Navigation data
General information
Navigation data and authorization codes are available from your BMW center. Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated.
> Depending on the data volume, a data update may take several hours.
> Update data while driving to reduce the drain on the battery.
> Only the main functions of the navigation system are available during updating.
The update is resumed automatically when a trip is continued after an interruption.
> You can inquire as to the status of the update.
> The data are stored in the vehicle.
> After the update, the system restarts.
> The medium that holds the navigation data can be removed after the update is completed.
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Navigation system version":
Information about the data version is displayed.
Updating the navigation dataInserting navigation DVD
1. Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labeled side facing up.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
3. Enter the authorization code of the navigation DVD and change the DVD if
needed.
Removing navigation DVD
1. Press button 1.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
2. Remove the DVD.
Querying status1. Press the button.
2. "Navigation update"
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Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the computer
is to be displayed on the info display of the
instrument cluster.
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. Select the desired dis ...
RDS
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as
the station name, in the FM wave band.
Switching the RDS on/off
1. "Radio".
2. "FM".
3. "Options" Open.
4. "RDS ...
USB audio interface/mobile phoneaudio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
Operation can be performed via iDrive. The
sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
► Con ...