BMW 5 Series: Headphones, vehicle
loudspeakers
Connecting the headphones
Normal headphones
Connect via the jack 1/8"/3.5 mm, on the rear CD/DVD player.
Infrared headphones
Connection via the infrared interface on the lower edge of the screen.
Fitting infrared headphones and information on which headphones are supported can be obtained from your service center.
When using infrared headphones, ensure that the connection between the headphones and the infrared interface is not disrupted:
▷ Do not place an obstacle between the interface
and headphones.
▷ Do not cover the interface.
▷ Do not scratch the interface.
Fold up display screens for interference-free reception.
Unfavorable light conditions such as bright ambient light can impair reception.
Sound output on the headphones or vehicle loudspeakers
Operation is only possible in the rear.
1. "Options" Open.
2. "Headphones" or"Loudspeakers"
With the following setting, sound output in the
rear is not possible via the vehicle speakers:
"Driver control".
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 ...
External devices
General information
External audio and video devices and digital
cameras can be connected to cinch sockets, on the CD/DVD player. Operation
takes place on the external device.
Due to the large n ...
See also:
Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on t ...
Doors
When the doors are locked using one of the following methods, the doors can not
be opened using the inside or outside door handles. The doors must be unlocked to
open the doors.
WARNING:
- Alway ...
Selecting a radio station
SIRIUS XM satellite radio acts like a
normal radio.
For more information on satellite radio
operation, see the separate operating
instructions.
You can only change the waveband and store
new ...