2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 149

Traffic information* In population centers you can display traffic information from radio stations that transmit information of the Traffic Info traffic warning service. This information of the traffic warning services is constantly updated using measuring data from traffic routing centers and information from traffic congestion indicators. During destination guidance the traffic information located near you on the route is automatically displayed. Regardless of whether the destination guidance is active, you can display the traffic information in the map view or in a list. This volume is independent of the volume of the audio sources. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Changing route 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. 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. Switching reception of traffic information on/off iDrive, for explanation of concept, refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is selected and press the controller. 4. Turn the controller until "Traffic Info" is selected and press the controller. 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. 147 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance