BMW ONBOARD COMPUTER Betriebsanleitung

Operating Instructions for On-Board Computer with Navigation and TV.Advanced technology.ContentsA - ZOnline Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 002 576 - ©

Initial overviewGPS navigationRadio, cassette, CD, DSP Sound SystemOn-board computer, code,auxiliary heater/ventilationTechnical items in detailIndex

10nbm4de027 The on-board monitor at a glanceOnline Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 002 576 - © 04/99 BMW AG

11n ComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnical The on-board monitor at a glance Displays and controls 1 Tape slot2 Telltales for the car phoneY

12n The on-board monitor at a glance Tuning the radio Each time this button is pressed, the radio cycles through the AM preset ranges MW (medium wave

13n ComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnical The on-board monitor at a glance Cassette Switching B or C on/off: see page 76. To change tape

14n Input of a destination address and guidance to it An example of how to use the GPS na-vigation system to find the following destination in German

15n ComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnical Input of a destination address and guidance to it To select Germany as the destination country:1

16n Input of a destination address and guidance to it 4 Input the road and house number "Road" or the name of the last destina-tion road en

17n ComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnical Input of a destination address and guidance to it Once the route has been calculated, the name o

18n Selecting a station 1 Switching on the radio Press the left-hand button: A display appears on the screen inform-ing you about the current settin

The on-board monitor offers you a great many functions which will make your journeys even safer and more of a pleasure. The GPS navigation system mea

19n ComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnical Tone control Press this button repeatedly until the desired tone setting is highlighted (in this

20n Traffic reports Switching on Press the button. The radio then broadcasts traffic re-ports even if the station you have se-lected does not do so.W

21n ComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnical Selecting road speed at which limit signal is heard An example for operating the on-board comput

22n Selecting road speed at which limit signal is heard 3 Entering speed limit 1 Turn until "set" is highlighted.2 Press to begin making in

23nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalAutomatically storing TV stations and viewing enjoymentExample of TV operation:You wish to store th

24nAutomatically storing TV stations and viewing enjoyment3 Selecting a stationThe station stored on preset 21 is auto-matically shown.To select a dif

25nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalLatest information always available via teletextTeletext can be used to display the latest news fro

26nLatest information always available via teletextbm4de0413 Selecting information1 Press to enter the teletext menu. 2 Turn until "Page" is

27nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalChanging the settingsYour car is supplied with a basic setting for all displays, which depends on t

28nChanging the settingsIn the following example, the date is used to illustrate the operating princi-ple.To change the date1 Turn until "Date&qu

2n © 1999 BMW AGMunich, GermanyNot to be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission from BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 002 576Englis

29nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalOperation via the multifunctional steering wheelYou can select the following radio, cas-sette and C

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32nSafety Getting started Destination input in detailThe navigation system means you no longer have to read maps during a jour-ney. It therefore const

33nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalDestination input in detailNote the following special features:d If you do not enter a street name,

34nDestination input in detailYou do not know the address of your destinationFor instance, you may be looking for a hotel, restaurant or garage, the n

35nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalDestination input in detail6 Turn to select the address.7 Press to transfer this information to the

36nDestination input in detail5 Localize the destination with the cross-hairs:d Turn to select "Cursor".d Press to confirm this.d Turn and c

37nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalDestination input in detail4 Select the destination category, e.g. "AIRPORT".5 Select &qu

38nDestination input in detail Minor roadsDeleting destination addressesYou can delete the ten stored destina-tion addresses:1 Select "Informatio

3n Equipment Your on-board monitor has the follow-ing basic equipment specification: d GPS navigation d Radio with cassette player d Code for engine

39nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalTerminating destination guidanceDestination guidance is explained on page 15.Selecting "Dest.

40nDisplaying routeCalling up route mapDuring destination guidance, the sys-tem can display a map showing the planned route.To display the route map d

41nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalDisplaying route Selecting a new routeChanging display directionIf the scale is < 1 km, you can

42nTraffic information Activating traffic informationYou can receive TMC traffic information (see page 80) and have it displayed on the monitor screen

43nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalTraffic informationSelecting traffic information The system distinguish between differ-ent types of

44nTraffic informationThe symbols appeard in colour with a red border along the intended route;d in black and white with a grey border if not on the p

45nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalTraffic informationTo avoid the congestion:Turn and select "Diversion".The navigation sys

46nVehicle positionVehicle positionYou can call up the present location of your car, or display a road map showing your position.bm4de067To call up th

47nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalCompiling a list of destinations bm4de052Address and destinationYou can store up to 50 address and

48nVarying volume Changing the map CDYou can raise or lower the volume of navigation information in relation to other audio sources.1 Select "In

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50nStation selectionThe general overview (page 18) will have familiarized you with the radio's basic functions and operation.The information belo

51nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalStation selectionNext stationPress in the direction desired:the next station will be searched for.S

52nStoring stations Regional stationsYou can store up to 24 stations:6 FM and 18 AM stations.The AM reception band is subdivided into individual MW,

53nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalTraffic report stations in backgroundYou can select a station with traffic reports but keep it in t

54nCassette Reproduction qualityThe best-quality reproduction is obtained if youd use C60, C90 or special car tape cassettesd remove cassettes from th

55nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalCassette CD playSearch via menuThe general overview disappears if no further button is pressed for

56nCD playSearch via menuThe general overview disappears if no further button is pressed for about eight seconds. Fast forward/reverse:Press,"<

57nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalDSP sound systemDigital Sound Processing (DSP) assures an optimum level of audio reproduction quali

58nCD changer Installed positionThe BMW 6 CD AI or PI CD changer is installed at the rear left in the luggage compartment.The CD magazine holds up to

Initial overviewGPS navigationRadio, cassette, CD, DSP Sound SystemOn-board computer, code,auxiliary heater/ventilationTechnical items in detailIndex

59nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalCD changer AIRemoving the CD magazineTo open: push the flap to the right.Press the button: the maga

60nPI CD changer Removing the CD magazine1 Press the button: the CD changer opens automatically.2 Press the button again: the magazine will slide out

Initial overviewGPS navigationRadio, cassette, CD, DSP Sound SystemOn-board computer, code,auxiliary heater/ventilationTechnical items in detailIndexT

62nGetting started Speed limitThe menu guidance principle is de-scribed briefly below. A detailed exam-ple may also be consulted on page 14.To call up

63nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalRange Distance and time of arrivalThe distance which the car should cover on the remaining fuel in

64nOutside temperature Fuel consumptionYou can obtain an outside (ambient) temperature reading by selecting the "Out. temp" menu item.If the

65nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalStopwatch Speed Remote controlStarting and stopping:d Select "Timer"d Mark "start&qu

66nCode: prevents unauthorized persons from starting the engineYou can choose and enter a code with-out which the engine cannot be started. When the c

67nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalCode: prevents unauthorized persons from starting the engineDeactivating the codeWhen you are requi

68nAuxiliary fuel-burning heater/independent ventilation controlFor your own safety please comply with the instructions regarding the auxiliary fuel-b

Contents Initial overviewGPS navigationRadio, cassette, CD, DSP Sound System The on-board monitor at a glance 10 Examplefor the navigation system: In

Initial overviewGPS navigationRadio, cassette, CD, DSP Sound SystemOn-board computer, code,auxiliary heater/ventilationTechnical items in detailIndexT

70nSelecting a stationThe initial overview explained how con-venient it is to store and call up TV sta-tion data automatically (see page 23). This det

71nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalSelecting a station Storing a station Sample view and selectionYou can display all the stored stati

72nAdjusting the TV screen Selecting TV format Contrast, brightness and colour 1 Select "Set" on the TV menu.2 Select the desired control.3

73nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalTeletextThe general overview introduced you to the teletext viewing procedure. The two additional f

74nConnection for TV and video recorder for rear passengers in the BMW 7 Series 1 Video recorder connection2 Monitor screen connection3 Cigarette ligh

Initial overviewGPS navigationRadio, cassette, CD, DSP Sound SystemOn-board computer, code,auxiliary heater/ventilationTechnical items in detailIndexT

76nDiversity function Dolby DSPTo ensure the best possible reception, this radio also has an RDS diversity function, i.e. it is equipped with two sep

77nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalTelevision (TV) Radio-controlled clock in the BMW 7 SeriesThis enables you to use it anywhere in th

78nGPS CD map GPS stands for Global Positioning System.This is part of the navigation system, and uses satellite signals to determine your car's

7n On-board computer, code, auxiliary heater/ventilationTelevision (TV)Technical items in detail Getting started 62Speed limit 62Range 63Distance and

79nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalRDS Care of technical equipmentReceiving RDS stationsRDS (Radio Data System) is a broad-casting and

80nTMC traffic information TP function Traffic Message ChannelThe RDS-TMC digital traffic message channel is a joint European develop-ment. This syste

81nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalWordmatch principle Your car's navigation system has this facility in order to make the input

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Initial overviewGPS navigationRadio, cassette, CD, DSP Sound SystemOn-board computer, code,auxiliary heater/ventilationTechnical items in detailIndexT

84nWhat to do if ...CassetteWhat to do if ...d the reproduction quality of cassettes deteriorates?The tape may be dirty. For cleaning procedure, see p

85nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalWhat to do if ...GPS navigationWhat to do if ...d you wish to input a destination ad-dress, but the

86nWhat to do if ...TeletextWhat to do if ...d the page you have input, and which is shown at the top left, does not ap-pear and the figures continue

From A to Z87nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalAAddressdeleting 36, 47entering 32input 15saving 47Address memory 38, 47deleting 38Adjus

From A to ZEEmergency call function 27Emergency calls 11Emergency deactivation 67Entering destination country 14Equalizer functions 57Equipment 3FFade

Contents Index What to do if ... 84From A to Z 87Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 002 576 - © 04/99 BMW AG

From A to Z89nComputerIndex OverviewNavigationRadioTVTechnicalRRadioswitching on 18Radio Broadcast Data System 79Radio Data System 18, 80Radio, tuning

From A to ZTimer 65Timer 1 68Timer 2 68Title search 29, 55, 56TMC 42, 80TMC messages 43TMC station 42TMC traffic information 43Tone control 57Tone con

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