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.