BMW 5 Series: Set up map
Set up
1. 
Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. 
"Map settings".
4. Select the desired setting:
- "Map view": select the map view.
- "Direction of travel"
- "Facing north"
- "Perspective"
- "Zoom": select scale.
- "Auto zoom": with active destination guidance, the map is enlarged automatically when approaching a maneuver.
- "Manual zoom": enlarge or reduce map scale manually.
- "Route overview": display the route between current location and the destination.
- "Points of interest": symbols for Points of Interest are displayed.
- "Traffic flow": routes for traffic flow are displayed for Real Time Traffic Information RTTI.
- "Traffic events": symbols for traffic events are displayed for Real Time Traffic Information RTTI.
- "Guidance labels": when destination guidance is activated, destination guidance information along the route will be displayed.
- "Delay labels": if necessary, small information windows with the expected delay due to traffic jams are displayed on the map in the traffic bulletins.
- "Favorites": the icons for stored destinations are displayed.
- "Traffic lights": icons for traffic lights are displayed.
- "3D buildings": depending on availability and resolution, buildings may be shown in three dimensions in some scales.
- "Satellite images": depending on availability and resolution, in some scales satellite images are displayed as the background.
- "Additional settings": enter additional settings.
Destination guidance hints
Concept
If destination guidance is active, destination guidance hints can be displayed in the map view for the respective maneuvering points of the current route.
General information
In the case of multi-lane roads, lane information may indicate the recommended lanes.
The current vehicle position can also be displayed in the lane information.
Destination guidance hints can also be displayed as route preview on the split screen. When the route preview is active on the split screen, no lane information will be displayed.
Display destination guidance information
1. 
Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. 
"Map settings".
4. "Guidance labels".
Display
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Functions in the map view
General information
Different information can be called up for any
point on the map and settings can be adjusted.
Here, the map can alternatively be used via the
touchscreen.
Interactive map
Operatin
Real Time Traffic
Information RTTI
General information
Depending on the equipment, RTTI is transmitted
via services which can be booked in addition
in some countries.
With RTTI, traffic obstructions are localized more
comprehensively
Frequently Asked
Questions
Why can the current position not be displayed?
The vehicle is located in an unrecognized region,
is in a poor reception area, or the system
is currently determining the position.
Reception is usu
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Warning function
Light in the exterior mirror
Prewarning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indicates
when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching
from behind.
Acute warning
If the turn signal is switched on while a vehicle is
in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the light
Cold-start phase
Point A in the heat management module circuit diagram designates the cold
start with an engine that
has completely cooled down.
Cold-start phase, Bx8TU engine
In the cold-start phase, the coolant circulates exclusively via a bypass in
the coolant pump. The rotary
valve in the heat management mod
