Navigation system
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Navigation system
General information
With the help of satellites, the navigation sys-
tem is able to ascertain the precise position of
the vehicle and guide you reliably to any desti-
nation you enter.
The navigation data is st ored in the vehicle and
can be updated using navigation DVDs.
Make all entries while the vehicle is sta-
tionary
Enter data only when th e vehicle is stationary,
and always give priority to the applicable traffic
regulations in the event of any contradiction
between traffic and road conditions and the
instructions issued by the navigation system.
Failure to take to this precaution can place you
in violation of the law and put vehicle occupants
and other road users in danger. <
Updating the navigation data
The navigation data is stored in the vehicle and
can be updated using a na vigation DVD. Please
contact the BMW center if you have any ques-
tions.
Inserting navigation DVD
1. Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labe led side facing up.
2. Follow the instructio ns on the display.
3. Enter the authorization code of the naviga-
tion DVD and change the DVD if needed.
Displaying information on the version
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Navigation system version". Information
on the data vers ion is displayed.
Removing navigation DVD
1. Press button 1.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
2. Remove the DVD.
If the DVD is not ejected, the drive may be
blocked. In this case, a message will appear on
the Control Display.
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Destination guidance
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Automatic scaling of the map
In the map display facing north, turn the control-
ler in any direction until AUTO is displayed as
the map scale.
The map shows the entire range from your loca-
tion to the destination.
Settings for the map display
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Settings"
>Optimized view "Night mode"
> Optimized view with spatial display:
"Perspective view in 3D" prominent
areas are shown in the map.
Split screen settings
The map settings for the split screen can be
created separately fr om the main screen.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller to the right until the
split screen is selected.
4. Press the controller.
5. Select the settings:
>"View facing north"
> "View in direction of travel"
> "Perspective view"
6. To change the scale:
>Move the controller: change the scale.
Traffic bulletins*
You can display the traffi c bulletins from radio
stations that broadcast the TMC (Traffic Mes-
sage Channel) of a traffic information service.
This information from the traffic information
service is continuously updated on the basis of
measurement data from traffic control centers
and information on traffic congestion.
During destination guid ance, traffic bulletins
that are relevant to areas along the route are automatically displayed
and taken into account
in the route planning. You can open all traffic
bulletins manually via iDrive.
The traffic bulletins are shown in the map dis-
play.
Activating/deactivating reception
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Receive Traffic Info"
In many metropolitan areas you can receive
traffic information broadcast by radio stations.
The traffic conditions ar e monitored by traffic
control centers and the traffic information is
updated periodically.
During destination guid ance, the traffic bulle-
tins relevant to your planned route are automat-
ically shown. Whether de stination guidance is
active or not, you can ha ve the traffic bulletins
displayed in the map view or in the traffic bulle-
tin list.
Traffic bulletins in a list
A list of the traffic bulle tins can be opened via
the menu or map display.
Opening the traffic bulletins
1. "Navigation"
2. "Traffic Info"
First, the traffic bulle tins on the planned
route are displayed. The traffic bulletins are
sorted in the order of their distance from the
current vehicle position.
3. Select a traffic bulletin.
Additional information can be displayed for
some traffic bulletins:
1. Select the symbol.
2. Additional information is displayed.
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Entertainment
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Mobility
> The date setting on th e Control Display is
current.
Starting BMW Search
1. "BMW Assist"
2. "BMW Search"
3. Select "OK", if necessary.
The BMW Search start page is displayed.
Using BMW Search
To select and display content:
> Turn the controller to highlight an element.
> Press the controller to display an element.
Opening the start page
1.Open "Options".
2. "Home"
Loading a new page
1.Open "Options".
2. "Update"
Canceling
1.Open "Options".
2. "Cancel loading"
Internet*
1."BMW Assist"
2. "Internet"
The start page is displayed. The Internet pages
may not be displayed in the same way as on a
PC screen. Flash and Java applications cannot
be displayed.
Using the Internet
Menu bar
A menu bar that offers functions for using the
Internet is displayed. To activate the menu bar,
move the controller to the left until the cursor is
located in the menu bar.
SymbolFunction
Activate the mouse cursor
Open the start page
Refresh
Cancel
Back
Enter a URL
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Mobility
229Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting
on page 231.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
secure the battery agains t tipping over during
transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
> Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page 73.
> Radio
In some cases, stations may have to be
stored again, refer to page 145.
> Navigation system
Operability must be waited for, refer to
page 122.
> Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
raised. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.
> Panorama glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
raised. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.
> Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page 45.
> Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page 101.
Fuses
Never attempt to repa ir a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, oth-
erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Open the cover in the glove compartment and
remove it.
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set
in holders on the distributor box.
See the rear of the cover for information on fuse
assignment.
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