Multimedia
CD/DVD
Sound output
Switching on/off

If the ignition is switched off: press the button.
Muting

If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running: press the button.
Playback
Loading the CD/DVD player
Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up.
Playback begins automatically.
Reading can take a few minutes with compressed audio files.
Starting playback
A CD/DVD is located in the CD/DVD player or DVD changer.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"CD/DVD"
- 3.
Select the desired CD or DVD.
Symbol | Meaning |
---|---|
CD/DVD player. |
Playable formats
DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD video.
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, VCD, SVCD.
Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC.
CD/DVD removal
- 1.
Press the button.
The CD/DVD is partially ejected.
- 2.
Remove the CD/DVD.
Audio
Selecting the track using the button

Press the button repeatedly until the desired track is played.
Select track via iDrive
Audio CDs
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"CD/DVD"
- 3.
"Now playing"
- 4.
Select the desired track to begin playback.
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files
Depending on the data, some letters and numbers of the CD/DVD may not be displayed correctly.
- 1.
"Browse directory"
- 2.
Select the directory if necessary.
To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left.
- 3.
Select the desired track to begin playback.
Displaying information on the track
If information about a track has been stored, it is displayed automatically:
Artist.
Album name.
Name of track.
Number of tracks.
Cover picture.
Updating album information
The album information for a CD is displayed automatically. If the album information is not correctly displayed, perhaps because there are several similar albums, the album information can be updated.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"CD/DVD"
- 3.
Open "Options".
- 4.
"Album information"
- 5.
Select the desired entry.
Random playback
All tracks of the CD/DVD are played back in random order.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"CD/DVD"
- 3.
Select the desired CD or DVD.
- 4.
Open "Options".
- 5.
"Random"
Symbol is displayed in the track information before the track name.
Fast forward/reverse

Press and hold the button.
Video
General information
The video image on the front Control Display is switched off when a country-dependent speed is exceeded.
Country codes
Only DVDs with the code of the home region can be played back; also refer to the information on the DVD.
Code | Region |
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1 | USA, Canada. |
2 | Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Africa. |
3 | Southeast Asia. |
4 | Australia, Central and South America, New Zealand. |
5 | Northwest Asia, North Africa. |
6 | China. |
0 | All regions. |
Playback
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"CD/DVD"
- 3.
Select a DVD with video content.
- 4.
"Play"
Video menu
To open the video menu:

Press the button during playback.
Symbol | Function |
---|---|
Open the DVD menu. | |
Start playback. | |
Pause | |
Stop | |
Next chapter. | |
Previous chapter. | |
Fast forward. | |
Reverse. |
In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases every time the controller is pressed. To stop, start playback.
DVD menu
Many DVDs have their own menus. The display depends on the contents of the DVD.
- 1.
If necessary, press this button to call up the Video menu.
- 2.
"DVD menu"
- 3.
To select menu items: move the controller and press it.
Settings for DVD
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via the DVD menu; refer also to the information on the DVD.
Selecting the language
The languages that are available depend on the DVD.
- 1.
Turn the controller during playback.
- 2.
Open "Options".
- 3.
"Language"
- 4.
Select the desired language.
Selecting the subtitles
The subtitles that are available depend on the DVD.
- 1.
Turn the controller during playback.
- 2.
Open "Options".
- 3.
"Invalid file"
- 4.
Select the desired language or "Do not display subtitles".
Setting the brightness, contrast and color
- 1.
Turn the controller during playback.
- 2.
Open "Options".
- 3.
"Display settings"
- 4.
"Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"
- 5.
Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the controller.
Selecting the zoom
Display the video image on the entire screen.
- 1.
Turn the controller during playback.
- 2.
Open "Options".
- 3.
"Additional options"
- 4.
"Zoom mode"
Selecting a track
DVD video:
- 1.
Turn the controller when the DVD menu is displayed.
- 2.
Open "Options".
- 3.
"Additional options"
- 4.
"Select track"
- 5.
Select the desired track.
Selecting the camera angle
The availability of a different camera angle depends on the DVD and the current DVD track.
- 1.
Turn the controller during playback.
- 2.
Open "Options".
- 3.
"Additional options"
- 4.
"Viewing angle"
- 5.
Select the desired camera angle.
Call the main menu or the DVD submenu, Back
These functions are not contained on every DVD. Therefore, they may not be available for use.
Hints
CD/DVD player and changer
CDs and DVDs
General malfunctions
CD/DVD changers and players have been optimized for performance in vehicles. In some instances they may be more sensitive to faulty CDs/DVDs than stationary devices would be.
If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check whether it has been inserted correctly.
Humidity
High levels of humidity can lead to condensation on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens, and temporarily prevent playback.
Malfunctions involving individual CDs/DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/DVDs, this can be due to one of the following causes:
Home-recorded CDs/DVDs
Possible reasons for malfunctions with home-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 protection feature by the manufacturer. This can mean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to a limited extent.
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External devices
The concept
Various external devices can be connected to the vehicle. The sound is output through the vehicle loudspeakers. The system can be operated via iDrive, depending on how the external device is connected to the vehicle.
Symbol | Meaning |
---|---|
AUX-IN port. | |
USB audio interface. | |
Music interface for smartphones. | |
Bluetooth audio. |
AUX-IN port
At a glance
For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3 players. 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 located in the center armrest.
Connect the headphones 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.
"Multimedia"
- 3.
"AUX front"
Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent 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 the volume
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"AUX front"
- 3.
"Volume"
- 4.
Turn the controller until the desired volume is set and press the controller.
USB audio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external devices. Operation can be performed via iDrive. The sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
Apple iPod/iPhone or USB devices, e.g., MP3 players, USB flash drive: connection via USB audio interface.
MP3 player from Apple iPhone or mobile phone: connection via snap-in adapter.
Due to the large number of audio devices available on the market, it cannot be guaranteed that every device/mobile phone is operable on the vehicle.
Depending on the configuration of the audio files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s or the number of different compression technologies, the files may not play back correctly in each case.
Ask your service center about suitable devices/mobile phones.
Audio files
Playback of standard audio and video files as well as playlists is possible.
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended formats.
Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via USB audio interface

The USB audio interface is located in the center arm rest.
Use a flexible adapter cable for connecting, e.g., the original iPod/iPhone adapter cable.

Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB interface.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is supported by the USB audio interface.
Connection of a USB device via the USB audio interface

The USB audio interface is located in the center arm rest.
Use a flexible adapter cable for connecting to help protect the USB port and the USB device from mechanical damage. The adapter cable supplied with the USB device would be ideal.

Connect the USB device to the USB interface.
After connecting for the first time
Information on all music tracks, e.g., artist, genre or track, as well as playback lists, are transmitted 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.
Number of tracks
Information from up to four USB devices or for approx. 40,000 tracks can be stored in the vehicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more than 40,000 tracks are stored, information on existing tracks will be deleted.
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Management, DRM, cannot be played.
Playback
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"External devices"
- 3.
Select symbol
or
.
Playback is started.
Track search
Tracks are displayed if they have been saved in the Latin alphabet.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"External devices"
- 3.
Select the
or
symbol.
- 4.
"Music search"
Track search using information
- 1.
Select the desired category, e.g., "Genre" or "Artist".
All entries are displayed in a list.
Open "A-Z search" and input the desired entry. 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.
Select the desired entry from the list.
- 2.
Select other categories if you wish.
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 displayed.
- 3.
"Play"
Restarting a track search
"Reset search"
Browsing a directory
If connection is via the USB audio interface in the center console, the file directory of the device can be displayed.
"Browse directory"
A list of directories and tracks is displayed.
This symbol identifies directories.
Select a track:
Select the desired track or directory.
To go up a level in the directory, move the controller to the left.
Playback lists
Calling up playback lists.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"External devices"
- 3.
Select the
or
symbol.
- 4.
"Playlists"
- 5.
Select the desired playlist.
More media, audio books, podcasts, videos
Audio books, podcasts and videos on the device can be called separately.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"External devices"
- 3.
Select symbol
or
.
- 4.
"Additional Media"
- 5.
Call the desired medium:
"Audio books"
"Podcasts"
"Video"
Video playback
At a glance
Video playback is possible with USB devices.
Playback
The video image is displayed on the front Control Display up to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h in some countries, it is only displayed if the parking brake is set or if the automatic transmission is in transmission position P.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"External devices"
- 3.
Select symbol
or
.
- 4.
"Additional Media"
- 5.
"Video"
- 6.
Select the directory if necessary.
To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left.
- 7.
Select the desired video file to begin playback.
Video menu
Symbol | Function |
---|---|
Next video file. | |
Previous video file. Double-click on an icon to play back previous video file. |
Current playback
List of tracks that is currently being played. For example, the list of tracks that was found in the track search or a playlist.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"External devices"
- 3.
Select symbol
or
.
- 4.
"Now playing"
Random playback
The current list of tracks is played back in random order.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"External devices"
- 3.
Open "Options".
- 4.
"Random"
Symbol is displayed in the track information before the track name.
iPod/iPhone: the playlist is displayed in random order and the tracks are played in the order they appear.
USB device: the playlist is displayed in the conventional order and the tracks are played in random order.
Fast forward/reverse

Press and hold the button.
Hints
Do not expose the audio device to extreme environmental conditions, such as very high temperatures; refer to the audio device operating instructions.
Due to the different configurations of audio and video files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, or the many different compression techniques, flawless playback cannot be guaranteed in all cases.
Information on connection
The connected audio device is supplied with a max. power of 1 A if supported by the device. Therefore, do not additionally connect the device to a socket inside the vehicle; otherwise, playback may be compromised.
Do not use force when plugging the connector into the USB interface.
Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB audio interface.
Do not connect any USB hard drives or USB hubs.
Bluetooth audio
At a glance
Music files on external devices such as audio devices or mobile phones can be played back via Bluetooth.
The sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
The volume of the sound output is dependent on the device. If necessary, adjust the volume on the device.
Up to four external devices can be paired with the vehicle.
Requirements
The device is suitable. Details can be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth
The device is ready for operation.
The ignition is switched on.
Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle and on the device.
Bluetooth presets must be made on the device, such as for a connection without confirmation or visibility; refer to the device operating instructions.
A number with at least four and a maximum of 16 digits is defined as the Bluetooth passkey. It is only required once for pairing.
Vehicle is stationary.
Pairing and connecting
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Connections"
- 3.
"Bluetooth®"
- 4.
"Add new device"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is displayed in the Control Display.
- 5.
Perform additional steps on the device, refer to the device operating instructions: for instance, search for or connect the Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the device display.
- 6.
Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on the device display.
- 7.
You are prompted by the iDrive or mobile phone to enter the same Bluetooth passkey. Enter the passkey and confirm.
Or:
Compare the control number in the display of the vehicle to the control number in the display of the mobile phone. Confirm the control number in the mobile phone and in the vehicle.
"OK"
- 8.
Select functions for which the device is to be used, e.g., "Bluetooth® audio".
- 9.
"OK"
If pairing was successful, the device is displayed as connected.
White symbol: the device is active as an audio source.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if....
Connecting a specific device
A device that has already been paired can be connected as an active audio source.
Requirements
If necessary, activate the audio connection of the desired device from the list of paired devices.
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Connections"
- 3.
"Bluetooth®"
- 4.
Open "Options".
- 5.
"Configure device"
- 6.
"Audio"
- 7.
"OK"
Connecting the device
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Connections"
- 3.
"Bluetooth®"
- 4.
Select the device that is to be connected.
White symbol: the device is active as an audio source.
Playback
General information
Many functions depend on the device and cannot be operated via iDrive.
Operation can take place on the device or iDrive.
Current playback
List of tracks that is currently being played. For example, the list of tracks that was found using music search, a playlist or the list of similar tracks found.
- 1.
Connect the device.
- 2.
"Multimedia"
- 3.
"External devices"
- 4.
Select the symbol.
- 5.
"Now playing"
Search
Depending on the device, it is possible to search using criteria such as the artist or the file directory.
- 1.
Connect the device.
- 2.
"Multimedia"
- 3.
"External devices"
- 4.
Select the symbol.
- 5.
"Music search"
Playback lists
Calling up playback lists.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"External devices"
- 3.
Select the symbol.
- 4.
"Playlists"
- 5.
Select the desired playlist.
More media, audio books, podcasts
Audio books and podcasts on the device can be called separately.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"External devices"
- 3.
Select the symbol.
- 4.
"Additional Media"
- 5.
Call the desired medium:
"Audio books"
"Podcasts"
Changing the track
Depending on the particular device, some of the functions may not be available.
Symbol | Function |
---|---|
Next track. | |
Previous music track. |
Fast forward/reverse

Press and hold the button.
Random playback
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"External devices"
- 3.
Select the symbol.
- 4.
Open "Options".
- 5.
"Random"
Disconnecting the audio connection
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Connections"
- 3.
"Bluetooth®"
- 4.
Highlight the desired device.
- 5.
Open "Options".
- 6.
"Configure device"
- 7.
"Audio"
- 8.
"OK"
Unpairing a device
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Connections"
- 3.
"Bluetooth®"
- 4.
Highlight the device that is to be unpaired.
- 5.
Open "Options".
- 6.
"Remove device"
What to do if...
Information on suitable devices can be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth
Perform a software update if needed.
The device could not be paired or connected.
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device and the vehicle match? Enter the same passkey on the device and via iDrive.
Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.
Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or does it have only a limited remaining battery life? Charge the mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via the charging cable.
The device no longer reacts? Switch the device off and on again.
Repeat the pairing procedure.
Music cannot be played back.
Start the program for playing back music data on the device, and select a track on the device if necessary.
Switch the radio off and on again.
Music files can only be played back softly.
Adjust the volume settings on the device.
Playback is disturbed when buttons are pressed or by other messages on the device.
Switch off the button tones and other signal tones on the device.
Playback is paused by a telephone call or traffic bulletin and is not resumed automatically.
Switch the radio off and on again.
If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not available, contact the hotline or the service center.
Software Update
The vehicle supports various external devices depending on the current software version. With a software update, compatibility with the vehicle can be improved, so that the vehicle can support new mobile phones or new external devices, for example.
The updating of the software is done via:
USB.
Updates and related current information are available at www.bmw.com/update.
In some cases TeleService.
Existing software can be updated directly via the vehicle.
Note
Installation must only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary. To complete the installation, the ignition must be switched off.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Software update"
- 3.
"Show current version"
If an update has been carried out before, select the desired version to display additional information.
Updating software via USB
The software may only be updated when the vehicle is stationary.
- 1.
Store the file for the software update in the main directory of a USB flash drive.
- 2.
Insert the USB flash drive into the USB interface in the center armrest and switch on the ignition.
- 3.
"Settings"
- 4.
"Software update"
- 5.
"Update software"
- 6.
"USB".
- 7.
"Install software."
- 8.
"OK"
- 9.
Wait for installation.
- 10.
Switch off the ignition, and wait until the Control Display has shut down.
Updating software via BMW TeleServices
The software can be transferred while driving, and if the journey is interrupted it will resume automatically the next time the vehicle is driven. All other functions remain available during the transfer. Wireless reception must be available for the transfer to take place.
Installation of the software must only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
- 1.
Switch on the ignition.
- 2.
"Settings"
- 3.
"Software update"
- 4.
"Update software"
- 5.
"BMW TeleService"
- 6.
"Download software"
- 7.
"Install software."
- 8.
"OK"
- 9.
Wait for installation.
- 10.
Switch off the ignition, and wait until the Control Display has shut down.
Restoring the software version
The software version before the last software update or the version before the first software update can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the vehicle is stationary.
- 1.
Switch on the ignition.
- 2.
"Settings"
- 3.
"Software update"
- 4.
"Restore previous version"
- 5.
"Previous version" or "Default SW status"
- 6.
"Remove software"
- 7.
"OK"
- 8.
Wait for restore.
- 9.
Switch off the ignition, and wait until the Control Display has shut down.
Connections
Mobile phones, MP3 players or PCs can be connected to the vehicle and used for various applications.
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Connections"
- 3.
The following connection types are available:
To be able to use a mobile phone via the vehicle. Registering the mobile phone.
Music collection
Storing music
The concept
Music tracks from CDs/DVDs and USB devices can be stored in the music collection on a hard disc in the vehicle and played from there.
General information
Audio CD: tracks are converted into a compressed audio format. If available, information on the album, such as the artist, is stored as well.
CD/DVD or USB device with compressed audio files: the entire content of the CD/DVD or the USB device is stored in the vehicle as an album. All audio files are stored in the formats supported by the vehicle. Tracks and directories can be individually deleted later. Deleting a track and directory.
Hints
Tracks with DRM copy protection can be stored but cannot be played back.
Storing from a CD/DVD
- 1.
Insert a CD or DVD into the CD/DVD player.
- 2.
"Multimedia"
- 3.
"CD/DVD"
- 4.
Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player.
- 5.
"Store CD"
The music collection is displayed and the first track of the CD/DVD is played back. During the storage process, the tracks are played in sequence.
Observe the following during the storage process:
Do not switch to the CD/DVD player and do not remove the CD/DVD from the CD/DVD player as this will interrupt the storage process. You can switch to the other audio sources without interrupting the storage process. Tracks from the current CD/DVD that have already been stored can be called up.
Canceling storing from a CD/DVD
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"CD/DVD"
- 3.
"Storing…"
- 4.
"Cancel storing"
The storage process is interrupted and can be continued at any time.
Continuing the storage process
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"CD/DVD"
- 3.
Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player.
- 4.
"Continue storing"
Storage of the CD/DVD continues at the beginning of the track at which storage was interrupted.
Album information
During storage, information such as the name of the artist is stored with the track, if this information is available in the vehicle database or on the CD.
To update the database, contact your service center.
Storing from a USB device
- 1.
Connect the USB device to the USB interface.
- 2.
"Multimedia"
- 3.
"External devices"
- 4.
Select USB device.
- 5.
"Import new music"
Canceling storing from a USB device
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"External devices"
- 3.
Select USB device.
- 4.
"Cancel music import"
The storing process is canceled.
Playing music
Music search
All tracks for which additional information has been stored can be accessed by the music search. Tracks that have been saved without additional information can be called up via the music directory.
On the Control Display:
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"Music collection"
- 3.
"Music search"
- 4.
Select the desired category.
- 5.
Select the desired entry:
Select "A-Z search" and input the desired entry.
All entries in which the character string entered is contained are listed, even if the string does not occur at the beginning of the entry.
Select the desired entry from the list.
- 6.
Select other categories if you wish.
The tracks found are listed in alphabetical order.
- 7.
"Play"
Restarting the music search
"Reset search"
Music search using spoken instructions
Instructions for voice activation system.
- 1.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
- 2.
›Search media‹
- 3.
Open the desired category, e.g., ›Which artists are available‹.
Say the desired entry in the list.
- 4.
Select other categories if you wish.
To select a track directly: ›Track ...‹.
Say the voice command and the name of the desired track in a single command.
Music directory
All stored albums are listed in the music directory.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"Music collection"
- 3.
"Music search"
- 4.
"Browse directory"
All stored directories are displayed in a list.
- 5.
Select the desired directory.
To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left.
Symbol | Format |
---|---|
Audio CDs. | |
Compressed audio files. |
Sorting a music directory
The list can be sorted alphabetically by name or by the date saved.
- 1.
"Sorting"
- 2.
"By name" or "By date"
Current playback
List of tracks that is currently being played. For example, the list of tracks that was found using music search, a playlist or the list of similar tracks found.
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"Music collection"
- 3.
"Now playing"
- 4.
Select the desired track, if necessary.
Playback lists
- 1.
"Multimedia"
- 2.
"Music collection"
- 3.
"Playlists"
The following lists are displayed:
"My favorites"
All tracks that have been marked as favorites.
"Top 50"
The 50 most frequently played tracks.
"Similar music"
All playlists that have were automatically generated by the search for similar music.
"Playlists"
Playlists that have been imported or stored as playlists in the vehicle.
Deleting a playlist
- 1.
"Playlists"
- 2.
Highlight a playlist that is to be deleted.
- 3.
Open "Options".
- 4.
"Delete playlist"
Deleting all playlists
- 1.
"Playlists"
- 2.
Open "Options".
- 3.
"Delete all playlists"
Similar music
You can carry out a search for music stored in the vehicle that is similar to the track currently being played.
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"Multimedia"
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"Music collection"
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"Similar titles (HDD)"
A list with the found tracks is displayed.
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Select the desired track.
The list is saved as a playlist.
Up to 100 tracks can be stored. The number or playlists is limited, and storing a new playlist may cause an old one to be deleted.
Favorites
If a track is currently being played, it can be marked and stored as a favorite.
Saving a track as a favorite
A track can only be stored as a favorite if it is currently being played.
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"Multimedia"
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"Music collection"
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"Add to favorites"
Calling stored favorites
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"Multimedia"
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"Music collection"
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"Playlists"
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"My favorites"
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Select the desired track.
The favorites can be stored in the vehicle as playlist.
Deleting single tracks from favorites
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Call the track you want to delete from the list of favorites.
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"Delete from favorites"
Deleting tracks from favorites
Individual or all tracks can be deleted from the favorites.
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"Playlists"
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"My favorites"
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Open "Options".
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"Delete title from favorites" or "Delete all titles from favorites"
Storing favorites as playlists
The list of favorites can be stored in the vehicle as a playlist.
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"My favorites"
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Open "Options".
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"Save as playlist"
Audio books and podcasts
Audio books and podcasts can be called separately.
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"Additional Media"
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Open the desired entry:
"Audio books"
"Podcasts"
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Call the desired file.
Random playback
All tracks of the selection are played back in random order.
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"Multimedia"
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"Music collection"
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Open "Options".
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"Random"
Symbol is displayed in the track information before the track name.
Managing music
Music directory
Renaming folders or tracks
The name of the album, if available, is automatically entered when the album is stored. If the name is not available, it can be changed later if desired.
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"Multimedia"
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"Music collection"
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"Music search"
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"Browse directory"
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Highlight the desired folder or track.
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Open "Options".
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"Rename title" or "Rename folder"
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Select the letters individually.
Deleting a directory
A directory cannot be deleted while a track from that directory is being played.
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"Multimedia"
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"Music collection"
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"Music search"
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"Browse directory"
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Mark the desired directory.
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Open "Options".
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"Delete directory"
Deleting tracks and folders
A track cannot be deleted while it is being played. A folder cannot be deleted while a track from that folder is being played.
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"Multimedia"
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"Music collection"
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"Music search"
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"Browse directory"
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Highlight the folder or track.
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Open "Options".
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"Delete folder" or "Delete title"
Free memory capacity
Display the free memory capacity in the music collection.
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"Multimedia"
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"Music collection"
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Open "Options".
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"Manage music collection"
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"Free memory"
Managing the music collection
The entire music collection in the vehicle can be saved to a USB device and re-imported to a vehicle as required.
Backing up the music collection
When making a backup, make sure there is enough free memory capacity on the USB device.
Depending on the number of tracks, backing up the music collection may take up to two hours. Therefore, it is best to perform the backup during a long trip. If the backup cannot be finished, do not remove the USB medium, the backup will be resumed on the next journey.
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Connect the USB medium to the USB port in the center armrest.
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"Multimedia"
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"Music collection"
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Open "Options".
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"Manage music collection"
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"Backup music on USB"
Storing the music collection in the vehicle
When the music collection is saved from the USB device, the existing music collection in the vehicle is replaced. It is best to perform the storage operation during a relatively long trip. If storing cannot be finished, do not remove the USB medium, the operation will be resumed on the next journey.
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Connect the USB medium to the USB port in the center armrest.
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"Multimedia"
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"Music collection"
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Open "Options".
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"Manage music collection"
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"Restore music from USB"
Deleting the music collection
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"Multimedia"
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"Music collection"
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Open "Options".
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"Manage music collection"
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"Delete music"
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If necessary, select the category whose tracks are to be deleted.
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"Delete music"
Online Entertainment
The concept
iDrive can be used to access an online music service.
The music provided there can be played and stored in the vehicle. Stored tracks can also be played when there is no mobile communication connection.
The owner's manual for Online Entertainment is available on the Internet.