BMW 5 Series: Audio playback
Selecting the track using the button
Press the button repeatedly
until the
desired track is played.
Selecting a track via iDrive
Audio CDs
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. Select the directory if necessary.
To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left.
2. Select the desired track to begin playback.
Displaying information on the track
If information about a track has been stored, it is displayed automatically:
▷ Interpret.
▷ Album track.
▷ Number of tracks on the CD/DVD.
▷ File name of track.
Random playback
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD.
4. "Options" Open.
5. "Random"
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files: All tracks in the selected directory are played in random order.
Random mode is switched off when the audio source is changed and the ignition is switched off.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
Automatic repeat
The selected CDs or DVDs are repeated automatically.
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 lo ...
Video playback
Country codes
Only DVDs with the code of the home region can
be played back; also refer to the information on
the DVD.
Playback
The video image is displayed on the front Control
Display u ...
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Fog lamps
Front fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on.
Press the button. The green
indicator
lamp lights up.
If the automatic headlamp control, is activated, the low beams will ...
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control
under adverse braking conditions. The system controls
hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and
help avoid skidding on slip ...
Notes on the Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal
of helpful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer se ...