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3. Press the controller.
1 Switching voice instructions on/off 2 Starting/ending destination guidance 3 Map-guided destination selection 4 Displaying the menu in which the informa- tion last selected can be displayed/hidden, refer to Selecting destination via informa- tion on page 150
5 Changing map display
> "Map facing north" > "Map direction of travel"
"Perspective" 6 Changing route criteria 7 Manually displaying traffic information* 8 Arrow to destination from a bird's eye view The estimated time of arrival and the distance to the destination are shown in the bottom line of the Control Display. To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller. At scales of less than 250 miles/500 km, you have the option of deciding whether to orient the map to north or toward your current direc- tion of travel. At scales of 250 miles/500 km or greater, the map always points toward north.
Changing map display
Select the corresponding symbol and press the controller. The next map display is displayed.
Changing scale Turn the controller to adjust the scale.
1 Street name for change of direction 2 Distance up to change of direction 3 Change of direction To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Displaying map view You can have your current position displayed on a map. After starting the destination guidance, the planned route is shown on the map. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2. Change into the fourth field from the top. Turn the controller until the desired map view is selected: > "Map facing north" > "Map direction of travel" > "Perspective"
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Displaying streets and towns/cities of route You can have the roads and towns along the route displayed during destination guidance. The distances remaining to be traveled on each individual road are also displayed. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
To switch the voice instructions on and off at any time: 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.
ler.
2. Change into the third field from the top.
Turn the controller until "Route list" is selected and press the controller.
To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Destination guidance via voice instructions
Switching voice instructions on/off
During destination guidance, voice instructions can be switched on or off in the arrow or map view: Select the
symbol and press the controller.
4. Turn the controller until "Language / Units"
is selected and press the controller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Languages" is selected and press the controller.
6. Select "Navigation voice instructions" and
press the controller.
The voice instructions are switched on.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use*.
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1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2. Change into the third field from the top. Turn the controller until "New route" is selected and press the controller.
3. Turn the controller to enter the desired
number and press the controller.
The route is recalculated. To exit from the menu without changing the route:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Traffic information* In many congested areas, you can receive traf- fic information transmitted by radio stations. The traffic conditions are monitored by traffic management centers and the traffic information is periodically updated. During destination guidance, the traffic infor- mation relevant to your planned route is auto- matically displayed. Whether destination guid- ance is active or not, you can have the traffic information displayed in the map view or in the traffic info list.
Switching reception of traffic information on/off iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the
menu.
Repeating and canceling voice instructions With the programmable buttons on the steering wheel you can also create the following set- tings, refer to page 56: > Repeat the voice instruction:
Press button.
> Switch voice instructions on/off:
Press button longer.
Setting volume of voice instructions The volume can only be adjusted while a voice instruction is being output. 1. Repeat the last voice instruction, if neces-
sary.
2. Turn the knob during the voice instruction
to select the desired volume.
This volume is independent of the volume of the audio sources. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Bypassing route sections During destination guidance, you can revise the navigation system's route recommendations to avoid particular stretches of road. Enter the number of miles/kilometers that you want to travel before returning to the original route.
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3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
Manually displaying traffic information
During destination guidance During destination guidance, traffic information can be displayed in the arrow or map view. If the symbol is shown with a red border, traf- fic information is available for the planned route.
Select the symbol and press the controller.
4. Turn the controller until "Traffic Info set-
tings" is selected and press the controller.
During destination guidance, the traffic infor- mation on the planned route is marked with a yellow diamond.
5. Select "Traffic Info" and press the control-
ler.
First the traffic information along the planned route is shown sorted according to the distance to the current vehicle position.
With destination guidance switched off 1. Open the start menu. 2. Move the controller to the right to open
"Navigation".
The traffic information can be received and
displayed. "AUTO": automatic selection of the Traffic Info station with the best reception.
Depending on the station, either the sta- tion name, frequency, local number or
other information is displayed.<
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3. Select "Traffic Info" and press the control-
ler.
Symbols for traffic information
Traffic event with map scales greater than 5 miles/10 km, arrow points in the direction of travel concerned. Several traffic events have been received. Select a smaller scale to display these individually.
Traffic light failure
Roadwork
First the traffic information along the planned route is shown sorted according to the distance to the current vehicle position.
General traffic obstruction Transport of hazardous load Vehicle on wrong carriage way
Depiction of traffic information in map view The traffic information symbols are shown in the map view up to a scale of 100 miles/200 km. The section of the route affected by a traffic report as well as the number for the type of inci- dent are displayed and hidden. This occurs as a function of the scale selected.
Displaying detailed traffic information Select a traffic information item from the list and press the controller.
To exit from the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
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Danger
Low clearance
No parking
Fog
Heavy rain
Slippery road
Cross winds
Smog
Road close
Slow traffic
Traffic back up
Stopped traffic
Icy roads
Uneven surface
Accident
Lane closure
Delay
Police checkpoint
Slow traffic or other event
Stop-and-go traffic
Stopped traffic
Traffic event in both directions of travel
Traffic information during destination guidance System response will vary depending on whether or not "Dynamic route" is selected, refer to page 154.
Displaying traffic obstructions If a traffic obstruction is reported to the naviga- tion system and "Dynamic route" is not selected, you will be provided with specific information beginning at a distance of approx. 25 miles/40 km, e.g. the length of the conges- tion. The last possible junction will be displayed shortly before this.
Select "Detour" and press the controller. The navigation system determines a new route to avoid the traffic jam. This information is also displayed if you have called up a different application on the Control Display.
Dynamic route planning When "Dynamic route" is selected, the route will be changed automatically in the event of a traffic obstruction. The system does not point out traffic obstructions along the original route. Depending on road type as well as the nature and extent of the traffic obstruction, the calcu- lated route may also lead through the traffic obstruction.
Displaying current position You can have your current position displayed even when the destination guidance is switched off. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2. Change into the fourth field from the top.
Turn the controller until "Current position" is selected and press the controller.
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The current position of your BMW is displayed.
If the navigation system is unable to identify a town/city, your current map coordinates will appear. To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
You can also have the current position dis- played on a map, refer to page 158.
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What to do if …
What to do if … > a navigation DVD is inserted, but an instruc- tion to insert the DVD appears on the Con- trol Display? The navigation DVD may not be the correct DVD for the navigation system. This infor- mation is indicated on the DVD label.
> you request the current position of your vehicle, but do not receive a precise dis- play? The system is unable to receive enough GPS signals at your current position due to obstructions, your position is not yet avail- able on your navigation DVD, or the system is in the process of calculating your posi- tion. Reception is best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky.
> the destination guidance does not accept a
destination? The data of the destination is not stored on the navigation DVD that is loaded. Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original.
> the destination guidance does not accept
an address without the street name? On the navigation DVD, no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered. Enter any street, or a destination such as the railway station in the selected town, and then start the destination guid- ance.
> you want to enter a destination for the des-
tination guidance, but it is not possible to select the letters for your desired entry? The data of the destination is not stored on the navigation DVD that is loaded. In this case, the system will not offer you any let- ters to choose from. Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original. > the system stops furnishing directions on which way to turn as you approach intersec- tions? You are driving in an area that has not yet been completely recorded on the naviga-
tion DVD. Instead of an arrow indicating a turn, you will see an arrow which indicates the general direction of your planned route. Or you have left the recommended route and the system requires a few seconds to calculate a new recommended route.
> the navigation system does not react to
entries? If the battery was disconnected, it takes about 10 minutes before the system is once again operational.
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Entertainment Entertainment
Operation of the radio, CD equipment and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter.
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On/off and tone
The following audio sources have shared con- trols and setting options: > Professional* radio or
Business radio
> CD player > CD changer*
1 Entertainment sound output on/off, volume
> Press: switch on/off.
When the system is switched on, the most recently selected radio station or CD track is played.
> Turn: adjust volume.
Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons in the area of the CD player > iDrive > Buttons on steering wheel, refer to page 11
> Programmable memory buttons, refer topage 22
Buttons in area of CD player The layout of the buttons can vary depending on your vehicle's equipment. One drive:
Two drives:
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2 Drive for audio CDs
Eject CD
Station scan/track search
> Change radio station. > Select track for CD player and
CD changer.
5 Drive for navigation DVDs
Operation via iDrive iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller backwards to open
"Entertainment".
You have the following choices: > "FM" and "AM": radio reception > "WB": weatherband station > "SAT": satellite radio > "CD": CD player or CD changer* > "AUX"AUX-IN connection > USB-audio interface* > "Set": depending on the audio source,
other adjustments can be made, e.g. with the radio: update station with strongest
Changing tone settings 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.
"Audio" and press the controller.
4. The tone settings can also be selected if you have called up "Entertainment" in the start menu: Select "Set" and then "Tone", pressing the controller after each selection.
Treble and bass 1. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Treble / Bass" is selected and press the controller.
reception, store station, tone control, sam- ple stations.
From another menu, you can change directly to the screen last displayed,
refer to Comfort opening of menu items, page 19.< From radio readiness, the selected audio source is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Switching on/off To switch the Entertainment sound output on and off: Press knob 1 next to the CD player.
This symbol on the Control Display indi-
cates that sound output is switched off. For a single drive, the sound output is available for approx. 20 minutes with the ignition switched off. Switch on the sound output again for this pur- pose.
Adjusting volume Turn knob 1 next to the CD player until the desired volume is set. You can also adjust the volume with the buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 11. From radio readiness, the setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Tone control You can alter various tone settings, e.g. treble and bass, or the speed-dependent volume increase. The tone settings are set for all audio sources at once. From radio readiness, the settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
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2. Move the controller to the left or right to
2. Turn the controller:
select "Treble" or "Bass".
The adjustment is applied; the field can be changed.
3. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
Balance and fader You can adjust the volume distribution in the same manner as "Treble / Bass". > "Balance": left/right volume distribution > "Fader": front/rear volume distribution
Speed-dependent volume control The speed-dependent volume control increases the volume with increasing speed. You can set various stages for the increase in volume. 1. Select "Speed volume" and press the con-
troller.
Individual high-end sound system* You can choose between Stereo and Surround. 1. Select "Surround Settings" and press the
controller.
2. Select "Stereo" or "Surround".
3. Press the controller.
The spatial sound effect is activated.
Professional LOGIC7 HiFi System* You can select a spatial sound effect that improves the spatial acoustics in all frequency ranges.
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1. Select "Surround Settings" and press the
2. Move the controller to the left or right to
controller.
select the desired frequency range.
2. Select "Concert hall" or "Theater".
3. Turn the controller until the desired setting
3. Press the controller.
LOGIC7 spatial sound is switched on.
To cancel the spatial sound effect: Select "Off" and press the controller. LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered trade marks of Lexicon, Inc., a company of the Harman International Group.
Equalizer* You can set individual sound frequency ranges. 1. Select "Equalizer" and press the controller.
is selected.
Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default settings. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
4. Select "Audio" and press the controller. 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Reset" is selected and press the controller.
With two drives: Select "Yes".
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Radio
Your radio provides reception of the FM and AM wavebands.
Changing stations
Listening to radio
Turn the controller. In addition to the stations currently displayed, you can have stations with another selection criterion displayed.
Professional radio* You can choose from the following selection criteria: > "All stations":
Stations that can currently be received in the "FM" waveband.
> "Autostore":
Stations with the best reception on the "AM" waveband.
> "Presets":
Stations you have previously stored, refer to page 174. > "Manual":
To set stations that can be received in addi- tion to those displayed, refer to Selecting frequency manually on page 173.
Business radio You can choose from the following selection criteria: > "Autostore"
Stations with the strongest signal, refer to page 174. > "Presets":
Stations you have previously stored, refer to page 174.
Press the knob if the sound output is switched off. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller backwards to open
"Entertainment".
3. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "FM" or "AM" is selected.
4. Press the controller. Stations are shown on the Control Display on the basis of various selection criteria, e.g. "Pre- sets". If "Autostore" does not display any stations or if the stations displayed can no longer be received, update the stations with the strongest signal, refer to page 174.
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> "Manual":
To set stations that can be received in addi- tion to those displayed, refer to Selecting frequency manually on page 173.
Sampling stations, scan The system plays a brief sample from each of the stations on the current waveband. 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
Changing selection criteria In addition to the stations currently displayed, you can have stations with another selection criterion displayed. You can choose from the following selection criteria: > "All stations":
Stations that can currently be received in the "FM" waveband.
> "Autostore":
Stations with the best reception on the "AM" waveband.
> "Presets":
Stations you have previously stored, refer to page 174. > "Manual":
To set stations that can be received in addi- tion to those displayed, refer to Selecting frequency manually on page 173.
1. Change into the second field from the top. 2. Turn the controller until the desired selec- tion criterion is selected and press the con- troller.
button for the corresponding
Buttons next to CD player Press the direction. The system changes to the next displayed sta- tion. You can also change stations with the buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 11.
ler. "Set" is selected.
2. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3. Select "Scan" and press the controller.
The stations are sampled. To end sampling: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Scan" and press the controller. This cancels sampling of the stations, and the radio remains on the current station.
Buttons next to CD player To sample the stations, press and hold the
button for the corresponding direction.
To stop scanning, press the button again.
Selecting frequency manually With "Manual" you can select stations that are received in addition to those displayed. 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2. Change into the second field from the top.
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3. Select "Manual" and press the controller.
5. Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
4. Turn the controller to set a certain fre-
quency.
Updating stations with best reception Radio Professional on "AM" and Radio Busi- ness: If you are on a longer journey and leave the transmission range of the stations originally set, you can update the list of stations with the best reception. 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2. Change into the second field from the top. 3. Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
"Set" is selected.
The display of the stations with the best recep- tion is updated. The frequencies of the stations are displayed.
Storing stations
Via iDrive 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2. Change into the second field from the top. Turn the controller until the desired selec- tion criterion is selected and press the con- troller.
3. Select the desired frequency or station.
"Set" is selected.
4. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
4. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
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5. Select "Store" and press the controller.
4. Select "Store" and press the controller.
"Presets" is displayed.
6. Turn the controller until the desired mem-
ory position is selected.
7. Press the controller. The station is stored.
The stations of the last selection criterion are displayed once again after a short time. From radio readiness, the stations are stored for the remote control currently in use.
About programmable memory buttons You can also store a station on the programma- ble memory buttons, also refer to page 22. 1. Select a station. 2. Press and hold desired button
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Changing a memory position 1. Select "Presets" and press the controller. 2. Select the desired station.
"Set" is selected.
3. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
5. Turn the controller until the desired mem-
ory position is selected. The number of the memory position appears beside the name or frequency of the station.
6. Press the controller. The station is stored.
RDS Radio Data System In the FM frequency range, additional informa- tion is transmitted via RDS. If the reception con- ditions are good, the station names are shown on the Control Display. If the reception is weak or disrupted, it can take some time before the station names are displayed.
Switching RDS on/off* 1. Select "FM" and press the controller.
"Set" is selected.
2. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3. Select "RDS" and press the controller.
RDS is activated.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
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Weather news flashes* Weather Radio is a service of the National Oce- anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the US Department of Trade. Weather news flashes are repeated every 4 to 6 minutes and are routinely updated at intervals of 1 to 3 hours, and more often when necessary. Most stations operate 24 hours a day. In case of a storm, the National Weather Service interrupts the routine weather news and transmits special warning messages instead. If you have a ques- tion about NOAA Weather Radio, please con- tact the nearest office of the National Weather Service. Details are also provided on the Inter- net at www.nws.noaa.gov.
Calling up weather news flashes 1. Select "WB" and press the controller.
Activating/deactivating digital radio reception iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 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.
4. Select "Audio" and press the controller. 5. Change to upper field. Turn the controller until "HD radio" is selected and press the controller.
6. Select "Off" and press the controller.
The reception of digital stations is activated. This symbol is displayed when a station is
being received digitally.
With some stations the digital signals are not transmitted simultaneously with the analog sig- nals. If you are in an area in which the selected station is not continuously received digitally, playback changes between analog and digital reception. This can result in repetitions or inter- ruptions. In this case it may be advisable to deactivate digital radio reception.
2. Select a station. The station for weather news flashes may be unavailable in some regions.
High Definition Radio* Many stations transmit both analog and digital signals. You can receive these stations digitally and with improved sound quality. A digital radio network must be available in order to receive digital stations. HD Radio™ technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
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Selecting programs of a digital station* Some stations transmit several programs. To select one of these programs: 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
3. Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
2. Select "Manual" and press the controller. 3. Select a station that is received digitally.
This symbol is displayed when a station
is being received digitally.
4. Switch to the next program of the digital
station with the or the steering wheel.
buttons on the radio
You can store a station, refer to page 174.
Updating stations offering digital reception If you are on a longer journey and leave the transmission range of the stations originally set, you can update the list of stations with the best reception. 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2. Change into the second field from the top.
4. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
5. Select "Autostore
" and press the con-
troller.
The display of the stations offering digital reception is updated. This can take up to 2 min- utes.
Displaying additional information With the digital stations, additional information on the current track is displayed, e.g. the name of the artist. 1. Select a station and press the controller. 2. Select "Details" and press the controller.
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The information is displayed.
If a digital station is received again when the station is changed, the additional information will be displayed again following a brief interrup- tion.
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Satellite radio
You can receive over 100 different channels with high sound quality. The channels are offered to you in predefined packages. To receive the channels of your choice, you must have this package enabled.
Enabling 1. Select a channel that has not yet been
enabled and press the controller. A telephone number and the electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed.
With this new technology the signal may fail, causing interruptions in reception.<
The electronic serial number is required for enabling or disabling.<
2. To enable the channels: Dial the phone number.
Disabling 1. Select an enabled channel and press the
controller.
Enabling or disabling channels iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller backwards to open
"Entertainment".
3. Select "SAT".
4. Press the controller.
The channels are displayed.
These channels are enabled.
2. Select "ESN" and press the controller.
The electronic serial number, ESN, is dis- played.
The electronic serial number is required for disabling.<
3. To disable the channels: Dial the phone number.
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