audio BMW Z4 SDRIVE28I 2012 User Guide

Malfunctions involving individual CDs/
DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to one of the following
causes:
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs▷Possible reasons for malfunctions with self-
recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsistent data
creation or recording processes, or poor
quality or old age of the blank CD/DVD.▷Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side with
a pen intended for this purpose.
Damage
▷Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and
moisture.▷Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.▷Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures
over 122 ℉/50 ℃, high humidity or direct
sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐
tection feature by the manufacturer. This can
mean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played or
can only be played to a limited extent.
MACROVISION
This product contains copyrighted technology
that is based on multiple registered US patents
and the intellectual property of the Macrovision
Corporation and other manufacturers. The use
of this copy protection must be approved by
Macrovision. Media protected by this product -
unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision - may
only be used for private purposes. Copying of
this technology is prohibited.
External devices
AUX-IN port
At a glance▷For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3
player. The sound is output on the vehicle
loudspeakers.▷Recommendation: use medium tone and
volume settings on the audio device. The
tone depends on the quality of the audio
files.
Connecting
The AUX-IN port is in the center armrest.
Connect the headphone connector or line-out
connector of the device to the AUX-IN port.
Playback
1.Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.2. Press the button.3."AUX"
Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐
edly from the volume of the other audio sources,
it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
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Adjusting the volume1. Press the button.2."AUX"3."Vol-AUX"4.Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.
USB audio interface/mobile phone
audio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
The sound is output on the vehicle loudspeak‐
ers.
Connectors for external devices
▷Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐
ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that
are supported by the USB audio interface.▷Connection via snap-in adapter, refer to
page 143, when equipped with extended
connectivity of the music player in the mo‐
bile phone: Apple iPhone or mobile phones.
Playback is only possible if no audio device
is connected to the analog AUX-IN port.
Due to the large number of different audio devi‐
ces available on the market, it cannot be ensured
that every audio device/mobile phone is opera‐
ble on the vehicle.
Ask your service center about suitable audio de‐
vices/mobile phones.
Audio files
Standard audio files can be played back:
▷MP3.▷WMA.▷WAV (PCM).▷AAC, M4A.▷Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS.File system
Standard file systems for USB devices are sup‐
ported. The FAT 32 format is recommended.
Connecting
The USB audio interface is in the center armrest.
Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via USB
audio interface
To connect the iPod, use the BMW cable
adapter for the Apple iPod. Additional informa‐
tion can be obtained from your service center or
on the Internet: www.bmw.com.
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone with the AUX-
IN port and USB interface.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup‐
ported by the USB audio interface.
Connection of a USB device via the USB
audio interface
Connect using a flexible adapter cable to protect
the USB audio interface and the USB device
against physical damage.
Connect the USB device to the USB interface.
After connecting for the first time
Information on all music tracks, e.g. artist or type
of music, as well as playback lists are transmit‐
ted into the vehicle. This may take some time,
depending on the USB device and the number
of tracks.
During transmission, the tracks can be called up
via the file directory.
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Number of tracks
Information from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 20,000 tracks can be stored in the ve‐
hicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more than
20,000 tracks are stored, information on exist‐
ing tracks may be deleted.
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Man‐
agement (DRM) cannot be played.
Playback1. Press the button.2."IPOD" or "USB"
Changing the music track
Skipping to another track
It is possible to skip to another track within the
selected directory.
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired track is played.
With the right knob:
Turn the right knob until the desired track is
played back.
Fast forward/reverse
Hold the button down.
Tracks can be heard but are distorted.
Random playback
"RND"
To end random playback: "RND"
Selecting a track
Depending on the connected device, the track
can be selected via the following category:
▷"LIST": playback lists.▷"DIR": device file structure.▷"GEN": musical genre.▷"ART": artist.▷"ALB": album.1.Select the desired category.2.If necessary, select the desired directory us‐
ing the right knob.▷ : press the right knob to open a di‐
rectory.▷ : press the right knob to close a di‐
rectory.3.Select other directories if you wish.4.Highlight the desired track and press the
right knob.
You can scroll through the directories during
playback.
To change to the current track:
"CURR"
Displaying information on the track
Any information stored on the currently selected
track can be displayed.
"TRACK"
Adjusting the volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐
edly from the volume of the other audio sources,
it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
1."LEV"2.Turn the right knob until the desired volume
is set and press the knob.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐
vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐
peratures; refer to the audio device operating
instructions.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in each case.
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Information on connection▷The connected audio device is supplied with
a max. power of 500 mA if supported by the
device. Therefore, do not additionally con‐
nect the device to a socket in the vehicle;
otherwise, playback may be compromised.▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface to re‐
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Redialing
›Redial‹
Voice phone book
Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, it
may be necessary to create your own voice
phone book.
The entries must be entered using voice activa‐
tion and are separate from the memory in the
mobile phone. Up to 50 entries can be set up.
Saving an entry1.›Save name‹2.Say the name. Do not exceed the speaking
duration of approx. 2 seconds.3.Say the phone number after being prompted
to do so by the system.4.›Save‹
Deleting an entry
1.›Delete name‹2.Say the name after being prompted to do so.3.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹
Deleting all entries
1.›Delete phonebook‹2.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹3.Confirm the prompt again: ›Yes‹
Reading and selecting entries
1.›Read phonebook‹2.When the desired entry is read aloud:
say ›Dial number‹
Selecting an entry
1.›Dial name‹2.Say the name after being prompted to do so.3.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹Adjusting the volume
Turn the left knob during an announcement.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Do not use voice operation to initiate an Emer‐
gency Request. In stressful situations, the voice
and vocal pitch can change. This can unneces‐
sarily delay the establishment of a telephone
connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 176, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Keep the doors, windows, and retractable
hardtop closed to prevent noise interfer‐
ence.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
BMW phone numbers
You can have several service phone numbers
displayed even if BMW Assist is not activated.
When you activate BMW Assist, the services of
BMW Assist become available, refer to
page 145.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 81
Acceleration assistant, Launch Control 58
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 176
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate control 95
Adaptive brake light, refer to Brake force display 80
Adaptive light control 70
Additives– Coolant 166
Additives, oil 166
After washing vehicle 183
Airbags 73
Airbags
– Indicator/warning lamps 75
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated air mode 90, 94
Air conditioner 90
Air conditioning mode
– Air conditioner 90– Automatic climate con‐
trol 92– Ventilation 91, 94
Air distribution
– Automatic 93– Individual 90– Manual 90
Air flow rate 90, 93
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 91, 94
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 89
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 155
Air supply– Air conditioner 90– Automatic climate con‐
trol 92– Ventilation 91, 94
Air vents 89
Air vents
– Refer to Ventilation 91, 94
Alarm system 30
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 31– Ending an alarm 30– Interior motion sensor 31– Tilt alarm sensor 31
All around the headliner 16
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 162
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 97
Alternative oil types 166
Antifreeze
– Coolant 166– Washer fluid 52
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 81
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 81
Anti-theft protection 22
Anti-theft protection, lug bolts 174
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 204
Approved engine oils 166
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 204
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 103
Assist 145
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 177
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control sys‐
tems 81
Assistance when driving off 84
Audio device, external 103
Automatic air distribution 93
Automatic air flow rate 93
Automatic car wash 182
Automatic climate control– Automatic air distribution 93
Automatic cruise control 85
Automatic Curb Monitor 40
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 47
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 69
Automatic recirculated air control 94
Automatic transmission
– 7-gear with dual clutch 55– 8-gear 53
AUTO program with automatic
climate control 93
AUX-IN port 103, 127
Average fuel consumption 62
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 63
Average speed 62
Axle loads, refer to Weights 204
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 37
Backrests, refer to Seat ad‐ justment 36
Backrest width adjustment 37
Backup lamps
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Driving stability control sys‐tems 81
Driving tips 108
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 81
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 82
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 81
Dynamic Driving Control 82
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 81
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 82
E
EBV electronic brake-force distribution 81
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 112
Electrical fault– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 58
Electrical malfunction
– Door lock 26– Driver's door 26– Fuel filler flap 152
Electric seat adjustment 37
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 81
Electronic engine oil level check 164
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 81
Emergency operation
– Fuel filler flap, unlocking
manually 152
Emergency Request 176
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 177
Emergency unlocking
– Trunk lid, from the inside 28
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function 47
Engine compartment 163
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐
ant 166
Engine data 202
Engine oil, adding 165
Engine oil additives 166
Engine oil, checking the level 164
Engine oil, filling capacity 206
Engine oil temperature 61
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 166
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 166
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 61
Engine power, refer to Engine data 202
Engine, RPM 202
Engine start, Help 177
Engine, starting 46
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 28– Start/Stop button 45
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 45
Engine, switching off 46
Engine temperature 61
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 72
Equipment, interior 96
Error messages, refer to Check Control 66
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 81
Exchanging wheels/tires 161
Exhaust system 109
Exterior mirrors 40
Exterior mirrors
– Automatic dimming 41– Automatic heating 41– Folding in and out 41– Setting 40
External audio device 103
External start 177
External temperature dis‐ play 60
External temperature display– Changing the units 63– On the computer 63
External temperature warn‐
ing 60
Eyes for securing cargo 112
F
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 66
Failure of an electrical acces‐ sory 175
False alarm
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 31– Ending an alarm 30
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 38
Fasten safety belts reminder
– Refer to Safety belt re‐
minder 39
Filter
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 95– Refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 91
Fine wood, care 184
First aid kit 177
Fittings
– For tow-starting and tow‐
ing 179
Flashing when locking/unlock‐
ing 24
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 75
Flat Tire Monitor
– Snow chains 162
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 75
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 77
Flat tire, warning lamp 76
Flat tire, wheel change 173
Flooding 109
Floor carpet, care 184
Floor mats, care 184
Foot brake 109
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Transmission positions– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 55– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 53
Transporting children
safely 43
Tread depth, tires 160
Tread, tires 160
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 60
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 50
Trip odometer 60
Trunk
– Comfort Access 29
Trunk lid
– Comfort Access 29– Emergency unlocking 28– Opening from the inside 27– Opening from the out‐
side 27– Remote control 23
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐
sions 203
Turn signal
– Indicator/warning lamp 14
Turn signals 50
Turn signals
– Bulb replacement, front 172– Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 50
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 159
Unintentional alarms 31
Units
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 63– Temperature 63
Universal Garage Door
Opener 96
Universal remote control 96
Unlocking– From the inside 27– From the outside 22– Hood 164– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 22– Trunk lid 29– Without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 28
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 183
USB audio interface 128
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electrical
devices 100
Vehicle
– Battery replacement 174– Breaking in 108– Cargo 204– Dimensions, refer to Dimen‐
sions 203– Identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 163– Weight 204
Vehicle care 183
Vehicle care, refer to Care 182
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle jack 174
Vehicle paint 183
Vehicle storage 185
Vehicle, switching off 46
Vehicle wash 182
Ventilation
– Draft-free 91, 95– Refer to Climate control 89
Vents, refer to Air vents 89
Voice activation, mobile phone 141
W
Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 66
Warning triangle 177
Washer/wiper system 51
Washing, vehicle 182
Water on roads 109
Wear indicator in tire 160
Welcome lamps 68
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 203
Wheel change 173
Wheels and tires 155
Wheels, changing 161
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 75
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 203
Wind deflector 34
Window, convenient opening and closing 23
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging– Automatic climate con‐
trol 94
Windows, defrosting and re‐
moving condensation
– Air conditioner 91
Windows, pinch protection 32
Windshield
– Cleaning 51– Defrosting and defogging, air
conditioner 91– Defrosting and defogging,
automatic climate con‐
trol 94
Windshield, defrosting, refer
to Defrosting windows 91
Windshield wash 51
Windshield wash
– Filling capacity, reser‐
voir 206– Nozzles 52– Washer fluid 52
Windshield washer fluid 52
Windshield wiper blades, changing 170
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 51
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