BMW 5 Series: Navigation data
General information
Navigation data is stored in the vehicle and can be updated from a USB storage device.
Current navigation data is available from a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or in the ConnectedDrive Store.
Depending on the data volume, the navigation data update may take several hours. The status of the update can be queried.
The navigation data is updated during the trip to preserve the vehicle battery.
Activating/deactivating
1. 
Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. 
"Settings".
4. "Configure services".
5. "Map update".
Update
1. Connect the USB storage device with the new navigation data to a USB interface in the front.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
3. Remove the USB storage device after the update.
Information about the current map version
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. "Settings".
4. "Update".
Automatic update
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country version, the navigation data for the home region is transmitted online to the vehicle several times a year and automatically installed and updated.
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Quick search
Concept
Depending on the equipment, Points of Interest
and addresses can be searched for by entering a
sequence of letters or by searching in the navigation
data stored in the vehicle.
All entries ar
Recent destinations
General information
The previous destinations driven to are stored
automatically.
Open the destination from the
last destinations
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. "Recent destinations".
3.
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Adjusting
Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. If necessary, "Language".
4. "Language:".
5. Select the desired language.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard
BMW Accident Assistance
Concept
BMW Group Accident Assistance can be contacted
if assistance is needed in the event of an
accident.
General information
If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moderately
severe accident, which did not trigger any
airbags, a Check Control message appears on
the instrument cluster. In additi
