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Entering house number
All house numbers stored for the street on the 
navigation DVD can be entered.
1.Select "House number" and press the con-
troller.
2.Enter the house number:
Select the individual digits and press the 
controller.
3.Change into 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
>Select "Start guidance" and press the con-
troller.
Destination guidance starts immediately.
>If destination guidance is not to be started 
immediately:
Select "Add to destination list" and press 
the controller.
The destination is stored in the destination 
list, refer to page135.
Entering destination via 
voice*
You can enter a desired destination with the 
voice command system. When entering the 
destination, it is possible to change between 
voice command and iDrive at any time. Reacti-
vate the voice command function for this pur-
pose if necessary.
With {Options} you can have the system 
read aloud the possible commands.<1.Press the   button on the steering wheel 
or in the center console.
Selecting country
1.Wait for the system to ask for the country of 
destination.
Say the name of the country of destination in 
the language of the voice command system.
Entering town/city of destination
The town/city of destination can be spelled or 
entered as an entire word.
Spelling town/city of destination
To enter the town/city of destination, spell it 
using the customary spelling of the country of 
destination. 
Pronounce the letters smoothly and at normal 
volume, avoiding excessive emphasis and 
pauses.
The system can suggest up to 20 towns/cit-
ies of destination that match your entries. 
Up to 6 entries are displayed at once on the 
Control Display.
2.{Enter address}
2.Say the name of the country of destina-
tion.
1.Spell town/city name:
Say at least the first three letters of the 
town/city of destination. The more let-
ters you say, the more exactly the sys-
tem recognizes the town/city. 
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Destination entry
132 The town/city can also be selected from the list 
via iDrive:
Turn the controller until the town/city of desti-
nation is selected and press the controller.
Entering the destination as an entire 
word*
Towns/cities of destination and streets located 
in the region where the language of the voice 
command system is spoken can be entered as 
an entire word.
Example: to enter a US town/city of destination 
as an entire word, the system language must be 
English.
The condition for this is the use of a suitable 
navigation DVD.
Speak smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding 
excessive emphasis and pauses.
1.Wait for the system to request the town/city 
of destination.
The system can suggest up to 6 towns/cit-
ies of destination that match your entries.The town/city can also be selected from the list 
via iDrive:
Turn the controller until the town/city of desti-
nation is selected and press the controller.
Destinations that sound the same which 
cannot be differentiated by the system 
are summarized in a separate list and shown as 
a destination followed by three dots.
Select this entry with {Yes} if necessary. Then 
select the desired city/town in this list.<
Entering street and house number
The street is entered in the same way as the 
town/city of destination.
To enter the house number:
Up to 4-digit house numbers can be entered. 
Say the house number as individual digits.
Starting destination guidance
Destination guidance starts immediately. A destination is suggested by the system.
2.Select a town/city:
>Select highlighted town/city: {Yes}
>Select other town/city: {No}
>Select entry, e.g. {Entry 3}
>Display additional entries of the list: 
{Next page}
>To respell the town/city: {Repeat}
2.Say the name of the town/city of desti-
nation.
A destination is suggested by the system.
3.Select a town/city:
>Select highlighted town/city: {Yes}
>Select other town/city: {No}
>Select entry, e.g. {Entry 3}
>Reenter the town/city: {Repeat}
>Enter town/city of destination by 
spelling it: {Spell}
1.{House number}
2.Say the house number.
{Start guidance} 
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Symbols in map view
If, for example, you have selected the category 
Hotels, the hotels are shown on the map as 
symbols.
To hide the symbols in the map view:
1.Select the symbol and press the controller.
2.Select "Hide map icons" and press the con-
troller.
The symbols are hidden.
To display 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 desti-
nation list are displayed. You can select these 
destinations and adopt them into the destina-
tion guidance system.
For example, in order to plan a longer route, you 
can store all of the destinations you wish to visit 
in the destination list ahead of time, refer to 
Entering a destination manually on page128.
Select "Navigation" and press the controller.The last destination entered is the first item in 
the destination list.
 This symbol indicates the current destina-
tion during destination guide.
To display other destinations in the destination 
list:
turn the controller.
Adopting the destination into the 
destination guidance system
1.Select the desired destination from the des-
tination list and press the controller.
2.Select "Start guidance" and press the con-
troller.
Editing the destination list
1.Select the desired destination from the des-
tination list and press the controller.
2.The selected destination can be edited:
>Saving entry:
Select "Add to address book".
>Displaying information on destination:
Select "Information on destination".
>Deleting entry:
Select "Delete entry".
>Deleting all entries:
Select "Delete list". Destination guid-
ance is switched off.
>Changing entry:
Select "Edit". For operation, refer to 
Entering town/city of destination via 
name, page129.
3.Press the controller. 
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Destination entry
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Storing home address
You can store your current position or the cur-
rent destination as a home address in the 
address book. This entry is in the second posi-
tion in the address book.
1.Select "Address book" and press the con-
troller.
2.Change into the third field from the top. 
Turn the controller until "Home address" is 
selected and press the controller.
3.Select "Use current location as address", or 
"Save current destination" during the desti-
nation guidance, and press the controller.
4.Select "Store in address book" and press 
the controller.
Adopting home address as destination
1.Select "Home address" and press the con-
troller.
2.Select "Start guidance" and press the con-
troller.
Changing home address
1.Select "Home address" and press the con-
troller.
2.Select "Edit address" and press the con-
troller. For operation, refer to Entering a 
destination manually, page128.
Selecting route
You can influence the calculated route by 
choosing certain route criteria. You can change 
the route criteria as often as you like when 
entering the destination and whenever the des-
tination guidance is active.
The route is planned according to fixed rules, 
taking the road type into account, e.g. whether 
it involves freeways or winding roads. The road 
types are stored on the navigation DVD. As a 
result, the routes recommended by the naviga-
tion system may not always be the same ones 
that you would choose based on personal expe-
rience.
Changing route criteria
1.Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the third field from the top. 
Turn the controller until "Route preference" 
is selected and press the controller.
The various criteria are listed on the Control 
Display.
3.Select a route criterion for the route:
>"With highways"
Freeways and major traffic arteries are 
given priority.
>"Avoid highways"
Freeways are avoided where possible.
>"Fast route"
The short traveling time, being a combi-
nation of the shortest possible route and 
the fastest roads
>"Short route"
Short route, regardless of how fast or 
slow progress will be 
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4.Press the controller.
 The route criterion is selected.
5.If necessary, select an additional route cri-
terion and then press the controller:
>"Dynamic route"
*
Automatic changing of the route in case 
of traffic obstructions. Depending on the 
type of road as well as the type and 
length of traffic obstruction, the route 
can also be calculated in a way that 
passes through the traffic obstruction.
>"Avoid tollroads"
Tollroads are avoided where possible.
>"Avoid ferries"
Ferries are avoided where possible.
To exit from the menu:
Select the   arrow and press the controller.
The route criteria can also be changed in the 
arrow or map view:
1.Select the symbol for the route criterion and 
press the controller.
2.Select a route criterion and press the con-
troller.
Word matching principle
The system supports the word matching princi-
ple to make it easier for you to enter the names 
of streets or towns/cities. The system runs 
ongoing checks, comparing your destination 
entries with the data stored on the navigation 
DVD as the basis for instant response. The user 
benefits include:
>Names of specific towns/cities can also vary 
from the official versions, provided that the 
spelling of the entry corresponds to a stan-
dard form used in another country.
Example:
Instead of "Munich", you can also enter the 
German spelling "München" or the Italian 
spelling "Monaco".
>When you are entering the names of towns/
cities and streets, the system will complete 
them automatically as soon as enough let-
ters are available to ensure unambiguous 
identification.
>The system only accepts name entries 
beginning with letters that are stored on the 
navigation DVD. The system will not accept 
nonexistent names and addresses. 
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Destination guidance
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Repeating and canceling voice 
instructions
With the programmable buttons on the steering 
wheel you can also make the following settings, 
refer to page55:
>Repeat the voice instruction:
Press the button.
>Switch voice instructions on/off:
Press button longer.
Setting volume of voice instructions
The volume can only be adjusted during a voice 
instruction.
1.Repeat the last voice instruction, if required.
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.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 population centers you can display traffic 
information from radio stations that transmit 
information of the Traffic Info traffic warning 
service. This information of the traffic warning 
services is constantly updated using measuring 
data from traffic routing centers and information 
from traffic congestion indicators. 
During destination guidance the traffic informa-
tion located near you on the route is automati-
cally displayed. Regardless of whether the des-
tination guidance is active, you can display the 
traffic information in the map view or in a list.
Switching reception of traffic 
information on/off
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the    menu. 
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Traffic information during destination 
guidance
The system behavior varies depending on 
whether "Dynamic route" is selected.
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 certain infor-
mation from a distance of approx. 25 miles/
40 km, e.g. the length of the traffic congestion.
The last possible junction will be displayed 
shortly before this.
Select "Detour" and press the controller.
The navigation system determines a new route 
to bypass the traffic congestion.
This information is also displayed if you have 
called up a different application on the Control 
Display.
Hiding traffic obstructions
If "Dynamic route" is selected, the route in case 
of traffic obstructions is automatically changed. 
The system does not point out traffic obstruc-
tions along the original route.
Depending on the type of road as well as the 
type and length of traffic obstruction, the route 
can also be calculated in a way that passes 
through the traffic obstruction.
Symbols for traffic information
Traffic light failure
Roadwork
General traffic obstruction
Transport of hazardous load
Vehicle on wrong carriage way
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 
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Displaying current position
You can also display your current position with 
the destination guidance 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.
The current position of your BMW is displayed.
If the navigation system is unable to identify a 
town or city, your current map coordinates will 
appear.
To exit from the menu:
Select the   arrow and press the controller.
You can also have the current position dis-
played on a map, refer to page142. 
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What to do if …
What to do if …
>a navigation DVD is inserted, but the 
request to insert the DVD is displayed on 
the Control Display?
The navigation DVD may not be the right 
DVD for the navigation system. The DVD is 
labeled accordingly.
>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. As a rule, reception is guaranteed in 
the open air.
>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 a 
destination 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 etc., then start 
the destination guidance.
>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 has just been reconnected 
after having been disconnected, it then 
takes up to 10 minutes before the system is 
once again operational. 
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>"Manual":
Set stations that are received in addition to 
those displayed.
Changing selection criteria
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.
Buttons next to CD player
Press the   button for the corresponding 
direction.
The system changes to the next displayed sta-
tion.
You can also change stations with buttons on 
the steering wheel, refer to page11.
Sampling stations, scan
The system automatically plays a brief sample 
from each of the stations on the current wave-
band.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
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.
3.Select "Manual" and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller to set a certain fre-
quency.
Updating stations with best reception
For Professional radio with "AM" and Business 
radio:
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 signal.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the second field from the top.