2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 165

Lane closure Delay Police checkpoint Select "Detour" and press the controller. The navigation system determines a new route to avoid the traffic jam. This information is also displayed if you have called up a different application on the Control Display. Slow traffic or other event Stop-and-go traffic Stopped traffic Traffic event in both directions of travel Dynamic route planning When "Dynamic route" is selected, the route will be changed automatically in the event of a traffic obstruction. The system does not point out traffic obstructions along the original route. Depending on road type as well as the nature and extent of the traffic obstruction, the calculated route may also lead through the traffic obstruction. Traffic information during destination guidance System response will vary depending on whether or not "Dynamic route" is selected, refer to page 154. Displaying current position You can have your current position displayed even when the destination guidance is switched off. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the controller. 2. Change into the fourth field from the top. Turn the controller until "Current position" is selected and press the controller. Displaying traffic obstructions If a traffic obstruction is reported to the navigation system and "Dynamic route" is not selected, you will be provided with specific information beginning at a distance of approx. 25 miles/40 km, e.g. the length of the congestion. The last possible junction will be displayed shortly before this. 163 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance