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BMW Radio and Information Systems Owner's Manual

BMW Radio and Information Systems Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Supplementary Owner's ~ a n u a i (if applica- ble) or the installation and operating instructions provided with the equipment. Your aGthorize3 BMW ~ e a l e r will be happy to assist you with any questions that may arise.
  • Page 3 This Owner's Manual is designed to serve as your compre- hensive guide to the wide range of functions and features pro- vided by your BMW Radio and Information System. Thorough familiarity with this manual's contents will assist you in becom- ing acquainted with the system's extended array of special technical features.
  • Page 6 Multi-Information Display (MID) Multi-Information Display (MID) The MID serves as the central display and control unit for a variety of vehicle systems. Various versions are available; the specific control layout on your own MID will be de- termined by the accessories installed in the vehicle. Displays are provided for the fol- lowing onboard systems: sound systems (radio, cassette player, CD) -digital clock (time and date)
  • Page 7 Essential features To select digital clock: Press cbck sym,ol . The following display appears (example): To reset time and date, refer to pages 28/29. To select sound source: Press AUDIO key. The following display appears (example): You can now press the right side of the key to select the cassette player.

  • Page 9: Controls And Displays

    Radio - - - - - Controls and displays 1 Volume control knob: Press to switch radio on and off Rotate knob to adjust volume in radio, cassette and CD modes 2 Cassette slot 3 Display: (waveband, frequency, cassette and CD modes, tone and speaker settings, time and date) 4 Key function display (menu) Time and date...
  • Page 10 Tone and speaker settings The system allows you to select individual settings for BASS, TREBLE, FADER and BALANCE. To select tone adjustment mode: Press key to select bass (example). To adjust tone: Press left or right side of key for desired bass setting.
  • Page 13 Station selection Start by selecting the waveband: To select: Press key again to continue through control sequence: alternates between AM and AMA the three-range sequence includes FM (1 ... 6), FM (7 ... 12) and FMA The following display appears (example): You can select stations using any of the following options: Station selection with automatic search Press left or right side of key.

  • Page 14: Station Selection

    Station selection Station selection with manual search Start by selecting manual mode: The following display appears (example): To start search: Press left or right side of key. Maintain pressure to continue scanning. Left side: Lower frequency. Right side: Higher frequency. This key allows you to fine-tune to precisely the desired frequency.

  • Page 15: Weather Band

    Weather Band Weather radio is a service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administation (NOAA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Taped weather messages are repeated every four to six minutes and are routinely revised every one to three hours, or more frequently if needed.

  • Page 17: Station Programming

    Station programming You can store a total of 18 FM (2 FM ranges plus FMA) and 12 AM (AM and AMA) stations. Start by selecting the waveband To select: Press left/nght side of key to select waveband and range. Each time you press the key the unit prog- resses one step in the control sequence: alternates between AM and AMA the three-range sequence includes FM...
  • Page 19 Cassette listening To select cassette mode Slide the cassette all the way into the slot (detent mechanism engages), taking care to ensure that the exposed tape in the cassette is on the right. The sound system auto- matically switches to the cassette mode. The following display appears (example): If a cassette has already been inserted:...

  • Page 20: Cassette Player

    Cassette player Fast forwardlrewind To select: Start pressing then press left right side key. Briefly press left or right side of key twice in succession. appears in the display panel. As soon as one side of the cassette is finished, the unit switches to the other side automati- cally.
  • Page 21 Music search Forward and reverse Provided that a pause of at least four seconds is present between selections, you can use this function to wind the tape to the start of the next title on the cassette. Press left/right side of key to return To select music search: to the beginning of the current selection or fast forward to the...
  • Page 22 Cassette player General information The unit is suitable for use with pure ferrous (metal), ferric oxide, chromium dioxide and ferrochrome cassettes. We recommend that you use heavy-duty cassettes specifically designed for automo- tive applications. Extended-play cassettes use thinner tape, and are thus more prone to failure.
  • Page 23 CD Player CD Player* The following supplementary controls are available on sound systems equipped with an optional CD changer. To select the CD mode Press left side of key. The following display appears (example): The CD resumes play, starting at the point at which it was last interrupted.
  • Page 24 CD Player Fast forwardreverse scan To start forwardlreverse scan: Start pressing then press leftfright side key. lease terminate scanning process. appears on the display. The unit automatically starts playing the initial track whenever you reach the beginning or end of the CD. Title search forwardreverse To start title search (fonvardlreverse): Maintain pressure on leftlright side...
  • Page 27 CD Changer General information The BMW 6 CD CHANGER A* is installed in the luggage compartment. The maga- zine capacity is 6 CD's. General information on using the CD changer You may experience brief interruptions in music reproduction andlor skipping when you use the CD player while driving on rough or uneven road surfaces, especially if your car is equipped with Sports suspension.
  • Page 28 CD Changer Loading and removing CD's The numbers on the CD trays correspond to the CD numbers that appear in the display panel. Fill the magazine by inserting the CD's in the trays with the printed side upward. To remove the CD, proceed according to the il- lustration.
  • Page 29 Multi-Function Steering Wheel (MFL) Sound system controls on the multi-function steering wheel* The optional Multi-Function Steering Wheel provides you with convenient fingertip con- trol of the following sound system functions: Audio control Station keys and forward/reverse scan in radio mode Music search and fast forwardlrewind in cassette mode;...
  • Page 30 Multi-Function Steering Wheel (FML) Cellular phone We recommend that you refrain from dialing the phone or using any of the other con- trols on the multi-function steering wheel or MID while the vehicle is in motion. Before you can use the Mutli-Function Steering Wheel for dialing, the names and num- bers must first be programmed into the system.

  • Page 31: Digital Clock

    Digital clock You can use the digital clock to activate and control the following equipment and sys- tems: request time and date -program an hourly reminder signal (memo), for instance, to remind you of news broadcasts stopwatch mode, and parked-car ventilation. To request time and date Activate clock mode: Press the clock key.
  • Page 32 Onboard computerldigital clock To reset clock Select reset function: Press clock twice. following display appears (example): EI3sm Press right side of key. The dots in the display start to flash. To reset time: Press IeWright side of key to enter the hours. Press IeWright side of key to enter the minute.
  • Page 33 Onboard computerldigital clock To reset date Select reset function: Press the clock key twice. The following display appears (example): Press right side of key. The word DATE appears and the dots in the display start to flash. Press left/right side To reset date: to enter the month.
  • Page 34 Onboard computerldigital clock Stopwatch The stopwatch can record elapsed times of up to hours and 59 minutes. The current elapsed time is shown continuously in the display, initially in seconds and tenths of a second, then in minutes and seconds after one minute. After the first hour the unit re- verts to a display of hours and minutes.
  • Page 35 Onboard computerldig'tal clock Auxiliary heater To enter activation times You can preselect two different activation times for the auxiliary heater. The timer switches off the heater automatically after an operating time of minutes. Please consult the standard Owner's Manual for additional important informa- tion on using the auxiliary heater.
  • Page 36 Onboard com_puter/digital clock To change a programmed activation time: Use the standard entry sequence described for activation times 1 and 2 to program the new time. The LED in the MID comes on to remind you that an activation time has been pro- grammed.
  • Page 37 Onboard com~uterldiaital clock Onboard computer The onboard computer serves as your source of current information on average speed, average fuel mileage, cruising range, distance remaining to destination and speed limit threshold. The computer is also used to control the enhanced ve- hicle immobilization system.
  • Page 38 Onboard computerldigital clock Speed limit threshold This feature alerts you when you exceed the programmed maximum speed (for instance, posted speed limit). An acoustic signal sounds and the word LIMIT flashes on the right side of the display panel. The programmed limit also appears in the instrument cluster's Check Control panel for seconds.
  • Page 39 Onboard com~uterldiaital clock To adopt current speed as limit Select LlMlT mode: Press right side of key, then To adopt limit: Press right side of key twice in succession. To cancel speed warning Select mode: Press right side of key, then R m m To cancel warning:...
  • Page 40 Onboard computer/digital clock Distance remaining to destination Displays the remaining distance to your destination. Available only if you entered the total trip distance before starting off. To select this mode: Press right side key, then The following display appears (example): m l E m m To enter the distance: Press right side of key.
  • Page 41 Estimated time of arrival The computer calculates your estimated time of arrival based on current operating cond~tions. Available only when you enter the distance (DIST) prior to starting your journey. The clock must also be correctly set. To select ETA mode: Press right side of key.
  • Page 42 Onboard computerldigital clock Estimated cruising range The computer calculates your estimated cruising range based on current operating conditions (using your aveiage fuel consumption rate d;ri n g the preceding 18 miles136 kilometers) and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. Note: To avoid serious damage to the engine andlor catalytic converter, please refuel immediately whenever you note that your cruising range has dropped to below...
  • Page 43 Average fuel consumption The computer can calculate the average fuel consumption rates for two different dis- tances at the same time (for instance, providing s~multaneous mileage data for an en- tire trip and for a single leg of the journey). To start calculations for distance 112 Active calculations start as soon as you activate this mode with the engine running.
  • Page 44 Onboard computerldigital clock Average speed Active calculations start as soon as you activate this mode with the engine running. To select average speed: Press right side of key, then m m m m Press key. The following display appears (example): The display indicates your average speed since the last time the SET key was pressed.
  • Page 45 Onboard computer/digital clock Enhanced immobilization feature (code) A supplementary code required to start the engine. The code system can be acti- vated only with the lgnlt~on key in position 1. Once the code active, only the scan and volume functions remain available for the radio. After you return, the system will automatically request that you enter the code when you turn the ignit~on key to position 112.
  • Page 46 Onboard com~uterldiaital clock To disarm system, with ignition key in position or 2: If you entered a code when leaving the vehicle, the system automatically requests that you re-enter this same code when you turn the ignition key to position upon your return.

  • Page 47: Remote Control

    Onboard computerldigital clock Remote control You can use the button incorporated in the turn signal lever to select stored computer data for display. To store displays: Apply pressure to the button until PROG pears in the display panel. Press the MID keys in the sequence in which you wish to view the data.
  • Page 49 DSP amplifier Digital Sound Processing (DSP) The DSP amplifier system incorporates such features as spatial simulation and equal- izer functions to furnish optimal listening pleasure. The DSP controls are activated when you switch the radio on. control switch To activate DSP: Press right side of key The following display appears (example): The includes shows three standard and two...
  • Page 50 Program selection You can select from among three standard -CONCERT HALL, JAZZ CLUB, CATHE- DRAL -and two user-defined programs (Memory 1 and 2). To select standard programs Activate DSP: Press right side of key. The following display appears (example): Press desired key (e.g. CON- To select stored program: CERT HALL).
  • Page 51 DSP am~lifier To program user-defined memory You can enter and store your own preferred settings for equalizer (80 Hz, 200 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 KHz, 2 KHz, 5 KHz, 12 KHz), room size and echo level. Note: When you set the room size or echo level 0, the other automatically reverts to 0 as well.
  • Page 52 DSP am~lifier To adjust reverberation (echo level): Press right side of key. Press desired program memory key (MEMORY 1 in the example). The following display appears (example): Press right side of key. The following display appears (example): Press left right side lect desired echo...
  • Page 53 Phone control using MID We recommend that you refrain from dialing the phone or using any of the other con- trols on the multi-function steering wheel or the Multi-Information Display (MID) while the vehicle is in motion. The MID allows fast and convenient control of phoning operations by providing direct access to the following: -TOP dialing...

  • Page 54: Cellular Phone

    Cellular phone BMW Help To select HELP: Press key. The following display appears (example): To initiate emergency call: Press left side of key. To terminate emergency call: Press left side of key.
  • Page 55 Cellular ÿ hone TOP 8 dialing You can use this function to store and dial the eight most frequently used telephone numbers. This function is available for previously dialed numbers; to use this function you must first store the names with the corresponding numbers. To dial: The following display appears (example): The names appear in alphabetical order.
  • Page 56 Cellular phone Name dialing To dial: Press right side of key. The following display appears (example): Access is restricted to names and telephone numbers that have been entered and stored previously (refer to manual supplied with cellu- lar phone). To select name: Press key.
  • Page 57 Cellular phone Fast dial To activate: Press right side of key. Provided that you have already called the party using name or telephone number, the following display appears (example): Press right side of key. The following display appears: This function is available only if 'you have pre- viously entered and stored the name or num- ber under a fast-dial code (refer to manual sup- plied with cellular phone).
  • Page 58 phone Cellular Manual dialing select: Press right side key. following display appears: A. To dial an unstored number: The following display appears: Use keys 0 9 to enter the desired telephone number. To correct your entry: Briefly press left side delete digits time.
  • Page 59 Cellular phone Notebook function You can enter new numbers in the notebook memory while phoning. To select Notebook function: Press right side of key. The following display appears: Press key. The following display appears: Use keys 9 to enter the telephone number. Briefly press the left side of the key To correct your entry: to delete the digits one at a time.
  • Page 60 Cellular phone Auxiliary functions A display of reception signal strength and call duration is available when any phone function is active. To select display: Press right side of key. The following display appears: w>."7.*. Select display: Press left side of key. The following display appears: The signal strength always appears immedi- ately after a connection is made.
  • Page 61 Acronyms/Displays/Status reports Acronyms/Displays/Status reports Display code Description Waveband Waveband (Autostore) AUTOSTORE AUTOSTORE Automatically stores the six frequencies providing the best reception in the FM band. BALANCE Left to right speaker volume adjustment. BASS BASS Low sound frequency adjustment. CD CHECK Appears while the unit registers the contents of the CD magazine.
  • Page 63 Multi-function steering wheel Cellular phone 49 Sound system controls 23 Activation 49 Telephone controls 24 Auxiliary functions 56 Music search 17 BMW Help 50 Fast dial 53 NO DISCS 57 Manual dialing 54 NO MAGAZINE 57 Name dialing 52 NO STATION 57...
  • Page 64 Index Radio 5. 6 Essential functions Random play 22 SCAN search 10,20 Speed limit 34 Station selection 9 Auto, search 9 Manual search 10 SCAN search 10 Station keys 6 Status reports 55 Stopwatch mode 30 Storing stations 13 Summaries MID Multi-Information Display 3,4 Radio 5, 6 Supplementary functions...
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