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.

Information about navigation data

1.  "Navigation"
2.  Open "Options".
3.  "Navigation system version":

Information about the data version is displayed.

Updating the navigation data

Inserting 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.

1.  Press The DVD emerges slightly from the drive. button 1.

The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.

2.  Remove the DVD.

Querying status

1.  Press the 2.  "Navigation update" button.
2.  "Navigation update"

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