Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer
The onboard computer offers you an array of functions designed to foster safety while simultaneously enhancing your driving pleasure.
The GPS navigation system frees you from the burden of reading maps or looking for road signs. It will guide you to any destination recorded on your map CD/DVD.
The radio, with its superb reception quality, joins the cassette and CD players in providing optimal sound to satisfy every taste while serving up entertainment to make every trip seem short.
The computer calculates vital operating data – including average fuel consumption, cruising range on the remaining fuel and the estimated time of arrival. It provides additional safety before driving – for example, with entry of a code number for the engine immobilizer – and during driving – for example, with an acoustic warning tone so that you do not drive faster than you intend to.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
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© 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order no. 01 41 0 157 006
US English VIII/02
Printed in Germany
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To activate the system
Safety 22
GPS 22
Map CD/DVD 22
Starting GPS navigation 23
Selecting a destination
Selection options 23 Destination entry 23 Manual destination entry 24 Map-supported destination
selection 27 Selecting destination in
information 29 Recent destinations 30 Returning to the starting
point 31 Selecting route 32
Destination guidance system
Starting the destination guidance system 33
Displaying route 34 Changing route 36 Voice messages 37 Continuing guidance 38
Terminating/interrupting active guidance 38
Address book
Creating address book 39 Selecting an address 40 Deleting an address 40
Additional functions
Current position 41 Wordmatch principle 42
Troubleshooting
What to do if ... 43
Entertainment
Radio controls
Switching radio on and off 46 Varying volume 46
Tone control 47
Radio reception
Selecting the frequency band 48 Selecting radio stations 48 Program type (PTY) 51
Storing radio stations 52 Calling up a station 53
Playing recorded media
Starting and stopping the cassette 54
Mode displays 54 Noise suppression 55 Music track search 55 CD changer 56
Starting and stopping the CD 57 Mode displays 58
Using the buttons to search for music tracks 58
Menu-guided track search 59
DSP sound system
Switching on and off 61 Selecting sound pattern 61 Individual tone control
memory 62
Calling up tone control memory 62
Computer
Computer
Starting computer 64
Range 64
Outside temperature 64
Time of arrival 65
Fuel consumption 65
Average speed 65
Speed limit 66
Distance 67
Stopwatch 68
Remote control 68
Code
Choosing and activating code 69
Deactivating code 70
Auxiliary ventilation
Setting timer 71
Switching direct mode on/off 72
Index
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Everything from A to Z 76
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Notes on the Owner's Manual
To start using your onboard computer right away, consult the overview of controls and displays and the concise operating instructions in the first chapter.
In addition, you will find
>all the essentials you will need to adjust the screen and care for your computer in the "Overview" chapter
>all information on using the GPS navigation system in the "Navigation" chapter
>all the essentials on radio use and broadcast reception, combined with instructions on how to use the cassette and compact disc* (CD) players in the "Entertainment" chapter. This chapter also contains information on the "Digital Sound Processing* (DSP)" sound system
>information on how you can use the computer to calculate various data related to vehicle operation in the "Computer" chapter.
This chapter also contains information on the engine immobilizer code and the settings for the auxiliary heat- ing*/-ventilation.
The fastest way to find information on any specific topic is by turning to the index.
Because the control options for the mobile phone also include
provisions for using it without the onboard computer, the operating instructions have been compiled in a separate manual.<
A separate manual has also been provided for the "Emergency"
functions.<
A list explaining all of the abbreviations that appear on the computer screen can be found in the glossary at the end of the manual.
Should the day arrive when you wish to sell your BMW, please remember to hand this Owner's Manual to the next owner – it is an important part of the vehicle.
Information on care
For complete information on the care of cassettes, CDs, DVDs and the device, please refer to the caring for your vehicle brochure.
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Computer Entertainment Navigation Overview
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Navigation
Entertainment
Computer
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The onboard computer at a glance
Displays and controls
1Display screen
>Function displays
2Indicator lamps for phone* mode
>Yellow:
Call is being routed through alternate network
>Green:
Call is connected
>Red:
Phone not available
>Flashes:
Phone is not registered with a service provider
Please consult the separate manual for instructions on oper-
ating the telephone.<
3Receiver symbol
>Dial telephone number
>End call
4Clock symbol
>Display the time when the ignition is off (ignition key in position 0 or removed from the ignition lock)
5MENU
>Select top menu 16
6 Using onboard computer 16
>Turn: highlight function or adjust setting
>Press: confirm selection or save setting
7Indicator lamp for operation of the auxiliary heating*/ventilation
>Red:
Timer activated
>Flashes:
Direct operation activated
8Switch display to
>Radio functions
>Onboard computer functions
Radio display and control elements, refer to page 10.<
You can retrofit your onboard monitor with an AUX socket for
connecting a third unit, such as a CD or MP3 player.
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The radio controls at a glance
Displays and controls
1INFO
>Activating RDS functions 49
>Activating PTY functions 51
2Waveband/Memory level
>FM (FM1/FM2/FMA) 48, 52
>AM (AM/AMA) 48, 52
3Buttons for
>Station selection for radio 52
>CD selection for CD changer 58
4Display screen
>Function displays
5Changing tape side 54
6Lower cover, eject cassette 54
7SELECT
>Selecting station scan functions Manual station selection 49 Sample station 50
Scan sensitivity level 50
>Dolby control 55
>Menu-guided search for music tracks 59
8Station/track search
>Station scan 50
>Tape forward/Tape rewind 55
>Music search Cassette 55 CD changer* 58
9TONE
>Selecting sound settings 47
10Indicator lamp for radio mode
11Switch display to
>Onboard computer functions
>Radio functions
12Operating the radio
>Press: turn radio on/off
>Turn: adjust volume for radio and information on navigation
13MODE
Switching sound source to
>Radio
>Cassette
>CD changer*
14Cassette slot
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If your vehicle is equipped with a multifunction steering wheel*, you
can use its integrated controls to operate the functions of the radio, the CD changer* and the telephone*, refer to the vehicle Owner's Manual for additional information.<
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Functions at a glance
1Computer
>Cruising range display 64
>Outside temperature display 64
>Time of arrival display 65
>Starting fuel consumption calculations 65
>Starting calculations of average speed 65
>Setting speed limit 66
>Setting/displaying distance 67
>Switching stopwatch on/off 68
2GPS-Navigation
>Changing the map CD/DVD 22
>Selecting the destination 23
>Route selection 32
>Guidance to destination 33
>Displaying route 34
>Address book entries and access 39
>Current location display 41
3DSP* (Digital Sound Processing)
>Selecting sound pattern 61
>Changing tone control individually 62
>Calling up tone control memory 62
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4Auxiliary heating*/ventilation
>Entering and storing starting times 71
>Switching heating or ventilation on/off 72
5Screen deactivation
6Current date
7Selectable settings, e.g.:
>"Memo" function activated via "Set" 19
8Emergency
Contacting emergency call centers
Please consult the separate manual for instructions on
operation and use.<
9 Mobile phone*
Please consult the separate phone manual for information
on operation and use.<
10Code
>Choosing and activating code 69
>Deactivating code 70
11Settings
>Screen display mode selection 19
>Date and time display mode selection 19
>Audio guidance volume adjustment 19
>Screen color pattern selection 19
>Language selection 19
>Unit selection 19
>Switching Memo on/off 19
12Current time
Computer Entertainment Navigation Overview
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Screen displays at a glance |
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Split-screen display mode (Split)
Left side of screen
>Information on the audio source (such as radio stations) 52
>Information from computer (such as current average fuel consumption) 65
>Route information
(such as map section for scale) 35
Right side of screen
>Information on current location (longitude, latitude and altitude) or
>Information on the destination guidance
(such as turning direction) 33.
When calculating the altitude, which only takes place during GPS reception, deviations from the
actual altitude of the current location can result.<
Full screen
>Information on communications (such as SMS bulletins)
>Changes to the code, to the settings, to the DSP* and to the auxiliary heating*/ventilation.
Full-screen display mode (Full)
All available information and selection data are displayed across the entire screen, regardless of the currently selected function.
If you prefer this display mode, please select the "Set" function in the menu (MENU) to change the default setting "Split"; refer to page 19.
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MENU selection
The onboard computer integrates an extensive range of functions. Select the top menu (MENU) for a list of the various functions, refer to page 12.
Select "MENU"
When you select a function from the MENU, a list of selection options or of submenus will appear in the display:
>For information on selecting functions, refer to "Selecting function"
>For information on how to request a display of additional functions, refer to the section on "Additional functions"
>For information on settings for menu selection, refer to "Resetting history" on page 17
>To return to the higher menu level, refer to the "Selecting return symbol" section on page 17
>For a display of additional entries in lists, refer to "Scrolling forward and back" on page 17.
To return to the main MENU from any other menu/any other function:
Selecting functions
To select a function, use the right-hand rotary button to complete the two following steps:
1. Mark the function
Additional functions
Additional functions can be displayed using the symbol.
Turn the right-hand rotary button toward the corresponding symbol. Now you can proceed to mark and select one of the functions in the display, refer to "Selecting functions".
Turn the right-hand rotary button until the desired function is highlighted
2. Confirm your selection
Press the right-hand rotary button.
On the following pages these two steps are summarized as:
Select "Function“.
Depending on the range of available functions, it may take a few
seconds until all additional functions appear on the screen.<
You can only select those menu entries or functions that are dis-
played on the screen in white letters.<
Control concept
Resetting history
This function makes it easier for you to access previously viewed information or an edited function after switching off the onboard computer or changing the menu.
If you switch on the onboard computer again or select the corresponding function again under "MENU", you will automatically enter the menu level previously used.
To interrupt this function to return to the initial menu level:
Briefly press twice in a row.
Selecting return symbol
To return to a previous menu or function, proceed as follows:
Select .
As described in the section on "Selecting functions", it is also possible to use the right-hand rotary button to highlight the "Return" symbol and then select it by pressing.
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Index
To help you get oriented as quickly as possible, the individual selection procedures are provided immediately below each menu option.
Individual control and entry processes may include the following elements:
>Buttons that you press
>Functions that you select using the right-hand rotary button. "Selecting functions", refer to page 16
>The right-hand rotary button appears with arrows for control procedures in which it is pressed or turned only.
Individual steps are separated by the symbol.
An example: setting the date
Here setting the date serves as an example to illustrate the control concept:
1.Select "MENU"
2.Select "Set"
3.Select "Date"
4.Select "Set"
5.Select the year
6.Turn the right-hand rotary button to set the year
7.Press the right-hand rotary button to save
8.Set and then save the month and day with the same procedure.
The system adopts the selected settings for the date
9.Select .
You exit the date entry mode once you complete this final step.
You can also select the order in which the elements of the date will be displayed: you can display the days (dd) first and then the months (mm) – or you can have them displayed in the opposite order.
To exit a function or a selection mode accidentally selected,
please reselect it again. Then you can select any desired function.<
Safety notice |
Settings |
As soon as the device is put into operation, the onboard computer shows the following safety precautions:
"WARNING!
Use this system only when traffic and environmental conditions permit. Pay attention to traffic laws and situations.
Safe vehicle operation is the driver's responsibility.
Always wear your safety belt."
To accept these safety precautions after reading:
Select "Accept".
Selecting settings
The onboard computer of your vehicle has a basic setting for all displays. You can change these to suit your personal preferences as desired. Before doing so, please take note of the safety information provided on this page.
1.Select "MENU"
2.Select "Set".
The adjustment options appear on the display screen.
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You can adjust:
>"Screen"
You can choose display mode (Split or Full), refer to page 15
>"Clock"
>"Date"
You can set the time and date, and also define the display mode
>"Nav. volume"
You can set the volume of the navigation system's voice messages relative to other sound sources (min to max)
>"Color set"
Use this function to select color settings for the display
>"Language"
This option allows you to select the language of the display texts.
For additional settings, follow the symbol.
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Your options include:
>"Distance" in miles or km
>"Consumpt." (l/100 km, mpg or km/l)
>"Temperature" (6 or 7) You can specify the units for
distance, fuel consumption and temperature
>"Memo"
You can set a signal to sound at the full hour; related symbol
>"Brightness"
You can set the brightness (min to max).
For information on how to enter these selection options, refer to
page 18.<
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Overview
Entertainment
Computer
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Computer Entertainment Navigation Overview
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Map CD/DVD |
Only enter data when the vehicle is stationary, and always obey the traffic regulations and road signs in the event of any contradiction between the
traffic situation and the instructions given by the navigation system. If you do not observe this precaution, you may be in violation of the law, and can endanger vehicle occupants and other highway users.<
Never place any metallic objects, such as umbrellas, on the rear tray
(sedan and coupe) near the GPS antenna, as such objects can interfere with the GPS reception and may prevent the GPS navigation system from operating correctly.<
The GPS navigation system eliminates the need to consult conventional road maps as you drive. It therefore makes an important contribution to traffic safety.
GPS stands for Global Positioning System.
This integral component within your vehicle's navigation system relies on reference satellites to determine the precise position of your vehicle.
The result: the GPS navigation system automatically offers reliable guidance to your selected destination.
Map CDs/DVDs are inserted in the navigation computer located at the left rear of the luggage compartment.
To ensure that your vehicle's navigation system has access to the latest highway network information, always load the most recent CD/DVD version of the digital road map. As is the case with conventional road maps, the map CDs/ DVDs are subject to periodic updates to ensure that they reflect the latest information and surveys.
The DVD will be available at a later time and will provide additional
features such as larger map scales.<
Changing the map CD/DVD
Map CDs/DVDs contain road maps covering one or more countries or regions. When you drive your BMW, the navigation system will alert you when you are leaving the area stored on the map CD/DVD that is currently loaded. You should respond by changing the map CD/DVD in the navigation computer.
Only map CDs of version 2001-1 or higher can be used.<
To change the map CD/DVD:
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The CD/DVD is ejected from the navigation computer (press button several times if necessary)
2.Remove the CD/DVD
3.Insert the new CD/DVD
4.Allow approx. eight seconds for the new CD/DVD to start.
1.Select "MENU"
2.Select "GPS-Navigation".
To exit the GPS navigation system, press the button again:
When entering your destination, you can select from among the following options:
>Destination entry and selection
>To select destination from map, refer to page 27
>To select the destination via information on the destination, current location or country, refer to page 29
>To select from among recent destinations, refer to page 30
>To return to initial location, refer to page 31
>To select destination from address book, refer to page 40.
After selecting your destination, you can proceed to activate the guidance function, refer to page 33.
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The example shows how to use the GPS navigation system to find the following destination:
455 N Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
Only enter data when the vehicle is stationary, and always obey the traffic regulations and road signs in the event of any contradiction between the
traffic situation and the instructions given by the navigation system. If you do not observe this precaution, you may be in violation of the law, and can endanger vehicle occupants and other highway users.<
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Note the following special features:
>Use to correct your last entry. Maintain pressure on the right-hand rotary button to delete the entire entry line
>The system relies on a wordmatch principle to make it easier for you to enter names. It supports various spellings as well as automatic name completion, refer to page 42
>The selection of a country, a town or city or a street can be canceled at any time by selecting
>If entries in a selection menu (sub menu) are not made within eight seconds, you will need to repeat the procedure.
Enter destination country
If the name of a country appears on the screen in white letters, data for more than one country may be stored on the map CD/DVD.
To select a destination country, e.g. when traveling to a foreign country:
1.Turn the right-hand rotary button until the current country name is highlighted.
"Country ?" appears in the display
2.Press the right-hand rotary button on the right.
A list of the available countries is displayed
3.Select "United States".
The system adopts your selection as the destination entry.
If you wish to retain your current entries without change, you can
skip the entry of a country or city of destination.<