BMW 5 Series: 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. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD.
Playable formats
▷ DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVDRW,
DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD
audio (video part only), DVD video.
▷ CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, VCD,
SVCD.
▷ Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC,
M4A.
CD/DVD removal
1. 
Press the button.
The CD/DVD is partially ejected.
2. Remove the CD/DVD.
CD/DVD
...
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/DV ...
See also:
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator lamp illuminates while
you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon
as possible. Continued ve ...
High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights, push the lever away from you. Pull it back
for low beams.
The high beam indicator will light when the headlight high beams are switched
on.
To prevent the ...
Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
To get into the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode and access
a connected audio device, either press the “AUX” button
on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say
USB or Switch to USB . Onc ...
