BMW 5 Series: Theme maps
Concept
The map view is optimized for a specific view, e.g. the display of the current parking space situation.
General information
Depending on the setting, the theme maps are displayed automatically. Set map.
Select theme map
1. 
Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. 
"Theme map".
4. Select the desired setting:
"Weather map": display map
with
weather symbols.
"Gas stations map": display
fuel card.
Fuel card
Concept
The fuel card makes searching for gas stations easier. The remaining range is calculated, and if needed, gas stations along the route are displayed.
Depending on the national-market version, online information, e.g. fuel prices, is available for gas stations. Activate/deactivate online information.
Functions in the fuel card
1. 
Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. 
"Theme map".
4. 
"Gas stations map".
5. Move the Controller to the right.
6. Select the desired setting:
- "Suggested station": display fueling recommendations.
If fueling recommendations are not available for the active destination guidance or a destination guidance was not started, a search for gas stations in the surrounding area is carried out. - "Place to stop": for the active destination guidance, a Points of Interest search can be used to plan possible stops along the route for refueling.
- "Info about stations": displaying additional information, e.g., fuel prices.
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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"
"F
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
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Automatic tensioner with linear mechanical force limiter
In the event of a front-end or rear-end crash or rollover, the automatic reel
blocks the extension of the
seat belt in order to restrain the occupants. The belt force limiter limits the
load exerted by the belt on
the occupants during the accident and the airbags provide the remaining
restraining
Limits of the system
The detection of objects can test the ultrasonic measurement system to its
limits. Several examples
of this are shown below:
With trailer towbars and couplings.
If the objects are thin or wedge-shaped.
If the objects are projecting and elevated, e.g. wall projections or
loads.
If the objects
