BMW 7 Series: Navigation

Fig. 57: View Of Navigation System's "Speller" For Entering Destinations

NAVIGATION EXPLANATION CHART

1. Speller
2. Fast access
3. Selection menu

To simplify the destination entry procedure, the speller entry interface has been developed for the navigation system of the CIC.

The menu located at the top right, next to the speller, shows the last three place names entered, which can also be selected at any time.

Navigation destinations can also be entered based on their ZIP code using the speller symbol 1@+.

After entering several letters, a preview map will be shown in the assistant window. This makes it easier to select the desired destination. This function is particularly useful for identifying place names that share the same name and/or appear several times in one town, city or country.

The map shown in the assistance window is independent of the main map. Both the scale as perspective can be adjusted separately from each other. This setting is made under the Options menu.

Compared to the CCC, entering the destination using the voice recognition system has been made considerably easier. Many new commands are now possible using the voice recognition system.

Fig. 58: Assistance Window With Different Zoom Factor Compared To Main Window

Interactive Map

The interactive map is another option for entering destinations.

In addition to horizontal and vertical navigation there is also the option of diagonal navigation. Since the CIC does not directly have a diagonal sliding option, the following solution was found.

The auxiliary line for entering the destination can also be moved diagonally by pushing, pressing and turning the controller.

Various diagonal graduations can now be selected to facilitate destination selection.

A destination location appears in the crosshairs, it is shown highlighted and now it can be selected as the destination.

Fig. 59: Interactive Map View

NOTE: The interactive map is an excellent tool for checking the controller functions.

Since the controller can be moved in all directions, it is possible to detect if there are any defects in the controller or CIC head unit.

Map Data

The navigation Map material data is already pre-installed and enabled in all US vehicles.

The maps data can be updated in two different ways:

• Updating the BMW programming system
  In this case, the map data in the CIC is updated through the Ethernet connection in the diagnostic connector. The data is enabled by means of an enable code that needs to be downloaded and entered into the BMW programming system.
• Using a complete DVD set
  The DVD is loaded directly into the head unit. The enable code can then be entered directly into the iDrive system by the customer or service technician using the "speller". The customer can still continue navigating with the old map material after loading the CD and starting the update procedure. A reset is triggered in the CIC immediately on completion of the update procedure and the customer continues to navigate with the new map material. The navigation destination, last destination and contact data are retained. The update can be interrupted at any time and continued when ever the trip is resumed.

Map Views

Separate map views are possible in the main window and assistance window. The scale for each of the two maps can be selected individually. The map view can be selected in the icon bar on the left half of the screen.

The following maps can be selected:

• North-up
• Perspective
• Direction-up
• Arrow view

Full screen mode can be activated by pressing the "Scale" icon twice or via Options while in the Navigation menu.

The assistance window can be activated under the "Options" menu.

The various map views for the main window and further display options are available in this assistance window.

The increased display resolution of the CIC display (1280 x 480) is particularly noticeable in full screen mode.

Fig. 60: Full Screen Mode

Night View

A night view for map presentation can be activated under Options - Map Options. This view uses colors that are easy on the eye in darker conditions.

Fig. 61: Night View Of Navigation Screen

Points of Interest (POI)

Addresses of navigation destinations as well as service stations, service areas, cinemas etc. can be selected via the "Special destinations" (Points of Interest) menu or by using the icon bar in the map view.

The Points of Interest pictograms can be selected under the "Options" menu item.

A POI search is possible while displaying the traveled route with the system in full screen mode.

Route Planner

Up to 30 stages can be entered when selecting a destination with the route planner. The trip or route planner is located in the Options menu of the navigation system. The entry "Trip with several stages" must be selected to activate this function.

Fig. 62: Trip/Route Planner In Options Menu Of Navigation System

Fig. 63: Trip/Route Planner In Options Menu Of Navigation System

The individual stages are then marked with their own flag in the map views.

These on-route destinations can be rearranged at any time.

Fig. 64: Trip/Route Planner Screen

CONTACTS

The Contacts menu is a database for managing names, addresses and telephone numbers.

Data that is displayed both in the phonebook as well as in the navigation system is stored in this central address database.

The phonebook data is transferred through the currently paired mobile phone using a PBAP protocol (Phonebook Access Profile).

Fig. 65: New Contact Menu Option Selection

The imported entries from a paired bluetooth phone are identified by the Bluetooth icon next to the telephone entry.

An option for exporting all contact data back into the mobile phone is not provided.

Entries made under "New contact" are retained even after uncoupling the telephone and can be edited at any time. Initially, these contacts are shown without a symbol. A navigation symbol is added at the end of the entry when an address has been added.

BMW ASSIST

With the introduction of the CIC several innovations have been implemented in the vehicle regarding the BMW Assist.

The system has been changed to a push services, where an incoming message is shown in the display immediately.

These push services make it possible to immediately view receipt of the following data packages:

• BMW Search
• Destination addresses from Google Maps
• Destination addresses sent from the BMW Assist information service and their immediate display

Fig. 66: Destination Addresses From Google Maps

Under the Assist menu, the Service status option lists the services that are available.

Fig. 67: Service Status Sub-Menu In BMW Assist Menu

Fig. 68: Available Services Availability

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