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Repeating a track
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2.Select "Repeat track" and press the con-
troller.
To stop repeating:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Repeat track" and press the con-
troller.
Random play sequence
You can play back the tracks of the selected list 
in random order, e.g. all tracks of an artist.
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2.Select "Random" and press the controller.
End random playback:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Random" and press the controller.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons next to CD player:
Press and hold the   button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Notes
Do not subject the audio device to 
extreme environmental conditions, e.g. 
extremely high temperatures, refer to the oper-
ating instructions of the audio device. Other-
wise, the audio device can be damaged and the 
resulting distraction can reduce road safety 
while driving.<
Depending on the configuration of the audio 
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 Kbit/s, 
proper playback cannot always be ensured.
Connecting instructions
>The USB/audio interface supplies the con-
nected audio device with power, provided 
the audio device supports this function. It is 
therefore unnecessary to connect the audio 
device to a socket in the vehicle during 
operation.
>Do not force the plug into the USB interface.
>Do not connect any devices, e.g. fans or 
lamps, to the USB/audio interface.
>Do not connect USB hard disks.
>Do not use the audio interface to recharge 
external devices. 
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mobile phone from the vehicle if you wish to 
place a call with the mobile phone.
Commissioning
Pairing mobile phone in vehicle
The following prerequisites must be met:
>Suitable mobile phone: the mobile phone is 
supported by the full mobile phone prepara-
tion package. Information on this subject is 
also provided on the Internet at: 
www.bmw.com
>The mobile phone is ready to operate.
>The Bluetooth link on the vehicle, refer to 
page179, and on the mobile phone is 
active.
>Depending on the mobile phone, the mobile 
phone may need presetting: e.g. via the fol-
lowing menu items:
>Bluetooth activated
>Connection not with confirmation
>Reconnect
>Depending on the mobile phone model, the 
setting energy saving mode can, for exam-
ple, result in vehicle failing to detect the 
paired mobile phone.
>For pairing, specify any desired number as 
the Bluetooth passkey, e.g. 1. This Blue-
tooth passkey is no longer required follow-
ing successful pairing.
>The ignition is switched on.
Only pair the mobile phone with the vehi-
cle stopped, otherwise the passengers 
and other road users can be endangered due to 
a lack of attentiveness on the part of the 
driver.<
Switching on ignition
1.Insert the remote control as far as possible 
into the ignition lock.
2.Switch on the ignition by pressing the Start/
Stop button without depressing the brake 
or clutch pedal.
Preparation via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
3.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
4.Press the controller to open the   menu.
5.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
6.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller. 
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As soon as a mobile phone is detected by the 
vehicle, the phone book entries stored on the 
SIM card or on your mobile phone are transmit-
ted to your vehicle. This transmission is depen-
dent on your mobile phone, refer to the operat-
ing instructions of your mobile phone if 
necessary, and can take several minutes.
If not all phone book entries are displayed:
>Transfer all phone book entries from the 
SIM card to the mobile phone if necessary.
>It may not be possible to display phone 
book entries with special characters.
Up to four mobile phones can be paired consec-
utively. When you pair a fifth mobile phone, the 
pairing data of the mobile phone for which the 
pairing data were stored first in the vehicle will 
be deleted.
Check if pairing is unsuccessful
>Is the mobile phone supported by the 
mobile phone preparation package? Infor-
mation on this subject is also provided on 
the Internet at: www.bmw.com.
>Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile 
phone and the vehicle match? The same 
Bluetooth passkey must be entered both on 
the mobile phone display and via iDrive.
>Have you required longer than 30 seconds 
to enter the Bluetooth passkey?
>Only a limited number of devices can be 
connected to the mobile phone. Delete the 
connection to other devices if necessary.
>The mobile phone no longer reacts? Switch 
the mobile phone off and then on again or 
disconnect the power supply.To repeat pairing:
1.Select "Restart pairing" and press the con-
troller.
2.Repeat steps 9 to 14.
If pairing was repeatedly unsuccessful, contact 
BMW Customer Relations.
To call BMW Customer Relations:
Select "Help" and press the controller.
The phone number of BMW Customer Rela-
tions and information required for pairing is 
shown on the display. With mobile phones 
already paired, you can select the phone num-
ber of BMW Customer Relations to establish 
the connection. 
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With a single drive:
>Select the desired mobile phone and 
press the controller.
8.Select "Delete device" and press the con-
troller.
The unpaired mobile phone is deleted from 
the list.
The phone book entries and the lists of 
stored phone numbers are also deleted.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth technology is not approved in 
all countries. Observe the applicable local 
regulations. Temporarily deactivate the Blue-
tooth link between the vehicle and the mobile 
phone if necessary.
If the Bluetooth link is deactivated, you cannot 
operate your mobile phone via the vehicle and 
other devices with a Bluetooth interface can be 
used via the mobile phone, e.g. a laptop com-
puter.
1.Remove the mobile phone from the cradle 
and switch it off.
2.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
3.Press the controller to open the   menu.
4.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
5.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
6.Change into the second field from the top, 
select "Settings" and press the controller.
7.Select "Bluetooth communication active" 
and press the controller to activate or deac-
tivate the link.
 The Bluetooth link is activated.
 The Bluetooth link is deactivated. 
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Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller 
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry 
is displayed.
Accepting a call
Press the   button on the steering wheel.
Alternative:
"Accept" is selected.
Press the controller.
Rejecting a call
Select "Reject" and press the controller.
The caller is diverted to your mailbox if it has 
been activated.
Calling
Dialing phone numbers
1.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
2.Select "Dial" and press the controller.
3.Enter the desired phone number by dialing 
the individual digits and pressing the con-
troller.
Always enter the complete phone number 
consisting of national dialing code, area code, and phone number.
The letters correspond to the digits on the 
keypad of the mobile phone.
To delete the last digit:
Move the controller toward the right to 
select the arrow   and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Dial number" and press the control-
ler.
Alternative:
Press the   button on the steering wheel.
For your phone number to be displayed to the 
person you are calling, the display of phone 
numbers must be enabled by your service pro-
vider.
With programmable memory/
direct selection buttons
You can store phone numbers on and call them 
up with the programmable memory/direct 
selection buttons, refer to page21.
Ending a call
Press the   button on the steering wheel.
Alternative:
1.Select the phone number and press the 
controller. 
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5.Change the phone number.
6.Select "Dial number" and press the control-
ler.
Dialing a phone number stored in a list
To select an entry and establish a connection:
1.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
2.Select list and press the controller:
>"Top 8"
>"Redial"
>"Missed calls"
>"Received calls"
3.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
4.Select "Call" and press the controller.
The system dials the number.
Deleting individual entries
1.Select the desired entry from the list and 
press the controller.
2.Select "Delete" and press the controller.
The entry is deleted.
Deleting entire list
1.Select an entry from the list and press the 
controller.
2.Select "Delete all numbers" and press the 
controller.
3.Select "Yes" and press the controller.
The list is deleted.
BMW Contact*
If you are not enabled for BMW Assist, you can 
have several service phone numbers displayed:
>BMW Roadside Assistance
* when you 
require breakdown assistance
>BMW center, e.g. when you want to make 
an appointment for service
>BMW Customer Relations
* for information 
on all aspects of your vehicle
If BMW Assist is enabled, refer to page189. 
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Changing between mobile 
phone and hands-free system
From mobile phone to hands-free 
system*
You can continue calls begun outside the Blue-
tooth range of the vehicle via the hands-free 
system when the motor is running or the igni-
tion is switched on. Depending on your mobile 
phone, the system automatically changes over 
to the hands-free mode.
For mobile phones that do not automatically 
change over to the hands-free mode:
>Depending on the mobile phone model 
used, the conversation can be continued via 
the hands-free system if necessary. Act 
according to what is shown on the mobile 
phone display, refer to the operating 
instructions of your mobile phone.
>Press the   button above the storage 
compartment. Changing over may take sev-
eral seconds.
From hands-free system to mobile 
phone
When you telephone via the hands-free system, 
you can also continue the call via the mobile 
phone if necessary, depending on the mobile 
phone model. Act according to what is shown 
on the mobile phone display, refer to the oper-
ating instructions of your mobile phone.
As an alternative, you can deactivate the Blue-
tooth link.
Depending on your mobile phone model, poor 
reception of the wireless communications net-
work can result in the system changing from the 
hands-free system to the mobile phone.
Operation by voice*
The concept
You can operate your mobile phone without 
having to remove your hands from the steering 
wheel. When making your entries, you will be 
supported by announcements or questions in 
many cases.
The same prerequisites as for operation via 
iDrive apply, refer to page180.
Voice commands
Activating system
1.Briefly press the   button on the steering 
wheel.
An acoustic signal indicates that you can 
say commands.
2.Say the command.
Ending/canceling operation by voice
Press the   button on the steering wheel
or
In dialogs where text is spoken, not a command, 
e.g. a name, canceling is only possible using the 
button on the steering wheel.
Having possible commands read aloud
The system understands default commands 
that must be spoken word for word. 
You can have the possible commands spoken 
by the system at any point:
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a 
function, e.g.: 
The system recognizes digits from zero to nine.
You can say each digit individually or group 
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
{Cancel}.
{Help}.
 {Dial name} or {Name}.  
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Creating and editing voice phone 
book*
Store entry:
An entry always consists of a name and phone 
number.
Delete entry:
You can delete any entry from the voice phone 
book. 
Delete all entries:
{Delete phone book} deletes all entries in the 
phone book. 
Have entries read aloud and select:
You can have all the entries of your voice phone 
book read aloud in the order of input and select 
a certain entry to establish a connection: 
Selecting an entry
The connection to the phone number of the 
selected entry is established. 
Redialing
The {Redial} command calls "Redial".
Notes
Important for voice commands
For voice commands, keep the following in 
mind:
>Issue the commands smoothly and at nor-
mal volume, avoiding excessive emphasis 
and pauses.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof 
closed to prevent interference from ambi-
ent noise.
>Avoid making other noise in the vehicle 
while speaking. 1.{Save name}.
2.Speak the name.
The spoken length of the names in the 
phone book must not exceed approx. 
2seconds.
3.Speak the phone number after being 
requested to do so by the system.
4.To store the phone number:
{Save}.
1.{Delete name}.
The dialog for deleting an entry is 
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
1.{Delete phone book}.
The dialog for deleting phone book is 
opened.
2.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
3.Confirm the repeated prompt with 
{Yes}.
1.{Read phone book}.
The dialog for reading phone book is 
opened.
2.{Dial number} when the desired entry is 
read aloud.
1.{Dial name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is 
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}. 
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BMW Assist
BMW Assist provides you with various services. 
For example, the position data of your vehicle 
can be transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center if an emergency request
* has 
been initiated.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi-
vidually agreed contract.
After your contract has expired, the BMW 
Assist system will be deactivated by the BMW 
Assist Response Center without you having to 
visit a BMW center. After the BMW Assist sys-
tem has been deactivated, no BMW Assist ser-
vice will be available. The BMW Assist system 
can be reactivated by a BMW center after sign-
ing a new contract.
Requirements
You can use BMW Assist when the following 
requirements are met:
>The installed BMW Assist system is logged 
on to a mobile phone network. This network 
must be capable of transmitting the ser-
vices.
>To transmit position data, the vehicle must 
be able to determine the current position.
>In order to activate and update BMW Assist, 
a GPS signal must be available.
>You have subscribed to BMW Assist with 
your BMW center or with the BMW Assist 
Response Center. Activation must be com-
pleted.
>BMW Assist is activated, refer to page194.
Offered services
The following services are available via 
BMW Assist:
>Emergency request, refer to page223: 
When you press the SOS button, a connec-
tion is established to the BMW Assist 
Response Center. The BMW Assist 
Response Center contacts you and takes 
further steps to help you.
>Automatic collision notification:
Under certain conditions, a connection is 
established to the BMW Assist Response 
Center immediately after a serious acci-
dent. If possible, the BMW Assist Response 
Center contacts you and takes further steps 
to help you.
>Enhanced roadside assistance: 
You can call Roadside Assistance
* of the 
BMW Group should you require help in the 
event of a breakdown. If possible, the vehi-
cle data and position data are transmitted 
during this time.
>BMW Customer Relations: 
For information related to your vehicle, call 
BMW Customer Relations.
>TeleService: 
The data on the service status of your vehi-
cle or on required inspections are transmit-
ted to your BMW center either automati-
cally prior to the due date or when you 
request a BMW service appointment.
>Remote door unlock: 
Inform the BMW Assist Response Center, 
e.g. if your remote control is not available 
and you want to have the vehicle unlocked.
>Stolen vehicle recovery: 
After your vehicle has been reported to the 
police as stolen, the BMW Assist Response 
Center can locate its position. To do this, 
the vehicle electronics must be ready for 
operation.
* 
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5.Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
The BMW Assist Response Center will connect 
you to the Roadside Assistance of the 
BMW Group.
TeleService
Automatic service notification*
The data on the service status of your vehicle or 
on required inspections are transmitted auto-
matically prior to the due date. You can check 
when the BMW center was notified.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Service Info" and press the control-
ler.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Service requirements" is 
selected and press the controller.6.Select "Auto Request" and press the con-
troller.
Manual service notification
You can transmit data regarding your vehicle's 
service status to your BMW center when you 
wish to arrange a service appointment.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forward to select 
"Communication".
3.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "BMW Assist" is selected 
and press the controller.
4.Select "Service Request".
5.Press the controller.
6.Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.