At a glance

In entering your destination you can select from the following options:

▷ Enter the destination manually, see below.
▷ Select the destination from the address book.
▷ Last destinations.
▷ Special destinations.
▷ Destination entry via map.
▷ Using the home address as the destination.
▷ Destination entry by voice.
▷ Enter the destination via BMW Assist.

Enter data only when the vehicle is stationary, Entries in stationary vehicle
Enter data only when the vehicle is stationary, and always give priority to the applicable traffic regulations in the event of any contradiction between traffic and road conditions and the instructions issued by the navigation system.

Failure to take to this precaution can place you in violation of the law and put vehicle occupants and other road users in danger.◀

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