BMW 5 Series: Timeshift
General information
The channel you are currently listening to is stored in a buffer for up to an hour.
Prerequisite: the signal must be available.
The stored audio track can be played with a delay following the live broadcast. When the memory is full, the older tracks are overwritten. The memory is cleared when a new channel is selected or when the vehicle is switched off.
Opening the timeshift function
1. "MEDIA".
2. "SiriusXM".
3. Move the Controller to the right.
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"Timeshift".
Time shift forward/reverse
Within the stored recording, it is possible to jump to any point in time.
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Press the button on the radio
or turn
the Controller.
Or depending on the equipment:
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Press the button on the radio
or turn
the Controller.
You can jump to the next or the previous track.
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Press and hold the button on
the
radio.
Or depending on the equipment:
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Press and hold the button on
the
radio.
The recording is spooled forward or back.
Timeshift menu
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Go to the live broadcast.
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Automatic timeshift
deactivated/activated.
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Playback/pause.
Automatic timeshift
With automatic timeshift, audio playback is paused for the following events.
- Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
- Activation of the voice activation system.
- Muting.
After that, audio playback is continued from the time of the interruption.
1. Move the Controller to the right.
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"Automatic timeshift".
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Smart Favorites
General information
A maximum of 20 channels can be stored as
Smart Favorites.
If a stored Smart Favorite is selected, the current
track will be played from the beginning.
Adding the current channel
Stored stations
General information
Up to 50 stations can be stored.
Selecting a station
1. "MEDIA".
2. "Radio".
3. "Presets".
4. Select the desired station.
Deleting a station
1. "MEDIA".
2. "Radio".
3. "Preset
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BMW Gesture Control
Concept
Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand
motion only using BMW Gesture Control.
Overview
The gestures that are performed underneath the
interior mirror are captured by a camera in the
roofliner.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Gesture
Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation.
All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power, for instance in vehicle
washes
