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Driving tips Driving tips
This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions.
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle.
Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life.
Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed an engine speed of 4500 rpm or a road speed of 100 mph/160 km/h. Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kick-down mode.
After driving 1,200 miles/2,000 km Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually increased.
Tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac- tion potential until after an initial break-in period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system Brakes require an initial break-in period of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in period.
Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx. 300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently.
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Saving fuel The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends on several factors. You can lower fuel consump- tion and the environmental impact by taking certain measures, adjusting your driving style and having the vehicle serviced regularly.
Remove any unneeded cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove any mounted parts after you have finished using them Remove unneeded additional mirrors, the roof rack and the rear luggage rack after use. Mounted parts affect the vehicle's aerodynam- ics and increase fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glass roof An open glass roof or window causes higher air resistance and thus increases fuel consump- tion.
Check tire inflation pressure regularly Check the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before embarking on a long journey, and correct it if necessary. Low tire inflation pressure causes higher rolling resistance and thus increases fuel consumption and tire wear.
Set off immediately Do not let the engine warm up while the car is still standing, but set off immediately at moder- ate engine speed. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature.
Drive defensively Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking maneuvers. To do so, keep an adequate dis- tance to the forward vehicle. A defensive and smooth driving style keeps fuel consumption down.
Have the vehicle serviced Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve good economy and a long vehicle life. BMW recommends having the vehicle serviced at a BMW center. Also note the BMW service sys- tem, refer to page 226.
Avoid high engine speeds Only use first gear when setting off. In second and higher gears, accelerate without hesitation or pauses. When accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine speeds. When you reach the desired speed, shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a con- stant speed. As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Coasting When approaching a red light, take your foot off the accelerator and coast to a stop in the high- est applicable gear. On a downhill slope, take your foot off the accel- erator and coast in a suitable gear. The fuel supply is interrupted when coasting.
Switch off the engine during lengthy stops Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy periods, e.g. at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestions. You achieve fuel sav- ings even if standing time is as short as approx. 4 seconds.
Switch off functions you do not need at the moment Functions such as the air conditioner and the seat or rear window heating draw large amounts of power and consume additional fuel. Espe- cially in city traffic and in stop and go driving they have a considerable impact. Therefore, switch these functions off when they are not really needed.
General driving notes
Close the luggage compartment lid/ tailgate
Operate the vehicle only when the lug- gage compartment lid/tailgate and rear window are closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the interior of the vehicle.< If the vehicle must be driven with the luggage compartment lid/tailgate open: 1. Close all windows and the glass roof. 2. Greatly increase the air volume of the auto-
matic climate control system, refer to page 102.
Hot exhaust system
In all vehicles, extremely high tempera- tures are generated in the exhaust sys- tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys- tem, and never apply undercoating to them. When driving, standing at idle and while park- ing, take care to avoid possible contact between the hot exhaust system and any highly flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, with the risk of serious personal injuries and property damage. Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. Otherwise there is a risk of burns.<
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge
of water can form between tires and road sur- face. This situation, known as hydroplaning, means that the tire can completely lose contact with the road surface, so that neither the car can be steered nor the brake be properly applied.<
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The risk of hydroplaning increases with declin- ing tread depth on the tires, refer also to Mini- mum tread depth on page 218.
Driving through water
Drive through water on the road only if it is not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only
at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.<
Use the parking brake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle for a lengthy period using the clutch; use the
parking brake instead. Otherwise greater clutch wear will result.< For more information about the drive-off assis- tant, refer to page 88.
Braking safely Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard feature. Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations in which this is necessary. Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort. Pulsation of the brake pedal, combined with sounds from the hydraulic circuits, indicate that ABS is in its active mode.
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users. The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that full braking efficiency will then be available when you need it.
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system,
drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required. Even light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
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high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.< You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces- sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Down- shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans- mission, refer to page 59.
Never drive with the clutch held down, with the transmission in idle or with the
engine switched off; otherwise, engine braking action will not be present or there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals, otherwise pedal function could be impaired.<
Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached. Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure.
When the vehicle is parked Condensation forms while the automatic cli- mate control is in operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal.
Before driving into a car wash For general information about taking care of your BMW, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure.
Sports Wagon: rear window wiper Driving through an automatic car wash can result in damage to the rear window wiper. If necessary, ask the operator of the car wash about protective measures you should take.
With convenient access and automatic transmission Insert the remote control into the ignition switch. The engine can be switched off when the selec- tor lever is in position N. Refer also to page 37.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never over- load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over- heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires. This can ultimately result in a sudden blow-out.<
Make sure that no liquids are spilled or leak from their containers in the cargo
bay, as this could result in damage to the vehi- cle.<
Determining loading limit
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the YYY amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150-lb. pas- sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail- able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs: 1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
6.
Load
1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard*:
The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, overloading can result in damage to the vehicle and unstable driving conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
The permissible load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug- gage can be transported.
Stowing cargo > Position heavy objects as low and as far for- ward as possible, ideally directly behind the respective seat backrests.
> Cover sharp edges and corners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle.
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> Use the partition net to protect passengers,
refer to page 114. Make sure that objects cannot penetrate the partition net.
> Do not stack cargo higher than the upper
edge of the backrests.
> Place protective material around any
objects which could bump against the rear window while the vehicle is in motion.
Securing cargo
provided for attaching the cargo straps. Two are located on the cargo bay sidewalls 1, two more are on the rear cargo bay panel 2. Please comply with the information sup- plied with the cargo straps.
Always position and secure the cargo as described above, so that it cannot endan- ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or swerving is necessary. Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 245, as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and may also place you in viola- tion of traffic safety laws. Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu- pants.<
Roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW. Comply with the directions given in the installation instructions.
Mounting points
The mounting points are located in the roof/ along the roof rails*.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
> Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining straps, a cargo bay net* or draw straps*.
> Heavy-duty cargo straps* for securing
larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW center. Four lashing eyes are
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approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack. You can find the applicable data under Weights on page 245. The roof load must be distributed uniformly and should not be too large in area. Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for rais- ing the glass roof, and that objects do not project into the opening path of the luggage compartment lid/tailgate. Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip. Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.
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Navigation Navigation
This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination.
Starting the navigation system
Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any destination you enter.
Navigation DVD The navigation system requires a special navi- gation DVD. You can obtain the latest version at your BMW center.
Inserting navigation DVD
Display in the assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window. This display remains visible even if you change to another applica- tion. 1. Move the controller to the right to enter the
assistance window.
2. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3. Select the desired route view or "Current
position".
4. Press the controller.
Displaying arrow display in map view* When the navigation system suggests a change in direction, the arrow display appears briefly. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
Use the lower drive for navigation DVDs. 1.
Insert the navigation DVD with the labeled side up. The navigation DVD is pulled in automati- cally.
2. Wait for several seconds to allow the con-
tents of the DVD to be read in.
Removing navigation DVD 1.
Press button 1.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
2. Remove the DVD. If the DVD is not ejected, the drive may be blocked. In this case, a message will appear on the Control Display.
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4. Turn the controller until "Language / Units"
5.
is selected and press the controller. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Languages" is selected and press the controller.
6. Select "Arrow display pop-up instructions"
and press the controller.
The arrow view is displayed in the assis-
tance window.
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Destination entry
In entering your destination you can select from the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Entering a destination by voice com-
mands*, refer to page 134
> Selecting destination using information,
refer to page 136
> Selecting destination from a list, refer to
Destination list, page 137
> Selecting destination from address book,
refer to page 138
> Selecting home address, refer to page 140
After selecting your destination you can pro- ceed to start the destination guidance, refer to page 143. You can also store a navigation destination on the programmable memory keys, refer to page 21.Enter data only when the vehicle is sta- tionary, and always give priority to the
applicable traffic regulations in the event of any contradiction between traffic and road condi- tions and the instructions issued by the naviga- tion system. Otherwise, vehicle occupants and other road users may be endangered.<
Opening navigation iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
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1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the right to call up
"Navigation".
3. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
The following is displayed on the Control Dis- play: > The arrow or map view during destination
guidance
> The destination list when destination guid-
ance is switched off
Entering a destination manually The system's word-matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns, refer to page 142. This allows you to enter different spellings and completes your entry automatically so that stored names can be called up quickly.
1.
If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Navigation" is selected and press the controller. "New destination" is selected.
2. Press the controller.
Selecting country 1. Select "State / Province" or the country dis-
played and press the controller. The list of available countries appears on the display.
2. Select the country of destination and press
the controller.
At least the town/city of the destination or its zip code must be entered in order to start the des- tination guidance.
Entering destination by town/city name 1. Select "Town / City" or the town/city dis-
played and press the controller.
2. Select the starting letter and press the con-
troller. A list of all towns/cities starting with this let- ter appears on the Control Display.
3. Delete letters, if necessary:
3. Select "Enter address" and press the con-
troller.
The system also supports you with the follow- ing features: > If you do not enter a street, the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town or city.
> You can skip the entry of country and local- ity if the current entries should be retained for your new destination.
> To delete individual numbers or letters: Move the controller towards the right to select
, and press the controller.
> To delete all numbers or letters:
Move the controller toward the right to select , and press the controller for a longer period.
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4.
If necessary, enter more letters. The list gradually grows smaller each time you enter a new letter. > To enter spaces, if necessary:
Select the troller.
symbol and press the con-
Entering destination by zip code 1. Select "Town / City" and press the control-
ler.
2. Enter the zip code:
Select the desired digits and press the con- troller.
5.
If necessary, move the highlight marker to the third field from the top. Turn the control- ler until the city or town name is selected from the list and press the controller.
> To enter spaces:
Select the troller.
symbol and press the con-
> To delete individual numbers or letters: Move the controller towards the right to select
, and press the controller.
> To delete all numbers or letters:
Move the controller toward the right to select , and press the controller for a longer period.
3. Select the zip code and press the controller. The corresponding destination is displayed. 4. Move the highlight marker to the third field
from the top. Turn the controller until the destination is selected and press the con- troller.
Entering street, house number and intersection After the street you can also enter the intersec- tion or the house number.
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Entering street and intersection 1. Select "Street" or the street displayed and
press the controller.
2. Enter the street.
The street is entered in the same manner as the town or city.
2. Turn the controller to the right until you see
a request to enter a street in the country, then press the controller.
3. Switch to the second field from the top and
enter the street.
Entering a house number You can enter any house number stored for the street on the navigation DVD. 1. Select "House number" and press the con-
troller.
2. To enter the house number:
Select the desired digits and press the con- troller.
3. Move the highlight marker to the third field
from the top. Turn the controller until the house number is selected and press the controller.
Starting destination guidance with manual destination entry
The intersection is entered in the same way as the street.
Entering a street without entering a town/city You can also enter a street without specifying a town/city. In this case, all streets of the same name in the designated country are offered. The corresponding town/city is displayed after the street name. If a town/city has already been entered, you can negate this entry. This could be helpful in instances where the desired street does not exist in the entered town/city because it belongs to another suburb, for example. 1. Move the highlight marker to the uppermost
field. The
arrow is selected.
> Select "Start guidance" and press the con-
troller. Destination guidance starts immediately.
> If you do not want to start destination guid-
ance right away: Select "Add to destination list" and press
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the controller. The destination is stored in the destination list, refer to page 137.
volume, avoiding excessive emphases and pauses.
1. To spell the name of a town/city:
Entering a destination by voice commands* You can enter a desired destination via the voice command system. During the destination input, you can switch between voice entry and entry via iDrive at any time. To do so, reactivate the voice command system if necessary.
You can have the possible commands read aloud via {Options}.<
1. Press the
button on the steering wheel
or in the center console. 2.
{Enter address}
Selecting country 1. Wait for the system to ask for the country of
destination. 2. Say the name of the destination coun-
try.
Say the name of the destination country in the language of the voice command system.
Entering a destination The destination can be spelled or entered as an entire word.
Spelling the destination To enter a destination, spell it in the way it is commonly spelled in the destination country. Pronounce the letters smoothly and at normal
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Say at least the first three letters of the town/city. The more letters you say, the more accurately the system will recog- nize the town/city.
The system can suggest up to 20 destina- tions that meet your entries. Up to 6 entries at a time appear on the Control Display.
The system suggests a location. 2. Select location:
> To select highlighted town/city:
{Yes}
> To select other town/city: {No} > To select an entry, e.g. {Entry 3} > To show other entries in the list:
{Next page}
> To respell the town/city: {Repeat}
The town/city can also be selected from the list via iDrive: Turn the controller until the destination is selected and press the controller.
Entering the destination as an entire word* The names of towns/cities and streets located in the region in which the language of the voice command system is spoken can be entered as an entire word. Example: to enter a U.S. destination as an entire word, the system language must be English. Speak smoothly and at normal volume, and avoid excessive emphases and pauses.
1. Wait for the system to ask for the town/city
of destination. 2. Say the name of the destination town/
city.
The system can suggest up to 6 destina- tions that fit your entries.
The system suggests a location. 3. Select location:
> To select highlighted town/city:
{Yes}
> To select other town/city: {No} > To select an entry, e.g. {Entry 3} > To re-enter the town/city: {Repeat} > To enter the town/city by spelling:
{Spell}
The town/city can also be selected from the list via iDrive: Turn the controller until the destination is selected and press the controller.
Identical-sounding towns/cities that can- not be distinguished by the system are
compiled in a separate list and shown as a des- tination followed by three dots. If applicable, select this entry with {Yes}. Then select the desired town/city from that list.<
Entering street and house number The street is entered in the same way as the destination town/city. To enter the house number:
{House number}
1. 2. Say the house number.
House numbers of up to 4 digits can be entered. Say the house number as individual digits.
Starting destination guidance
{Start guidance}
Destination guidance starts immediately.
Storing destinations Destinations are added to the destination list or can be stored in the address book.
{Add to destination list} or {Add to address book}
Map-guided destination selection If you only know the location of the town or street of destination, you can enter the destina- tion using a map. You can use the cross-hairs to select the destination on the map and then transfer it for destination guidance. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler. "New destination" is selected.
2. Press the controller.
3. Select "Input map" and press the controller.
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A section of a map is displayed on the Con- trol Display: > During destination guidance, around the
current destination
> With the destination guidance deacti-
vated, around the last destination entered
6. Select the desired menu item:
> "Start route guidance" starts destination
guidance.
> "Show current position" places your
current position at the center of the map. > "Show destination position" places the current destination at the center of the map.
> "Return to map" changes back to the
"Input map".
> Exit the menu.
4. Select the destination with the cross-hairs. > To change the scale: turn the controller. > To move the map: move the controller in
the desired direction. The controller can be moved to the left, right, forwards and backwards.
5. Press the controller to transfer the destina- tion for destination guidance or to store it. The selected destination and other menu items are displayed.
7. Press the controller. The map for destination entry can also be called up in the map display: Select the
symbol and press the controller.
Selecting destination using information You can have a list of selected destinations dis- played, e.g. hotels, sights or hospitals, and transfer them for destination guidance. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select "Information" and press the control-
ler.
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3. Select location:
> "On destination" > "On location" > "On a new destination"
4. Press the controller. 5. Make your selection, e.g. "Hotels and res-
taurants", and press the controller.
6. Enter search criteria if necessary, e.g. the
maximum distance from your location.
7. Select "
" and press the con- troller. Destinations are shown on the Control Dis- play.
8. Select a destination and press the control-
ler.
The scope of information and sym- bols depends on the particular navi-
gation DVD you are using.<
9. Select the desired menu item:
> To transfer the address to the destina- tion list and start destination guidance:
Select the controller.
symbol and press the
> To establish a telephone connection:
Select the troller.
symbol and press the con-
> To display additional destinations:
Select the controller.
symbol and press the
> To start a new search:
Select the troller.
symbol and press the con-
To exit from the menu: Select the
arrow and press the controller.
Symbols in the map display If you select the hotel category, for example, and start a search, hotels appear on the map as symbols. To hide the symbols in the map display: 1. Select the symbol and press the control-
ler.
2. Select "Hide map icons" and press the con-
troller.
The symbols are hidden. To show the symbols: Select "Show map icons" and press the con- troller. To exit from the menu: Select the
arrow and press the controller.
Destination list The last 20 destinations entered into the sys- tem are shown in the destination list. You can call up these destinations and transfer them for
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destination guidance. If you are planning a longer journey, for exam- ple, you can store all the destinations you wish to drive to in the destination list in advance, refer to Entering a destination manually on page 130. Select "Navigation" and press the controller.
The destination last entered is listed first in the destination list.
This symbol identifies the current destina-
tion during destination guidance. To show other destinations in the destination list: Turn the controller.
Transferring destination for destination guidance 1. Select the desired destination from the des-
tination list and press the controller.
2. Select "Start guidance" and press the con-
troller.
Editing destination list 1. Select the desired destination from the des-
tination list and press the controller.
2. The selected destination can be edited:
> To store the entry:
Select "Add to address book".
> To display information on the destina-
tion: Select "Information on destination".
> To delete the entry:
Select "Delete entry".
> To delete all entries:
Select "Delete list". The destination guidance is switched off.
> To change an entry:
Select "Edit". For operation, refer to Entering destination by town/city name, page 131.
3. Press the controller.
Address book
Opening address book iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
Select "Address book" and press the controller.
Storing destinations in address book You can store approx. 100 destinations in the address book.
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1. Select "Address book" and press the con-
troller.
ation, refer to Entering a destination manu- ally, page 130.
2. Select "New address" and press the con-
4. Select "Store in address book" and press
troller.
the controller.
You can also enter your current position into the address book if you have left the area covered by the navigation DVD. In this case, you must enter a name.
Selecting destinations from address book 1. Select "Address book" and press the con-
troller. The stored entries appear on the Control Display.
2. Select the entry and press the controller. To start destination guidance: Select "Start guidance" and press the control- ler.
3. Select "Enter address" and press the con-
troller.
4. Enter the name and address, refer also to Entering a destination manually, page 130. 5. Select "Store in address book" and press
the controller. The entry is stored in the address book.
You can also store a destination from the desti- nation list in the address book, refer to page 137.
Storing current position* The current position can be transferred to the address book. 1. Select "Address book" and press the con-
troller.
2. Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top. Turn the controller until "New address" is selected and press the control- ler.
3. Select "Use current location as address"
and press the controller. The name given can be changed. For oper-
Changing destinations from address book 1. Select "Address book" and press the con-
troller.
2. Select the entry and press the controller.
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