFunction Change the list view. Select the category. Direct channel entry Timeshift Open the My Favorites category/
open a favorite. Manage the favorites. Traffic Jump
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can
also be stored on the programmable memory
buttons, refer to page 20.
Managing a subscription
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the
channels, you must have reception. It is usually
at its best when you have an unobstructed view
of the sky. The channel name is displayed in the
status line.
Enabling channels
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.
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Via direct channel entry1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Set channel"4.Turn the controller until the desired channel
is reached and press the controller.
Storing a channel
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐
sired category.4.Select the desired channel.5.Press the controller again.6.Press the controller again to confirm the
highlighted channel.7.Select the desired 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, refer to page 20.
Changing the list view
The list view changes every time the first symbol
on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information on the channel is displayed.
SymbolMeaning Channel name Artist TrackSelecting a category1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Category"4.Select the desired category.
Timeshift
Approx. one hour of the program being broad‐
cast on the channel currently being listened to
is stored in a buffer. Prerequisite: the signal must
be available.
The stored audio track can be played with a de‐
lay following the live broadcast. When the buffer
is full, the older tracks are overwritten. The buf‐
fer is cleared when a new channel is selected.
Opening the timeshift function
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Replay - Time shift"▷The red arrow shows the current playback
position.▷The time difference to the live broadcast is
displayed next to the buffer bar.
For live transmissions: "live".
Timeshift menu
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Notes▷Do not cover lower screen edge, since this
is where the sensors and the infrared inter‐
face are installed.▷When loading the rear seats and adjusting
the backrest of the front seat, fold in the
screens.▷When cleaning the screen, follow the care
instructions, refer to page 292.
Remote control
In the center armrest in the rear
Storage is possible in a horizontal position in the
center armrest.
Menu navigation
Press the but‐
tonFunctionOperating concept as for the
front controller.
Turn the wheel: highlight a
menu item.
Press the center knob: con‐
firm the selection.
Pressing arrow keys corre‐
sponds to moving controller:
switching between panels.Open the main menu.Press the but‐
tonFunctionDisplays the previous menu.Opens the "Options" menu.Changes the station, track or
chapter.
Press and hold the button:
fast forward/reverse.Adjusts the volume.Switches the volume adjust‐
ment to the left/right.
With Professional rear enter‐
tainment: Toggles between
the screens.
The transmission time of the remote control is
limited by law. To execute a function again,
press or turn the required button again.
Replacing the batteries No rechargeable batteries
Do not use rechargeable batteries, as
damage may result from the substances in the
batteries.◀
1.Remove the cover. Press on the cover, ar‐
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Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service center.
Controls
Almost all functions can be operated in the same
manner as they are in the front. Special features
of operating the system in the rear are described
here.
Audio/video playback
Audio
Audio can be played back via rear entertainment
from any source in the vehicle.
Operation is the same as for the front audio play‐
back, refer to page 197.
Video
Video can be played back in the rear from the
following sources:▷DVD changer.▷Rear CD/DVD player.▷External device in rear.
If a video image is being played back in the rear,
the rear CD/DVD player cannot be selected in
the front.
Operation is the same as for the front video play‐
back, refer to page 198.
Radio
When the same radio source is selected in the
front and rear (e.g., FM/AM), the same radio sta‐
tion is played.
Operation is the same as for the front radio, refer
to page 188.
CD/multimedia
CD/DVD
When the same audio source (front CD/DVD
player, rear CD/DVD player, DVD changer) is se‐
lected in the front and rear, the same material is
played.
Operation is the same as for the front CD/DVD,
refer to page 196.
Notes on CDs/DVDs, refer to page 202.
Music collection
Music can only be stored and data can only be
exported and imported via the front CD/DVD
player or the USB interface in the glove com‐
partment.
When music collections are selected in the front
and rear, they are played back separately.
Operation is the same as for the front music col‐
lection, refer to page 203.
Tone
Only treble and bass can be set in the rear. The
settings are made separately for the left and
right headphones.
Operation is the same as for the front tone, refer
to page 186.
Contacts
Operation is the same as for the front contacts.
Navigation
Route planning can be performed separately on
the left and right sides in the rear. Destination
guidance can only be started from the front.
Operation is the same as for the front navigation,
refer to page 166.
Suggesting a destination
A destination or trip can be sent to the front as
a suggestion. The suggestion can be adopted,
stored, or declined in the front. This function is
not available with the following setting: "Driver
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Contacts
Note
If equipped with full mobile phone preparation
package.
At a glance
Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐
tacts from the mobile phone are displayed as
well if this function is supported by the mobile
phone. Addresses can be adopted as destina‐
tions for navigation and the phone numbers can
be dialed.
Displaying contacts
General information1."Office"2."Contacts"
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. De‐
pending on the number of contacts, an A-Z
search is offered, refer to page 21.
A symbol indicates the storage location of the
contacts:
SymbolStorage locationNo symbolIn the vehicle; the address has not
been checked as a destination. In the vehicle; the address has
been checked as a destination. Mobile phone.Dialing phone numbers1.Select the desired contact.2.Select the phone number.
The connection is established.
Editing a contact
1.Select the desired contact.2."Edit contact"3.Change the entries.4."Store contact in vehicle"
When a contact is edited, the changes are not
stored on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry
is stored in the vehicle.
Selecting the contact as a navigation
destination
1.Select the desired contact.2.Select the address.
When contacts from the mobile phone are
used, the address may need to be matched
to the navigation data contained in the vehi‐
cle. In this case:
Correct the address.3."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Checking the address as a destination
An address that is to be used for destination
guidance must match the navigation data con‐
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tained in the vehicle. The address can be
checked for this purpose.1.Select the desired contact and highlight the
address.2.Open "Options".3."Check as destination"4.Correct and store the address if necessary.
If the address is corrected and stored, a copy of
it is stored in the vehicle. The address is not
changed on the mobile phone.
New contact
General information
A contact can have up to 8 phone numbers,
2 addresses, 3 e-mail addresses and one Inter‐
net address.
1."Office"2."Contacts"3."Options" Open.4."New contact"5.The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐
ous entries: "Delete input fields"6.Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next
to the entry field.7.Enter the text and assign the contact type.8.In the navigation system: enter address.
Only addresses contained in the navigation
data in the vehicle can be entered. This en‐
sures that destination guidance is possible
for all addresses.If necessary, "Accept address".9."Store contact in vehicle"
Contact types
Various contact types can be assigned to phone
numbers and addresses.
SymbolMeaning Home phone number. Business phone number. Mobile phone number. Other phone number. Home address. Business address.
Specifying the home address
A home address can be stored. It appears at the
top of the contact list.
1."Home"2.Create a contact.3."Store contact in vehicle"
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
1."Office"2."Contacts"3.Open "Options".4."Display: last, first name" or "Display: first,
last name"
Depending on how the contacts were stored on
the mobile phone, the sorting order of the names
may differ from the selected sorting order.
Show contact pictures
Pictures stored with the contacts are stored in
the vehicle when the mobile phone is connected
to the vehicle. The number of transmitted pic‐
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ContactsVehicle equipment
All 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 vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Note
If not equipped with mobile phone complete
preparation package.
General information
Contacts can be created and edited and the ad‐
dresses can be adopted as destinations for nav‐
igation.
New contact1."Contacts"2."New contact"3.The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐
ous entries: "Delete input fields"4.Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next
to the entry field.5.Enter the text, refer to page 21.6.If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system: Enter the address. Only addresses
contained in the navigation data in the vehi‐
cle can be entered. This ensures that desti‐
nation guidance is possible for all ad‐
dresses.7.If necessary, "Store".8."Store contact in vehicle"
Specifying the home address
A home address can be stored. It appears at the
top of the contact list.
1."Home"2.Create a contact.3."Store contact in vehicle"
My contacts
General information
List of all contacts stored in the vehicle.
Displaying contacts
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2."My contacts"
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. De‐
pending on the number of contacts, an A-Z
search is offered, refer to page 21.
A symbol indicates the storage location of the
contacts:
SymbolStorage locationNo symbolIn the vehicle; the address has not
been checked as a destination. In the vehicle; the address has
been checked as a destination.
Editing a contact
1.Select the desired contact.2."Edit contact"3.Change the entries.4.Move the controller to the left.5."Yes"
Selecting the contact as a navigation
destination
1.Select the desired contact.2.Select the address.3."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Checking the address as a destination
An address that is to be used for destination
guidance must match the navigation data con‐
tained in the vehicle. The address can be
checked for this purpose.
1.Select the desired contact and highlight the
address.2."Options" Open.3."Check as destination"4.Correct and store the address if necessary.
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
1."My contacts"2."Options" Open.3."Display: last, first name" or "Display: first,
last name"
Exporting/importing contacts
Contacts can be exported and imported via the
Personal Profile, refer to page 33.
Deleting contacts
1."My contacts"2.Highlight the contact.3."Options" Open.4."Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts"Seite 248CommunicationContacts248
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Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: save again.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Notes Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in
a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box in
the cargo area.
In the glove compartment
Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid,
arrow 2.
In the cargo area
Open the cover on the right side trim.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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FunctionCommandCall up ECO PRO tips.›ECO PRO Tips‹Open EfficientDynamics menu.›Efficient Dynamics‹Split screen hybrid display.›Splitscreen, Hybrid mode‹EfficientDynamics split screen.›Split screen Efficient Dynamics‹
Navigation
General information

FunctionCommandOpens the Navigation menu.›Navigation‹Open the destination entry.›Enter address‹Enter the address.›Enter address‹Enter a town/city.›City‹Enter a state/province.›State‹Enter the postal code.›Postal Code‹Open destination guidance.›Guidance‹Start destination guidance.›Start guidance‹Terminate destination guidance.›Stop guidance‹Open the home address.›Home address‹Open the route criteria.›Route preference‹Open the route.›Route information‹Turn on spoken instructions.›Switch on voice instructions‹Repeat the spoken instruction.›Repeat voice instructions‹Turn off spoken instructions.›Switch off voice instructions‹Display the address book.›Address book‹Display the most recent destinations.›Last destinations‹Open the traffic bulletins.›Traffic Info‹Special destinations.›Points of interest‹Seite 301Short commands of the voice activation systemReference301
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