BMW iDrive Owner's Manual page 16

NAVIGATION
4. Move the route magnet to the desired posi-
tion.
5. Tap the route magnet to confirm the route
magnet.
Editing a route magnet
1. Tap on a route magnet on the map.
2. Select the desired setting.
Route preview
Principle
When guidance is active, a route preview can
be shown on the control display or on the cen-
tral display range of the instrument cluster.
General information
Depending on the national-market version, the
following information is displayed in the route
preview:
▷ Guidance information, for instance, turn-off
instructions or driving lane information.
▷ Notices, e.g., in case of dangerous curves.
▷ Display with different information. Dis-
played are, for instance, the name of the
upcoming road, a tunnel or icons.
▷ Traffic events, for instance, traffic jams, ac-
cidents or construction sites.
▷ Additional information, for instance, tunnels
or rest areas.
▷ Distance to the next maneuver.
In the case of multi-lane roads, lane informa-
tion may indicate the recommended lanes.
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, the current vehicle position is
displayed in the driving lane information.
Display
The information in the route preview is dis-
played, e.g., with the following icons:
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Icon Function
Turn information.
Roundabout.
Length or duration of an event.
Bending main road.
Tunnel.
Checkpoint.
Event.
Destination flag.
Displaying the route preview on the
control display
The route preview can be displayed on the
control display as a widget in the main menu.
Additional information:
iDrive, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Alternative routes
Principle
When destination guidance is activated, if pos-
sible, alternative routes will be suggested.
As soon as alternative routes or detours are
available, they will automatically be displayed
on the control display and can be accepted in
the guidance.