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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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 160.
Symbols for the Points of Interest 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 24.
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 24.
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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Run-flat tires 241
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 232
S Safe braking 133
Safety 7
Safety belts, care 265
Safety belts, damage 49
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐ ing lamp 49
Safety belts, reminder 49
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows 43
Safety systems, airbags 90
Safety systems, safety belts 48
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 241
Satellite radio 170
Saving fuel 139
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 158
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 20
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line 222
Seat adjustment, electric 47
Seat adjustment, manual 46
Seat and mirror memory 50
Seat belts 48
Seat heating 48
Seats 46
Seats, adjusting 46
Seats, memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 50
Seats, sitting safely 46
Selector lever, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68, 70
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 69
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing the selector lever
positions, shiftlock 68 Selector lever lock, releas‐
ing 70
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 68
Sensors, care 266
Service and warranty 8
Service data in the remote control 247
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 247
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 80
Service requirements 80
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 247
Services, remote 225
Servotronic 102
Settings and information 76
Settings, changing on the Control Display 79
Settings, clock, 12h/24h mode 78
Settings, DVD 179
Settings, language 79
Settings, refer to Personal Profile 32
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion with Steptronic 68, 71
Shift lever, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 68
Shift paddles 71
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 69
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 272
Side airbags 90
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Sitting safely 46
Size, refer to Dimensions 270
Ski bag, refer to Ski and snowboard bag 124 Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to
Panoramic glass sunroof 44
Slot for remote control 59
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 119
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 207
Snap-in adapter, refer to Storage compartment of
center armrest 126
Snow chains 241
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nosis 248
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 119
Software applications, iPhone 224
Software part number 198
Software update 193
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 257
Spare fuse 256
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 149
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 75
Speed limit 83
Speed limit, setting 84
Speedometer 16
Speed, with winter tires 240
Split screen 24
Split screen map set‐ tings 159
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 157
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68, 71
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 66
Spray nozzles, refer to Wind‐ shield washer nozzles 66
Stability control systems 99
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