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Destination entry
Navigation
With the Professional navigation system:
In the split screen, specia
l destinations from the 
selected category are di splayed as symbols in 
the map view. The display depends on the map 
scale and the category.
Destination entry via BMW Assist
A connection to the BMW Concierge service is 
established, refer to page 213.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Enter address"
3. Open "Options".
4. "BMW Assist dest. entry"
Displaying special destinations in the 
map
To display symbols of the special destinations 
in the map:
1."Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Display Points of Interest"
5. Select the settings.
Destination entry via map
If you only know the location of a destination or 
street, then you can ente r the destination with 
the aid of the map.
Selecting the destination
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
The current position of the vehicle is displayed 
on the map.
3.  "Interactive map"
4. Select the destination  with the cross-hairs.
> To change the scale:  turn the controller.
> To shift the map: move the controller in 
the required direction.
> To shift the map diagonally: move the 
controller in the required direction and 
turn it.
5. Press the controller to display additional 
menu items.
>Select the  symbol: "Start guidance" 
or "Add as another destination".
> "Find points of interest": the search for 
special destinations is started.
Specifying the street
If the system cannot recognize a street, it dis-
plays one of the following pieces of information:
> A street name in the vicinity.
> The district.
> The coordinates of the destination.
Interactive map
In the interactive map, th e scale can be adjusted 
and the visible map section can be shifted. In 
addition, pressing the controller makes further 
functions available:
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>Select the  symbol.
"Start guidance" or "Add as another 
destination"
> "Exit interactive map":
Go back to the map view.
> "View in northern direction" or "View in 
driving direction"
> "Display destination": 
The section of the map around the 
destination is displayed.
> "Display current location":
The section of the map around the 
current position is displayed.
> "Find points of interest", refer to 
page 137.
Destination entry via voice
General information
For instructions on the voice activation system, 
refer to page 27.
> During the destination entry by voice, you 
can switch between  voice operation and 
entry via iDrive at any time. To do so, 
reactivate the voice ac tivation system if 
necessary.
> Having the possible spoken commands 
read aloud:  {Voice commands }
Saying the entries
>With the Professional navigation system:
City/town, street, and house number can be 
entered with a single command. >
Countries, towns and cities, streets and 
intersections can be said as whole words or 
spelled in the system  language, refer to 
page 87.
Example: to enter a destination in a US state 
as a complete word, the system language 
must be English.
> Spell the entry if the language spoken in the 
area is different from  the system language.
> Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag-
gerating the pronunciation and inserting 
lengthy pauses between the letters.
> The methods of entry  depend on the navi-
gation data in use and on the country and 
language settings.
Entering an address in a command
1. Press the  button on the steering wheel.
3. Wait for a request from the system.
4. Say the address aloud in the suggested 
order.
5. Continue making the entry as prompted by 
the system.
If necessary, individua lly name the separate 
components of the addres s, e.g. the town/city.
Entering a town/city
The town/city name can be spoken as a 
complete word or spelled.
With the destination entry menu displayed:
1.Press the  button on the steering wheel.
3. Wait for the system to  prompt you for the 
town/city.
4. Say the name of the tow n/city or say at least 
the first three letters.
2. {Enter address }
2. {City } or  {Spell city }.
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Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/
cities may be suggested.
6. Continue making the entry as prompted by 
the system.
If there are several town s/cities with the same 
name:
Towns/cities that sound the same are compiled 
in a separate list and ar e displayed as one town/
city followed by three dots.
1. Select an entry:
2. Select the desired town/city.
The town/city can also be  selected from the list 
via iDrive: turn the cont roller until the town/city 
is selected and press the controller.
Entering a street or intersection
The street or intersection  is entered in the same 
manner as the town/city.
Entering a house number
Depending on the data  in the navigation sys-
tem, house numbers up to the number 2,000 
can be entered:
Starting destination guidance
Destination guidance starts immediately.
Planning a trip with 
intermediate destinations
New trip
A trip can be planned using intermediate 
destinations.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Move the controller to  the left, if necessary.
4.  "Guidance"
5. "Enter new destination"
6. Select the type of  destination entry.
7. Enter the intermediate destination.
8. "Start guidance"
Entering intermediate destinations
A maximum of 30 intermed iate destinations can 
be entered for one trip.
1. "Enter new destination"
2. Select the type of  destination entry.
3. Enter the intermediate destination.
4. "Add as another destination"
The intermediate dest ination is inserted 
into the destination list and highlighted.
5. Turn the controller until the intermediate 
destination is at the de sired place in the list.
6. Press the controller.
5.
Select a location:
>To select a recommended town/city: 
{Yes }
> To select other town/city:  {New 
entry }
> To select an entry, e. g.  {Entry … }
> To spell an entry:  {Spell city }
{ Yes } or  {Entry … } e.g. entry 2.
1. {House number }
2. Say the house number.
Say each digit separately.
3. Continue making the entry as prompted 
by the system.
{ Start guidance }
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Destination guidance
Navigation
Destination guidance
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. Equipment is also described 
that is not available because of, for example, 
selected options or coun
try version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Starting destination 
guidance
1. "Navigation"
2. Entering a destination, refer to page 134.
3. "Accept destination"
4. "Start guidance"
The route is displayed  on the Control Display 
after it is calculated.
In the map view, the distance to the destination/
intermediate destinat ion and the estimated 
time of arrival are displayed.
The arrow display appears on the Control 
Display, if so desired.
Terminating destination 
guidance
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.  "Guidance".
4. "Stop guidance"
Continuing destination 
guidance
If the destination was not reached during the 
last trip, destination gu idance can be resumed.
"Resume guidance"
Route criteria
General information
> You can influence the calculated route by 
selecting certain trip criteria.
> Route criteria can be changed during desti-
nation entry and during route guidance.
> Street types are part of  the navigation data 
and are taken into account in route plan-
ning, e.g. avoiding highways.
> The proposed route can differ from 
personal experience.
> The settings are stored for the remote 
control currently in use.
> Route guidance with traffic bulletins, refer 
to page 149.
Changing route criteria
1."Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.    "Route preference"
4. Selecting a criterion:
>  "Fast route": time-optimized route 
through a combination of the least pos-
sible distance and stretches of road that 
allow rapid driving.
>  "ECO PRO route": optimized 
combination of the fa stest and shortest 
possible route.
>  "Short route": short distance without 
taking time  into account.
> "Alternative routes": are suggested, 
where possible, during active route 
guidance.
The individual suggestions are labeled in 
color.
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5.Select additional route criteria, if desired. 
Where possible, the select ed criteria will be 
avoided on the route.
> "Avoid highways": highways are avoided 
where possible.
> "Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoided 
where possible.
> "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided 
where possible.
The setting applies to the current route and to 
the planning of future routes.
Route
General information
Depending on your vehi cle's equipment, vari-
ous views of the route are available during route 
guidance:
> Arrow display on the Control Display.
> List of route segments.
> Map view, refer to page 145.
Arrow display
The following informatio n is displayed during 
route guidance:
> Large arrow: current direction of travel.
> Small arrow: indicates  the next change of 
direction.
> Intersection view.
> Lane information.
> Traffic bulletins.
> Distance to the next  change of direction.
> Street name of the next change of direction.
Lane information
In the arrow display, the recommended lanes 
of multi-lane roads are  each marked with a 
triangle.
> Filled triangle: optimum lane.
> Empty triangle: likewise possible lane. It 
can, however, also be possible to briefly 
make additional lane changes.
Displaying the list of route segments
If the route guidance has been started, then you 
can display a list of route segments. The dis-
tance to be traveled and traffic bulletins are 
displayed for each segment of the route.
1."Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. Highlight the route segment.
The route segment is di splayed in the preview 
map.
Bypassing a section of the route
During route guidance, prompt the navigation 
system to bypass certain route segments. In 
doing so, you will specify how many kilometers 
to travel before returnin g to the original route.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "New route for"
4. Turn the controller: enter the desired 
mileage.
5. Press the controller.
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Navigation
>
Green: clear roads
> Gray: general traffic information, e.g. 
construction zone
The bulletins displayed depend in the respec-
tive traffic information service.
Filtering traffic bulletins
Set which traffic bulletins  are displayed on the 
map.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Traffic Info categories"
5. Select the desired categories.
Traffic bulletins from th e selected categories 
are displayed on the map.
> Traffic bulletins that lie on the route are 
always shown.
> For your personal safety, it is not possible to 
hide traffic bulletins that announce a poten-
tial hazard.
Route guidance with traffic bulletins
Semi-dynamic route guidance
With traffic bulletin re ception switched on, 
semi-dynamic route guidance is active.
The system takes into ac count the existing traf-
fic bulletins during route guidance. A message 
is displayed as a function  of the route, the traffic 
bulletins, and the possible alternate routes. In 
the event of a traffic obstruction, an alternate 
route will be suggested if possible. The upper part of the message shows:
>
The symbol of the first traffic obstruction, 
possibly with the remaining distance before 
the start of the traffic obstruction.
> Total length of traffic obstructions on the 
route.
> Extension of driving ti me due to the traffic 
obstructions
The lower part of the message shows:
> Suggested alternate route with remaining 
distance before the st art of the alternate 
route.
> Difference of the route  length compared to 
the original route.
> Time gained by taking  the alternate route 
compared to the original route with the 
traffic obstructions.
In addition to the original route displayed in 
white, the split screen  will also show the alter-
nate route.
Taking an alternate route:
 "Detour"
With particular hazards, e.g. objects on the 
roadway, a message is displayed without a 
possible alternate route.
It is also possible to take alternate routes can 
also be taken if the tr affic reports are accessed 
via the list:
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.  "Traffic Info"
4. "Detour information"
5.  "Detour"Dynamic destination guidance
The route is automatically changed in the event 
of traffic obstructions.
>The system does not point out traffic 
obstructions along the original route.
> Traffic bulletins will continue to be dis-
played on the map.
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What to do if …
Navigation
What to do if …
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. Equipment is also described 
that is not available because of, for example, 
selected options or coun
try version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
What to do if…
> The current position  cannot be displayed?
The position is in an unrecognized region, in 
a poor reception area, or  the system is in the 
process of determining the position. 
Reception is generally  available when you 
are in the open.
> The destination guidance  d o e s  n o t  a c c e p t  a  
destination without a street name?
A downtown area canno t be determined for 
the town or city that  has been entered. Input 
any street in the selected town/city and 
start destination guidance.
> The destination guidance  d o e s  n o t  a c c e p t  a  
destination?
The destination data is not contained in the 
navigation data. Choo se a destination as 
close as possible to the original one.
> The letters for a destination cannot be 
selected during  destination entry?
The stored data do no t contain the data of 
the destination. Select a destination that is 
as close as possible to the original.
> The map view is disp layed in grayscale?
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active: the 
Control Display changes to a grayscale 
display. This enables a better view of the 
traffic bulletins.
> Voice instructions are no longer issued 
before intersections  during destination 
guidance? The area has not been fully recorded yet, or 
you have left the recommended route and 
the system requires a few seconds to calcu-
late a new route suggestion.
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Satellite radio
Entertainment
Satellite radio
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. Equipment is also described 
that is not available because of, for example, 
selected options or coun
try version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
The channels are offered in fixed packages. 
Packages must be ac tivated by telephone.
Navigation bar
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can 
also be stored on the programmable memory 
buttons, refer to page 25.
Managing subscription
Clear reception is required for activating and 
deactivating channels. Re ception is best when 
you have an unobstructed view to the sky. The 
channel name is displayed in the status line.
Activating channels
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains 
all disabled channels.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.  "Category"
4. Select the Unsubscribed Channels 
category.
5. Select desired channel.
The telephone number and electronic serial 
number, ESN, are displayed.
6. Dial the telephone number to have the 
channels activated.
This telephone number can also be used to 
deactivate the channels.
Deactivating channels
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
SymbolFunction
Changing list view
Selecting category
Entering channel directly
Time shift
 Accessing favorites, selecting  the My Favorites category
Managing favorites
Traffic Jump
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