Navigation System - Features/Software Update
GROUP 84Phone, Navigation Systems
84 01 02
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Service Engineering
January 2002
SUBJECT
Navigation Operating Software VI 8.0
MODEL
E46, E39, E52, E53
SITUATION
From September 2001, all vehicles with navigation system will be supplied from the factory with new operating software VI 8.0. Vehicles produced prior to September 2001 will still use the Navigation Operating Software Vi 7.0 and cannot be updated with Vi 8.0. For information regarding Software Vi 7.0, refer to SI 8411 97 dated June 2001.
Changes/Improvements for Mark III system from September 2001 production.
-- The "Set" screen shows the software/hardware version in the form of "3-1/40" or "3-2140". The numbers have the following meanings: first digit 3 - indicates 3rd generation navigation system (MK3); second digit 1 - indicates top navigation - Mk3c color screen, or 2 indicates radio navigation - Mk3m monochrome display; the last 2 digits 40 indicates the software status of the graphics component in the navigation computer (MMI) Machine Man Interface.
-- Split screen display is possible, i.e. it is possible to split the display of the on- board monitor and support map routing together with the direction arrow routing.
-- It is possible to set whether the cursor moves on the map (same as Vi 7.0 and older software versions) or whether the cursor is stationary and the map moves.
-- "Zoom function" for destination entry.
When entering the destination, the directory is constantly shown in the display, making it possible to change the directory faster. Further information is contained in the owner's manual for the navigation system, which is provided with the vehicle.
PROCEDURE
To load the new software:
1. Turn ignition to position 1 (Term R). Do not cycle the key or perform diagnosis while installing the new software. Make sure that the power supply is stable i.e. do not switch on any electrical loads.
2. Activate "GPS-Navigation" and acknowledge the screen disclaimer by pushing the rotary knob.
3. Remove the map CD from the navigation computer by pressing the "eject" button.
4. Insert the Navigation Software CD Vi 8.0 into the navigation computer (the CD-ROM Vi 8.0 has P/N 01 59 0 141 891 index "a").
5. Follow the on screen prompts to finish loading the software. The CD will eject when finished.
6. Press the rotary knob and restart the navigation system. To replace the navigation computer:
-- When replacing a defective MKIII computer, a configuration signal is required to allow the new computer to load the correct software for its respective application. This is generated by using DIS coding program "Coding ZCS C28.0" or higher and the Navigation System Operating Software CD Vi 8.0.
1. Connect DISplus/MoDic 3 tester to vehicle.
2. From DIS Coding/Programming select "1 ZCS Coding".
3. Select appropriate engineering series (E39, E53, etc.)
4. Select "4 Conversion".
5. Select "3 IKE/Kombi".
6. Select "2 Language".
7. At prompt, "Is the CD_ROM present?" - select "Yes", but do not insert CDi8.0 in to the navigation computer yet!
8. First select the main language (preferably English) and then an additional language (the choices are: French, Italian, Spanish, German).
9. Select announcer's voice gender (preferably female).
10. After activation of automatic coding, the DIS tester tells you to follow the instructions on the monitor for Navigation Operating Software CD Vi8.0 installation.
11. Place CD Vi 8.0 into the navigation computer CD drive.
12. Once loading has been completed, remove the CD and then confirm completion by pressing rotary push-button on the monitor.
13. Turn ignition off for 10 seconds and then turn ignition on and perform functional check.
14. After this step has finished, code the navigation computer in the regular manner using the path "1 Recoding".
Important:
Do not switch ignition OFF during software loading procedure. Do not use any other Navigation Operating Software CD except CD Vi 8.0.
If the navigation computer is already configured for a navigation system (Radio Nav, or Top Nav), the procedure described above is not necessary during the subsequent operating software updates.
PARTS IN FORMATION
Copies of the CD Vi 8.0 were shipped in November to every BMW Center through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For Information only.