Navigation for your BMW 1 Series 2011-2019
Navigation
This chapter describes how you can
enter destinations and specify your route
so that your navigation system guides you
reliably to your destination.
Navigation
Navigation system
Navigation system
Vehicle equipment
Navigation data
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 country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
Navigation data and authorization codes are
available from your BMW center. Navigation
data are stored in the vehicle and can be
updated.
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Depending on the data volume, a data
update may take several hours.
General information
Update data while driving to reduce the
drain on the battery.
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.
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.
Enter data only with the vehicle station-
ary, and always give priority to the appli-
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You can inquire as to the status of the
update.
cable 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.<
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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.
Accessing navigation system
Information about navigation data
1. "Navigation"
1.
2. "Navigation"
The navigation system can also be
accessed directly with the button on the
controller.
Press the button.
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 labeled 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
Removing navigation DVD
1. Press 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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Navigation
Destination entry
Destination entry
1.
Press the button.
Vehicle equipment
2. "Navigation"
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 country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
3. "Enter address"
General information
In entering your destination you can select from
the following options:
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Entering a destination manually, see below
The system also supports you with the
following features:
Selecting destination from address book,
refer to page 136
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If you do not enter a street, the system will
guide you to the downtown area of a town or
city.
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Last destinations, refer to page 137
Special destinations, refer to page 137
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You can skip the entry of state/province and
town/city if the current entries should be
retained for your new destination.
Entering a destination on the map, refer to
page 139
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Selecting home address, refer to page 137
Destination entry via voice, refer to
page 140
Entering a state/province
1. "Navigation"
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Destination entry via BMW Assist, refer to
page 139
2. "Enter address"
3. Select "State/Province" or displayed
country.
You can also store a navigation destination on
the programmable memory keys, refer to
page 25.
Entering a town/city
1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the
displayed town/city.
Entering a destination
manually
To make it easier to enter town/city names and
street names, the system assists you with auto-
matic name completion and entry comparison,
refer to page 143. This makes it possible to
enter different spellings and completes your
entry automatically so that stored town/city
names and street names can be accessed
quickly.
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2. Select letters, if necessary.
If there are several streets with the same name:
1. Change to the list of street names.
2. Highlight street.
The list is reduced in steps with each entry.
To delete letters:
> To delete individual letters:
3. Select the street.
Turn the controller to select
then press the controller.
, and
, and
Alternative: entering street and house
number
> To delete all letters:
Turn the controller to select
1. Select "Street" or displayed street.
then press the controller for an extended
period.
2. Enter the street the same way you entered
the town/city.
To enter spaces:
3. "House number"
> Select the
symbol.
4. Select the digits.
The list gradually grows smaller each time
you enter a new letter.
5. Change to the list of house numbers.
6. Select a house number or range of house
numbers.
3. Move the controller to the right.
4. Select the name of the town/city from the
list.
No such street at the destination
If there are several towns/cities with the same
name:
The desired street is not in the entered town/
city because it belongs to another district of the
town/city.
1. Change to the list of town/city names.
2. Highlight the town/city.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Enter address"
3. Select the town/city.
3. Select "Street" or displayed street.
4. Change to the list of street names.
5. Select "In" displayed country.
Entering the postal code
1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the
displayed town/city.
All streets of the entered country are
offered. The corresponding town/city is
displayed after the street name.
2. Select the
symbol.
3. Select the digits.
4. Change to the list of postal codes and
towns/cities.
5. Highlight the entry.
6. Select an entry.
Entering street and intersection
1. Select "Street" or displayed street.
2. Enter the street and cross-street the same
way you entered the town/city.
6. Select the letters.
After you enter the street, you can also enter
the cross street or the house number.
7. Change to the list of street names.
8. Highlight street.
9. Select the street.
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Destination entry
Starting destination guidance after
entering the destination
Storing a destination in the address
book
1. "Accept destination"
Store the destination in the address book after
entering the destination.
2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another desti-
nation", refer to page 141.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
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Setting "Route preference", refer to
page 143.
3.
"Guidance"
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Search for "Points of Interest at loc.", refer
to page 137.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact".
Address book
To create contacts, refer to page 212.
Selecting a destination from the
address book
1. "Navigation"
2. "Address book"
Contacts with addresses are displayed if
these addresses have been checked as
destinations.
6. Select an existing contact, if available.
7. "Business address" or "Home address"
8. "Last name" and "First name" if you wish.
9. "Store in vehicle"
If the contacts with addresses from the
mobile phone are not displayed, they first
need to be checked as destinations, refer to
page 202.
Storing the position
Your current position can be stored in the
address book.
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Store position as contact" or "Add position
to contact".
3. Select a contact in the list or if so desired,
using the "A-Z search".
4. Select "Business address" or "Home
address"
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4. Depending on the selection, select an exist-
ing contact from the list or the type of
Opening the last destinations
1. "Navigation"
address and enter the last and first name.
2. "Last destinations"
5. "Store in vehicle"
Editing or deleting an address
1. "Navigation"
2. "Address book"
3. Highlight the entry.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry".
3. Select the destination.
Using the home address as a
destination
4. "Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
The home address must be created. Specifying
a home address, refer to page 212.
Editing a destination
1. "Navigation"
2. "Address book"
3. "Home"
Destinations can be edited, for example, to
change the house number of an existing entry.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Last destinations"
3. Highlight the destination.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Edit destination"
Deleting the last destinations
1. "Navigation"
2. "Last destinations"
3. Highlight the destination.
4. Open "Options".
4. "Start guidance"
5. "Delete entry" or "Delete all last
destinations".
Last destinations
The last destinations are stored automatically.
These destinations can be called up and used
as a destination for destination guidance.
Special destinations
General information
Even with the most up-to-date navigation data,
information about certain special destinations
may have changed; for example, filling stations
may not be in operation.
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Destination entry
If a phone number is available, a connection
can be established, if desired.
Opening the search for special
destinations
1. "Navigation"
10. Select the
symbol.
2. "Points of Interest"
11. "Start guidance" or "Add as another desti-
nation". Adding destination as another
destination, refer to page 141.
The search can be narrowed by entering the
location and type of special destination.
"Start search": without entering a search term,
the search is repeated with the last stored
search term.
Searching online
1. "Googleâ„¢ Local Search"
2. Select the special destination.
Category search
1. "Category search"
2. "Town/City"
3. Select the
symbol.
4. "Start guidance"
3. Select or enter town/city.
4. "Category"
Special destination location
As you input the search destination, you can
select from among various options.
5. Select category.
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"At current location"
"At destination"
6. "Category details"
For some special destinations, it is possible
to select several category details.
Move the controller toward the left to exit
category details.
"At different location"
"Along route"
7. "Start search"
A-Z search
A list of the special destinations is
displayed.
1. "A-Z search"
2. "Town/City"
8. Select the special destination.
Details are displayed.
3. Select or enter town/city.
4. "Category"
If several details are stored, then you can
scroll through the pages.
5. Select category.
6. "Category details"
If a phone number is available, a connection
can be established, if desired.
For some special destinations, it is possible
to select several category details.
Move the controller toward the left to exit
category details.
9. Select the
symbol.
10. "Start guidance" or "Add as another desti-
nation". Adding destination as another
destination, refer to page 141.
7. "Keyword"
8. Enter keyword.
Displaying special destinations
A list of the special destinations is
displayed.
List of special destinations: the special destina-
tions are displayed in order of their distance and
are displayed with a direction arrow pointing
toward the destination.
9. Select the special destination.
Details are displayed.
If several details are stored, then you can
scroll through the pages.
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Destination entry
Navigation
With the Professional navigation system:
In the split screen, special destinations from the
selected category are displayed as symbols in
the map view. The display depends on the map
scale and the category.
Selecting the destination
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
The current position of the vehicle is displayed
on the map.
Destination entry via BMW Assist
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"Interactive map"
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
4. Select the destination with the cross-hairs.
To display symbols of the special destinations
in the map:
> To change the scale: turn the controller.
> To shift the map: move the controller in
1. "Navigation"
the required direction.
2. "Map"
> To shift the map diagonally: move the
controller in the required direction and
turn it.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Display Points of Interest"
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:
5. Select the settings.
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A street name in the vicinity.
The district.
Destination entry via map
If you only know the location of a destination or
street, then you can enter the destination with
the aid of the map.
The coordinates of the destination.
Interactive map
In the interactive map, the 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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Destination entry
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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.
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Spell the entry if the language spoken in the
area is different from the system language.
> Select the
symbol.
Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag-
gerating the pronunciation and inserting
lengthy pauses between the letters.
"Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
> "Exit interactive map":
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The methods of entry depend on the navi-
gation data in use and on the country and
language settings.
Go back to the map view.
> "View in northern direction" or "View in
driving direction"
Entering an address in a command
> "Display destination":
1. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
The section of the map around the
destination is displayed.
2. {Enter address}
> "Display current location":
The section of the map around the
current position is displayed.
3. Wait for a request from the system.
4. Say the address aloud in the suggested
order.
> "Find points of interest", refer to
5. Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
page 137.
If necessary, individually name the separate
components of the address, e.g. the town/city.
Destination entry via voice
Entering a town/city
General information
The town/city name can be spoken as a
complete word or spelled.
For instructions on the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
With the destination entry menu displayed:
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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 activation system if
necessary.
1. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
2. {City} or {Spell city}.
3. Wait for the system to prompt you for the
town/city.
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Having the possible spoken commands
read aloud: {Voice commands}
4. Say the name of the town/city or say at least
the first three letters.
Saying the entries
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With the Professional navigation system:
City/town, street, and house number can be
entered with a single command.
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Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/
cities may be suggested.
Planning a trip with
intermediate destinations
5. Select a location:
> To select a recommended town/city:
{Yes}
New trip
A trip can be planned using intermediate
destinations.
> To select other town/city: {New
entry}
1. "Navigation"
> To select an entry, e.g. {Entry …}
> To spell an entry: {Spell city}
2. "Map"
3. Move the controller to the left, if necessary.
6. Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
4.
"Guidance"
5. "Enter new destination"
If there are several towns/cities with the same
name:
6. Select the type of destination entry.
Towns/cities that sound the same are compiled
in a separate list and are displayed as one town/
city followed by three dots.
1. Select an entry:
{Yes} or {Entry …} e.g. entry 2.
2. Select the desired town/city.
The town/city can also be selected from the list
via iDrive: turn the controller until the town/city
is selected and press the controller.
7. Enter the intermediate destination.
8. "Start guidance"
Entering a street or intersection
Entering intermediate destinations
The street or intersection is entered in the same
manner as the town/city.
A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can
be entered for one trip.
1. "Enter new destination"
Entering a house number
Depending on the data in the navigation sys-
tem, house numbers up to the number 2,000
can be entered:
2. Select the type of destination entry.
3. Enter the intermediate destination.
4. "Add as another destination"
1. {House number}
The intermediate destination is inserted
into the destination list and highlighted.
2. Say the house number.
Say each digit separately.
5. Turn the controller until the intermediate
destination is at the desired place in the list.
3. Continue making the entry as prompted
by the system.
6. Press the controller.
Starting destination guidance
{Start guidance}
Destination guidance starts immediately.
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Destination entry
Starting the trip
Options for intermediate destinations
After entering all intermediate destinations,
highlight the first destination and say "Start
guidance"
1. "Map"
2.
"Guidance"
3. "Display all trip destinations"
4. Select an intermediate destination.
> "Edit destination"
For example if the second destination is high-
lighted at the start of route guidance, then the
first destination is skipped over.
> "Reposition dest. in the trip": move the
The
ate destination.
symbol indicates the active intermedi-
intermediate destination within the list.
> "Delete dest. in the trip"
Storing a trip
> "Go to next dest. in the trip"
Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list.
Delete existing trips as necessary to permit you
to store new trips.
Some options are not possible for some trips.
Deleting a stored trip
1. "Navigation"
1. Open "Options".
2. "Store trip"
3. Enter a name.
4. "OK"
2. "Stored trips"
3. Select the desired trip.
4. Open "Options".
The trip is stored in the trip list under the
entered name.
5. "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip".
Selecting last trip
1. "Navigation"
2. "Stored trips"
3. "Last trip"
Selecting a stored trip
1. "Navigation"
2. "Stored trips"
3. Select the desired trip.
4. "Start guidance"
4.
"Start guidance"
Trips, changing
Changing the trip direction
Intermediate destinations are displayed in
reverse order in the list.
1. "Map"
2.
"Guidance"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Reverse order of trip dest."
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Destination guidance
Vehicle equipment
Route criteria
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 country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
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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.
Starting destination
guidance
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The proposed route can differ from
personal experience.
1. "Navigation"
The settings are stored for the remote
control currently in use.
2. Entering a destination, refer to page 134.
3. "Accept destination"
4. "Start guidance"
Route guidance with traffic bulletins, refer
to page 149.
The route is displayed on the Control Display
after it is calculated.
Changing route criteria
1. "Navigation"
In the map view, the distance to the destination/
intermediate destination and the estimated
time of arrival are displayed.
2. "Map"
3.
"Route preference"
The arrow display appears on the Control
Display, if so desired.
4. Selecting a criterion:
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"Fast route": time-optimized route
through a combination of the least pos-
sible distance and stretches of road that
allow rapid driving.
Terminating destination
guidance
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"ECO PRO route": optimized
combination of the fastest and shortest
possible route.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.
"Guidance".
"Short route": short distance without
taking time into account.
4. "Stop guidance"
> "Alternative routes": are suggested,
where possible, during active route
guidance.
Continuing destination
guidance
The individual suggestions are labeled in
color.
If the destination was not reached during the
last trip, destination guidance can be resumed.
"Resume guidance"
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Destination guidance
Lane information
In the arrow display, the recommended lanes
of multi-lane roads are each marked with a
triangle.
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Filled triangle: optimum lane.
Empty triangle: likewise possible lane. It
can, however, also be possible to briefly
make additional lane changes.
5. Select additional route criteria, if desired.
Where possible, the selected criteria will be
avoided on the route.
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.
> "Avoid highways": highways are avoided
where possible.
> "Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoided
1. "Navigation"
where possible.
2. "Route information"
3. Highlight the route segment.
> "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided
where possible.
The route segment is displayed in the preview
map.
The setting applies to the current route and to
the planning of future routes.
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 returning to the original route.
Route
General information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, vari-
ous views of the route are available during route
guidance:
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "New route for"
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Arrow display on the Control Display.
List of route segments.
Map view, refer to page 145.
Arrow display
The following information is displayed during
route guidance:
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Large arrow: current direction of travel.
Small arrow: indicates the next change of
direction.
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Intersection view.
4. Turn the controller: enter the desired
mileage.
Lane information.
Traffic bulletins.
5. Press the controller.
Distance to the next change of direction.
Street name of the next change of direction.
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Resuming the original route
Repeating a voice instruction
1. "Navigation"
If the route section should no longer be
bypassed:
2. "Map"
1. "Navigation"
3. Highlight the
symbol.
2. "Route information"
3. "New route for"
4. "Remove blocking"
4. Press the controller twice.
Adjusting volume for voice instructions
The volume can be adjusted only while a voice
instruction is being issued.
Gas station recommendations
The remaining range is calculated and filling
stations along the route are displayed.
1. Have the last voice instruction repeated, if
necessary.
Even with the most up-to-date navigation data,
information about certain special destinations
may have changed; for example, filling stations
may not be in operation.
2. Turn the button during the voice instruction
to select the desired volume.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "Recommended refuel"
A list of filling stations is displayed.
4. Select a gas station.
5. Select the
symbol.
6. "Start guidance": route guidance to the
selected filling station is started.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
"Add as another destination": the filling sta-
tion is incorporated into the route.
Map view
Destination guidance
through voice instructions
Displaying the map view
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
Switching voice instructions on/off
Voice instructions can be switched on or off
during destination guidance.
Overview
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.
"Voice instructions"
For rapid access, the feature can be stored on a
programmable memory key, refer to page 25.
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Toolbar
Toolbar
Route segment with traffic obstruction
Road sign for traffic obstruction
Planned route
The following functions are available directly in
the map view:
Symbol
Function
Starting/stopping destination
guidance
Current location
Upper status box
Switching voice instructions on/
off
Lower status box
Changing route criteria or
selecting route alternatives
Lines on the map
Streets and roads are depicted with different
colors and lines according to their classification.
Dotted lines represent railroad and ferry con-
nections. National borders are depicted with
thin lines.
Special destinations
Displaying traffic bulletins
Interactive map
Map view settings
Changing scale
Traffic obstructions
Small triangles along the planned route identify
route segments with traffic obstructions,
depending on map scale. The direction of the
triangles indicates the direction of the obstruc-
tion.
Changing the map section
"Interactive map"
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To shift the map: move the controller in the
required direction.
Road signs classify the obstructions.
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Red road sign: the obstruction relates to the
planned route or direction of travel.
To shift the map diagonally: move the con-
troller in the required direction and turn it.
>
Gray road sign: the obstruction does not
relate to the planned route or direction of
travel.
Changing scale
1. Select the
symbol.
Traffic bulletins, refer to page 147.
2. Turn the controller to adjust the scale.
Planned route
Automatic scaling of the map
After route guidance is started, the planned
route is displayed on the map.
In the map view facing north, turn the controller
in any direction until AUTO is displayed as the
map scale.
The map shows the entire range from your
location to the destination.
Status boxes
Show/hide: press the controller.
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Upper status box: time, phone details, and
entertainment details.
Settings for the map view
The map is shown on the Control Display.
1. Open "Options".
Lower status box: symbol for active route
guidance, traffic bulletin status, arrival time,
and distance from destination.
2. "Settings"
Set the optimized map view.
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Navigation
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"Day/night mode"
Select and adjust depending on light
conditions.
Traffic bulletins
Overview
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active:
Settings are not taken into account.
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You can display the traffic 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.
"Satellite images"
Depending on the availability and resolu-
tion, satellite images are displayed in scales
of approx. 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to
1,000 km.
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Traffic bulletins are indicated by symbols on
the map.
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"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 bulletins for the 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.
"Traffic conditions/gray map"
The map is optimized for displaying traffic
bulletins. Symbols for the special destina-
tions are no longer displayed.
Real Time Traffic Information End-User
Provisions
Map view for the split screen display
Certain BMW models equipped with navigation
have the capability to display real-time traffic
information. If your system has this capability
the following additional terms and conditions
apply:
The map view for the split screen can be
selected separately from the main screen.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Split screen"
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.
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"
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 unauthorized use of the traffic
> "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.
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incident data or the RDS-TMC network, (b) your
violation of this directive and/or (c) any unautho-
rized or unlawful activities by you in connection
herewith.
Accessing traffic bulletins
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.
"Traffic Info"
B. Total Traffic Network traffic data is informa-
tional only. User assumes all risk of use. Total
Traffic Network, BMW NA, and their suppliers
make no representations about content, traffic
and road conditions, route usability, or speed.
First, the traffic bulletins for the calculated
route are displayed.
The traffic bulletins are sorted in the order
of their distance from the current vehicle
position.
C. The licensed material is provided to license
"as is," and "where is". Total Traffic Network,
including, but not limited to, any and all third
party providers of any of the licensed material,
expressly disclaims, to the fullest extent permit-
ted by law, all warranties or representations
with respect to the licensed material (including,
without limitation, that the licensed material will
be error-free, will operate without interruption
or that the traffic data will be accurate), express,
implied or statutory, including, without limita-
tion, the implied warranties of merchantability,
non-infringement fitness for a particular pur-
pose, or those arising from a course of dealing
or usage of trade.
4. Select a traffic bulletin.
"More information":
Display additional information.
5. Scroll to the next or previous traffic bulletin
if desired.
Traffic bulletins on the map
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active: the Con-
trol Display changes to a grayscale display. This
enables a better view of the traffic bulletins. The
day/night mode is disregarded in this setting.
Symbols or special destinations are no longer
displayed.
1. "Navigation"
D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. nor
BMW NA will be liable to you for any indirect,
special, consequential, exemplary, or incidental
damages (including, without limitation, lost rev-
enues, anticipated revenues, or profits relating
to the same) arising from any claim relating
directly or indirectly to use of the traffic data,
and even if Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc., or
BMW NA are aware of the possibility of such
damages. These limitations apply to all claims,
including, without limitation, claims in contract
and tort (such as negligence, product liability
and strict liability). Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages, so those particular limita-
tions may not apply to you.
2. "Map"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Settings"
5. "Traffic conditions/gray map"
Symbols in the map view
Depending on the scale of the map and the
location of the traffic obstruction along the
route, the symbols for the traffic obstructions
are displayed.
Additional information in the map view
Depending on the map scale, a traffic obstruc-
tion's length, direction and impact are displayed
on the map using triangles or gray bars along
the calculated route.
Activating/deactivating reception
1. "Navigation"
>
>
>
Red: traffic congestion
Orange: stop-and-go traffic
Yellow: heavy traffic
2. Open "Options".
3. "Receive Traffic Info"
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>
>
Green: clear roads
The upper part of the message shows:
Gray: general traffic information, e.g.
construction zone
>
The symbol of the first traffic obstruction,
possibly with the remaining distance before
the start of the traffic obstruction.
The bulletins displayed depend in the respec-
tive traffic information service.
>
>
Total length of traffic obstructions on the
route.
Filtering traffic bulletins
Extension of driving time due to the traffic
obstructions
Set which traffic bulletins are displayed on the
map.
The lower part of the message shows:
1. "Navigation"
>
Suggested alternate route with remaining
distance before the start of the alternate
route.
2. "Map"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Traffic Info categories"
5. Select the desired categories.
>
>
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.
Traffic bulletins from the selected categories
are displayed on the map.
It is also possible to take alternate routes can
also be taken if the traffic reports are accessed
via the list:
>
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.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.
4. "Detour information"
5. "Detour"
"Traffic Info"
Route guidance with traffic bulletins
Semi-dynamic route guidance
With traffic bulletin reception switched on,
semi-dynamic route guidance is active.
Dynamic destination guidance
The route is automatically changed in the event
of traffic obstructions.
The system takes into account 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 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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>
>
Depending on the type of road and the
nature and length of the traffic obstruction,
the route can also be calculated so that you
travel through the traffic obstruction.
Certain hazards are displayed regardless of
the setting.
To activate dynamic route guidance:
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Dynamic guidance"
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What to do if …
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.
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 country 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 does not accept a
destination without a street name?
A downtown area cannot 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 does not accept a
destination?
The destination data is not contained in the
navigation data. Choose 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 not contain the data of
the destination. Select a destination that is
as close as possible to the original.
The map view is displayed 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?
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