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Displaying route
You have the option of displaying various views
of the route during route guidance.
Selecting arrow display
1.Press the controller as needed.
2.Select "View" and press the controller.
3.Select "Arrow display" and press the con-
troller.
The route guidance is displayed by means
of arrows on the Control Display and on the
Info Display, refer to page12.
1Arrow to destination, as the crow flies
2Distance to destination on the calculated
route
3Destination
4Street name of next change of direction
5Distance to next change of direction
6Current position
7Direction of travel
The arrows are shown in different sizes and
forms depending on the distance to the next
change of direction.
In areas for which your navigation DVD
does not yet provide comprehensive cov-
erage, a directional arrow follows the course of
the route. This feature is intended to assist you
at crossroads and intersections.<
Using the voice command system:
Selecting map view
You can have your current position displayed on
a map. After starting the route guidance, the
planned route is shown on the map.
1.Press the controller as needed.
2.Select "View" and press the controller.
3.Select the desired map view and press the
controller.
>"Map facing N."
>"Map dir. travel"
>"Perspective"
Using the voice command system:
Changing scale
Turn the controller to adjust the scale.
Scales on the navigation CD:
400 ft/100 m to 50 miles/100 km
Scales on the navigation DVD:
400ft/100m to 500miles/1000km
Using the voice command system:
1.{Navigation}.
2.{Arrow}.
{Map}
Shows the currently selected map view of
the navigation system.
1.{Scale}.
2.Enter the desired map scale.

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3.Select "Avoid sect." and press the control-
ler.
The route list appears on the Control Dis-
play.
4.Select one or more route sections to be
avoided and press the controller.
To correct an incorrect entry:
Select another route section and press the
controller.
5.To exit the route list and calculate a new
route:
Select the arrow and press the control-
ler.
Bypassing route sections
During route guidance, you can revise the navi-
gation system's route recommendations to
bypass particular stretches of road. Enter the
number of miles/kilometers that you want to
travel before returning to the original route.
You can bypass a particular distance of up to
32 miles/50 km.
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "New route" and press the control-
ler.
3.Select "Avoid route" and press the control-
ler.4.Turn the controller to input the desired
number and press the controller.
5.Select "Calculate" and press the controller.
The route is recalculated.
To leave the route without changing it:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Displaying current position
You can have your current position displayed
even when the route guidance is switched off.
Storing current position
1.Select "Dest. input" and press the control-
ler.
2.Select "Location" and press the controller.
The current position of your BMW is dis-
played.
3.Select "AS ADDRESS" and press the con-
troller.
To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.

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Correcting current position
If the navigation system cannot place the cur-
rent position, e.g. if you are currently in a park-
ing structure, then in addition to the country and
city, only longitude and latitude are displayed.
You can then correct your current position, e.g.
by entering the name of the adjacent street or
intersection.
1.Select "Dest. input" and press the control-
ler.
2.Select "Location" and press the controller.
3.Select "Street" or "Intersection" and press
the controller.
A list of possible street names is displayed.
4.Select the desired street and press the con-
troller.
5.Select "ACCEPT" and press the controller.
6.Select "AS ADDRESS" as needed and
press the controller to import the position
into the address book.
To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
You can also have the current position dis-
played on a map, refer to Selecting map view on
page145.

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What to do if …
What to do if …
>a navigation DVD is inserted, but an instruc-
tion to insert the DVD appears on the Con-
trol Display?
The navigation DVD may not be the right
DVD for the navigation system. The DVD is
labeled accordingly.
>you request the current position of your
vehicle, but do not receive a precise dis-
play?
The system is unable to receive enough
GPS signals at your current position due to
obstructions, your position is not yet avail-
able on your navigation DVD, or the system
is in the process of calculating your posi-
tion. Please wait and then try again a little
later.
>the route guidance does not accept a desti-
nation?
The data of the destination is not stored on
the navigation DVD that is loaded. Select a
destination that is as close as possible to
the original.
>the route guidance does not accept a desti-
nation without the street?
On the navigation DVD, no downtown area
can be determined for the city or town
entered. Enter any street, or a destination
such as the railway station etc., then start
the route guidance.
>you want to enter a destination for the route
guidance, but it is not possible to select the
letters for your desired entry?
The data of the destination is not stored on
the navigation DVD that is loaded. In this
case, the system will not offer you any let-
ters to choose from. Select a destination
that is as close as possible to the original.>the system stops furnishing directions on
which way to turn as you approach intersec-
tions?
You are driving in an area that has not yet
been completely recorded on the naviga-
tion DVD. Instead of an arrow indicating a
turn, you will see an arrow which indicates
the general direction of your planned route.
Or you have left the recommended route
and the system requires a few seconds to
calculate a new recommended route.
>the navigation system does not react to
entries?
If the battery was disconnected, it then
takes up to 10 minutes before the system is
once again operational.

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wheel, refer to page11, and via the voice com-
mand system
*, refer to page23.
Switching on/off
In order to switch the Entertainment sound out-
put on/off: press the knob.
The system selects the most recently used
audio or video source, radio, CD, external audio
device, or DVD.
Using the voice command system:
Using with ignition off
The audio and video functions remain available
for use for a period of approx. 30 minutes after
you switch off the ignition.
Switch the sound output back on to enjoy this
function.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob to the desired volume level.
The sound system automatically reverts
to its mute mode whenever you initiate or
accept a phone call. rently in use.
Tone control
You can change various tone settings, e.g. tre-
ble and bass or the speed-dependent volume
control. The tone settings are set globally for all
of the audio sources.
Speakers, headsets in the rear, and external
audio devices can be adjusted separately. The
sound settings of the headphones are made on
the rear seat screen with the headphones con-
nected. Only treble, bass and balance can be
adjusted.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Tone adjustment
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "Tone" and press the controller.
4.Select desired tone settings. {Radio} or {Audio off}.

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Resetting tone settings
You can reset all tone settings except "Speed
Vol." to the standard default settings.
Select "RESET" and press the controller.

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3.Turn the controller to select a station and
press the controller.
Sampling stations, scan
The system automatically plays a brief sample
from each of the stations on the current wave-
band.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
3.Select "SCAN" and press the controller.Scan starts.
To end scan:
Select "SCAN" and press the controller.
Scan is interrupted and the currently selected
station is played.
Selecting frequency manually
You can use the manual search in order to
select a frequency directly.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Select " MANUAL" and press the controller.
3.Select the frequency display and press the
controller.
4.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired frequency.
5.Press the controller to save setting.

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7.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired memory position.
8.Press the controller.
The stations are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Using the voice command system:
Changing memory position
1.Select the desired station and press the
controller.
2.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired memory position.
3.Press the controller.
The station is now stored.
RDS Radio Data System*
RDS also broadcasts information on the VHF/
FM waveband. RDS stations have the following
properties for this purpose:
>In broadcasting companies that broadcast
over several frequencies, the system auto-
matically switches to the frequency with the
best reception quality.
>If the reception conditions are good, the
station names are shown on the Control
Display. With weaker reception or when
there is interference, it can take a while for
the station names to appear.
Switching RDS on/off
1.Select "FM" and press the controller.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press
the controller.
3.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
4.Select "RDS" and press the controller.
RDS is available in the FM waveband.<
Weather reports*
Weather Radio is a service of the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
of the US Department of Trade. Weather
reports are repeated every 4 to 6 minutes and
are routinely updated at intervals of 1 to
3 hours, more often when necessary. Most sta-
tions operate 24 hours a day. In case of a storm,
the National Weather Service interrupts the
routine weather news and transmits special
warning messages instead. Should you have
questions regarding NOAA Weather Radio, 1.{Radio}.
2.{Station 1...12}.