Contents A-Z Owner’s Manual for the onboard computer with navigation. Advanced technology. Online Edition for Part No.
The onboard computer offers you a great many functions which will make your journeys even safer and more of a pleasure. The GPS navigation system means that you do not have to consult printed maps or search for directional road signs. The system guides you accurately to any destination shown on the CD map. The radio, cassette and CD provide outstanding reception quality and a variety of entertainment for every taste, thus making even long journeys seem short.
2n Notes on this Owner's Manual In order for you to enjoy your onboard computer with a minimum of delay, the first chapter contains a description of the most frequently used functions of the onboard computer, the navigation system and the radio. These examples explain how to use the simple menu guidance procedure, so that you gain rapid access to all the facilities which the equipment offers. The onboard computer and the instructions can be regarded as a single unit.
3n Equipment Status at time of printing Your onboard computer has the following basic equipment specification: The advanced technological features and high quality standard of BMW equipment are maintained by an ongoing development process. This may lead to discrepancies between the information in this Owner's Manual and the actual equipment installed in or on the car. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out.
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5n GPS navigation Navigation Overview Overview Onboard computer, code, independent ventilation system Computer Radio Radio, cassette, CD, DSP sound system Technical Technical features in detail Index Index Online Edition for Part No.
Example (for the navigation system): Input of a destination address and guidance to it 14 Basic radio functions: Manually selecting a station 16 Tone control 18 Example (for the onboard computer): Selecting a road speed at which the limit signal is heard 19 Altering the settings 21 Operation from the MFL 22 Safety 24 Simple menu guidance 24 Destination input 25 Secondary roads 29 Interrupting route guidance 30 Displaying the route 30 Displaying the route 31 Calling up the car's position 32 Compiling a list
Dolby 56 DSP 56 GPS 56 Map CD 57 RDS 57 Care of equipment 57 Wordmatch principle 58 Index Simple menu guidance 48 Speed limit 48 Distance and arrival time 49 Range 49 Outside temperature 50 Fuel consumption 50 Timer 51 Speed 51 Remote control 51 Code: Preventing unauthorized engine starts 52 Independent ventilation system 54 Technical features in detail Onboard computer, code, independent ventilation system 7n What to do if ... 60 From A to Z 62 Online Edition for Part No.
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9n GPS navigation Navigation Overview Overview Onboard computer, code, independent ventilation system Computer Radio Radio, cassette, CD, DSP sound system Technical Technical features in detail Index Index The onboard computer at a glance 10 Input of a destination address and guidance to it 14 Manually selecting a station 16 Tone control 18 Selecting a road speed at which the limit signal is heard 19 Altering the settings 21 Operation from the MFL 22 Online Edition for Part No.
10nThe onboard computer at a glance 1 2 3 4 7 5 bm4us000 6 Online Edition for Part No.
3 Indicator lamp for the independent ventilation system Lights up: The independent ventilation system is programmed Flashes: The independent ventilation system is operating 4 Screen for displaying all available onboard computer systems 5 All control processes run through this button Turn: Turn to select a system or a displayed function or setting Press: Press to confirm the selection, thereby starting the system or function, or to confirm an entry Overview Navigation Radio There is a separate Owner's Manu
12nThe onboard computer at a glance Listening to the radio Search for a track or a station Changing modes With each touch actuation, you can change between the AM and AMA (AUTOSTORE) AM memory areas. Call up the search function and select between: Manual, scan and automatic search mode. You switch between radio, cassette and CD mode each time the button is pressed briefly. With each touch actuation, you can change between the FMI, FMII and FMA (AUTOSTORE) FM memory areas.
The onboard computer at a glance Overview Navigation Radio Cassette ejection. > Switches the independent ventilation system off > Displays the time in ignition key position 0. Computer Switching noise suppression on/off. Call up sound quality adjustment and select between: Bass, Treble, Fader and Balance. Changing the tape track. Independent ventilation system/ Time Technical Tone control Index Playing cassettes 13n Online Edition for Part No.
14nInput of a destination address and guidance to it An example for the operation of the GPS navigation system: You wish to be navigated to the following destination: Beverly Hills, 455 N Rexford Dr bm4us001 Make all data entries when the vehicle is stationary. Comply with road signs and traffic regulations, even if the navigation system appears to suggest a different approach.
Input of a destination address and guidance to it "Street:" is highlighted. Press to initiate the entry. Turn until "N" is highlighted. Press to confirm the selection. Select the other letters of "N Rexford Dr" in the same manner until the street is recognized unambiguously and displayed. Turn until "enter" is highlighted. Press to initiate the entry. If the selected street number is not stored on the CD, the street number closest to it will be entered.
16nManually selecting a station 2 Read the information 3 Select the frequency band bm4us002 FM 93.3 Display of frequency. 1 Switch the radio on Press the left rotary knob: The computer displays the currently valid settings. FM 1 Reception range (FM); for additional reception ranges, refer to the next column. Switches over each time the button is pressed: FM = FMI/FMII/FMA AM = AM/AMA P4 Number of the memory location.
Manually selecting a station 17n Press until the desired station is obtained Navigation Radio Computer Press this key as often as is necessary until the desired function is highlighted, in this example "m Manual station choice." The display goes out eight seconds after the key has last been pressed. The modified settings are stored automatically in memory.
18nTone control or press: To adjust all sound settings immediately to midrange values: bm4us004 Press and hold the key. > Turn the onboard computer button until the symbol for the desired control is highlighted (Balance, for example) > Press to select the function > Turn to change the setting > Press to store this setting in memory. The display goes out eight seconds after the key has last been pressed. The modified settings are stored automatically in memory.
Selecting a road speed at which the limit signal is heard 19n Overview An example illustrating the use of the onboard computer: Navigation 2 Select function The main menu is displayed, and "Onboard computer" is highlighted. Press to select it. Turn until "Limit" is highlighted. Press to make entries. Index Technical Computer 1 Select the onboard computer Radio bm4us005 Make all entries when the car is standing still – this will avoid endangering yourself and other road users.
20nSelecting a road speed at which the limit signal is heard 3 Entering the speed limit The limit is reached Turn until "set" is highlighted. Press to begin making entries. > The warning signal is heard > The square next to the word "Limit" comes on with a red light > The speed limit which has been set appears briefly in the instrument cluster. Turn, until the desired speed is shown. You will not be alerted again to the fact that you have reached the speed limit Press to store this value.
Altering the settings 21n Overview Select "Settings" computer displays appear on the computer at the same time. OBC display means: You can determine whether the outside temperature or the arrival time will be displayed on the screen. Color set: You may chose a color set from between three alternatives for the on-screen displays. Example: To change the date Turn until "Date" is highlighted. Press to confirm the entry. Turn until "set" is highlighted. Press in order to begin the setting procedure.
22nOperation from the MFL mf0de002 Changing to the next station or track You can select in advance whether to jump to the next possible station or the next stored station: To reach the next station in the selected Press and hold until PRES ON or PRES frequency band or the next music track: OFF appears on the screen (short for > Press briefly. PRESET — stored). Fast search mode (radio) or fast forward/reverse: You can select the following radio, cas> Press and hold the key.
23n GPS navigation Navigation Overview Overview Onboard computer, code, independent ventilation system Computer Radio Radio, cassette, CD, DSP sound system Technical Technical features in detail Index Index Safety 24 Simple menu guidance 24 Destination input 25 Secondary roads 29 Interrupting route guidance 30 Displaying the route 30 Displaying the route 31 Calling up the car's position 32 Compiling a list of destinations 33 Varying the volume 34 Changing the map CD 34 Online Edition for Part N
bm2us031 24n Safety Simple menu guidance The GPS navigation system means that you do not have to consult printed maps during the trip. It is therefore a fundamentally important contribution to road safety. However, for your personal safety and that of all other road users, please comply with the following safety precautions. The principle of menu guidance or navigation will be briefly explained once again in the following section. You can follow through a more in-depth example on page 14.
Destination input Technical Computer Once you have found the desired information in the "Index", select it – it will be imported into the destination guidance system. Navigation In this situation, the "Index" will help you with the entry of the town and the For entries, please follow the menu prompts. Note the following special fea- street. It will display all of the towns which are stored or the streets of a spetures: cific town.
26nDestination input You are looking for a specific destination, but do not know the address For instance, you may be looking for a hotel, a restaurant or garage, the nearest BMW center, a tourist attraction or a hospital ... but you don't have an exact address. 1 Enter the desired town 2 Select "Information" 3 Select either "Info on destination" or "Info on current location." A list of interesting destinations will be displayed 4 Select the desired destination ("Hotel") 5 Select a hotel from the list.
Destination input You are looking for a destination of interest The address is saved in the destination list Call up the graphic destination input map on the screen and place the crosshairs over what seems to be an attractive destination, for example a lake.
28nDestination input Drive to one of the last destinations The last ten addresses to which you have driven will be stored temporarily. 1 2 3 4 Select "Information" Select "Address book" Select "Last destinations" Select "Retrieve address." Highlight the desired address and import it into the destination guidance system by pressing the button.
Overview Navigation Radio 1 Select "Information" 2 Select "Route preference" 3 Select the desired type of route > Travel on highways: Freeways and major thoroughfares are selected with preference > Secondary roads: Freeways are avoided whenever possible > Fastest connection: A combination which optimizes time and route > Shortest connection: Route optimization without consideration for time.
30nInterrupting route guidance Displaying the route Menu item: Dest. input Menu item: Route map Altering display direction Selection of the destination with "Dest. input" interrupts the destination guidance system. During destination guidance, the system can display a map showing the planned route.
The distances remaining to be traveled on each individual road are also displayed. In order to display the route list during destination guidance: > Turn and highlight "Information" > Press to confirm the selection > Turn until "Route list" is highlighted > Press to call up a display of the list > Turn in order to scroll in the list. > Turn and highlight "New route" > Press to confirm the entry > Select the desired distance.
Calling up the car's position 32n bm4us007 Menu item: Display of current location Entering the location Correcting the car's current location is You can call up the current location of recommended only in exceptional ciryour vehicle, or a road map with the ve- cumstances. hicle's location may be displayed. After transport on a car-carrying train, for example, the GPS receiver requires To call up the car's current location, a few minutes to find the current posiselect: tion.
Storing current location The system can store up to 50 addresses, which can be called up directly as destination entries for the navigation system (see page 27). You can transfer the car's current position directly to the destination list and add a name – provided that the car is on part of the street network recorded on the map. > Select "Address book" > Select "Enter current car position" > Add a name if desired > Select "enter.
34nVarying the volume Changing the map CD You can raise or lower the volume of navigation information in relation to other audio sources. To change the map CD: > Turn the ignition key to position 1 > On the navigation computer at the left-rear of the luggage compartment: > Turn until the desired setting is obtained. Press to store this setting in memory. You can also vary the volume using the rotary knob on the radio. Refer to page 10. bm0de331 > Select "Information" > Select "Volume Navigation.
35n GPS navigation Navigation Overview Overview Onboard computer, code, independent ventilation system Computer Radio Radio, cassette, CD, DSP sound system Technical Technical features in detail Index Index Station selection 36 Storing and retrieving 38 Cassette 39 CD 40 DSP sound system 42 CD changer 43 CD changer 5 Series 44 CD changer 7 Series 45 Online Edition for Part No.
36nStation selection Next station bm4us009 Press the desired direction: The search mode finds the next station. Sampling and selecting Press to select the search mode. 1 Automatic search (SCAN) The first overview (page 16) familiarized you with the basic functions and operating instructions of the radio. The additional features of your BMW car radio are discussed in this next section.
Station selection Call up PTY: Press - the program type will be displayed for a few seconds. PTY is also used for warnings in the event of a catastrophic occurrence. If the station broadcasts this program type, "ALERT" appears in the display.< Overview Navigation Press and hold until "PTY-MAN" appears in the display. Automatic PTY display: Press and hold until "PTY-AUTO" appears in the display.
38nStoring and retrieving Individual Automatic You can store 30 stations in memory: 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations. In order to increase memory capacity, the FM and AM reception areas are divided into different memory areas (FMI, FMII, FMA, or AM and AMA). The "Autostore" function stores the six stations in the FMA and AMA reception ranges which have the strongest reception signals.
Cassette Music search: Push a cassette into the slot or, if there is already one in the slot, press on the right until "TAPE A" is displayed. Press briefly in the desired direction. The next piece of music is only recognized after a period of silence at least four seconds long. Fast forward/reverse: Noise suppression Press until you receive the best sound quality. Selection is made between Dolby off, Dolby B and C.
40nCassette CD 1 Fast forward/reverse: CD replay Switch on the radio. bm2us0 Continue to press until "<< >> Fast forward/reverse" is highContinue to press until "CD" is dislighted. played. To initiate/cancel the search: Select CD, for example: Search via menu The general overview window is faded out if no further key is pressed for eight seconds. 2 Music search The next piece of music is only recognized after a period of silence at least four seconds long. Stopping CD replay Press.
CD 41n 1 Fast forward/reverse: Continue to press until "<< >> Fast forward/reverse" is highlighted. Press and hold in the desired direction: To initiate a track search: 3 Random play Overview To initiate/cancel the search: Navigation Continue to press until "< > Music search" is highlighted. The music selections of all CDs will be played in a random order (random play). Radio The general overview window is faded out if no further key is pressed for eight seconds.
42nDSP sound system Individual sound memory As a result of its three-dimensional sound simulation and equalizer functions, Digital Sound Processing (DSP) provides the optimum in listening enjoyment. You can configure sound memories 1 to 3 individually: Following adjustments or after memory items are called up, the system is canceled automatically. Switching on/off > Select "DSP" from the main menu > Select "switch on" or "switch off." bm4us018 It is only operational when the radio is switched on.
CD changer Atmospheric humidity A high level of humidity inside the device may cause the laser beam focusing lens to fog over and prevent the CD from being played. Overview > Always hold the CD at the outer Do not remove the cover from the edge, and avoid fingerprints or dust, housing. scratches or moisture on the reflecDo not operate the unit with a damaged tive side of the CD cover.
44nCD changer 5 Series Removing the CD magazine To open: Push the door to the right. Loading/Unloading the CD magazine When adding CDs to or removing them from the CD magazine, hold them only at the edge and do not touch the reflective sensing area.< Press the key: The magazine will slide out and can then be removed. Inserting the CD magazine > Slide the door to the right > With the arrow pointing toward the CD changer, push the CD magazine fully in > Close the door.
CD changer 7 Series Press the release button and slide the CD compartment out. Insert the CD into the CD tray with the label side up. To unload, pull out the corresponding CD tray and remove the CD. It is not recommended to play CD singles with an adapter. The CDs or the adapter could jam in the CD changer. Press the key: The CD changer opens automatically. Radio > With the arrow pointing toward the CD changer, push the CD magazine fully in > Close the door.
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47n GPS navigation Navigation Overview Overview Onboard computer, code, independent ventilation system Computer Radio Radio, cassette, CD, DSP sound system Technical Technical features in detail Index Index Simple menu guidance 48 Speed limit 48 Distance and arrival time 49 Range 49 Outside temperature 50 Fuel consumption 50 Timer 51 Speed 51 Remote control 51 Code: Preventing unauthorized engine starts 52 Independent ventilation system 54 Online Edition for Part No.
The principle of the menu guidance or navigation will be briefly explained once again in the following section. You can follow through a more in-depth example on page 19. Speed limit Make data entries only when the vehicle is stationary. Comply with road signs and traffic regulations, even if the navigation system appears to suggest a different approach. If you do not, you may be in violation of the law, thereby endangering vehicle occupants and other highway users.
Distance and arrival time Range 49n Arrival time Enter the total distance and confirm your entry by pressing the button. When the destination guidance system is started, the distance of the planned route is automatically imported. Any data which have been previously entered are overwritten.< Overview When you are filling the fuel tank, the onboard computer registers fuel amounts only above one gallon (four liters).< Radio Navigation Do not go below a cruising range of 7 miles (approx.
50nOutside temperature Fuel consumption For a calculation of the fuel consumption for the second distance, select 30.5 > "Consump 2" You can receive a display of the outside air temperature by selecting the menu item "Out. temp." bm2us003 bm4us011 in the same manner. If you wish to continue the calculation of the average fuel consumption based on the previous data, select > "Recalculate? no.
Speed Remote control 51n > Select "Interim time" – the intermediate time will be displayed when you press the button. To allow the timer to run in the background: > While the timer is running, leave the menu via "return." You may now call up any other functions you may wish to use – the timer will continue to run. > "Speed" > "Recalculate? yes." If you wish to continue the calculation of the average speed based on the previous data, select > "Recalculate? no.
52nCode: Preventing unauthorized engine starts Establishing and activating the code bm4us014 > Select "Code" from the main menu > To enter the code: You can establish a code which will prevent the engine from being started if the code is not entered. When you have activated this code, you will be prompted to enter it at ignition key position 1. To correct an entry: > Select "change" > Start the entry from the beginning. To cancel the code entry: Turn until the desired number is displayed.
To correct the entry: > Select "change" and repeat the code entry. After three incorrect code entries or after three start attempts without a code entry, an alarm is sounded for 30 seconds. Refer also to "Emergency deactivation."< 1 Disconnect the battery, and then reconnect it after approx. five minutes. Refer to the vehicle Owner's Manual 2 Place the ignition key in position 1: A time display which runs in reverse will appear on the screen for ten minutes 3 After ten minutes, start the engine.
bm4us015 54nIndependent ventilation system Direct activation Later activation 1 For the independent ventilation system, leave the ignition key in position 1 only. 2 Select "Aux. ventilation" from the main menu. The green square next to the selected function lights up, and the red fan symbol flashes in the computer screen. You can select from two activation times for the independent ventilation system. After 30 minutes, the independent ventilation system switches off.
55n GPS navigation Navigation Overview Overview Onboard computer, code, independent ventilation system Computer Radio Radio, cassette, CD, DSP sound system Technical Technical features in detail Index Index Dolby 56 DSP 56 GPS 56 Map CD 57 RDS 57 Care of equipment 57 Wordmatch principle 58 Online Edition for Part No.
56nDolby Dolby B or C is a system for noise suppression in replaying cassettes. During recording, high frequencies are amplified. These frequencies are suppressed during replay. Since background noise consists essentially of high frequencies which occur generally during playback, the noise is reduced as a result. Dolby and the symbol are registered trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Use only cassettes which have been recorded with Dolby.
Computer screen RDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) is a broadcasting and receiving system in the FM frequency range. Clean only with a cloth slightly moistened with water. Use no chemical or other domesIf a station which broadcasts RDS infortic cleaning agents, as these could mation is received, the station name damage the screen.< appears in the display following an evaluation of the RDS signals. However, the reception of RDS data is only possible under favorable reception conditions.
58nWordmatch principle Your car's navigation system has this facility in order to make the entry of names easier. It compares your destination entries continuously with the data stored on the map CD, and reacts even if slight discrepancies are detected. This has three definite advantages for you: 1 When entering data that consists of more than one word, the system identifies each item separately, regardless of the sequence in which the items are entered. Example: Official version: J.F.
59n GPS navigation Navigation Overview Overview Onboard computer, code, independent ventilation system Computer Radio Radio, cassette, CD, DSP sound system Technical Technical features in detail Index Index What to do if ... 60 From A to Z 62 Online Edition for Part No.
60nWhat to do if ... Cassette CD What to do if ... What to do if ... > the quality of audio reproduction from cassettes deteriorates? The tape may be dirty. For cleaning, refer to page 57. > the display shows: "TAPE CLEAN?" After about 50 hours of tape replay, this message appears on two successive occasions when a cassette is inserted. This simplifies estimating the time intervals between cleaning operations. For cleaning, refer to page 57.
What to do if ... 61n Navigation Radio Computer Technical Index > you wish to enter a destination adRadio dress, but the correct letter of the al- What to do if ... phabet cannot be selected? > you call up the current position your > the radio automatically begins the The address is not on the map CD vehicle, but do not receive an exact search mode? currently in use. In this case the sysdisplay? The RDS is switched on, the fretem will not offer you any letters to You are in a poor-reception area.
From A to Z A Activation times 54 Address Deleting 33 Input 14 Storing 33 Address memory 28, 33 Adjust the volume 34 AI CD magazine 44 AM 16 AM reception range 12 Arrival time 49 Audio+OBC 21 Automatic search SCAN 36 Avoid traffic congestion 31 B Balance 18 Bass 18 C Cassette 39 Ejecting 39 Cassette ejection 13 Cassette playback 39 Cathedral 42 CD changer 43 Installation location 43 Safety 43 CD changer 5 Series Inserting the magazine 44 Loading/Unloading the magazine 44 Removing the magazine 44 CD chang
From A to Z Main roads 29 Manual station selection 16 Map CD 57 Changing 34 Map positioning Altering 30 Menu guidance 24, 48 Menu guidance principle 48 MFL 22 Multi-function steering wheel Adjusting volume 22 Station search 22 Track search 22 Music search 39, 40 N Jazz Club 42 Narrowing down the destination 26 Navigation system 14, 24 New route 31 NO DISCS? 60 NO MAGAZINE? 60 Noise suppression 39 Language change 21 Laser beams 43 Limit 19 Changing 48 Selecting 48 P Playing cassettes 13 Position Displa
From A to Z Stored station Calling up 37 Storing a station Automatic 38 Individual 38 Street entry 15 Street index 25 Street, entering 25 Suppressing voice output 30 Symbols 2 T TAPE 39 TAPE CLEAN? 60 TAPE ERROR? 60 Tape fast forward/ reverse 39, 40 Tape track Changing 39 Temperature display change 21 Three-dimensional sound simulation 42 Time 1 54 Time 2 54 Time display reset 21 Timer 51 Town index 25 Town input 14 Town, entering 25 Track sample 41 Track search 12, 22, 41 Treble 18 U Units of measure Di
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