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?
- Sound in the rear is output via the headphones.
Change priority, if needed, and output sound via vehicle speakers.
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Telephone functions
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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System limits
Detection range
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be
detected.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate in the following
situations:
For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving road
users.
For red tr
Displays
Various representations in the CID are possible depending on the vehicle
equipment.
The respective peripheral region in the PDC view flashes red if vehicles are
detected by the sensors.
G30 Cross Traffic Alert in the PDC view
In vehicles with the Parking Assistant Plus, optional equipment (OE 5D
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