BMW 5 Series: Playing music
Music search
All tracks for which additional information has been stored can be accessed by the music search. Tracks without additional information can be called up via the corresponding album
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Music search"
4. Select the desired category
5. Select the desired entry:
▷ Select "A-Z search",
and input the desired entry.
▷ Select the desired entry from the list.
6. Select other categories if you wish.
The tracks found are listed in alphabetical
order.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, to search for all tracks by a certain
artist, call up that artist only. All of the tracks
by that artist are then displayed.
7. "Start play"
The list of tracks is repeated automatically.
Restarting the music search
"New search"
Music search using spoken instructions
Instructions for the voice activation system
1. Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. ›Music search‹
3. Open the desired category, e.g., ›Select
artist‹.
4. Say the desired entry in the list.
5. Select other categories if you wish.
To select a track directly: ›Title ...‹.
Say the voice command and the name of the
desired track in a single command.
Current playback
The list of tracks that was generated last by the music search, or the album that was selected last.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Current playback"
4. Select the desired track, if necessary.
Top 50
The 50 most frequently played tracks.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Top 50"
4. Select the desired track, if necessary.
Albums
All stored albums, listed in order of their storage dates.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Select the desired album.
Depending on the album, the tracks or the subdirectories of the album are displayed.
The first track is played automatically, if possible.
4. Change directories if needed to select tracks.
To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left.
Random playback
All tracks of the selection are played back in random order.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Storing music
General information Music tracks from CDs/DVDs and USB devices can be stored in the music collection on a hard disc in the vehicle and played from there. ▷ Audio CD: tracks are converted i ...Managing music
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Setting a speed
WARNING
Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has made the necessary
adjustments.
Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to
a value that the prevailing road co ...
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if:
• The key is in the ignition (key
access) or the ignition is in any
position other than OFF (keyless
access).
• The transmitter is in the vehicle
(k ...
Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation
The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint.
To remove the head restraint:
1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See Rear ...