manual radio set BMW M5 SEDAN 2008 E60 Owner's Manual

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15Reference
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Mobility
1Microphone for hands-free mode for
telephone
*
and for voice command system*23
2Reading lamps96
3SOS: initiating
an emergency request223
4Glass sunroof
*, electric38
5Interior lamps96
6Passenger airbag status lamp88
7Control Display16
8Hazard warning flashers
9Central locking system32
10Automatic climate control97
11Changing
>radio station148
>track148
12Ejecting
>navigation DVD
*148
>audio CD148
13Drive for navigation system DVD with
Professional
* navigation system122
14Programmable memory/direct selection
buttons21
15Drive for audio CDs14816Switching Entertainment sound output
on/off and adjusting volume148
18Controller16
Turn, press or move horizontally in four
directions
19Opening start menu on Control Display17
20Drivelogic of Sequential Manual
Transmission61
21EDC Electronic Damper Control for
Sequential Manual Transmission82
22DSC OFF Dynamic Stability Control for
Sequential Manual Transmission81
23POWER M Engine Dynamic Control for
Sequential Manual Transmission59
24EDC Electronic Damper Control for manual
transmission
*82
25MDM
>M Dynamic Mode for manual
transmission80
>Switching DSC on and off in manual
transmission81 Temperature setting, left/right98
Automatic air distribution and
volume98
Cooling function100
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control/recirculated-air mode100
Maximum cooling100
Air volume99
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation99
Rear window defroster97
17
Heated seats46
Active seat ventilation
*47
Adjusting active backrest
width
*43
Flat Tire Monitor
*83
PDC Park Distance Control
*78
Opening luggage compartment
lid
*33

Lamps
96
Switching off via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Lighting" is selected and
press the controller.
6.Select "High-beam assistant" and press
the controller.
High-beam assistant is switched off.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Instrument lighting
The lighting intensity can be adjusted with the
knurled wheel with the parking lamps/low
beams switched on.
Interior lamps
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry
lighting and courtesy lamps
* are controlled
automatically.
With the courtesy lamps, LED lights are located
in the door handles to illuminate the exterior
area before the doors.
To protect the battery, all lamps in the
vehicle are switched off approx. 15 min-
utes after radio readiness is switched off, refer
to Start/Stop button on page56.<
Switching interior lamps on and off
manually
Press the button.
If the interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry
lighting and courtesy lamps are to remain
switched off continually, press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
Reading lamps
Reading lamps are located in the front and rear
adjacent to the interior lamps. Press the button
to switch the lamps on and off.

Radio
152
Radio
Your radio provides reception of the FM and AM
wavebands.
Listening to radio
Press the knob if the sound output is switched
off.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to open
"Entertainment".
3.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "FM" or "AM" is selected.
4.Press the controller.
Stations are shown on the Control Display on
the basis of various selection criteria, e. g. "Pre-
sets".
If "Autostore" does not display any stations or if
the stations displayed can no longer be
received, to update the station with the stron-
gest signal, refer to page154.
Changing stations
Turn the controller.
In addition to the stations currently displayed,
you can have stations with another selection
criterion displayed.
Professional radio*
You can choose from the following selection
criteria:
>"All stations":
Stations that can currently be received in
the "FM" waveband.
>"Autostore":
The stations with the strongest received
signals in the "AM" waveband.
>"Presets":
Stations you have previously stored, refer to
page154.
>"Manual":
To set stations that can be received in addi-
tion to those displayed, refer to Selecting
frequency manually on page153.
Business radio
You can choose from the following selection
criteria:
>"Autostore":
For the Station with the strongest signal,
refer to page154.
>"Presets":
Stations you have previously stored, refer to
page154.

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>"Manual":
To set stations that can be received in addi-
tion to those displayed, refer to Selecting
frequency manually.
Changing selection criteria
In addition to the stations currently displayed,
you can have stations with another selection
criterion displayed.
You can choose from the following selection
criteria:
>"All stations":
Stations that can currently be received in
the "FM" waveband.
>"Autostore":
The stations with the strongest received
signals in the "AM" waveband.
>"Presets":
Stations you have previously stored, refer to
page154.
>"Manual":
To set stations that can be received in addi-
tion to those displayed, refer to Selecting
frequency manually.
1.Change into the second field from the top.
2.Turn the controller until the desired selec-
tion criterion is selected and press the con-
troller.
Buttons next to CD player
Press the button for the corresponding
direction.
The system changes to the next displayed sta-
tion.
You can also change stations with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page11.
Sampling stations, scan
The system automatically plays a brief sample
from each of the stations on the current wave-
band.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
"Set" is selected.
2.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
The stations are sampled.
To end sampling:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
This cancels sampling of the stations, and the
radio remains on the current station.
Buttons next to CD player
To sample the stations, press and hold the
button for the corresponding direction.
To stop scanning, press the button again.
Selecting frequency manually
With "Manual" you can select stations that are
received in addition to those displayed.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the second field from the top.

Radio
154 3.Select "Manual" and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller to set a certain fre-
quency.
Updating stations with best reception
Radio Professional on "AM" and Radio Busi-
ness:
If you are on a longer journey and leave the
transmission range of the stations originally set,
you can update the list of stations with the best
reception.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the second field from the top.
3.Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
"Set" is selected.
4.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.5.Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
The display of the stations with the best recep-
tion is updated. The frequencies of the stations
are displayed.Storing stations
Via iDrive
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the second field from the top.
Turn the controller until the desired selec-
tion criterion is selected and press the con-
troller.
3.Select the desired frequency or station.
"Set" is selected.
4.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.

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6.Select "Off" and press the controller.
The reception of digital stations is activated.
This symbol is displayed when a station is
being received digitally.
With some stations the digital signals are not
transmitted simultaneously with the analog sig-
nals. If you are in an area in which the selected
station is not continuously received digitally,
playback changes between analog and digital
reception. This can result in repetitions or inter-
ruptions. In this case it may be advisable to
deactivate digital radio reception.
Selecting programs of a digital station*
Some stations transmit several programs.
To select one of these programs:
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Select "Manual" and press the controller.
3.Select a station that is received digitally.
This symbol is displayed when a station
is being received digitally.
4. Switch to the next program of the dig-
ital station with the buttons on the radio or
the steering wheel.
You can store a station, refer to page154.
Updating stations offering digital
reception
If you are on a longer journey and leave the
transmission range of the stations originally set,
you can update the list of stations with the best
reception.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the second field from the top.
3.Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
4.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
5.Select "Autostore " and press the con-
troller.
The display of the stations offering digital
reception is updated. This can take up to 2 min-
utes.

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Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control149{Audio}
To switch on radio152{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"152{FM menu}
To open "AM"152{AM menu}
To open "All stations"152{FM all stations}
To select radio station152{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"152{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station152{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"153{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio stations154{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"156{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 156{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station156{Choose weatherband station}
To open "SAT"160{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio160{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio161{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio160{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio160{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player162{CD menu}
To switch on CD player162{CD}
To open CD changer163{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer163{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer163{CD 1...6}
To select music track163{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD
changer163{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio
device168{Audio Aux}

Everything from A to Z
244 Event Data Recorders213
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system114
Exterior mirrors48
– adjusting48
– automatic dimming
feature49
– automatic heating48
– folding in and out48
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror48
External audio device107
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting225
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control150
Fader, refer to Tone
control150
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control71
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off
alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts45
– warning lamp46
Fastest route for
navigation134
"Fast route" for
navigation134
"Favorites", calling up with
radio156
Filler neck for washer fluid64
Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System217
Filling sealant into wheel218
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter101
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit224First-aid kit224
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals31
– triple turn signal
activation63
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight106
Flat tire
– changing wheels219
– Flat Tire Monitor83,84
– M Mobility System84,217
– refer to Tire condition202
– spare wheel220
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
– warning lamp84,86
Flat Tire Monitor83
– false alarms83
– initializing system83
– snow chains204
– system limits83
– warning lamp84
Floor mat, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid64
"FM", reception
range
149,152
FM, waveband152
Folding rear backrest110
Fold-over rear backrest110
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely115
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps96
Forward, fast
– CD changer166
– CD player166
For your own safety5
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria134
Front airbags87Front armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front106
Front passenger airbags,
deactivating88
Front seat adjustment42
"FTM"84
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor83
Fuel199
– average consumption68
– display67
– high-quality brands199
– quality199
– specifications199
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities232
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge67
Fuel consumption display,
refer to Computer, average
fuel consumption68
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge67
Fuel filler door198
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction198
Full mobile phone preparation
package174
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off21
Fuses222
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control104
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel199
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge67
Gear changes61
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster61
Gearshift lever60
– manual transmission58

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General driving notes114
Glass sunroof, electric38
– convenient operation from
outside32
– convenient operation with
comfort access37
– moving manually40
– remote control30
Glove compartment106
– lighting106
– rechargeable flashlight106
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system122
Grills, refer to Ventilation101
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights232
Ground clearance116
H
Handbrake58
– indicator lamp13,58
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight106
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"156
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio156
Head airbags87
Headlamp control,
automatic92
Headlamp flasher62
Headlamps92
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system63
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities232
– filler neck for washer
fluid207
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light94Head restraints44
– active front head
restraints44
– removing45
– sitting safely41
"Head-Up Display"51,89
Head-Up Display89
– default view90
– M view89
– shift lights62
Heated
– mirrors48
– rear window99
– seats46
– steering wheel49
Heating97
– exterior mirrors48
– interior97
– rear window99
– residual heat100
– seats46
– steering wheel49
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat100
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo117
Height, refer to
Dimensions231
Height adjustment
– seats42
– steering wheel49
"High-beam assistant"
96
High-beam assistant94
High beams94
– headlamp flasher94
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio156
High water, refer to Driving
through water115
Hills115
Holder for cups108
"Home address" for
navigation system133
Homepage of BMW4
Hood206
Horn10
Hot exhaust system114"Hour memo"75
"House number" for
destination entry126
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant80
Hydroplaning115
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio156
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning67
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track164
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands204
– tire coding201
Idle60
iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control
with expanded scope98
– changing date and time75
– changing language77
– changing menu page19
– changing settings74
– changing units of measure
and display type76
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness76
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition56
– switched off57
– switched on56
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness56

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Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control100
Outside temperature
display67
– changing unit of measure76
– in computer76
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control148
– screen display20
P
"P 400"59
"P 500"59
"P 500 Sport"59
Panic mode31
Park Distance Control PDC78
"Parked car operation"102
"Parked car ventilation"102
Parked car ventilation101
– activating activation
time102
– LED97
– preselecting activation
times102
– switching on and off
directly102
Parking, vehicle57
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control78
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control78
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake58
Parking lamps92
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps/low beams,
indicator lamp13
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down48
"Pathway lighting"93
Pathway lighting93
"PDC"79
"PDC display on"79PDC Park Distance Control78
Personal Profile28
"Perspective"138
"Phone"176,178,181
Phone book180
– changing entry182
– creating and editing voice
phone book186
– deleting all entries183
– deleting entry183
– dialing phone number182
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book183
– dialing181
– most recent numbers183
– selecting in phone book183
– Top 8183
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– power windows38
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit224
"Play" on the radio160
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock56
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter101
Position
– refer to Displaying current
position143
– refer to Storing current
position132
"POWER"51
POWER, refer to M Engine
Dynamic Control59
Power failure222
Power windows, refer to
Windows37
Preselecting activation times
of the parked car
ventilation102
"Presets" on the
radio152,160
Pressure, tires200
– producing with M Mobility
System217Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor84
"Profile"195
Programmable button on
steering wheel50
Programmable memory
buttons21
Programming button function,
refer to Programmable
button on steering wheel50
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– windows38
R
Radio
– autostore154
– controls148
– High Definition Radio156
– sampling stations153
– satellite radio159
– selecting frequency
manually153
– selecting
waveband148,152
– station search153
– station selection152
– station with the best
reception154
– storing stations154
– switching on/off148
– tone control149
– volume149
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes156
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness56
Radio readiness56
– switched off57
– switched on56
– with comfort access37
Radio stations, storing154
Rain sensor63