BMW 5 Series: General information
Video files and, depending on the vehicle equipment, video DVDs can be played. Sound is played back through the vehicle loudspeakers.
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently used.
The video image on the front Control Display is switched off when a country-dependent speed is exceeded.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following video sources are available.
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Depending on the equipment: video
DVD.
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USB storage device.
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Screen Mirroring.
USB media
General information
Depending on the USB storage device, video playback may not be possible via the USB port.
Playable formats
MP4, M4V, AVI, WMV, XVID, H.264.
Selecting the USB storage device
Connect the USB storage device to the USB interface using a suitable adapter cable.
For information about the USB interface, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
1. "MEDIA".
2. "USB".
Or: Select the name of the connected USB storage device.
Searching for videos
1. Move the Controller to the left.
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"Media search".
3. "Videos".
A list of all available videos is displayed.
4. Select the track at which playback should begin.
Information on playback appears on the Control Display. The playback list corresponds to the list of films resulting from the search.
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Video DVD
Country codes
Only DVDs with the country code selected during
vehicle ordering can be played. Refer to the
information on the CD as well.
1 USA, Canada.
2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South
General information
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
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Overview
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Intelligent Safety
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located in the bumpers.
Front bumper.
Rear bumper.
Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar
sensors clean and unobstructed.
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front
Shift paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
General information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and
road speeds.
Short-term manual mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle
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