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USB/audio interface USB/audio interface* You can connect audio devices to the USB/ audio interface, e.g. an iPod or a USB device (MP3 player, USB memory stick). You can then operate these with iDrive. The common audio files, e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM) and AAC, as well as playback lists in the M3U format can be played back. Due to the large number of audio devices available on the market, operation via the vehicle cannot be ensured for every audio device. Ask your BMW center which audio devices are suitable. USB storage medium Use a flexible adapter cable for connection to protect the USB interface and your USB device against mechanical damage.< For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeakers, connect the USB device to the connection 1. After connecting for the first time, the information of all tracks (e.g. artist, music genre) and the playback lists of the USB device are transferred to the vehicle. This process can take some time. The time required is dependent on the USB device and on the number of tracks. During the transfer you can select the tracks via the directories and file names. Following the transfer you can call up the tracks via the information and playback lists. The information of up to four USB devices can be stored in the vehicle, for a total of approx. 20,000 tracks. If a fifth USB device is connected, the information of the tracks of the first USB device stored in the vehicle is deleted. Connecting 1 2 USB interface Connection for audio playback: 1/8 in/3.5 mm jack plug Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played.< iPod For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeakers, connect the iPod to the connections 1 and 2. Use an iPod adapter cable to connect the iPod. The menu structure of the iPod is supported by the USB/audio interface. Starting audio playback Via iDrive If the audio device has a device name, this will be displayed if possible. 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 "AUX" is selected and press the controller. 186 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 308 02/07 BMW AG

Section	Page
Contents	5
Notes	6
Using this Owner's Manual	6
Symbols used	6
The individual vehicle	7
Editorial notice	7
For your own safety	7
Service and warranty	9
Reporting safety defects	9
At a glance	11
Cockpit	12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays	12
Instrument cluster	14
Indicator and warning lamps	15
Around the center console: controls and displays	16
iDrive	18
Controls	18
Menu overview	19
Operating principle	19
Status information	22
Assistance window*	22
Switching Control Display off/on	23
Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons	23
Voice command system	25
The concept	25
Voice commands	25
Notes	27
Controls	29
Opening and closing	30
Keys/remote control	30
Personal Profile	31
Central locking system	32
Opening and closing: from outside	32
Opening and closing: from inside	35
Doors	35
Luggage compartment lid/ tailgate	36
Alarm system	39
Comfort access*	41
Windows	42
Glass sunroof*, electric	43
Sports Wagon: Panorama glass sunroof	45
Adjusting	47
Sitting safely	47
Seats	48
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*	49
Head restraints	51
Safety belts	52
Seat heating*	53
Active seat ventilation*	54
Active seat*	54
Mirrors	54
Steering wheel	56
Transporting children safely	58
The right place for children	58
Installing child restraint systems	58
On trips	61
Driving	62
Ignition lock	62
Start/Stop button	62
Starting engine	63
Switching off engine	63
Handbrake	64
Manual transmission	64
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*	64
Sport automatic transmission*	67
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher	68
Wiper system	69
Washer fluid	70
Cruise control*	70
Active cruise control*	71
Everything under control	79
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	79
Tachometer	79
Coolant temperature	79
Energy Control	80
Fuel gauge	80
Computer	80
Service requirements	82
Check Control	84
Speed limit	86
Stopwatch	87
Settings on Control Display	87
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	91
PDC Park Distance Control*	91
Driving stability control systems	92
Dynamic Drive*	95
Sports Wagon: self-leveling suspension	95
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	96
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	97
Active steering*	100
Brake force display	101
Airbags	101
Head-Up Display*	103
BMW Night Vision*	105
Leaving lane warning*	107
Lamps	109
Parking lamps/low beams	109
Adaptive Head Light*	111
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	111
Fog lamps*	112
Instrument lighting	112
Interior lamps	112
Climate	113
Automatic climate control	113
Parked car ventilation	117
Practical interior accessories	120
Integrated universal remote control*	120
Sun blinds*	121
Glove compartment	121
Center armrest, front	122
Storage compartments	123
Cup holders	123
Ashtray, front	124
Cigarette lighter, front	124
Ashtray, rear	124
Cigarette lighter, rear	124
Connecting electrical devices	124
Center armrest, rear	125
Sedan: Through-loading system*	125
Sports Wagon: cargo bay	126
Ski bag*	129
Driving tips	133
Things to remember when driving	134
Break-in period	134
General driving notes	134
Cargo loading	136
Roof-mounted luggage rack*	138
Navigation	141
Starting navigation system	142
Navigation DVD	142
Display in assistance window	142
Destination entry	144
Entering a destination manually	144
Entering destination via voice*	147
Map-guided destination selection	148
Selecting destination using information	149
Destination list	151
Address book	151
Selecting route	154
Word matching principle	155
Destination guidance	156
Starting destination guidance	156
Terminating/continuing destination guidance	156
Displaying route	157
Destination guidance via voice instructions	159
Bypassing route sections	160
Traffic information*	160
Displaying current position	164
What to do if …	165
Entertainment	167
On/off and tone	168
Controls	168
Switching on/off	169
Adjusting volume	169
Tone control	169
Radio	172
Listening to radio	172
Storing stations	174
Automatically sorting stations*	175
Weather news flashes*	176
High Definition Radio*	176
Satellite radio*	178
CD player and CD changer	181
Listening to CDs	181
Selecting a track	182
Sampling tracks, scan	183
Repeating a track	184
Random play sequence	184
Fast forward/reverse	185
CD magazine	185
Notes	186
AUX-In connection	187
Connecting	187
Starting audio playback	187
USB/audio interface	188
Connecting	188
Starting audio playback	188
Selecting a track	189
Repeating a track	189
Random play sequence	190
Fast forward/reverse	190
Notes	190
Communications	193
Telephoning	194
The concept	194
Using a phone in your vehicle	194
Suitable mobile phones	194
Care instructions	194
Operating options	194
Commissioning	195
Operation via iDrive	200
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	205
Operation by voice*	205
Notes	207
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter	207
BMW Assist	209
Requirements	209
Services offered	209
Using services	210
Updating BMW Assist	213
Displaying vehicle data	215
Mobility	217
Refueling	218
Fuel filler door	218
Fuel specifications	219
Wheels and tires	220
Tire inflation pressure	220
Tire identification marks	226
Tire condition	227
Run-flat tires*	228
New wheels and tires	228
Snow chains*	229
Under the hood	230
Hood	230
Engine compartment	231
Engine oil	231
Coolant	233
Maintenance	234
BMW maintenance system	234
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	235
Care	235
Replacing components	236
Onboard toolkit	236
Wiper blade replacement	236
Lamps and bulbs	237
Changing wheels	241
Vehicle battery	244
Fuses	244
Giving and receiving assistance	246
Emergency call	246
Warning triangle*	247
First-aid kit*	247
Roadside Assistance*	247
Jump starting	248
Tow-starting and towing	249
Reference	253
Technical data	254
Engine data	254
Dimensions	255
Weights	257
Capacities	258
Short commands of voice command system	259
Everything from A to Z	264

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USB/audio interface

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USB/audio interface

You can connect audio devices to the USB/

audio interface, e.g. an iPod or a USB device

(MP3 player, USB memory stick). You can then

operate these with iDrive.

The common audio files, e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV

(PCM) and AAC, as well as playback lists in the

M3U format can be played back.

Due to the large number of audio devices avail-

able on the market, operation via the vehicle

cannot be ensured for every audio device.

Ask your BMW center which audio devices are

suitable.

Connecting

USB interface

Connection for audio playback:

1/8 in/3.5 mm jack plug

iPod

For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeak-

ers, connect the iPod to the connections

and

Use an iPod adapter cable to connect the iPod.

The menu structure of the iPod is supported by

the USB/audio interface.

USB storage medium

Use a flexible adapter cable for connec-

tion to protect the USB interface and your

USB device against mechanical damage.

For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeak-

ers, connect the USB device to the connec-

tion

After connecting for the first time, the informa-

tion of all tracks (e.g. artist, music genre) and

the playback lists of the USB device are trans-

ferred to the vehicle. This process can take

some time. The time required is dependent on

the USB device and on the number of tracks.

During the transfer you can select the tracks via

the directories and file names.

Following the transfer you can call up the tracks

via the information and playback lists.

The information of up to four USB devices can

be stored in the vehicle, for a total of approx.

20,000 tracks.

If a fifth USB device is connected, the informa-

tion of the tracks of the first USB device stored

in the vehicle is deleted.

Music tracks with integrated Digital

Rights Management (DRM) cannot be

played.

Starting audio playback

Via iDrive

If the audio device has a device name, this will

be displayed if possible.

Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Move the controller backwards to open

"Entertainment".

Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the

controller until "AUX" is selected and press

the controller.