User manual BMW ONBOARD COMPUTER

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 006 - © 07/02 BMW AG 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. 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. [. . . ] If the GPS navigation system was able to determine the current position itself, this will be copied to the system. < Navigation Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 006 - © 07/02 BMW AG Computer Entertainment Overview 42nWordmatch principle > Names of specific locations can also vary from the official versions, provided that the spelling of the entry corresponds to a standard form used in another country > When you are entering the names of cities and streets the system will complete them automatically as soon as enough letters are available to ensure unambiguous identification. Example: You want to drive to Rexford Drive in Beverly Hills; as soon as you enter the letter "x", the system has enough information for positive identification and can then finish the entry automatically > The system only accepts name entries beginning with letters that are stored on the map CD/DVD. This makes it impossible to enter an incorrect name or address. Your GPS navigation system features a "wordmatch" system designed to make it easier for you to enter names. The system runs ongoing checks, comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the map CD/DVD as the basis for instant response. The user benefits include: > When you make an entry that consists of more than one word, the system can identify the name regardless of the sequence in which you enter the individual words. 01 41 0 157 006 - © 07/02 BMW AG What to do if . . . What to do if . . . > you request the current position of your vehicle, but do not receive a precise display?The system is unable to receive enough GPS signals at your current position owing to obstructions, your position is not yet available on your CD/DVD, or the system is in the process of calculating your position. Reception is interrupted; a building or similar obstruction may be the cause > the guidance system fails to adopt an address from the address book as its destination?Choose an address as close as possible to the original one, using the map for saving destinations as necessary > the guidance system does not adopt an address without the street?No specified center is defined for the selected city or town on your CD/ DVD. Enter any street, or a destination such as the railway station, for the town or city, then start the guidance system > you wish to enter a destination address into the guidance system, but the letters for it cannot be selected?In this case, the system will not offer you any letters to choose from. Choose an address as close as possible to the original one, if necessary using the map for saving destinations > you attempt to enter a destination address using the target cursor, but the guidance system refuses to accept your entry?The system only accepts destinations from scales of up to 1 mile or 2 km ("Save dest. " can be highlighted) > the system stops furnishing directions on which way to turn as you approach intersections? 43n You are driving in an area that has not yet been completely recorded on the map CD/DVD. The output route arrow points in the direction of the next point already recorded or the destination already recorded, or you have left the recommended route and the system requires a few seconds to calculate a new recommended route > the route map automatically appears while you are being guided to your destination (full screen mode)?You are driving in an area that has not yet been recorded on the map CD/ DVD. However, you will see the current position of your BMW in the map display to help you orient yourself > the battery has been disconnected?15 minutes for the system to resume operation. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 006 - © 07/02 BMW AG Index Computer Entertainment Navigation Overview 44n Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 006 - © 07/02 BMW AG 45n Overview Overview Navigation Navigation Computer Computer Index Computer Online Edition for Part No. [. . . ] After the ten minutes have elapsed, you can start the engine. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 006 - © 07/02 BMW AG Auxiliary heating*/ventilation For your information and your own safety, please comply with the instructions regarding the auxiliary heating and ventilation in the corresponding Owner's Manual. The following instructions refer only to the operation via the onboard computer. Otherwise, the inhalation of harmful exhaust fumes can lead to unconsciousness and death. [. . . ]