Bypassing route sections, Traffic information, Destination guidance – BMW AG 528XI User Manual
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Repeating and canceling voice
instructions
With the programmable buttons on the steering
wheel you can also make the following settings,
refer to page
:
>
Repeat the voice instruction:
Press button.
>
Switch voice instructions on/off:
Press button longer.
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 neces-
sary.
2.
Turn the knob during the voice instruction
to select the desired volume.
This volume is independent of the volume of the
audio sources.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently 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.
1.
Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2.
Change into the third field from the top.
Turn the controller until "New route" 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.
Traffic information*
In many congested areas, you can receive traf-
fic 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 infor-
mation relevant to your planned route is auto-
matically displayed. Whether destination guid-
ance is active or not, you can have the traffic
information displayed in the map view or in the
traffic info list.
Switching reception of traffic
information on/off
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page
1.
Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2.
Press the controller to open the menu.
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