BMW 5 Series: Control elements
Buttons and functions
Press: switches sound
output on/off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainment
source.
Press once: changes
the station/track.
Press and hold: fast forward/
rewind the track.
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Programmable memory
buttons.
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Changing the waveband/
satellite radio.
Depending on the
equipment: eject a CD/
DVD.
Depending on the
equipment: Apps
menu.
Sound output
Safety information
Warning
A high sound output volume can damage your
hearing. There is a risk of injury. Do not adjust
the volume too high.
Volume and sound output
Turn the button to adjust
the
volume.
- Press the button to switch off
the sound output. Pressing
the button again restores the
previous volume setting.
Audio recording playback is stopped during muting.
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General information
Possible entertainment sources:
Radio
Depending on the equipment: audio CD
Depending on the equipment: video DVD
Music hard disk
USB audio
USB video
Bluetooth audio
Screen
The settings are stored in the currently used
driver profile.
Treble, bass, balance, and
fader
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Sound settings".
5. Select the desired setting:
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Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. If necessary, "Language".
4. "Language:".
5. Select the desired language.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard