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NavigationNavigation system
Navigation system
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, 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 country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre-
cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of satel-
lites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably guide
you to every entered destination.
Enter data only with the vehicle station-
ary, and always give priority to the appli-
cable traffic regulations in the event of any con-
tradiction between traffi c and road conditions
and the instructions issu ed 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. <
Accessing navigation system
1.Press the button.
2. "Navigation"
The navigation syst em can also be
accessed directly with the button on the
controller.
Navigation data
General information
Navigation data and au thorization codes are
available from your BMW center. Navigation
data are stored in the vehicle and can be
updated. >
Depending on the data volume, a data
update may take several hours.
> Update data while dr iving to reduce the
drain on the battery.
> Only the main functions of the navigation
system are available during updating.
The update is resumed automatically when a
trip is continued after an interruption.
> You can inquire as to the status of the
update.
> The data are stored in the vehicle.
> After the update, the system restarts.
> The medium that holds the navigation
data can be removed after the update is
completed.
Information about navigation data
1."Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Navigation system version":
Information about the data version is
displayed.
Updating the navigation data
Inserting navigation DVD
1.Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labe led side facing up.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control
Display.
3. Enter the authorization code of the naviga-
tion DVD and change the DVD if needed.

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Navigation system
Navigation
Removing navigation DVD
1.
Press the button 1.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
2. Remove the DVD.
Querying status
1. Press the button.
2. "Navigation update"

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Destination guidance
Navigation
>
"Day/night mode"
Select and adjust depending on light
conditions.
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active:
Settings are not taken into account.
> "Satellite images"
Depending on the ava ilability and resolu-
tion, satellite images ar e displayed in scales
of approx. 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to
1,000 km.
> "Perspective view in 3D"
Displays a three-dimensional view. Promi-
nent areas that are contained in the naviga-
tion data are displayed on the map in 3D.
> "Traffic conditions/gray map"
The map is optimized for displaying traffic
bulletins. Symbols for the special destina-
tions are no longer displayed.
Map view for the sp lit screen display
The map view for the split screen can be
selected separately fr om the main screen.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until the split screen content is selected.
4. Select "Split screen content" or scale.
5. Select the map view:
>"Arrow display"
> "Map facing north"
> "Map direction of travel"
> "Map view with perspective"
> "Position"
> "Exit ramp view"
> "Traffic conditions/gray map"
6. To change the scale: switch to the split
screen and turn the controller.
Traffic bulletins
Overview
>You can display the tr affic bulletins from
radio stations that broadcast the TMC
(Traffic Message Channel) of a traffic infor-
mation service. Bulletins about traffic
obstructions and hazards are continuously
updated.
> Traffic bulletins are in dicated by symbols on
the map.
> Traffic bulletins for th e surrounding area are
stored in a list.
The symbol in the toolbar of the map view
turns red if a traffic bulletin relates to the
calculated route.
Real Time Traffic Information End-User
Provisions
Certain BMW models equi pped with navigation
have the capability to display real-time traffic
information. If your sy stem 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 Net-
work") holds the rights to the traffic incident
data and RDS-TMC network through which it is
delivered. You may not modify, copy, scan or
use any other method to reproduce, duplicate,
republish, transmit or distribute in any way any
portion of traffic incident data. You agree to
indemnify, defend and hold harmless BMW of
North America, LLC. ("BMW NA") and Total
Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc (and their affiliates)
against any and all claims, damages, costs or
other expenses that arise directly or indirectly
out of (a) your unauthor ized use of the traffic
incident data or the RD S-TMC network, (b) your

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MobilityReplacing components
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page 252.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW center. <
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate
climate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise
in all matters conc erning the battery.
Battery replacing
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available. <
After a battery replacem ent, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets installed in the vehicle at the
factory; otherwise you may cause damage to
the battery. <
General information
To guarantee the full serv ice life of the battery,
ensure that the battery is always properly
charged.
It may be necessary to ch arge the battery in the
following situations:
> If frequent short trips are taken;
> If the vehicle is frequently parked for more
than a month.
Jump-starting terminals
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 274.
Power failure
After a temporary power lo ss, 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 90.
> Radio
In some cases, statio ns may have to be
stored again, refer to page 170.
> Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again.
> Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
tilted. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 70
Short commands for the voice activation system 283
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route 155
Side airbags 107
Side windows, refer to
Windows 41
Signal horn, refer to Horn 12,13
Sitting safely 48
– with airbags 48
– with head restraint 48
– with safety belts 48
Ski bag 130
Ski bag for Convertible, refer to Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag 131
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to Glass roof, electric 43
Slot for remote control 62
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 126
Snap-in adapter 200
– inserting/removing 211
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment 124
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD 261
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 127
Software update 196
SOS, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 272
Spare fuses 271
Special destinations 149
Special destinations,
displaying 151
Special oils, refe r to Approved
engine oils 258
Specified engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 258Speed
– run-flat tires
101
– with winter tires 253
Speed limit 94
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit 94
Speedo, refer to Speedometer 14
Speedometer 14
Speed Volume 168
Split screen content, refer to
Selecting the display for the
split screen content 24
Sport automatic transmission
with double clutch 67
– driving dynamics control 70
– kickdown 69
– lau

nch control 71
– manually unlocking parking
lock 70
– neutral 69
– reverse gear 69
Sport program with 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 69
Spray nozzles, refer to Cleaning windshield and
headlamps 73
Stability control, refer to Driving stability control
systems 97
Start/Stop button 62
– starting the engine 63
– switching off the engine 64
Starting, refer to Starting the engine 63
Starting assistance, refer to Jump starting 274
Starting difficulties
– jump starting 274
Starting the engine
– start/stop button 62
Start menu 21 State/province, for
navigation 146
Status information on the Control Display 23
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing 5
Steam jet 262
Steering wheel 56
– adjustment 56
– buttons on steering wheel 13
– heating 57
– lock 62
– locking with Comfort
Access 40
– shift paddles 70
Steering wheel buttons, refer to Shift paddles 70
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering 105
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
Storage 265
Storage compartments 125
Storage nets 129
Stored trip, calling up 154
Storing a destination in the
address book 148
Storing music 184
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 53
Storing tires 253
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments 125
Street, entering, navigation 147
Suitable mo bile phones
200
Summer tires, re fer to W

heels
and tires 235
Surround 167
SVCD 180
SW, waveband 169
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12

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