Traffic bulletins on the map

General information

"Traffic conditions/gray map" Active: indication on the control display is switched to shades of gray. This enables a better view of the traffic bulletins. Day/night mode is not taken into account in this setting. Symbols and special destinations are not displayed.

1. "Navigation".

2. "Map".

3. "Options" Open.

4. "Settings".

5. "Traffic conditions/gray map"

Symbols in the map view

Depending on the scale of the map and the location of the traffic obstruction along the route, the symbols for the traffic obstructions are displayed.

Additional information in the map view

Depending on the map scale, a traffic obstruction's length, direction, and impact are displayed in the map using triangles or gray bars along the calculated route.

▷ Red: congestion.

▷ Orange: stop-and-go traffic.

▷ Yellow: heavy traffic.

▷ Green: clear roads.

▷ Gray: general traffic bulletins, e.g., construction site.

The displayed information depends on the particular traffic information service.

    See also:

    Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing
    BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-t ...

    Coolant temperature
    Should the coolant, and with it the engine, become too hot, a Check Control message is displayed. Check the coolant level. ...

    BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel:

    required fuel
    Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with a low sulfur content: Ultra-low sulfur diesel ASTM D 975-07a. Only refuel with ultra-low sulfur diesel. The percentag ...