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"
See also:
Selecting channels
You can only listen to enabled channels.
The selected channel is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Via iDrive
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "A ...
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is reduced
during acceleration and when driving in
bends.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC
...
Satellite radio
General information
The channels are offered in predefined packages.
The packages must be enabled by telephone.
Navigation bar overviewNavigation bar overview
The functions of the navigation ...