Navigation systemVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
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.
Entries in stationary vehicle
Enter data only when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary, and always give priority to the applica‐
ble traffic regulations in the event of any con‐
tradiction 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.◀
Opening the navigation system1. Press the button on the controller.2."Navigation"
The navigation system can also be called
up directly using the button on the con‐
troller.
Navigation data
Information on navigation data1."Navigation"2.Open "Options".3."Navigation system version"
Information is displayed on the data ver‐
sion.
Updating the navigation data
General information
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and
can be updated.
Current navigation data and the authorization
code are available from your service center.
▷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.▷After the updating process is complete, the
system restarts.▷Remove the medium with the navigation
data after the update.
Performing 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.4.Change the DVD if necessary.
After the trip is interrupted, follow the instruc‐
tions on the Control Display.
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Viewing the status1.Open "Options".2."Navigation update"
Removing navigation DVD
1. Press button 1.
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Automatically scaled map scaleIn the map view facing north, turn the control‐
ler in any direction until the AUTO scale is dis‐
played. The entire route between the current
location and the destination is displayed on the
map.
Settings for the map view
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Navigation"2."Map"3.Open "Options".4."Settings"5.To set the map view:▷"Day/night mode"
Select and create the necessary settings
depending on the light conditions.
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active: the
setting is disregarded.▷"Satellite images"
Depending on availability and resolution,
satellite images are displayed at scales of
approx. 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to
1,000 km.▷"Perspective view in 3D"
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 158.
Symbols for the special destinations are no
longer displayed.
Map view for splitscreen
The map view can be selected for the split
screen independently from the main screen:
1.Open "Options".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 dimension‐
ally.▷"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. Infor‐
mation 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
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General information
Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged
to achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
drive short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Starting aid terminals
Only charge using the starting aid terminals,
refer to page 257, in the engine compartment
while the engine is switched off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again, refer to page 48.▷Time: update, refer to page 75.▷Date: update, refer to page 76.▷Radio station: save again, refer to
page 166.▷Navigation system: wait for the navigation
system to be operational.▷Panoramic glass sunroof: it may only be
possible to tilt the roof. Have the system
initialized by the service center.▷Digital compass: recalibrate, refer to
page 115.▷xDrive: the system automatically initializes
as you drive. During this time, indicator
lamps light up. If the lamps do not disap‐
pear during the current trip, have the sys‐
tem checked.
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.
Fuses Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Access to fuse box:
1.Open the glove compartment.2.Release the damper from the bottom
holder by applying pressure toward the
front, arrow 1.3.Unlock the glove compartment by pressing
on both tabs, arrows 2, and fold down.
A pair of plastic tweezers is found on the cur‐
rent distributor.
Information on the fuses can be found on the
back of the cover.
Spare fuses are available from the service cen‐
ter.
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Seats– Adjusting 44– Adjusting electrically 45– Heating 46– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 48– Sitting safely 44– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 48
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 66, 68
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 67
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever po‐
sitions, Shiftlock 66
Selector lever lock, releas‐ ing 68
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Sensors, care 264
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 245
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 245
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 78
Service requirements 78
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 245
Services, remote 223
Servotronic 100
Settings
– Changing on the Control
Display 77– Language 77
Settings and information 74
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 30
Settings, DVD 177
Setting the clock, 12h/24h format 76
Shifting– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion with Steptronic 69
Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Shift paddles 69
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 67
Short commands, voice acti‐
vation 270
Side airbags 88
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 40
Sitting safely 44
Size, refer to Dimensions 268
Ski bag, refer to Ski and snowboard bag 122
Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to Panoramic glass sunroof 41
Slot for remote control 57
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 117
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 205
Snap-in adapter, refer to Storage compartment of
center armrest 124
Snow chains 239
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nosis 246
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 117
Software applications, iPhone 222
Software part number 196
Software update 191
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 255
Sound output 166, 174
Spare fuse 254
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 147
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 73
Speed limit 81
Speed limit, setting 82
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 238
Split screen 22
Split screen map set‐ tings 157
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 155
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 66, 69
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 64
Spray nozzles, refer to Wind‐ shield washer nozzles 64
Stability control systems 97
Start/Stop button 57
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 58
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 59
Starting the engine 58
Start problems, refer to Jump-starting 256
State/province, selecting for navigation 144
Stations, stored 172
Station, storing 166
Status information, iDrive 21
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 261
Steering wheel 51
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 67
Steering wheel, adjusting 51
Steering wheel lock 57
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 65
Steptronic, refer to Sport pro‐ gram and manual mode M/
S 69
Stopping, engine 59
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Treble, tone 164
Trip computer, refer to Dis‐ plays on the Control Dis‐
play 74
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 71
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 62
Trip odometer 71
Trips, planning 151
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 118
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions 268
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 84
Turn signal– Indicator/warning lamp 14
Turn signals 62
Turn signals
– Bulb replacement 251– Bulb replacement, front 251
Turn signals, triple turn signal
activation 62
U Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 236
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 40
Units
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 75– Temperature 75
Units of measure, changing
on Control Display 75
Universal remote control 113
Unlocking
– From the outside 32– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32– Tailgate 37– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 37
Unlocking, from the inside 35
Unlocking, hood 241
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Update, software 191
Upholstery care 262
USB audio interface 185
USB interface 123
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices 117
Vanity mirror 117
Vehicle– Identification number 196
Vehicle battery, chang‐
ing 253
Vehicle, breaking in 130
Vehicle care 262
Vehicle care, refer to Care 261
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 240
Vehicle jack 253
Vehicle paint 262
Vehicle storage 264
Vehicle, switching off 59
Vehicle wash 261
Ventilation 111
Ventilation
– Draft-free 111
Ventilation, refer to Parked-
car ventilation 111
Version of the navigation data 142
Video playback 176
Voice activation
– Navigation 150
Voice activation, short com‐
mands 270
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 164
W
Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 80
Warning signal volumes 165
Warning triangle 256
Washer/wiper system 62
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 63
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 65
Washer/wiper system, wind‐ shield washer nozzles 64
Washer fluid 65
Washer fluid reservoir 65
Washing, vehicle 261
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 117
Water on roads, refer to Driv‐ ing through water 131
Weights 268
Welcome lamps 83
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 268
Wheel change 253
Wheels and tires 230
Wheels, changing 237
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 91
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 93
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 268
Window, Convenient opera‐ tion 32
Windows 40
Windows– Safety switch 41
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110
Windows, pinch protec‐
tion 41
Windshield, cleaning 64
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