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BMW On-Board Computer User Manual

BMW On-Board Computer
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Operating
Instructions
for On-Board
Computer
Contents
A - Z
Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 676 - © 01/02 BMW AG

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BMW On-Board Computer Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBMW
ModelOn-Board Computer
CategoryAutomobile Electronics
LanguageEnglish

Summary

On-Board Computer at a Glance

Displays and Controls

Details the various display elements and physical controls of the on-board computer system.

Functions at a Glance

Computer Functions

Overview of computer functions like range, fuel consumption, and speed.

GPS Navigation Functions

Details GPS navigation system features, destination selection, and route guidance.

Telephone Functions

Covers telephone operations, including calls and message management.

Code and Settings

Details security codes, system settings, and configuration options.

Operating Principle

Calling Up the MENU

Instructions on how to access the main menu and navigate system functions.

Selecting Functions

Step-by-step guide on how to select functions using the rotary control.

How to Select Functions

System Settings

Selecting Settings

Guide to customizing various system settings like screen layout, clock, and language.

GPS Navigation System

Map CD Management

Information on using and changing the GPS navigation system's map CDs.

Starting GPS Navigation

GPS Selection Options

Presents the different options available for selecting a destination within the GPS system.

Destination Input Procedure

Explains the process and requirements for entering a destination into the navigation system.

Destination Input

Entering Address Manually

Step-by-step guide for manually entering a destination address into the system.

Entering Destination Address Manually

Entering Destination City

How to input and select a city name for the destination.

Entering Road Name

Process for entering the road name of the destination address.

Select Destination from Map

Map-Based Destination Selection

Guide to identifying and selecting a destination directly on the navigation map.

Select Destination via Information

Selecting a Route

Route Preference Options

Options for defining route preferences such as motorway use, shortest route, or avoiding tolls.

Starting Destination Guidance

Displaying Route Information

Altering Route

Altering Specified Route Type

Changing route preferences like 'fastest route' or 'avoid tolls' while navigating.

Altering a Section of Route

Instructing the system to deviate from the planned route for a specified distance.

Traffic Information

Activating Traffic Information

Enabling and configuring TMC traffic information reception.

Calling Up Traffic Information

How to access traffic problem details and messages before starting navigation.

Speech Output

Destination Guidance

Ending or Interrupting Guidance

Steps to end destination guidance or interrupt it and resume later.

Creating Address Book

Address and Destination Memory

How to store and manage up to 100 addresses for quick destination input.

Saving Current Location

Method to save your current vehicle position into the address book.

Retrieving an Address

Deleting an Address

Troubleshooting Guide

Tone Control

Selecting Waveband

Selecting a Radio Station

Methods for finding and tuning into radio stations, including RDS features.

Selecting a Station (cont.)

Manual Station Selection

How to search for specific radio stations by name or frequency.

Programme Type (PTY) Search

Searching for stations based on programme type like news, sports, or culture.

Programme Type (PTY)

Memorising Stations

Storing favorite radio stations using memory buttons and levels.

Memorising Radio Stations

Traffic Reports

TP Function and Signals

Explains the Traffic Programme (TP) function and its display signals.

Switching Traffic Reports On/Off

How to enable or disable the reception of traffic reports.

Cassette Operation

CD Changer Operation

Starting and Stopping CDs

How to start and stop CD playback, including handling recorded CDs.

Switching TV On and Off

Memorising TV Channels

DSP Sound System

Using the Phone in the Car

Making an Emergency Call

Entering the PIN Code

Dialling by Phone Number

Dialling via Directory

Dialling via TOP-8 List

Dialling via Last Numbers

SMS Messages

Starting the Computer Functions

Arrival Time Calculation

Fuel Consumption Display

Average Speed Display

Speed Limit Function

Setting and Receiving Speed Limit Warnings

Configuring a speed limit and receiving alerts when the set limit is reached.

Distance Measurement

Stopwatch Function

Engine Start Prevention Code

Defining and Activating the Code

Steps to set and activate a personal code to prevent unauthorized engine starting.

De-activating the Code

Emergency De-activation

Auxiliary Heating and Ventilation Control

Setting Timeswitches

Programming switch-on times for the auxiliary heater/ventilation system.

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