BMW 7 Series: Central Information Display

Main Menu

The display in the main menu consists of the following menu items:

• CD/Multimedia
• Radio
• Telephone
• Navigation
• Contacts
• Vehicle Info
• Settings.

Fig. 16: Display Telephone

In addition to this main menu, an arrangement of toggle switches for the most important menu items in the main menu is located in the immediate vicinity of the controller.

The relevant button can be used to call up the following menu items:

• MENU
• CD
• Radio
• TEL
• NAV
• BACK and OPTION.

Fig. 17: Identifying MENU, CD, Radio, TEL, NAV, BACK And OPTION

Option Menu

The "Options" menu always consists of three permanently active (selectable) menu items and, depending on the submenu, a number of variable additional functions.

The three permanently active (selectable) menu items are:

• Split screen on
• Split screen content
• Screen off.

Fig. 18: Display Split Screen On

NOTE: Whenever a menu is selected, if the controller is moved to the right in the open "TV" menu, the Options menu for this menu is displayed.

Status Bar

The most important information on the various functions, for example the reception level of the telephone, the time, or the selected radio station as of ignition on, are displayed permanently in the status bar.

Fig. 19: Display Telephone

STATUS BAR FUNCTIONS CHART

1. Menu item
2. Time
3. Reception level of the telephone
4. Audio selection

CD/Multimedia Menu

This menu item groups the higher-level drives such as CD/DVD, the created music collections, the interface connections IPOD/USB, AUX and Bluetooth as well as the Tone functions.

The main menu is displayed as of terminal 15 ON.

To call up the menu:

• Press the controller and then push it to the left
• Turn the controller until the desired function is highlighted, then press to activate

NOTE: Direct selection of the first menu level is also possible by pressing the CD button twice.

The first menu level contains the following submenus:

• CD/DVD
• Music collection
• External devices
• Tone

Further entries or information are linked to each menu item.

Fig. 20: Display CD/Multimedia Menu Screen

Radio Menu

The "Radio" menu is one of the most frequently used functions. Certain menu items are specific to the vehicle equipment and are not available to the customer before they have been enabled.

The main menu is displayed as of terminal 15 ON.

To call up the menu:

• Press the controller and then push it to the left
• Turn the controller until the desired function is highlighted, then press to activate.

NOTE: Direct selection of the first menu level is also possible by pressing the RADIO button twice.

The first menu level contains the following submenus:

• FM
• AM
• Stored radio stations
• Tone.

Further entries or information are linked to each menu item.

Fig. 21: Display Radio Menu Screen

Telephone Menu

In the Telephone menu, the phonebook entries can be displayed and sorted according to various criteria. This menu is also used for showing missed calls.

In addition, the interface for Bluetooth connectivity is integrated in this menu.

NOTE: Certain services are not available to the customer before they have been enabled.

The main menu is displayed as of terminal 15 ON.

To call up the menu:

• Press the controller and then push it to the left
• Turn the controller until the desired function is highlighted, then press to activate.

NOTE: Direct selection of the first menu level is also possible by pressing the TEL button twice.

• Active calls
• Telephone book
• Repeat dialling
• Dial number
• Bluetooth.

Further entries or information are linked to each menu item.

Fig. 22: Display Telephone Menu Screen

Navigation Menu

The Navigation menu contains all the functions necessary for operating the navigation system.

The main menu is displayed as of terminal 15 ON.

To call up the menu:

• Press the controller and then push it to the left
• Turn the controller until the desired function is highlighted, then press to activate.

NOTE: Direct selection of the first menu level is also possible by pressing the NAV button twice.

The first menu level contains the following submenus:

• Destination input
• Address book
• Last destinations
• Points of interest
• Map
• Traffic information
• Course of route.

Further entries or information are linked to each menu item.

Fig. 23: Display Navigation Menu Screen

Contacts Menu

The "Contacts" menu is another function in which new addresses of persons or companies can be stored in the vehicle.

NOTE: Certain services are not available to the customer before they have been enabled.

The main menu is displayed as of terminal 15 ON.

To call up the menu:

• Press the controller and then push it to the left
• Turn the controller until the desired function is highlighted, then press to activate.

The first menu level contains the following submenus:

• New contacts
• My contacts.

Further entries or information are linked to each menu item.

Fig. 24: Display Contacts Menu Screen

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