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Destination entry
Navigation
Depending on the entry,
up to 20 towns/cit-
ies may be suggested.
6. Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
If there are several town s/cities with the same
name:
Towns/cities that sound the same are compiled
in a separate list and ar e displayed as one town/
city followed by three dots.
1. Select an entry:
2. Select the desired town/city.
The town/city can also be selected from the list
via iDrive: turn the cont roller until the town/city
is selected and press the controller.
Entering a street or intersection
The street or intersection is entered in the same
manner as the town/city.
Entering a house number
Depending on the data in the navigation sys-
tem, house numbers up to the number 2,000
can be entered:
Starting destination guidance
Destination guidance starts immediately.
Planning a trip with
intermediate destinations
New trip
A trip can be planned using intermediate desti-
nations.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Move the controller to the left, if necessary.
4. "Guidance"
5. "Enter new destination"
6. Select the type of destination entry.
7. Enter the intermediate destination.
8. "Start guidance"
Entering intermediate destinations
A maximum of 30 intermed iate destinations can
be entered for one trip.
1. "Enter new destination"
2. Select the type of destination entry.
3. Enter the intermediate destination.
4. "Add as another destination"
The intermediate dest ination is inserted
into the destination list and highlighted.
5. Turn the controller until the intermediate
destination is at the de sired place in the list.
6. Press the controller.
Starting the trip
After entering all inte rmediate destinations,
highlight the first destination and say "Start
guidance"
5.
Select a location:
>To select a recommended town/city:
{Yes }
> To select other town/city: {New
entry }
> To select an entry, e. g. {Entry … }
> To spell an entry: {Spell city }
{ Yes } or {Entry … } e.g. entry 2.
1. {House number }
2. Say the house number.
Say each digit separately.
3. Continue making the entry as prompted
by the system.
{ Start guidance }
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NavigationDestination entry
For example if the second destination is high-
lighted at the start of route guidance, then the
first destination is skipped over.
The symbol indicates the active intermedi-
ate destination.
Storing a trip
Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list.
Delete existing trips as necessary to permit you
to store new trips.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Store trip"
3. Enter a name.
4. "OK"
The trip is stored in the trip list under the
entered name.
Selecting a stored trip
1. "Navigation"
2. "Stored trips"
3. Select the desired trip.
4. "Start guidance"
Trips, changing
Changing the trip direction
Intermediate destinatio ns are displayed in
reverse order in the list.
1. "Map"
2. "Guidance"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Reverse order of trip dest."
Options for intermediate destinations
1."Map"
2. "Guidance"
3. "Display all trip destinations"
4. Select an intermed iate destination.
> "Edit destination"
> "Reposition dest. in the trip": move the
intermediate destination within the list.
> "Delete dest. in the trip"
> "Go to next dest. in the trip"
Some options are not possible for some trips.
Deleting a stored trip
1. "Navigation"
2. "Stored trips"
3. Select the desired trip.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip".
Selecting last trip
1."Navigation"
2. "Stored trips"
3. "Last trip"
4. "Start guidance"
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NavigationDestination guidance
The individual suggestions are labeled in
color.
5. Select additional route criteria, if desired.
Where possible, the select ed criteria will be
avoided on the route.
> "Avoid highways": highways are avoided
where possible.
> "Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoided
where possible.
> "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided
where possible.
The setting applies to th e current route and to
the planning of future routes.
Route
General information
Depending on your vehi cle's equipment, vari-
ous views of the route are available during route
guidance:
> Arrow display on the Control Display.
> List of route segments.
> Map view, refer to page 162.
Arrow display
The following informatio n is displayed during
route guidance:
> Large arrow: current direction of travel.
> Small arrow: indicates the next change of
direction.
> Intersection view.
> Lane information. >
Traffic bulletins.
> Distance to the next change of direction.
> Street name of the next change of direction.
Lane information
In the arrow display, the recommended lanes of
multi-lane roads are each marked with a trian-
gle.
> Filled triangle: optimum lane.
> Empty triangle: likewise possible lane. It
can, however, also be possible to briefly
make additional lane changes.
Displaying the list of route segments
If the route guidance has been started, then you
can display a list of route segments. The dis-
tance to be traveled and traffic bulletins are dis-
played for each segment of the route.
1."Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. Highlight the route segment.
The route segment is di splayed in the preview
map.
Bypassing a section of the route
During route guidance, prompt the navigation
system to bypass certain route segments. In
doing so, you will specify how many kilometers
to travel before returnin g to the original route.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "New route for"
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Destination guidance
Navigation
4.
Turn the controller: enter the desired mile-
age.
5. Press the controller.
Resuming the original route
If the route section should no longer be
bypassed:
1."Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "New route for"
4. "Remove blocking"
Gas station re commendations
The remaining range is calculated and filling
stations along the route are displayed.
Even with the most up-t o-date navigation data,
information about certain special destinations
may have changed; for ex ample, filling stations
may not be in operation.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "Recommended refuel"
A list of filling stations is displayed.
4. Select a gas station.
5. Select the symbol.
6. "Start guidance": route guidance to the
selected filling station is started.
"Add as another destination": the filling sta-
tion is incorporated into the route.
Destination guidance
through voice instructions
Switching voice instructions on/off
Voice instructions can be switched on or off
during destination guidance.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. "Voice instructions"
For rapid access, the feature can be stored on a
programmable memory key, refer to page23.
Repeating a voice instruction
1."Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Highlight the symbol.
4. Press the controller twice.
Adjusting volume for voice instructions
The volume can be adjusted only while a voice
instruction is being issued.
1.Have the last voice instruction repeated, if
necessary.
2. Turn the button during the voice instruction
to select the desired volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
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Destination guidance
Navigation
Changing scale
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller to adjust the scale.
Automatic scaling of the map
In the map view facing north, turn the controller
in any direction until AU TO is displayed as the
map scale.
The map shows the entire range from your loca-
tion to the destination.
Settings for the map view
The map is shown on the Control Display.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Settings"
Set the optimized map view.
> "Day/night mode"
Select and adjust depe nding on light condi-
tions.
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active:
Settings are not taken into account.
> "Satellite images"
Depending on the ava ilability and resolu-
tion, satellite images ar e displayed in scales
of approx. 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to
1,000 km.
> "Perspective view in 3D"
Displays a three-dimensional view. Promi-
nent areas that are contained in the naviga-
tion data are displayed on the map in 3D.
> "Traffic conditions/gray map"
The map is optimized for displaying traffic
bulletins. Symbols for the special destina-
tions are no longer displayed.
Map view for the Split screen display
The map view for the Split screen can be
selected separately fr om the main screen.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until the Split screen content is selected. 4.
Select "Split screen content" or scale.
5. Select the map view:
>"Arrow display"
> "Map facing north"
> "Map direction of travel"
> "Map view with perspective"
> "Position"
> "Exit ramp view"
> "Traffic conditions/gray map"
6. To change the scale: switch to the Split
screen and turn the controller.
Traffic bulletins
Overview
>You can display the tr affic bulletins from
radio stations that broadcast the TMC
(Traffic Message Channel) of a traffic infor-
mation service. Bulletins about traffic
obstructions and hazards are continuously
updated.
> Traffic bulletins are in dicated by symbols on
the map.
> Traffic bulletins for th e surrounding area are
stored in a list.
The symbol in the toolbar of the map view
turns red if a traffic bulle tin relates to the calcu-
lated route.
Real Time Traffic Information End-User
Provisions
Certain BMW models equi pped with navigation
have the capability to display real-time traffic
information. If your sy stem has this capability
the following additional terms and conditions
apply:
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 con-
ditions contained herein.
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Satellite radio
Entertainment
Deactivating channels
1.
"Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Manage subscription"
The telephone number and electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
5. Call Sirius to deacti vate the channels.
Selecting channels
You can only listen to activated channels.
The selected channel is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Via iDrive
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or the desired cate-
gory.
4. Select desired channel.
Via the button in the area of the
CD/DVD player
Press the button for the corresponding
direction.
The next channel is selected.
Using direct channel entry
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Set channel"
4. Turn the controller until the desired channel
is reached and pr ess the controller.
Storing channel
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or a desired category.
4. Select desired channel.
5. Press the controller again.
6. Press the controller again to confirm the
highlighted channel.
7. Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
You can also store the channels on the pro-
grammable memory ke ys, refer to page23.
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Satellite radio
Entertainment
Deactivating
"Automatic time shift"
Storing favorites
Up to 30 favorites can be
stored in the favorites
list. Possible favorites include artist, track,
game, league, and team.
Storing artist, track, or game
Only current broadcasts can be stored as favor-
ites. The channel informat ion must be available.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or the desired cate-
gory.
4. Select desired channel.
5. Press the controller again.
6. Select artist, track, or game.
Storing league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Manage favorites"
4. "Add sports information"
5. Select the desired league.
6. Select "Add all teams" or a desired team.
Accessing favorites
If an activated favorite is being played, the mes-
sage "Favorite alert!" appears for approx.
20 seconds.
Select "Favorites" wh ile the alert message
is being displayed.
The displayed favorite will be played.
If there is no message, the system changes to
the My Favorites category . All of the favorites
currently being broadcast can be selected from
a list.
Managing favorites
Activating/deactivating favorites
Favorites can be activated or deactivated glo-
bally and individually.
1. "Satellite radio"
2. "Manage favorites"
3. Select "Activate alert" or desired favorites.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Deleting favorites
1. "Satellite radio"
2. "Manage favorites"
3. Highlight the favorites you wish to delete.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete entry"
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CD/DVD player and CD changer
Entertainment
CD/DVD player and CD changer
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or coun
try version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
CD/DVD playback
Inserting a CD/DVD
Insert the CD/DVD into the drive with the
labeled side facing up. The CD/DVD is drawn in
automatically.
Playback starts automati cally if the sound out-
put is on. For CDs/DVDs with compressed
audio files, it can take se veral minutes to read in
the data, depending on the directory structure.
Playable formats
CD/DVD player
>DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-
RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD
audio (video part only), DVD video
> CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA,
VCD, SVCD
> Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC,
M4A CD changer
>
CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA
Starting playback
Via iDrive
Fill the CD/DVD magazine and insert it, refer to
page 185.
To start playback when a CD/DVD is already in
the player or changer:
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD:
Ejecting a CD/DVD
Press the button next to the CD/DVD player.
The CD/DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
SymbolMeaning
CD/DVD player
CD changer
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CD/DVD player and CD changer
Entertainment
Humidity
High levels of humidity
can lead to condensa-
tion on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens and
temporarily prevent playback.
Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this may be due to one of the following
reasons.
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs
Possible reasons for malfunctions with self-
recorded CDs/DVDs are, for example, inconsis-
tent data-creation or recording processes, or
poor quality or old age of the CD/DVD blank.
Only label CDs/DVDs on the top, with a pen
designed for this purpose.
Damage
Avoid leaving fingerprints, as well as dust,
scratches or moisture on the CDs/DVDs.
Keep CDs/DVDs in protective sleeves or cases.
Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures
above 122 7/50 6, nor to high humidity levels
or direct sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often co py-protected by the
manufacturer. This can mean that some CDs/
DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to
a limited extent.
MACROVISION
This product contains copyrighted technology
that is based on multiple registered U.S. pat-
ents and the intellectual property of the Macro-
vision Corporation and other manufacturers.
The use of this copy protection must be
approved by Macrovisio n. Unless otherwise
agreed with Macrovision, media with this pro-
tection may only be used for private purposes.
Copying of this technology is prohibited.
DTS Digital Surround™
Manufactured under license of US
patent numbers: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &
other patents granted and pending in both the
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Music collection
Entertainment
Top 50
List of the 50 most frequently played tracks.
1.
"CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Top 50"
4. Select the desired track, if necessary.
Albums
All stored albums, listed in order of their storage
dates. Symbols indicate the format.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Select the desired album.
Depending on the album, the tracks or the
subdirectories of the album are displayed.
The first track is play ed automatically, if
possible.
4. To select tracks, ch ange directories if
needed. To go up one level in the directory,
move the controller to the left.
Random sequence playback, Random
All tracks of the select ion are played back in
random order.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options". 4.
"Random"
Managing music
Albums
Renaming an album
The name of the album, if available, is automat-
ically entered when the album is stored. If the
name is unknown, it can be changed later.
An album cannot be renamed while a track from
that album is being played.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the desired album.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Rename album"
6. Select the letters individually.
SymbolFormat
Audio CD
Compressed audio files
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