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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Switching on drive-ready state
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the Start/Stop button.
Switching off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission:
1. Engage selector lever position P with the vehicle
stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
3. Set the parking brake.
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CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive
CD/DVD/Blu-ray ejection
Headphone connection, right
USB port, right
HDMI/MHL connection
USB port, left
Headphone connection, left
USB interface in the rear
There are two USB interfaces in the CD/DVD/
Blu-Ray player in the rear.
Properties:
USB port Type C.
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