BMW 5 Series: Bowers & Wilkins Diamond
Surround Sound System
To achieve an optimum listening experience inside
the vehicle, depending on the type of music,
you can choose between different sound profiles.
The surround sound can be adjusted with the
"3D intensity" or "Surround intensity" function.
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Bowers & Wilkins sound".
5. "Sound profiles".
6. Select the desired setting.
Volume equalization
An automatic increase of the volume can be set
to compensate for the increasing driving noises
at higher speeds.
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings"
4. "Sound settings" or "Bowers & Wilkins
sound".
5. "Volume settings".
6. Select the desired setting:
- "Navigation": ratio of spoken instructions
volume to entertainment volume.
- "Speed volume": adjustment of the
speed-dependent volume control.
With Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround
Sound System: the volume is automatically adjusted according to the driving
noise that is heard in the car's interior.
- "PDC": ratio of the volume of the signal
tone of PDC Park Distance Control to the
entertainment volume.
The basic setting ensures that the signal
tones are audible at any volume.
- "Gong": ratio of the volume of the signal
tone, for instance for safety belt reminder,
to the entertainment volume.
The basic setting ensures that the signal
tones are audible at any volume.
- "Microphone": sensitivity of the microphone
during a phone call.
The setting is adjusted while calling and is
stored for the mobile phone used.
- "Speakers": volume of the loudspeakers
during a phone call.
Audio recording playback is stopped during
muting.
The setting is adjusted while calling and is
stored for the mobile phone used.
7. To adjust: turn the Controller.
8. To store: press the Controller.
Reset the tone settings
The tone settings are reset to the factory settings.
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Sound settings".
5. "Reset".
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General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country
version, it may not be possible to receive AM
stations.
Radio Data System RDS
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as
the stat
Concept
Many radio stations broadcast both analog and
digital signals.
General information
When setting a station with a digital signal, it may
take a few seconds before the station plays in
digital q
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Number of safety belts and
safety belt buckles
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to ensure
occupant safety. However, they can only offer
protection when adjusted correctly.
The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear
seats are intended for the persons sitting on the
left and right.
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Concept
The range of the high beams is increased and
ensures an even better illumination of the road.
General information
When the high beams are switched-on, starting
with a speed of approx. 37 mph/60 km/h, the laser
high beams in the headlight are automatically
switched on in addition to the LED h