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Professional rear entertainment*
Rear entertainment and screens are switched
on/off.
Controls
After switching off the ignition, the system must
be switched on again.
Screens
Adjusting
Danger of burns when screen is folded out
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2
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4
Screen, left
Do not reach behind the screen; other‐
wise, there is the danger of getting burned. The
back of the screen can become very hot.◀
Screen, right
Controller with buttons
CD/DVD player
Rear CD/DVD player
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To fold out: pull at the bottom edge.
To fold in: press against the bottom edge.
Notes
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7
CD/DVD slot
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Do not cover lower screen edge, since this
is where the sensors and the infrared inter‐
face are installed.
Eject CD/DVD
On/off, right
When loading the rear seats and adjusting
the backrest of the front seat, fold in the
screens.
Headphone connection, right
RCA sockets
Headphone connection, left
On/off, left
When cleaning the screen, follow the care
instructions, refer to page 273.
Switching the system on/off
Press the left or right side of the button
on the CD/DVD player in the rear for the
respective page.
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Operation is the same as for the front video play‐
back, refer to page 181.
iDrive in the rear
Radio
When the same radio source is selected in the
front and rear (e.g., FM/AM), the same radio sta‐
tion is played.
Operation is the same as for the front radio, refer
to page 172.
CD/multimedia
CD/DVD
When the same audio source (front CD/DVD
player, rear CD/DVD player, DVD changer) is se‐
lected in the front and rear, the same material is
played.
Operation is the same as for the iDrive in the
front, refer to page 19.
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To adjust the volume: turn, arrows 1.
To activate the controller and switch be‐
tween the screens: press the buttons, ar‐
rows 2.
AgreenLEDindicateswhichscreenisactive
and can be operated via the iDrive in the rear.
Operation is the same as for the front CD/DVD,
refer to page 179.
Notes on CDs/DVDs, refer to page 185.
Controls
Music collection*
Almost all functions can be operated in the same
manner as they are in the front. Special features
of operating the system in the rear are described
here.
Music can only be stored and data can only be
exported and imported via the front CD/DVD
player or the USB interface in the glove com‐
partment.
When music collections are selected in the front
and rear, they are played back separately.
Audio/video playback
Audio
Audio can be played back via rear entertainment
from any source in the vehicle.
Operation is the same as for the front music col‐
lection, refer to page 186.
Tone
Operation is the same as for the front audio play‐
back, refer to page 179.
Only treble and bass can be set in the rear for
headphones. The settings are made separately
for the left and right headphones.
Video
Operation is the same as for the front tone, refer
to page 170.
Video can be played back in the rear from the
following sources:
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DVD changer*.
Navigation*
Rear CD/DVD player.
External device in rear.
Route planning can be performed separately on
the left and right sides in the rear. Destination
guidance can only be started from the front.
If a video image is being played back in the rear,
the rear CD/DVD player cannot be selected in
the front.
Operation is the same as for the front navigation,
refer to page 152.
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3. Select the desired priority.
Suggesting a destination
A destination or trip can be sent to the front as
a suggestion. The suggestion can be adopted,
stored, or declined in the front. This function is
not available with the following setting: "Driver
control".
1. Enter the destination.
2. "Suggest destination"
Contacts
Operation is the same as for the front contacts.
Priority options
BMW Assist
The driver has priority
Operation is the same as for BMW Assist in the
front, refer to page 234.
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The source selected via iDrive in the front is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers and can
be selected but not operated from the rear.
Other audio or video sources can be oper‐
ated.
Adjusting
The following settings are available:
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Sound can only be output in the rear via
headphones.
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"Rear display"
"Language/Units": language can be set
globally for all screens.
The source that is to be displayed in the rear
can be set via the iDrive in the front.
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"Tone"
To set the source in the rear via the iDrive in the
front:
"Climate"
Vehicle information
Computer content can be displayed. Operation
is only possible in the front.
1. "CD/Multimedia" or"Radio"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Select rear source"
4. Select the desired audio or video source.
Options menu
The split screen is not available and there is no
Integrated Owner's Manual.
Same priority
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All audio and video sources can be operated
via the iDrive in the front and rear.
Operation is the same as for the front menu op‐
tions, refer to page 21.
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Sound is output in the rear via headphones:
the source selected via the iDrive in the front
is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Enabling
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Sound is output via loudspeakers: the
source selected last via the iDrive in the front
or rear is output via the vehicle loudspeak‐
ers.
Enabling operation in the rear
Only possible via the iDrive in the front.
1. "Settings"
2. "Allow rear control"
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Fold up display screens for interference-free re‐
ception.
The rear has priority
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When the source selected in the rear is
played on headphones, it can be selected
but not operated via iDrive in the front. Other
audio or video sources can be operated.
Unfavorable light conditions such as bright am‐
bient light can impair reception.
Sound output on the headphones or
vehicle loudspeakers
Operation is only possible in the rear.
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Sound is output in the rear via headphones:
the source selected via the iDrive in the front
is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Sound is output via loudspeakers: the
source selected in the rear is output on the
vehicle loudspeakers. Audio or video sour‐
ces cannot be selected via the iDrive in the
front.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Headphones" or "Loudspeakers"
With the following setting, sound output in the
rear is not possible via the vehicle speakers:
"Driver control".
Switching off the rear DVD
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Rear entertainment is switched off.
External devices
To switch rear entertainment back on: select
a different priority via the iDrive in the front
and switch on the system, refer to
page 204.
General information
External audio and video devices and digital
cameras can be connected to cinch sockets, re‐
fer to page 204, on the CD/DVD player. Opera‐
tion takes place on the external device.
Headphones, vehicle
loudspeakers
Due to the large number of different audio and
video devices available on the market, it cannot
be ensured that every audio and video device
will be displayed correctly on the screen.
Connecting the headphones
Normal headphones
Connect via the jack 1/8"/3.5 mm, refer to
page 204, on the rear CD/DVD player.
Connecting an external device
1. Fold down the cover in front of the cinch
sockets on the CD/DVD player.
2. Connect the external device to the RCA
sockets.
Infrared headphones
Connection via the infrared interface on the
lower edge of the screen.
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Video: yellow socket.
Audio: white and red socket.
Fitting infrared headphones and information on
which headphones are supported can be ob‐
tained from your service center.
Starting playback
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
When using infrared headphones, ensure that
the connection between the headphones and
the infrared interface is not disrupted:
3. Select the
or
symbol.
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Do not place an obstacle between the inter‐
face and headphones.
Volume
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Do not cover the interface.
Do not scratch the interface.
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐
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edly from the volume of the other audio sources,
it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting the volume
The volume can only be adjusted if no external
video device is connected.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the
4. "Volume"
or
symbol.
5. Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller.
What to do if...
Only a black screen is visible.
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Switch on the system.
There are no options available on the screen.
Switch over between the display screens.
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Radio stations or TV channels are grayed out
and cannot be selected.
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Function is limited due to the selected pri‐
ority. Change priority.
The DVD does not play.
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Playback does not begin automatically.
Start DVD manually, refer to page 181.
The volume of the rear vehicle speakers cannot
be adjusted.
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Sound in the rear is output via the head‐
phones. Change priority if necessary and
output sound via vehicle speakers.
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