BMW 5 Series: Controls
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.
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 audio playback
Video
Video can be played back in the rear from the following sources:
▷ DVD changer.
▷ Rear CD/DVD player.
▷ External device in rear.
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 video playback
Radio
When the same radio source is selected in the front and rear (e.g., FM/AM), the same radio station is played.
Operation is the same as for the front radio
CD/multimedia
CD/DVD
When the same audio source (front CD/DVD player, rear CD/DVD player, DVD changer) is selected in the front and rear, the same material is played.
Operation is the same as for the front CD/DVD
Notes on CDs/DVDs
Music collection
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 compartment.
When music collections are selected in the front and rear, they are played back separately.
Operation is the same as for the front music collection
Tone
Only treble and bass can be set in the rear. The settings are made separately for the left and right headphones.
Operation is the same as for the front tone
Contacts
Operation is the same as for the front contacts.
Navigation
Route planning can be performed separately on the left and right sides in the rear. Destination guidance can only be started from the front.
Operation is the same as for the front navigation
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"
BMW Assist
Operation is the same as for BMW Assist in the front
Adjusting
The following settings are available:
▷ "Rear displays"
▷ "Language/Units": language can be set
globally for all screens.
▷ "Tone"
▷ If necessary. "Climate".
Vehicle information
Computer content can be displayed. Operation is only possible in the front.
Options menu
The split screen is not available and there is no Integrated Owner's Manual.
Operation is the same as for the front menu options
Remote control
In the center armrest in the rear Storage is possible in a horizontal position in the center armrest. Menu navigation The transmission time of the remote control is limited by law. To execu ...Enabling
Enabling operation in the rear Only possible via the iDrive in the front. 1. "Settings" 2. "Allow rear control" 3. Select the desired priority. Priority options The driver ...See also:
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
The concept
The concept
The following can be operated using the buttons
and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel:
▷ Current audio source.
▷ Redial on telephone.
▷ Activation ...
General notes
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can
only be opened and closed together when the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
is closed.
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When the steering lock cannot be released
The smart key system indicator light
(green) will flash quickly.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while
turning the steering wheel left and rig ...