
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.
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 data
1."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.
Viewing the status
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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  174.
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
method to reproduce, duplicate, republish,
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Activating/deactivating digital radioreception1."Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3.Open "Options".4."HD Radio Reception"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
  This symbol is displayed in the status line
when the audio signal is digital.
When tuning to a station with a digital signal, it
may take several seconds for the station to be
played back in digital quality.
Note on HD stations whose station name ends
in ...HD or with ...HD1:
In areas in which the station is not continu‐
ously received in digital mode, the playback
switches between analog and digital reception.
In this case, switch off digital radio reception.
Note on HD multicast stations whose station
name ends in ...HD2, ...HD3, ...:
In areas in which the station is not continu‐
ously received in digital mode, the audible sig‐
nal may be interrupted for several seconds.
This is reception related.
Displaying additional information
Some stations broadcast additional informa‐
tion on the current track, such as the name of
the artist.
1.Select the desired station.2.Open "Options".3."Station info"
Selecting a substation
  This symbol indicates that a main station
also broadcasts additional substations. The
station name of the main station ends in HD1.
Station names of the substations end in HD2,
HD3, etc.
1.Select the desired station.2.Press the controller.3.Select the substation.
When reception is poor, the substation is
muted.
Satellite radio General information The channels are offered in predefined pack‐
ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐
phone.
Navigation bar overview
SymbolFunction         Change the list view. Select the category. Direct channel entry Timeshift     Open the My Favorites cate‐
gory/open a favorite. Manage the favorites. Traffic Jump
The functions of the navigation bar symbols
can also be stored on the programmable mem‐
ory buttons, refer to page  23.
Managing a subscription
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the
channels, you must have reception. It is usually
at its best when you have an unobstructed
view of the sky. The channel name is displayed
in the status line.
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Via direct channel entry1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.  "Set channel"4.Turn the controller until the desired chan‐
nel is reached and press the controller.
Storing a channel
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐
sired category.4.Select the desired channel.5.Press the controller again.6.Press the controller again to confirm the
highlighted channel.7.Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
The channels can also be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons, refer to page  23.
Changing the list view
The list view changes every time the first sym‐
bol on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information on the channel is displayed.
SymbolMeaning Channel name Artist TrackSelecting a category1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.  "Category"4.Select the desired category.
Timeshift
Approx. one hour of the program being broad‐
cast on the channel currently being listened to
is stored in a buffer. Prerequisite: the signal
must be available.
The stored audio track can be played with a
delay following the live broadcast. When the
buffer is full, the older tracks are overwritten.
The buffer is cleared when a new channel is
selected.
Opening the timeshift function
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.  "Replay - Time shift"▷The red arrow shows the current playback
position.▷The time difference to the live broadcast is
displayed next to the buffer bar.▷For live transmissions "live".
Timeshift menu
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Concierge service 251 
Condensation on windows, removing  123 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  148  
Condition Based Service CBS  274 
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle  33 
Connecting, mobile phone, refer to Pairing the mobile
phone  227 
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption  73 
Contacts  240, 248  
Control Display  19 
Control Display, care  294 
Control Display, setting the brightness  79 
Controller, refer to Con‐ trols  18 
Controls and displays  12 
Controls, rear DVD sys‐ tem  210 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  96 
Convenient operation– Glass sunroof  33– Window 33
Coolant 273 
Coolant, checking the level  273 
Coolant temperature  71 
Cooling function, switching on and off  124 
Cooling, maximum  124 
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant  273  
Cornering Brake Control CBC  96 
Corrosion on brake discs  148 
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps  85 
Cradle for telephone or mo‐ bile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter  237 
Cruise control  109 
Cruise control– Malfunction  110
Cruise control, active  102 
Cupholder  139 
Curb weight, refer to Weights  298 
Current fuel consumption  71 
Current location, storing  162 
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control  82 
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting  85 
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit  12 
Data, technical  298 
Date  70 
Date, display format  79 
Date, retrieving  70 
Date, setting  78 
Daytime running lights  82 
Defroster, rear window  123 
Defrosting windows  123 
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows  123 
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book  162 
Destination guidance  169 
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations  167 
Destination input, naviga‐ tion  160 
Digital clock  70 
Digital compass  131 
Digital radio  183 
Dimming mirrors  52 
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals  64 
Display in front wind‐ shield  118 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  85 
Displays and controls  12 
Displays, care  294 
Displays, cleaning  294 
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster  14 
Disposal, coolant  273 
Disposal, vehicle battery  284 
Distance control, refer to Ac‐ tive Cruise Control  102 
Distance, selecting, with Ac‐ tive Cruise Control  104 
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC  111 
Divided screen view, split screen  22 
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  30 
Door lock  34 
Doors, manual operation  34 
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals  33– From the inside 35– From the outside  32
DOT Quality Grades  265 
Downhill control  99 
Draft-free ventilation  125 
Drive-off assistant  100 
Driver's seat, calibrating  49 
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant  100 
Driving notes, breaking in  146  
Driving notes, general  146 
Driving on poor roads  148 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  96 
Driving through water  147 
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes  146 
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion  124 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  96 
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  97 
DTMF suffix dialing  232 
DVD/CD  190 
DVDs, storing  197 
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Safety belts, reminder 48 
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows  42 
Safety systems– Safety belts  47
Safety systems, airbags  86 
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires  268 
Satellite radio  184 
Saving fuel  153 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  172 
Screen, folding open/closed, rear DVD system  210 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  19 
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line  252 
Seat adjustment, electric  45 
Seat adjustment, manual  44 
Seat and mirror memory  50 
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts  47
Seat heating 46 
Seat heating, rear  46 
Seats
– Adjusting electrically  45– Heating 46– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory  50– Sitting safely 44– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory  50– Ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation and seat
heating  46
Seats, adjusting  44 
Seats, backrest width  45 
Seats, shoulder support  45 
Selector lever, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic  67 
Selector lever lock, releas‐ ing  68 
Self-leveling suspension  101 
Sensors, care  294 
Service and warranty  7 
Service data in the remote
control  274 
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS  274 
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements  74 
Service requirements  74 
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice  274  
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance  287 
Settings, clock, 12h/24h mode  78 
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile  30 
Settings, DVD  193 
Settings on the Control Dis‐ play, changing  78 
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion with Steptronic  68 
Shift paddles  69 
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation  300 
Side airbags  86 
Side View  117 
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows  41 
Size, refer to Dimensions  298 
Ski bag  141 
Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to Glass sunroof  42 
Slot for remote control  59 
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray  133 
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone  237 
Snap-in adapter, refer to Storage compartment of
center armrest  138 
Snow chains  269 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nosis  275 
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices  133 Software applications,
iPhone  255 
Software part number  226 
Software update  208 
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating  286 
Sound output  182, 190  
Spare fuse  284 
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion  163 
Special equipment, series equipment  6 
Speed, average  72 
Speed limit  77 
Speed limit, setting  77 
Speedometer  14 
Speed, with winter tires  268 
Split screen  22 
Split screen map set‐ tings  173 
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion  171 
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic  68 
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps  66 
Spray nozzles, refer to Wind‐ shield washer nozzles  66 
Stability control systems  96 
Start/Stop button  59 
Start/Stop button, starting the engine  60 
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine  60 
Starting the engine  60 
Start problems, refer to Jump-starting  287 
State/province, selecting for navigation  160 
Stations, stored  188 
Station, storing  182 
Status information, iDrive  22 
Status of Owner's Manual  6 
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