BMW X5 XDRIVE 48I 2009 E70 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: BMW, Model Year: 2009, Model line: X5 XDRIVE 48I, Model: BMW X5 XDRIVE 48I 2009 E70Pages: 317, PDF Size: 9.56 MB
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1.Press the controller.
2. Select "Details" and press the controller.
The information for the current track are dis-
played.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Sampling tracks, scan
The system automatically plays a brief sample 
from each of the trac ks on the current CD.
1. Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
2. Select "Scan" and press the controller. To end sampling:
1.
Press the controller.
2. Select "Scan" and press the controller.
This cancels sampling of the tracks, and the 
player remains on the current track.
Compressed audio files
1. Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2. Select the desired menu item:
>To sample all tracks of the current direc-
tory, select "Scan directory" and press 
the controller.
> To sample all tracks  of the CD, select 
"Scan all" and press the controller.
To end sampling:
1. Press the controller.
2. Select "Scan directory" or "Scan all" and 
press the controller.
This cancels sampling,  and the player remains 
on the current track.
Repeating a track
1. Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed. 
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2.
Select "Repeat" and press the controller.
The current track on the CD is repeated.
To stop repeating:
1. Press the controller again.
2. Select "Repeat" and press the controller.
Compressed audio files
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2. Select the desired menu item:
>To repeat the selected track, select 
"Repeat track" and press the controller.
> To repeat all tracks  of the current direc-
tory, select "Repeat directory" and press 
the controller.
To stop repeating:
1. Press the controller.
2. Select "Repeat track" or "Repeat directory" 
and press the controller.
Random play sequence
In this mode, the tracks on the current CD are 
played once in a random sequence.
1.Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
2. Select "Random" and press the controller.
To stop random function:
1. Press the controller.
2. Select "Random" and press the controller.
Compressed audio files
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2. Select the desired menu item:
>To play all tracks of the current directory 
in random order, select "Random direc-
tory" and press the controller.
> To play all tracks of the CD in random 
order, select "Random all" and press the 
controller.
To stop random function:
1. Press the controller.
2. Select "Random directory" or "Random all" 
and press the controller.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on CD player:
Press and hold the  button for the corre-
sponding direction.
The tracks can be listene d to with some distor-
tion. 
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CD changer
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is installed in 
the glove compartment.
Controls and displays
1LEDs on CD bay
Flash when the CD can be inserted.
2 Buttons for CD compartments
LED lights up when CD compartment is 
filled.
Filling CD changer
1.Press the   button.
The LED on the first empty compartment 
flashes.
2. Select another CD compartment if neces-
sary:
Press the   ...   button.
3. When the LEDs  1 o n  t h e  C D  b a y  f l a s h ,  i n s e r t  
an individual CD.
The CD is automatica lly pulled in and 
inserted into the selected CD compartment.
Do not push in the CD until the 
LEDs 1 on the CD bay are flashing; 
otherwise, the CD or the CD changer may 
be damaged.  Do not continue to push on the CD; this may 
cause it to jam and prevent it from being 
able to eject again.
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4. To fill additional CD compartments:
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Filling empty CD compartments
1.Hold down the  button.
The LEDs on the empty CD compartments 
flash.
2. When the LEDs  1 o n  t h e  C D  b a y  f l a s h ,  i n s e r t  
an individual CD.
The CD is automati cally pulled in and 
inserted into the first available CD compart-
ment.
Do not push in the CD until the 
LEDs 1 on the CD bay are flashing; 
otherwise, the CD or the CD changer may 
be damaged. 
Do not continue to push on the CD; this may 
cause it to jam and prevent it from being 
able to eject again. <
3. Wait until the CD  has been pulled in.
4. To fill additional CD compartments:
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Removing CDs from CD changer
1.Press the   button.
2. Press the   ...   button to select the 
CD compartment.
The CD is pushed partially out of the CD 
changer.
3. Remove the CD.
Removing all CDs from CD changer
1.Hold down the  button.
The CDs are pushed partially out of the CD 
changer in sequence.
2. Remove the CDs. 
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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 buildup 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/
D V D s  w i t h  a n  a d a p t e r ,  e . g .  C D  si n g l e s ,  a s o t h e r -
wise the CD/DVD or the adapter can jam and 
may no longer eject properly.
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 mo re sensitive to faulty 
CDs/DVDs than stationary devices would be.
If a CD/DVD cannot be pl ayed, 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 on ly with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to  one of the following 
causes.
Filling CD/DVD changer or removing 
CDs/DVDs
If all of the LEDs on the CD/DVD changer flash 
rapidly, then a malfunction is occurring.
To rectify the malfunction:
1. Press the   button.
The CD/DVD last in serted is ejected.
2. Remove the CD/DVD. When the LEDs stop flashing rapidly, the CD/
DVD changer is once more operational.
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs
Possible reasons for malfunctions with self-
recorded CDs/DVDs are, e.g., inconsistent 
data-creation or recording processes, or poor 
quality or high age of the CD/DVD blank.
Only label CDs/DVDs on 
the upper side with a 
pen intended for this purpose.
Avoiding damage
Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and mois-
ture. 
Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.
Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures over 
122 6/50 6, high levels of humidity, or direct 
sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often prov ided with a copy pro-
tection feature by the manufacturer. This can 
m e a n  t h a t  s o m e  C D s / D V D s  c a n n o t  b e  p l a y e d  o r  
can only be played to a limited extent.
Care
If necessary, clean the reflective scanning side 
of the CDs/DVDs with a  commercially available 
cleaning cloth by wiping in straight lines from 
the center outward. 
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DVD changer
Installation position
The BMW DVD changer for six DVDs is installed 
in the glove compartment.
Controls and displays
1LEDs on DVD bay
Flash when the DVD can be inserted.
2 Buttons for DVD compartments
The LED lights up when DVD compartment 
is filled.
Filling the DVD changer
1.Press the   button.
The LED on the first empty compartment 
flashes.
2. Select another DVD compartment if neces-
sary:
Press the   ...   button.
3. When the LEDs  1 on the DVD bay flash, 
insert an individual DVD.
The DVD is automatically pulled in and 
inserted into the selected DVD compart-
ment. Do not push in the DVD until the 
LEDs
1 on the DVD bay are flashing; 
otherwise, the DVD or the DVD changer 
may be damaged. 
Do not continue to push on the DVD; this 
may cause it to jam and prevent it from 
being able to eject again. <
4. To fill additional DVD compartments:
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Filling empty DVD compartments
1.Hold down the  button.
The LEDs on the empty DVD compart-
ments flash.
2. When the LEDs  1 on the DVD bay flash, 
insert an individual DVD.
The DVD is automatically pulled in and 
inserted into the first available DVD com-
partment.
Do not continue to push on the DVDs; 
this may cause them  to jam and pre-
vent them from being able to eject again. <
3. Wait until the DVD has been pulled in and 
the LEDs 1 on the DVD bay are flashing 
again.
Do not push in the DVD until the 
LEDs 1 on the DVD bay are flashing; 
otherwise, the DVD or the DVD changer 
may be damaged. <
4. To fill additional DVD compartments:
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Removing DVDs from  the DVD changer
1.Press the   button.
2. Press the   ...   button in order to 
select the DVD compartment.
The DVD is pushed partially out of the DVD 
changer.
3. Remove the DVD.
If the DVD is not removed, it is pulled back 
in again after about 10 seconds. <
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Removing all DVDs from DVD changer
1.Hold down the  button.
The DVDs are pushed partially out of the 
DVD changer in sequence.
2. Remove the DVDs individually.
Malfunctions
If all of the LEDs on the DVD changer flash rap-
idly, then a malfunction  is occurring. In this 
case, proceed as follows.
1. Press the  button or  button.
The DVD last inserted is ejected.
2. Remove the DVD.
The DVD changer tests the DVD compartments 
and the rapid flashing of the LEDs stops. The 
DVD changer is once more operational.
DVD country codes
Your DVD player only plays DVDs with the cod-
ing of your home regi on, e.g. Europe = 2. The 
country codes supported by your DVD are con-
tained in the information  on your DVD. It is not 
possible to change this coding. An overview of 
the six coding zones:
DVDs with the code 0 can be played back 
on all units. <
Playing DVDs
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, 
you have the option of playing back both the 
audio track and video track of DVDs or only their 
audio track.
>Vehicles with two drives: audio and video 
playback
> Vehicles with a single drive: audio playback, 
refer to page 197
Audio and video playback
For your own safety, the  picture only appears on 
the Control Display at sp eeds of up to about 
2 mph/3 km/h. For certain national-market ver-
sions, the picture does not appear on the Con-
trol Display unless the ve hicle is stationary and 
the transmission is in Park.
1. Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller backwards to open 
"Entertainment".
3. Change to upper field  if necessary. Select 
"DVD" and press the controller.
4. Change into the second field if necessary, 
select the desired DVD and press the con-
troller.
It can take a little time for the DVD contents to 
be scanned in. Then the DVD is played and the 
DVD-specific menu is displayed.
DVD control
Using the DVD control, yo u can select the title 
and chapter, open the DVD-specific menu and 
operate functions such  as language, fast for-
CodeRegion
1USA, Canada
2Japan, Europe, Middle East, 
South Africa
3Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Central and South America, 
New Zealand
5 Northwest Asia, North Africa
6China 
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ward and reverse, or freeze frame.
A DVD can briefly deactivate functions of the 
DVD control, under certain circumstances even 
while the entire DVD is being played. It is not 
possible to operate the DVD control under 
these circumstances. In this case, try to make 
the selection using the DVD-specific menu.
During playback:
1. Press the controller.
2. Select "DVD control bar" if needed and 
press the controller.
The DVD control is displayed.
The DVD control disappears again after a short 
time if you have not  selected a function.
Fast forward/reverse
Forward/reverse with DVD control
1.Press the controller during playback to hide 
the DVD control.
2. Select the   symbol and press the 
controller. 3.
Press the controller repe atedly to increase 
the speed of the fast forward/reverse. 
The DVD playback will be distorted.
To cancel fast forward/reverse:
Select the  symbol and press the controller. 
The DVD will start play at the point selected.
Forward/reverse using controller
1. Turn the controller during playback.
Fast forward/reverse is interrupted.
2. Turn the controller further.
The speed is increased.
3. Release the controller.
Fast forward/reverse is interrupted. The 
current DVD will start play at the point 
selected.
Skipping chapter
You can change to the ne xt or previous chapter 
during playback.
1. Press the controller during playback to hide 
the DVD control.
2. Select the   symbol and press 
repeatedly until you reach the desired chap-
ter.
Or:
Press the  button on the left or right 
repeatedly until you reach the desired chapter.
Making settings for DVD
With some DVDs, it is only possible to 
select language, subtit les, camera angle, 
or title by using the DVD-specific menu.
Refer to the information on your DVD for possi-
ble selections. <
Tone control
In DVDs with multichanne l or surround sound, 
for optimum playback, select an audio track 
with multichannel sound  and set the tone set-
tings to Surround, refer to Selecting language 
on page 196 and Professional HiFi System* on 
page 177.
Function
Exit DVD control
"SET" Settings for playing DVD
Starting playback
Stop playback
Activating freeze frame
 Skipping chapter
 Fast forward/reverse
"Menu" Open DVD-specific menu 
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Adjusting brightness and contrast
1.Press the controller during playback.
2. Select "SET" and pr ess the controller.
3. Select "Video settings" and press the con-
troller.
4. Select "Brightness" or "Contrast" and 
press the controller.
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting 
is selected.
Resetting to defaults:
Select "Reset" and press the controller.
DVD format
1. Press the controller during playback.
2. Select "SET" and pr ess the controller.
3. Select "DVD format"  and press the control-
ler.
> "Standard"
> "Zoom": full-screen playback
Selecting language
1. Press the controller during playback.
2. Select "SET" and pr ess the controller.
3. Select "Language" and press the controller.
4. Select language or  audio track and press 
the controller.
The languages and audio  tracks are generally 
accompanied by an in dication of how may 
channels are included. 5.1 means multichannel.
Selecting subtitling
1. Press the controller during playback.
2. Select "SET" and pr ess the controller.
3. Select "Subtitles" and press the controller. 
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4.Select the language  of the subtitles and 
confirm by pressing the controller.
Selecting title
1. Press the controller during playback.
2. Select "SET" and press the controller.
3. Select "Title" and press the controller.
4. Select the desired title.
Selecting viewing angle
Notes or symbols that a ppear during the play-
back of a film generally  indicate the availability 
of different camera angles. These are usually 
only briefly available.
1. Press the controller during playback.
2. Select "SET" and press the controller.
3. Select "Angle of view" and press the con-
troller.
Opening DVD-specific menu
Additional functions may be available on DVDs. 
For example, the viewer can select from several 
possible plots or display information on the film. 1.
Press the controller during playback.
2. Select "Menu" and press the controller.
3. Make your selection  in the DVD-specific 
menu. To do so, move the controller in the 
corresponding direction in order to select 
the menu items and th en press the control-
ler.
4. Select "Confirm selection" and press the 
controller.
You can also select  language, subtitles, 
camera angle, or title in the DVD-specific 
menu. 
Refer to the information on your DVD for possi-
ble selections. <
Closing settings menu
>Select "Return" and press the controller.
Audio playback
In vehicles equipped with a single drive, you 
have the option of playing back the audio track 
of a DVD, even when no  video playback is pos-
sible in the vehicle.
1. Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller backwards to open 
"Entertainment".
3. Change to upper field if necessary. Select 
"DVD" and press the controller. 
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4.
Change into the second field if necessary, 
select the desired DVD and press the con-
troller.
Displaying DVD  audio contents
DVDs are usually divided  into titles that are 
divided into chapters. Th e playback begins with 
the title that contains the most chapters. For 
example, this has the advantage that the intro-
duction of a DVD is not played first.
All of the chapters, numbered all the way 
through, are show, i.e. the numbering is differ-
ent than on the DVD. The numbering of the 
DVD is displayed in the status line.
Example:
Chapter 06 of the sele ction corresponds to 
chapter 6 in title 1 of the DVD. The behavior during playback of the DVD 
can differ, depending on the DVD. It may 
not be possible to play  some DVDs or the play-
back may stop before the  end. In this case, the 
system usually skips to the next DVD in the 
DVD changer. <
Selecting chapter
Select the chapter by  turning the controller.
If playback does not  automatically continue 
after the end of a title, then use the controller to 
select the next chapter.
A maximum of 99 chapters of a DVD can be 
played back.
Tone control
In DVDs with multichannel or surround sound, 
for optimum playback, select an audio track 
with multichannel sound,  refer to Selecting 
audio language, and set the tone settings to 
Surround, refer to Professional HiFi System* on 
page 177.
Selecting audio language
If there are different languages on a DVD, you 
can select the language.
1.Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
2. Select "Language / Audio format" and press 
the controller.
Display in the status line Display in the 
chapter selection
Title 1 Chapter 1 01
Chapter 2 02
Chapter 3 03
Chapter 4 04
Chapter 5 05
Chapter 6 06