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Entertainment
Music collection
3. "CD/Multimedia"
Deleting an album
An album cannot be deleted while a track from it
is being played.
4. "Music collection"
5. Open "Options".
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the desired album.
4. Open "Options".
6. "Music data import/export"
5. "Delete album"
Deleting a track and directory
A track cannot be deleted while it is being
played.
A directory cannot be deleted while a track from
it is being played.
7. "Backup music on USB"
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the directory or track.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete folder" or "Delete track".
Free memory capacity
Display the free memory capacity in the music
collection.
Restoring the music collection in the
vehicle
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Free memory"
When storing from the USB device, the
music collection existing in the vehicle is
replaced.<
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Music collection
2. "Music collection"
Backing up the music collection
3. Open "Options".
The entire music collection can be stored on a
USB medium. Make sure there is enough free
memory capacity on the USB device.
4. "Music data import/export"
5. "Restore music from USB"
Depending on the number of tracks, backing up
the music collection may take several hours.
Therefore, it is best to perform the backup
during a long trip.
Deleting the music collection
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
1. Start the engine.
4. "Delete music collection"
2. Connect the USB medium to the USB inter-
face in the glove compartment, refer to
page 115.
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Entertainment
External devices
Connecting
Vehicle equipment
Lift up the center armrest.
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
Symbol Meaning
AUX-In connection
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
The AUX-In connection is in the center armrest
USB audio interface
Connect the headphone connection or line-out
connection of the device to the jack plug.
Music interface for smartphones
Bluetooth audio
Playback
1. Connect the audio device, switch it on, and
using the audio device, select a track.
AUX-IN port
2. "CD/Multimedia"
Overview
3. "External devices" if applicable
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It is possible to connect audio devices, e.g.
MP3 players. Sound is output over the
vehicle speakers.
4.
"AUX front"
Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
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Recommended settings: mid-level toneand
volume settings on the audio device. Tone
may depend on the quality of the audio files.
Volume
The volume of the sound output depends on
the audio device. If this volume differs markedly
from the volume of the other audio sources, it is
advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting volume
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices" if applicable
3.
"AUX front"
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4. "Volume"
Audio files
Playback of standard audio files is possible:
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MP3
WMA
WAV (PCM)
AAC, M4A
Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS
Connection via the USB audio interface
Lift up the center armrest.
5. Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and then press the controller.
USB audio interface/Music
interface for smartphones
Overview
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is out-
put over the vehicle speakers.
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2
AUX-IN port for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
Options for connecting external
devices
USB interface
Apple iPod/iPhone
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Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g. MP3 player,
USB flash drive, or mobile phones that are
supported by the USB audio interface.
Use a flexible adapter cable for the connection.
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB
interface 2.
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Connection via snap-in adapter if the vehi-
cle is equipped with a music interface for
smartphones: Apple iPhone or mobile
phones. Playback may only be possible
when no device is connected to the AUX-IN
port.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is
supported by the USB audio interface.
USB device
To protect the USB interface and USB device
from mechanical damage, connect them with a
flexible adapter cable.
Because of the large number of audio devices
available on the market, an operation via the
vehicle cannot be guaranteed for every audio
device/mobile phone.
Connect the USB device to the USB interface 2.
After initial connection
Ask your BMW center for suitable audio
devices/mobile phones.
Information about all tracks, e.g. artist or music
style and the playlists are imported into the
vehicle. It can take some time, depending on
the USB device and the number of tracks.
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are sup-
ported. The format FAT 32 is recommended.
During transmission, the tracks can be
accessed via the file directory.
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Number of tracks
Starting the track search
1. "CD/Multimedia"
The data from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 36,000 tracks can be stored in the
vehicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more
than 36,000 tracks are stored, then the data of
existing tracks may be deleted.
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or
4. "Search"
symbol.
5. Select desired category, e.g. "Genre",
"Artist".
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.
All entries are displayed in a list.
> Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired input. When a letter is entered,
the results are filtered using this letter as
the first letter. If multiple letters are
entered, all results that contain that
sequence are displayed.
Playback
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or
symbol.
> Select the desired entry from the list.
Playback begins with the first track.
6. Select additional categories if desired.
The CD cover that belongs to the track appears
on the Control Display, possibly after a few
seconds.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, if all of the tracks by a certain artist
are to be displayed, call up that artist only.
All of the tracks by that artist are then dis-
played.
Track search
Selection is possible via:
7. "Start play"
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Playback lists
Information: music style, artist; if applicable,
composer, album, track.
Restarting a track search
"New search"
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Additionally for USB devices: file directory;
if applicable, composer.
Playback lists
Track titles are displayed if they have been
stored in the Latin alphabet.
To open playback lists.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or
4. "Playlists"
symbol.
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Current playback
Video menu
List of tracks currently being played.
Symbol
Format
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Next video file
2. "External devices"
Previous video file
3. Select the or
symbol.
It may be necessary to click the
symbol twice in order to play the
previous video file.
4. "Current playback"
Random play sequence
The current list of tracks is played in random
sequence.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to extreme
environmental conditions, e.g. very high tem-
peratures, refer to the operating instructions of
the audio device.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 Kbit/s,
proper playback cannot always be ensured.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the
button.
Information on connection
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The connected audio device is supplied
with a max. power of 500 mA if supported
by the device. For this reason, do not con-
nect the device to a charging socket in the
vehicle; otherwise, it may not be possible to
ensure proper playback.
Video playback
Overview
Video playback possible via snap-in adapter.
They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is
output over the vehicle speakers.
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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.
Playback
For your own safety, the video image is only dis-
played up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and in some
market-specific versions, only with the parking
brake engaged or the selector lever of the auto-
matic transmission is in the park position.
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Do not connect USB hard drives.
Do not use the USB audio interface to
recharge external devices.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
Bluetooth audio
Overview
3. Select the
4. "Video"
symbol.
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It is possible to use Bluetooth to play music
files from external devices, e.g. audio
devices or mobile phones.
5. Select the directory, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the controller to the left.
Using a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 178.
6. Select the desired video file to begin
playback.
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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
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Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
The volume of the sound output depends
on the device. If necessary, change the
volume setting on the device.
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Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
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Suitable device. For information, go to
5. To perform other operations on the device,
refer to the owner's manual for the device:
e.g. search for and connect Bluetooth
device or a new device.
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Device operational.
Ignition switched on.
Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 189, and in the device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device's display.
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Activating Bluetooth audio, refer to
page 189.
6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the device's display.
Bluetooth presets in the device are
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or
visible, refer to Owner's Manual for the
device.
You will be prompted by iDrive or the device
to enter the same Bluetooth passkey.
7. Enter the passkey and confirm.
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A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the
Bluetooth passkey. Only required once for
pairing.
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the device when the vehicle is
stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead
to endangerment of passengers or other road
users.<
8. Select desired functions with which the
device is to be connected, e.g. "Audio".
1. "CD/Multimedia"
9. "OK"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. "Add new phone"
If the pairing was successful, the device is
displayed as connected.
symbol displayed in white: device is active
as an audio source.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is
displayed.
If the pairing was not successful: what to do if…,
refer to page 183.
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Connecting a particular device
Playback
A device that has already been paired can be
connected as an active audio source.
General information
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The display of track information depends on
the device.
Connection is not possible if a data exchange is
currently taking place via a mobile phone that is
connected via Bluetooth.
Operation via the device or iDrive are both
possible.
Prerequisite
Playback is interrupted if a data exchange is
taking place with a mobile phone that is
connected via Bluetooth.
If necessary, activate the audio connection of
the desired device from the list of paired
devices.
Starting playback
1. Connect device.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "External devices"
4. Select the symbol.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Configure phone"
7. Activate "Audio".
8. "OK"
Connecting a device
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
5. Select the desired title from the list.
4. Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
Playback menu
Depending on the device, all functions may not
be available.
Symbol Function
Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the
symbol.
Previous track
Reverse: press and hold the symbol.
symbol displayed in white: device is active
as an audio source.
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Is the passkey input taking longer than
30 seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.
Disconnecting an audio connection
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the device or to the vehicle? If necessary,
delete the connections with other devices.
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. Select the desired device from the list of
connected devices.
Is the mobile phone in power economy
mode or does it only have a small amount of
battery charge remaining? Charge the
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a
charging cable.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Configure phone"
6. "Audio"
7. "OK"
Depending on the mobile phone, it may only
be possible to connect one device to the
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from
the vehicle and only pair and connect one
device.
With a mobile phone, only the audio connection
is disconnected. All other connections remain
active.
Unpairing device
Is the device no longer responding? Switch
the device off and back on again.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. Highlight the device to be unpaired.
5. Open "Options".
Repeat the pairing procedure.
No music can be played.
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Start the program for playing music files on
the device and if necessary, select a track
via the device.
6. "Remove phone from list"
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
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Music files only play quietly.
Adjust volume settings on the device.
Playback is interrupted by the press of a
button or other messages on the device.
Switch off key tones and other acoustic
signal on the device.
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Playback is interrupted by a phone call or
traffic report and does not automatically
continue.
What to do if…
Information about suitable devices is available
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 188.
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Device not supported by vehicle.
Playback is not possible when the mobile
phone is connected via Bluetooth audio and
at the same time via the extended connec-
tivity of the music player in the mobile
phone.
If necessary, perform a software update,
refer to page 184.
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Device could not be paired or connected.
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and vehicle match? Enter the same passkey
on the device and via iDrive.
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Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g.
the audio connection, refer to page 183,
and start playback again.
5. "Update software"
If you have gone through all items in the list and
still cannot activate the desired function, please
contact Customer Relations or your BMW
center.
Software update
The vehicle supports various external devices,
depending on the software it is currently using.
A software update can enable the vehicle to
support, for example, new mobile phones or
new external devices.
6. "Start update"
7. "OK"
All of the listed software updates are installed.
Restoring to previous version
Software updates and associated, up-to-date
instructions are available on the web page
The software version can be restored to before
the last software update.
The restoring to the previous version can only
be performed when stopped.
Displaying current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. Select "OK" twice.
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
All of the listed software updates are removed.
Select the desired version to display additional
information.
Note
Updating software by USB
BMW Assist, Office functions, and connected
devices may be temporarily unavailable during a
software update or while restoring to the
previous version. Wait a few minutes until the
functions are available once more.
The software update can only be performed
when stopped.
1. Save the file for the software update in the
main directory of a USB data storage
device.
2. Connect the USB data storage device to the
USB audio interface in the center armrest. It
is not possible to perform the update using
the USB interface in the glove compart-
ment.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update"
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