BMW 5 Series: External devices
General information
External devices can also be connected to the
vehicle as additional entertainment sources.
- Connection of external audio and video devices
or digital cameras via the HDMI in the
rear. Operation takes place on the external
device.
- Connection of external devices via the USB
audio interface in the rear. Operation is the
same as in the front.
- Pairing a smartphone with the vehicle, Screen
Mirroring.
Due to the large number of different audio and
video devices available on the market, it cannot
be ensured that every audio and video device will
be displayed correctly on the screen.
Starting playback
1. "MEDIA"
2. Select device.
- "HDMI"
- "USB"
- Name of the USB storage device.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Why are radio stations or TV channels grayed
out and cannot be selected?
- Function is limited due to the selected priority.
Change setting.
Why does the CD/DVD/Blu-ray not play back?
- Playback does not begin automatically. Start
CD/DVD/Blu-ray manually.
Why can the volume of the rear vehicle speakers
not be adjusted?
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General information
Mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
At high temperatures, the charge function of the
mobile phone can be limited where
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On the G30, Auto PDC is activated automatically if the vehicle is approaching
an object at a speed
below approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and the object is located in a
collision-critical area. The Auto PDC
function is available for both the front and rear of the vehicle.
The automatic switch-on
Map
Opening the map
The map can be accessed directly
with the
button on the Controller.
Overview
General information
The map can be used via iDrive.
Basic entry explanation, refer to the Owner's
Manual for the vehicle.
Map view
With operation via touchscreen: change map
view
Status field
Op