BMW M5 User manual
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Rear entertainment
Concept
Rear entertainment allows occupants in the rear to access entertainment sources regardless of the driver's
selection. Two screens, different media connections, and a CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive are available in the rear for this
purpose.
Rear entertainment also provides access to many iDrive functions.
General information
The sound can be output via headphones or the vehicle's loudspeakers.
Different entertainment sources can be selected on the screens.
Some entertainment sources can be operated at the same time in the front and the rear. For these situations,
respective settings can be adjusted when enabling the rear seat .
Entertainment sources selectable from the front and rear:
‒ Radio stations. One radio station can be played in the vehicle only.
‒ Music collection. Different titles can be played from the music selection.
Entertainment sources selectable from the front seat only:
‒ USB port in the front.
‒ CD/DVD drive, front. DVD during vehicle standstill only.
Entertainment sources selectable from the rear only:
‒ AUX-IN port in the rear.
‒ USB port in the rear.
‒ HDMI port in the rear.
‒ CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive in the rear.
Screens
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General information
Before adjusting the backrests of the front seats, fold in the screens.
Before using the through-loading system, fold in the screens.
When cleaning the screens, follow the care instructions .
Safety information
Danger of burns when screen is folded out
WARNING
The back of the screen can become very hot during operation. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch the back of
the screen.
Settings
Pull on the bottom edge or press the lower edge in order to adjust the tilt.
Switching the screen in the rear on/off
Press button on the bottom edge of the screen.The respective screen is switched on/off.
If rear entertainment was switched off when enabling the rear seat , the system cannot be switched on from
the rear.
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Rear CD/DVD/Blu-ray player
Remote control
Control elements
Button Function
CD/DVD/Blu-ray slot
CD/DVD/Blu-ray ejection
Headphone connection, right
HDMI/MHL connection
AUX-IN port
USB port
Headphone connection, left
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Button Function
Operating concept is the same as for the front Controller.
Turn the wheel: highlight a menu item.
Press the middle button: confirm selection.
Pressing arrow keys corresponds to moving the Controller: switching between
displays.
Opens the main menu.
Open the previous display.
Open the Options menu.
Press the left or right button: changes the station, track, or chapter.
Press and hold the left or right button: fast forward/rewind.
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Button Function
Press the left or right button: adjusts the volume.
Push the switch to the left or right: toggles between the screens.
Transmission time limit
The transmission time of the remote control is limited by law. To execute a function again, press or turn the
respective button again.
Connecting the remote control
Two remote controls can be connected.
The first remote control needs to be connected via iDrive in the front.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Headphones/Remote control"
A list of linked devices is displayed.
4. Press and hold the button on the remote control for approx. 5 seconds.
At the same time, press and hold the middle button on the remote control for approx. 5 seconds.
2 LEDs on the remote control flash for approx. 10 seconds. Perform the next step while the LEDs are flashing.
5. "Connect new device"
The remote control will appear in the list of connected devices.
Symbol Meaning
Remote control.
Battery charge status.
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Renaming the remote control
The displayed name of the remote control can be changed.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Headphones/Remote control"
A list of linked devices is displayed.
4. Select the remote control.
5. "Rename"
6. Enter the desired name.
Deleting the remote control
The connection with the vehicle can be deleted.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Headphones/Remote control"
A list of linked devices is displayed.
4. Select the remote control.
5. "Remove device"
Selecting a rear side
A remote control can be connected to the left or right rear side. The rear side can be changed at any time.
Push the switch to the left or right.
Replacing the batteries
No rechargeable batteries
NOTE
There is a risk of material damage if rechargeable batteries are used in the remote control due to their
contents. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
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1. Remove the cover. Press on the cover, arrow 1, and push forward, arrow 2.
2. Insert batteries of the same type.
3. Close the cover.
Have old batteries disposed of by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or
take them to a collection point.
Sound output via headphones and vehicle
loudspeakers
General information
In the rear, it is possible to output the sound from a selected entertainment source via headphones or the vehicle's
speakers, depending on the rear seat enable setting .
Selecting the sound output
1. Press button.
2. Select the desired sound output:
"Speakers" or "Headphones"
Headphones
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Corded headphones
Headphones and compatible headsets can be connected using a jack plug 1/8"/3.5 mm on the
rear CD/DVD/Blu-ray player .
Cordless headphones
To connect headphones: connect headphones .
General information
Suitable wireless headphones are available from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Connecting headphones
Up to 3 cordless headphones can be connected.
1. Switch on the headphones.
2. "My Vehicle"
3. "iDrive settings"
4. "Headphones/Remote control"
A list of linked devices is displayed.
5. "Connect new device"
6. Press and hold the activation switch on the headphones until the following text is displayed:
"Connecting…"
The headphones will appear in the list of connected devices.
Symbol Meaning
Headphones.
Connection to the left screen.
Headphones.
Connection to the right screen.
Battery charge status.
Renaming headphones
The displayed name of the headphones can be changed.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
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3. "Headphones/Remote control"
A list of linked devices is displayed.
4. Select headphones.
5. "Rename"
6. Enter the desired name.
Deleting the headphones connection
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Headphones/Remote control"
A list of linked devices is displayed.
4. Select headphones.
5. "Remove device"
Selecting a rear side
A pair of headphones can be connected to the left or right side of the rear entertainment system. The rear side is
selected on the headphones, see the headphones owner's manual.
Volume limit for headphones
A volume limit can be activated via iDrive in the front for the headphones in the rear.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Rear-seat entertainment"
4. "Volume limit"
Enabling the rear seat
General information
It is only possible to make rear seat enable settings via iDrive in the front.
Settings
Limited rear operation
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Rear-seat entertainment"
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4. "Limited (only Media/Radio)"
‒ Same entertainment source in the front and rear: If the same entertainment source is selected in the front
and rear, it is only possible to adjust the settings for the entertainment source in the front. If, for instance the
radio is being listened to in the front and the rear, the station can only be changed in the front.
‒ Different entertainment sources in the front and rear: If the entertainment source selected in the rear is
different from the one selected in the front, it is only possible to output the sound through headphones. The
entertainment source selected in the front is output via the vehicle loudspeakers. Only the following function
can be accessed in the rear in this setting: "Media/Radio".
Permitted rear operation
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Rear-seat entertainment"
4. "Enable rear-seat operation"
‒ Same entertainment source in the front and rear: If the same entertainment source is selected in the front and
rear, settings can be adjusted for this entertainment source in the front and rear. If the radio is being listened to
in the front and the rear, for instance, the station can be changed in the front and the rear.
‒ Different entertainment sources in the front and rear: If the entertainment source selected in the rear is different
from the one selected in the front, it is possible to output the sound through the speakers.
Switching off rear entertainment
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Rear-seat entertainment"
4. "Disable rear-seat operation"
Rear entertainment is switched off and cannot be switched on again from the rear.
Select one of the two rear seat enable settings to switch the rear entertainment back on.
Selecting the entertainment source for the rear
An entertainment source can be selected for the screens in the rear via iDrive in the front. The selection can be
changed via the operating points in the rear.
1. "Media/Radio"
2. "Rear"
3. Select the desired screen or both screens.
4. Select the desired entertainment source.
Only entertainment sources that can be operated in the rear can be selected.
Settings
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