BMW 5 Series: Navigation data
Information on the navigation data
1. "Navigation"
2. "Options" Open.
3. "Navigation system version": information on
the data version is displayed.
Updating the navigation data
General information
Navigation data and authorization codes are available from your service center. Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated.
▷ Depending on the data volume, a data update
may take several hours.
▷ Update during the trip to preserve battery.
▷ During the update, only the basic functions
of the navigation system are available.
▷ The status of the update can be viewed.
▷ The system restarts after the update.
▷ The data carrier with the navigation data can
be removed after the update is complete.
Perform an update
1. Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labeled side facing up.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
3. Enter the authorization code of the navigation
DVD and change the DVD if needed.
After interrupting your trip, follow the instructions
on the Control Display.
Viewing the status
1. 
Press the button
2. "Navigation update"
Destination guidance with traffic
bulletins
Detour suggestions from the navigation system
can be manually accepted in the semi-dynamic
destination guidance. In the dynamic destination
guidance, they are automatically accepted
in the rou ...
What to do if...
▷ The current transmission position cannot be
displayed?
The vehicle is located in an unrecognized
region, is in a poor reception area, or the
system is currently determining the position ...
See also:
Leaving After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal
while you:
1.1. Start the engine.
1.2. Shift into a gear.
1.3. Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is
...
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
WARNING
A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle.
A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury o ...
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires.
Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, al ...
