BMW 5 Series: Map, Destination guidance
Map
Opening the map
The map can be accessed directly
with the
button on the Controller.
Overview
General information
The map can be used via iDrive.
Basic entry explanation, refer to the Owner's
Manual for the vehicle.
Map view

- With operation via touchscreen: change map
view
- Status field
- Open destination input menu
- Route section with traffic obstruction
- Traffic sign for traffic obstruction
- Planned route
- Current location
- Function bar
Function bar
To change to the function bar, move the Controller
to the right.
Terminate destination guidance.
Open destination input menu.
Route details.
Switch spoken instructions on
and off.
Real Time Traffic Information
RTTI.
Status of RTTI.
Select theme map.
Set up map.
Add intermediate destination.
Settings.
Split screen.
Status field
The following information is displayed:
- Symbol for active destination guidance.
- Time and distance to destination.
- If necessary, time delay due to traffic obstructions.
Traffic obstructions
When traffic bulletins are received, traffic obstructions
can be displayed on the map.
Real Time Traffic Information RTTI.
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Starting destination guidance
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Select the type of destination entry.
3. Select the destination.
4. If necessary, start destination guidance.
Information wi
Concept
During destination guidance, more detailed information
about the current route can be displayed
and the route can be adjusted.
General information
Depending on the equipment, different views o
Concept
When destination guidance is activated, a list of
route sections can be displayed.
General information
The following information is displayed:
Display of destination guidance information,
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Navigation settings can be individually configured.
Settings are stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Services
Concept
The vehicle offers different functions, whose use
requires a data transfer to BMW or a service provider.
The data transfer can be deactivated for
some functions.
General
Buttons in the vehicle
Climate control functions
Temperature
Climate control operation
Maximum cooling
AUTO program
Recirculated-air mode
Air flow, manual
Air distribution, manual
SYNC program
Defrost and defog window
Rear window defroster
Active seat ventilation
Seat heating
Opening the Climate m