2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 167
2009 BMW 5 Series Manual
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What to do if ... What to do if ... > a navigation DVD is inserted, but an instruction to insert the DVD appears on the Control Display? The navigation DVD may not be the correct DVD for the navigation system. This information is indicated on the DVD label. > 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 due to obstructions, your position is not yet available on your navigation DVD, or the system is in the process of calculating your position. Reception is best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky. > the destination guidance does not accept a destination? The data of the destination is not stored on the navigation DVD that is loaded. Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original. > the destination guidance does not accept an address without the street name? On the navigation DVD, no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered. Enter any street, or a destination such as the railway station in the selected town, and then start the destination guidance. > you want to enter a destination for the destination guidance, but it is not possible to select the letters for your desired entry? The data of the destination is not stored on the navigation DVD that is loaded. In this case, the system will not offer you any letters to choose from. Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original. > the system stops furnishing directions on which way to turn as you approach intersections? You are driving in an area that has not yet been completely recorded on the naviga165 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips > the navigation system does not react to entries? If the battery was disconnected, it takes about 10 minutes before the system is once again operational. Controls tion DVD. Instead of an arrow indicating a turn, you will see an arrow which indicates the general direction of your planned route. Or you have left the recommended route and the system requires a few seconds to calculate a new recommended route. At a glance