BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

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Destination guidance
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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.
Changing route
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 and, if you wish, taken into 
account in the route planning. Whether destina-
tion guidance 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.
3.
Turn the controller until "Settings" is 
selected and press the controller.
4.
Turn the controller until "Traffic Info set-
tings" is selected and press the controller.
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