2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 162

Destination guidance Repeating and canceling voice instructions With the programmable buttons on the steering wheel you can also create the following settings, refer to page 56: > Repeat the voice instruction: Press button. > Switch voice instructions on/off: Press button longer. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the controller. 2. Change into the third field from the top. Turn the controller until "New route" is selected and press the controller. Setting volume of voice instructions The volume can only be adjusted while a voice instruction is being output. 1. Repeat the last voice instruction, if necessary. 2. Turn the knob during the voice instruction to select the desired volume. 3. Turn the controller to enter the desired number and press the controller. The route is recalculated. To exit from the menu without changing the route: Select the arrow and press the controller. Traffic information* In many congested areas, you can receive traffic information transmitted by radio stations. The traffic conditions are monitored by traffic management centers and the traffic information is periodically updated. During destination guidance, the traffic information relevant to your planned route is automatically displayed. Whether destination guidance is active or not, you can have the traffic information displayed in the map view or in the traffic info list. This volume is independent of the volume of the audio sources. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Bypassing route sections During destination guidance, you can revise the navigation system's route recommendations to avoid particular stretches of road. Enter the number of miles/kilometers that you want to travel before returning to the original route. Switching reception of traffic information on/off iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 160 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG