BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 5 2012 Owners Manual

▷The overall length of the traffic obstructions
on the route.▷The extended driving time due to the traffic
obstructions.
The bottom part of the message displays:
▷The recommended detour with the distance
remaining until the detour starts.▷The difference in the route length compared
to the original route.▷Time gained using the detour compared to
the original route with the traffic obstruc‐
tions.
With the Professional navigation system: in ad‐
dition to displaying the original route in white,
the split screen also displays the detour.
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.
Detours can also be accepted if the traffic mes‐
sages are called up in the list.
1."Navigation"2."Map"3. "Traffic Info"4."Detour information"5. "Detour"
Dynamic destination guidance
The route is automatically changed in the event
of traffic obstructions.
▷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.▷Dangerous situations are displayed regard‐
less of the setting.
Activating dynamic destination guidance
1."Navigation"2.Open "Options".3."Dynamic guidance"
Navigation data
Information on the navigation data
1."Navigation"2.Open "Options".3." Navigation system version": information on
the data version is displayed.
Updating the navigation data
General information
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can
be updated.
Current navigation data and the authorization
code are available from your service center.
▷Depending on the data volume, a data up‐
date may take several hours.▷Update during the trip to preserve battery.▷During the update, only the basic functions
of the navigation system are available.▷The status of the update can be viewed.▷The system restarts after the update.▷Remove the data carrier with the navigation
data after the update.
Professional navigation system:
performing an update
1.Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labeled side facing up.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
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3.Enter the navigation DVD authorization
code.4.Change the DVD, if necessary.
After interrupting your trip, follow the instruc‐
tions on the Control Display.
Viewing the status
1. Press the button.2."Navigation update"
What to do if...
▷The current transmission position cannot be
displayed?
The vehicle is located in an unrecognized
region, is in a poor reception area, or the
system is currently determining the posi‐
tion. Reception is usually best when you
have an unobstructed view of the sky.▷The destination without street information is
not used for route guidance?
When city has been input, no downtown can
be determined.
Input any street in the selected city and start
destination guidance.▷The destination is not used for route guid‐
ance?
The destination data is not contained in the
navigation data. Select a destination that is
as close as possible to the original.▷Letters for destination input cannot be se‐
lected?
The stored data do not contain the data of
the destination.
Select a goal that is as close as possible to
the original.▷Is the map displayed in shades of gray?
"Traffic conditions/gray map" Active: indi‐
cation on the control display is switched to
shades of gray. This enables a better view of
the traffic bulletins.▷Spoken instructions are no longer output
during route guidance in front of intersec‐
tions?
The area has not yet been fully recorded, or
you have left the recommended route and
the system requires a few seconds to cal‐
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Entertainment
The chapter helps assure your enjoyment when
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ToneVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information
The sound settings are stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Treble, bass, balance, and
fader▷"Treble": treble adjustment.▷"Bass": depth adjustment.▷"Balance": left/right volume distribution.▷"Fader": front/rear volume distribution.
Setting treble, bass, balance, and fader
1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3.Select the desired tone settings.4.To adjust: turn the controller.5.To store: press the controller.
Equalizer
Setting for individual audio frequency ranges.
Adjusting the equalizer
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Multi-channel playback,
surround
Choose between stereo and multi-channel play‐
back, surround.
Setting multi-channel playback,
surround1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Surround"
When surround is activated, multi-channel play‐
back is simulated when a stereo audio track is
played.
Volume
▷" Speed volume": speed-dependent volume
control.▷"PDC" : volume of the PDC signal compared
to the entertainment sound output.▷"Gong" : volume of the signal, e. g., the safety
belt reminder, compared to the entertain‐
ment sound output.▷"Microphone": volume of the microphone
during a phone call.▷"Loudspeak.": volume of the loudspeakers
during a phone call.
The following volumes are only stored for the
respective paired telephone: "Microphone",
"Loudspeak.".
Adjusting the volume1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4.Select the desired volume setting.5.To adjust: turn the controller.6.To store: press the controller.
Resetting the tone settings
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RadioVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Controls1Change entertainment sources2Change station/track3Programmable memory buttons4Volume, on/off5Change wave band
Sound output
Switching on/off
When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF
button on the radio.
Muting
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running: press the ON/OFF button on the
radio.
AM/FM station
Selecting a station1."Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3.Select the desired station.
All saved stations are stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
Changing the station Press the button.
Storing a station
1."Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3.Highlight the desired station.4.Press the controller for an extended period.5.Select the desired memory location.
The stations are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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The stations can also be stored on the program‐
mable memory buttons, refer to page 20.
Selecting a station manually
Station selection via the frequency.1."Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3."Manual"4.To select the frequency: turn the controller.
To store the station: press the controller for an
extended period.
Renaming a station
A station with changing station names can be
renamed.
1."Radio"2."FM"3.Select the desired station.4.Open "Options".5."Rename to:"
If necessary, wait until the desired name ap‐
pears.
The selected station name is copied to the list
of current stations and stored stations.
RDS
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as
the station name, in the FM wave band.
Switching the RDS on/off1."Radio"2."FM"3."Options" Open.4."RDS"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
HD Radio™ reception
Many stations broadcast both analog and digital
signals.
License conditions
HD Radio™ technology manufactured under li‐
cense from iBiquity Digital Corp. U. S. and For‐
eign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD
Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiq‐
uity Digital Corp.
Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception
1."Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3."Options" Open.4."HD Radio Reception"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
This symbol is displayed in the status line
when the audio signal is digital.
When setting a station with a digital signal, it may
take a few seconds before the station plays in
digital quality.
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In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, the playback switches
between analog and digital reception. In this
case, switch off digital radio reception.
Displaying additional information
Some stations broadcast additional information
on the current track, such as the name of the ar‐
tist.1.Select the desired station.2."Options" Open.3."Station info"
Selecting a substation
This symbol indicates that a main station also
broadcasts additional substations. The station
name of the main station ends in HD1. Station
names of the substations end in HD2, HD3, etc.
1.Select the desired station.2.Press the controller.3.Select the substation.
When reception is poor, the substation is muted.
Weather Band
General information
The availability of the Weather Band and the
number of available channels can vary depend‐
ing on the region.
Switching on the Weather Band
1."Radio"2."Weather band"3.Select the desired channel.
Additional information
Weather Band is a service of the National Oce‐
anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Additional information on the Internet:
www.nws.noaa.gov.
Satellite radio
General information
The channels are offered in predefined pack‐
ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐
phone.
Navigation bar overviewSymbolFunction Change the list view. Select the category. Direct channel entry Timeshift Open the My Favorites category/
open a favorite. Manage the favorites. Traffic Jump
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can
also be stored on the programmable memory
buttons, refer to page 20.
Managing a subscription
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the
channels, you must have reception. It is usually
at its best when you have an unobstructed view
of the sky. The channel name is displayed in the
status line.
Enabling channels
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.
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