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Destination guidance
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Destination guidance
Vehicle equipment
Route criteria
This 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 sys‐
tems.
General information
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The route calculated can be influenced by
selecting certain criteria.
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The route criteria can be changed when the
destination is entered and during destina‐
tion guidance.
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Road types are part of the navigation data
and are taken into consideration when plan‐
ning a route, e.g., avoid highways.
Starting destination
guidance
Therecommended routemaydifferfromthe
route you would take based on personal ex‐
perience.
1. "Navigation"
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The settings are stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
2. Make a destination entry, refer to page 140.
3. "Accept destination"
Destination guidance with traffic bulletins,
refer to page 155.
4. "Start guidance"
The route is shown on the Control Display.
Changing the route criteria
1. "Navigation"
The distance to the destination/intermediate
destination and the estimated time of arrival are
displayed in the map view.
2. "Map"
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4. Select the criterion:
"Route preference"
Terminating destination
guidance
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"Fast route": time-optimized route,
being a combination of the shortest pos‐
sible route and the fastest roads.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
"ECO PRO route": optimized com‐
bination of the fastest and shortest
route.
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"Guidance"
4. "Stop guidance"
"Short route": short distance, irre‐
spective of how fast or slow progress will
be.
Continuing destination
guidance
If the destination was not reached during the last
trip, destination guidance can be resumed.
"Alternative routes": if available, alter‐
native routes are suggested during ac‐
tive destination guidance.
"Resume guidance"
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The individual suggestions are high‐
lighted in color.
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Street name at the next change in direction.
Lane information
On multi-lane roads, the recommended lanes
are marked in the arrow view by a triangle.
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Solid triangle: best lane.
Empty triangle: possible lane. However, an‐
other lane change may be needed shortly.
Displaying a list of route sections
When destination guidance is active, a list of the
route sections can be displayed. The driving dis‐
tance and traffic bulletins are displayed for each
route section.
5. Specify additional criteria for the route, if
necessary:
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"Avoid highways": highways are
avoided wherever possible.
1. "Navigation"
"Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoided
wherever possible.
2. "Route information"
3. Highlight a route section.
"Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided
where possible.
The route section is displayed on the split
screen.
Route
Bypassing a section of the
route
Different views of the route are available during
destination guidance:
Calculate a new route for a route section.
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Arrow view.
List of route sections.
Map view, refer to page 151.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "New route for"
Arrow view
The following information is displayed during
destination guidance:
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Large arrow: indicates the current direction
of travel.
Street name of the road currently being
driven on.
Small arrow: indicates the next change in di‐
rection.
4. Turn the controller. Enter the number of kilo‐
meters within which you would like to return
to the original route.
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Intersection view.
Lane information.
Traffic bulletins.
5. Press the controller.
Distance to the next change in direction.
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"Voice instructions"
Resuming the original route
If the route section should no longer be by‐
passed:
Repeating a spoken instruction
1. "Navigation"
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
2. "Route information"
3. "New route for:"
4. "Remove blocking"
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Highlight the symbol.
4. Press the controller twice.
Volume of spoken instructions
Turn the volume knob while giving an instruction
until the desired volume is set.
Gas station recommendation
The remaining range is calculated and gas sta‐
tions along the route are displayed if needed.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Even with the latest navigation data, information
on individual special destinations may have
changed; for example, gas stations might not be
in operation.
Saving the spoken instructions on the
programmable memory buttons
The function for switching the spoken instruc‐
tions on/off can be stored on a programmable
memory button, refer to page 23, for quick ac‐
cess.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "Recommended refuel"
A list of the gas stations is displayed.
4. Highlight a gas station.
Map view
The position of the gas station is shown on
the split screen.
Selecting the map view
1. "Navigation"
5. Select the gas station.
2. "Map"
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Select the symbol.
7. "Start guidance": destination guidance to
the selected gas station is started.
At a glance
"Add as another destination": the gas sta‐
tion is added to the route.
Destination guidance
through voice instructions
Switching spoken instructions on/off
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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Function bar
Route section with traffic obstruction
Traffic sign for traffic obstruction
Planned route
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
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Current location
Upper status field
Lower status field
Symbol
Function
Start/end destination guidance.
Switch spoken instructions on/
off.
Lines in the map
Change the route criteria.
Search for a special destination.
Display traffic bulletins.
Open the interactive map.
Set the map view.
Streets and routes are displayed in different col‐
ors and styles depending on their classification.
Dashed lines represent railways and ferry con‐
nections. Country borders are indicated by thin
lines.
Traffic obstructions
Small triangles along the planned route indicate
routesectionswithtrafficobstructions, depend‐
ing on the map scale. The direction of the trian‐
gles indicates the direction of the obstruction.
Change the scale.
To change to the function bar, move the con‐
troller to the left.
The traffic signs indicate the significance of the
obstruction.
Changing the map section
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Red traffic sign: the obstruction affects the
planned route or direction.
"Interactive map"
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To shift the map: move the controller in the
required direction.
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Grey traffic sign: the obstruction does not
affect the planned route or direction.
To shift the map diagonally: move the con‐
troller in the required direction and turn it.
Traffic bulletins, refer to page 153.
Planned route
Changing the scale
After destination guidance is started, the plan‐
ned route is displayed on the map.
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Select the symbol.
2. To change the scale: turn the controller.
Status fields
Show/hide: press the controller.
Automatically scaled map scale
In the map view facing north, turn the controller
in any direction until the AUTO scale is dis‐
played. The entire route between the current lo‐
cation and the destination is displayed on the
map.
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Upper status field: time, telephone, and en‐
tertainment details.
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Lower status field: symbol for active desti‐
nation guidance, status of traffic bulletins,
time of arrival, and distance to destination.
Settings for the map view
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Function bar
The following functions are available in the func‐
tion bar:
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Open "Options".
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4. "Settings"
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"Traffic conditions/gray map"
5. To set the map view:
6. To change the scale: select the split screen
and turn the controller.
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"Day/night mode"
Select and create the necessary settings
depending on the light conditions.
Traffic bulletins
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active: the
setting is disregarded.
At a glance
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"Satellite images"
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Display the traffic bulletins from radio sta‐
tions that broadcast the TI Traffic Informa‐
tion of a traffic information service. Informa‐
tion on traffic obstructions and hazards is
updated continuously.
Depending on availability and resolution,
satellite images are displayed at scales of
approx. 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to
1,000 km.
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"Perspective view in 3D"
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:
Prominent areas that are contained in the
navigation data are displayed on the map in
3D.
"Traffic conditions/gray map"
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.
The map is optimized for displaying traffic
bulletins, refer to page 154.
Symbols for the special destinations are no
longer displayed.
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 re‐
produce, duplicate, republish, transmit or
distribute in any way any portion of traffic in‐
cident data. You agree to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless BMW of North America,
LLC. (“BMW NA”) and Total Traffic Net‐
work, 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 in‐
cident data or the RDS-TMC network, (b)
your violation of this directive and/or (c) any
unauthorized or unlawful activities by you in
connection herewith.
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.
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"Arrow display"
"Map facing north"
"Map direction of travel"
"Map view with perspective"
"Position"
"Exit ramp view": selected blind drive‐
ways are displayed three dimensionally.
B. Total Traffic Network traffic data is infor‐
mational only. User assumes all risk of use.
Total Traffic Network, BMW NA, and their
suppliers make no representations about
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content, traffic and road conditions, route
usability, or speed.
Switching the reception on/off
1. "Navigation"
C. The licensed material is provided to li‐
censee “as is,” and “where is”. Total Traffic
Network, including, but not limited to, any
and all third party providers of any of the li‐
censed material, expressly disclaims, to the
fullest extent permitted by law, all warranties
or representations with respect to the li‐
censed material (including, without limita‐
tion, that the licensed material will be error-
free, will operate without interruption or that
the traffic data will be accurate), express, im‐
plied or statutory, including, without limita‐
tion, the implied warranties of merchanta‐
bility, non-infringement fitness for a
2. Open "Options".
3. "Receive Traffic Info"
Opening the list of traffic bulletins
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
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"Traffic Info"
First, traffic bulletins for the calculated route
are displayed.
The traffic bulletins are sorted by their dis‐
tance from the current position of the vehi‐
cle.
particular purpose, or those arising from a
course of dealing or usage of trade.
4. Select a traffic bulletin.
"More information": display additional
D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. or
BMW NA will be liable to you for any indirect,
special, consequential, exemplary, or inci‐
dental damages (including, without limita‐
tion, lost revenues, 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 Net‐
work, Inrix, Inc., or BMW NA are aware of the
possibility of such damages. These limita‐
tions apply to all claims, including, without
limitation, claims in contract and tort (such
as negligence, product liability and strict li‐
ability). Some states do not allow the exclu‐
sion or limitation of incidental or consequen‐
tial damages, so those particular limitations
may not apply to you.
information.
5. Scroll to the next or previous traffic bulletin
if required.
Traffic bulletins on the map
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active:
The Control Display changes to a black and
white display. This enables a better view of the
traffic bulletins. The day/night mode is disre‐
garded in this setting. Symbols and special des‐
tinations are not displayed.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Settings"
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The traffic bulletins are indicated on the map
by symbols.
5. "Traffic conditions/gray map"
The traffic bulletins for the surrounding area
are stored in a list.
Symbols in the map view
Depending on the scale of the map and the lo‐
cation of the traffic obstruction along the route,
the symbols for the traffic obstructions are dis‐
played.
Thesymbolinthefunctionbarofthemap
view turns red if there are traffic bulletins
that affect the calculated route.
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Additional information in the map view
Destination guidance with traffic
bulletins
Depending on the map scale, a traffic obstruc‐
tion's length, direction, and impact are displayed
in the map using triangles or gray bars along the
calculated route.
General information
Detour suggestions from the navigation system
can be manually accepted when using semi-dy‐
namic destination guidance. When using dy‐
namic destination guidance, they are automati‐
cally accepted for route guidance.
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Red: traffic congestion
Orange: stop-and-go traffic
Yellow: heavy traffic
Green: clear roads
Semi-dynamic destination guidance
When traffic bulletin reception is switched on,
semi-dynamic destination guidance is active.
Gray: general traffic bulletins such as road
construction
The displayed information depends on the par‐
ticular traffic information service.
The destination guidance system takes the
available traffic bulletins into account. A mes‐
sage is displayed depending on the route, the
traffic bulletins, and the possible detour routes.
If possible, a detour is offered in case of traffic
obstructions.
Filtering traffic bulletins
You can set which traffic bulletins appear on the
map.
1. "Navigation"
The upper part of the message shows:
2. "Map"
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Symbol of the first traffic obstruction, pos‐
sibly with the distance to the beginning of
the obstruction.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Traffic Info categories"
5. Select the desired category.
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Total length of the traffic obstructions on the
route.
Time by which the trip is extended due to the
traffic obstructions.
The lower part of the message shows:
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Detour recommendation with the distance
to the beginning of the detour.
Difference between the length of the new
route compared to the original route.
Time gained if the detour is taken compared
to the original route with the traffic obstruc‐
tions.
Traffic bulletins of the selected category are dis‐
played on the map.
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Traffic bulletins that are relevant to the route
are always shown.
Both the original route, shown in white, and the
detour are displayed on the split screen.
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For your own safety, traffic bulletins that no‐
tify you of potentially dangerous situations,
such as wrong-way drivers, cannot be hid‐
den.
Accepting the detour
"Detour"
In the event of special hazards, e. g., objects on
the road, a message is displayed without a de‐
tour suggestion.
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Detours can also be accepted if the traffic mes‐
sages are called up in the list.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
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4. "Detour information"
5. "Detour"
"Traffic Info"
Dynamic destination guidance
The route is automatically changed in the event
of traffic obstructions.
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The system does not point out traffic ob‐
structions along the original route.
Traffic bulletins continue to be displayed on
the map.
Depending on road type and the kind and
extent of the traffic obstruction, the calcu‐
lated route may lead through the traffic ob‐
struction.
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Dangerous situations are displayed regard‐
less of the setting.
Activating dynamic destination guidance
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Dynamic guidance"
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