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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Rear window roller
sunblind
Safety information
NOTICE
When operating the roller sunblind, objects
stored on the shelf may damage the roller sunblind.
There is a risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
roller sunblind is clear during the operation.
Overview
Button for the roller sunblind.
Opera
Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
A missing protective effect due to removed or
not correctly adjusted head restraints can
cause injuries in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
Before driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.
Adjust the head restraint so its cen
