2008 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 159

Lane closure Delay Police checkpoint Select "Detour" and press the controller. The navigation system determines a new route to bypass the traffic congestion. This information is displayed even if you have activated a different function on the Control Display. Slow traffic or other traffic event Stop-and-go traffic Stopped traffic Traffic event in both directions of travel Dynamic route planning When "Dynamic route" is selected, the route will be changed automatically in the event of a traffic obstruction. The system does not point out traffic obstructions along the original route. Depending on road type and the kind and extent of the traffic obstruction, the calculated route may nevertheless lead through the traffic obstruction. Traffic information during destination guidance System response will vary depending on whether or not "Dynamic route" is selected, refer to page 148. Displaying current position You can have your current position displayed even when the destination guidance is switched off. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the controller. 2. Change into the fourth field from the top. Turn the controller until "Current position" is selected and press the controller. Displaying traffic obstructions If a traffic obstruction is reported to the navigation system and "Dynamic route" is not selected, then you will be provided with certain information from a distance of approx. 25 miles/ 40 km, e.g. the length of the traffic jam. The last possible junction will be displayed shortly before this. 157 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance