2012 BMW 550I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO navigation update

NavigationVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Navigation system
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre‐
cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of sat‐
ellites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably
guide you to every entered destination.
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can
be updated.
Entries in stationary vehicle
Enter data only when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary, and always give priority to the applicable
traffic regulations in the event of any contradic‐
tion 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.◀
Starting navigation system1. Press the button on the controller.2."Navigation"
The navigation system can also be ac‐
cessed directly with the button on the con‐
troller.
Destination input
Manual destination entry
General information
The system supports you in entering street
names and house numbers by automatically
completing the entry and providing entry com‐
parisons, refer to page 21.
Stored town/city and street names can be called
up quickly.▷If the existing entries should not be changed,
the entries for the state/province and town/
city can be skipped.▷Destination guidance is started to the town/
city center if no street is entered.
Entering a state/province
1."Navigation"2."Enter address"3.Select "State/Province" or the displayed
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Prominent areas that are contained in the
navigation data are displayed on the map in
3D.▷"Traffic conditions/gray map"
The map is optimized for displaying traffic
bulletins, refer to page 180. Symbols for the
special destinations are no longer displayed.
Map view for split screen
The map view can be selected for the split
screen independently from the main screen.
1."Options" Open.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until the split screen is selected.4.Select "Split screen content" or the scale.5.Select the map view.▷"Arrow display"▷"Map facing north"▷"Map direction of travel"▷"Map view with perspective"▷"Position"▷"Exit ramp view": selected blind drive‐
ways are displayed three dimensionally.
Setting in some cases will affect the dis‐
play in the Head-Up Display.▷"Traffic conditions/gray map"6.To change the scale: select the split screen
and turn the controller.
Traffic bulletins
At a glance
▷Display the traffic bulletins from radio sta‐
tions that broadcast the TI Traffic Informa‐
tion of a traffic information service. Informa‐
tion on traffic obstructions and hazards is
updated continuously.
Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐
gation have the capability to display real-time traffic information. If your system has
this capability the following additional terms
and conditions apply:
An End-User shall no longer have the right
to use the Traffic Data in the event that the
End-User is in material breach of the terms
and conditions contained herein.
A. Total Traffic Network, a division of Clear
Channel Broadcasting, Inc. (“Total Traffic
Network”) holds the rights to the traffic in‐
cident data and RDS-TMC network through
which it is delivered. You may not modify,
copy, scan or use any other method to re‐
produce, duplicate, republish, transmit or
distribute in any way any portion of traffic in‐
cident data. You agree to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless BMW of North America,
LLC. (“BMW NA”) and Total Traffic Net‐
work, Inrix, Inc (and their affiliates) against
any and all claims, damages, costs or other
expenses that arise directly or indirectly out
of (a) your unauthorized use of the traffic in‐
cident data or the RDS-TMC network, (b)
your violation of this directive and/or (c) any
unauthorized or unlawful activities by you in
connection herewith.
B. Total Traffic Network traffic data is infor‐
mational only. User assumes all risk of use.
Total Traffic Network, BMW NA, and their
suppliers make no representations about
content, traffic and road conditions, route
usability, or speed.
C. The licensed material is provided to li‐
censee “as is,” and “where is”. Total Traffic
Network, including, but not limited to, any
and all third party providers of any of the li‐
censed material, expressly disclaims, to the
fullest extent permitted by law, all warranties
or representations with respect to the li‐
censed material (including, without limita‐
tion, that the licensed material will be error-
free, will operate without interruption or that
the traffic data will be accurate), express, im‐
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3."Navigation system version": information on
the data version is displayed.
Updating the navigation data
General information
Navigation data and authorization codes are
available from your service center. Navigation
data are stored in the vehicle and can be up‐
dated.
▷Depending on the data volume, a data up‐
date may take several hours.▷Update during the trip to preserve battery.▷During the update, only the basic functions
of the navigation system are available.▷The status of the update can be viewed.▷The system restarts after the update.▷The data carrier with the navigation data can
be removed after the update is complete.
Perform an update
1.Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labeled side facing up.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.3.Enter the authorization code of the naviga‐
tion DVD and change the DVD if needed.
After interrupting your trip, follow the instruc‐
tions on the Control Display.
Viewing the status
1. Press the button.2."Navigation update"
What to do if...
▷The current transmission position cannot be
displayed?
The vehicle is located in an unrecognized
region, is in a poor reception area, or the
system is currently determining the posi‐tion. Reception is usually best when you
have an unobstructed view of the sky.▷The destination without street information is
not used for route guidance?
When city has been input, no downtown can
be determined.
Input any street in the selected city and start
destination guidance.▷The destination is not used for route guid‐
ance?
The destination data is not contained in the
navigation data. Select a destination that is
as close as possible to the original.▷Letters for destination input cannot be se‐
lected?
The stored data do not contain the data of
the destination.
Select a goal that is as close as possible to
the original.▷Is the map displayed in shades of gray?
"Traffic conditions/gray map" Active: indi‐
cation on the control display is switched to
shades of gray. This enables a better view of
the traffic bulletins.▷Spoken instructions are no longer output
during route guidance in front of intersec‐
tions?
The area has not yet been fully recorded, or
you have left the recommended route and
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Turn the bulb, pull it out, and replace it.
Changing wheels
Notes
The vehicle equipment does not include a spare
tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in the
event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you on
questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only.
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control messages
are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
terminals, refer to page 286, in the engine com‐
partment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: save again.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
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Route section, bypassing 177
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 269
Rubber components, care 291
Run-flat tires 269
S
Safe braking 159
Safety 6
Safety belt reminder 56
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 291
Safety switch, windows 45
Safety systems, airbags 94
Satellite radio 190
Saving fuel 164
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 179
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 278
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 288
Search, refer to BMW Search 251
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 52
Seat heating, rear 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 63
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 59
Seats 49
Seats, rear, adjusting 53
Seat ventilation, front 52
Seat ventilation, rear 55
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Selector lever, automatic transmission 75
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 110 Self-leveling suspension, mal‐
function 110
Sensors, care 292
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 276
Service requirements, dis‐ play 83
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 285
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 59
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 75
Short commands 300
Shoulder support 51
Side airbags 94
Side View 130
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 49
Size 296
Ski and snowboard bag 149
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Smallest turning circle 297
Smoker's package 145
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 236
Snow chains 269
Socket 145
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 277
Software applications, iPhone 254
Software update 215
Spare fuse 283
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 171
Specified engine oil types 274
Speed, average 85
Speed limit, setting 85
Speed Volume, volume equal‐ ization 187 Split screen 20
Split screen map settings 180
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 178
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 111
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 112
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 76
Stability control systems 106
Start/Stop button 67
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting aid 285
Starting the engine 68
State/province, selecting for navigation 168
Stations, stored 194
Station, storing 188
Status display, tires 97
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 109
Steering wheel, adjusting 62
Steering wheel heating 62
Steering wheel memory 59
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 75
Stopping the engine 68
Storage compartment in the center console 152
Storage compartments 150
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 150
Storage, tires 268
Storing the vehicle 292
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 169
Summer tires, tread 266
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 81
Surround View 126
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 142 Seite 317Everything from A to ZReference317
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Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 81
Tail and brake lamps 281
Tailgate 38
Tailgate, automatic 39
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Tailgate, hotel function 41
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 281
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 281
Tasks 244
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 296
TeleService 250
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
Temperature display, external temperature 82
Temperature, engine oil 81
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 114
Terminal, starting aid 286
Text messages 241
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 81
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 131
Through-loading system 147
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 85
Tire damage 266
Tire identification marks 265
Tire inflation pressure 261
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 100 Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 97
Tires, changing 267
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 261
Tires, run-flat tires 269
Tire tread 266
Toll roads, route 176
Tone 186
Tools 278
Top View 126
Total vehicle weight 298
Tow fitting 288
Towing 287
Town/city, navigation 169
Tow-starting 287
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 97
Traction control 107
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 111
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 180
Transmission, automatic 75
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 266
Treble, tone 186
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 72
Trip odometer 82
Trunk cover 146
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, automatic 39
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 297
Turning circle lines, backup camera 128
Turn signals, operation 72
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 281 U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 143
Unlock button, automatic transmission 76
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Updating software 215
Upholstery care 290
USB audio interface 209
USB interface 150
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 109
Vehicle battery 282
Vehicle battery, replacing 282
Vehicle, breaking in 158
Vehicle care 290
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 271
Vehicle jack 282
Vehicle paint 290
Vehicle storage 292
Vehicle wash 289
Ventilation 139
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 141
Version of the navigation data 182
Video playback 198
Video playback, iPhone 211
Video playback, snap-in adapter 211 Seite 318ReferenceEverything from A to Z318
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