Procedure
To load the new software:1. Turn ignition to position 1 (terminal 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 toads.
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 "eject" button.
4. Insert the Software CD V17.0 into the Navigation computer (the CD-ROM V17.0 bears the P/N 01 59 9 789 299 Index "u").
5. Mark I System (up to 9/97 production):
After a few seconds, the BMW roundel will appear on the board monitor and will be "filled in" clockwise to show the progress of loading (approx. 3-4 minutes).
Mark II System (from 9/97 production),
Mark III System (E46 from 06/00, and E38/E39/E52 from 09/00 production):
After a few seconds, a menu of notes on loading procedure and "progress" bar appear on the board monitor.
When the loading process has been completed, the message "Software has been successfully loaded" is displayed.
6. First remove the operating software CD, and then confirm the end of the loading process by pressing the rotary push-button on the board monitor. "OK" appears in the display.
7. Reinsert the map CD into the Navigation computer.
8. Mark III System with "Wide Screen" on-board monitor:
The "Wide Screen" (6.5" diagonal measurement) was introduced as a running production change on E38/E39 vehicles from 09/00, and on E53 vehicles from 04/01. (For detailed description of features and operation of the new board monitor, please refer to Service Information Bulletin 84 11 00 from September 2000).
On the "Wide Screen" board monitor, the radio country specific functions, such as "RDS" (Radio Data System), and "Ply" (Programming Type) are no longer activated via dedicated buttons, but by the "soft-keys". The "soft-keys" appear on the screen by pressing the "INFO" button (see illustration).
IMPORTANT:
To enable the country specific radio functions of the soft-keys to be correctly activated by the navigation system, switch the radio briefly ON and OFF again after loading of the navigation operating software has been completed. (Also, radio should be turned ON and OFF briefly, every time the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected again).
CD V17.0 contains the operating software as shown.
Note:
The Navigation Computer automatically recognizes the required version when the software is loaded.
Previously released Navigation Software CD's (V 6.5, V 7,3, V 05, V09, V11, V12, V14, V15, V16.1, V16.2) should be discarded
Changes/improvements for the Mark I (Mk I) system:
-- "Software Status" in the "Set" screen change: The software/hardware version is now displayed as "1-1/72". The numbers have the following meanings: first digit 1 - is a 1st generation navigation system (Mk1); second digit 1 - is a 1st device variant (top navigation - Mk1c color screen); the last two digits 72 - are the software version of the graphic component (7.2).
Changes/improvements for the Mark II (Mk II) system:
-- "Software Status" in the "Set" screen change: The software/hardware version is now displayed as "2-1/70". The numbers have the following meanings: first digit 2 - is a 2nd generation navigation system (Mk2); second digit 1 - is a 1st device variant (top navigation - Mk2c color screen); the last two digits 70 - are the software version of the graphic component (7.0).
-- A "Mayday" (emergency) phone call is initiated automatically after an airbag is deployed (on vehicles equipped with Navigation MK III MK III, MRS 3 System and integrated cellular phone CMT 5000VR, CPT 6000VR or digital CPT 7000, CPT8000). MRS 3 System was introduced as follows: 3/99 on E39/E38, 06/99 on E46 coupe, 9/99 on E46 sedan, and since series introduction on E52, and E53 vehicles.
-- There is no need to manually enter VIN number into the "Telematics Settings" of the "Service Mode" of navigation computer on vehicles with integrated cellular phones (see SI 84 05 97 from July of 1999). The VIN number is automatically transferred from vehicle ZCS coding data.
-- The distance to destination is now displayed in up to four digits. This feature meets the need of long journeys, planned when using the nationwide coverage provided on new Map CD's (release "1999.2", available since 7/99).
-- Demonstration Mode ("Taxi Mode") software is now included in the operating software. This feature allows full demonstration of the Navigation System when vehicle is stationery (e.g. in the showroom). To activate the "Demonstration Mode:
a. Turn ignition to position 1 (terminal R)
b. Select "GPS Navigation" from the "main menu" screen, and then press OK on the disclaimer screen
c. Verify that the current location is stored in the memory of the computer (to check current location, from the "main menu" select "Emergency". The next screen displays current vehicle location).
NOTE:
Vehicle must be located in the digitized area to have its position evaluated correctly.
d. In the "Input Destination" menu, enter the desired destination
e. Press and hold Menu button for at least one second. The screen goes back to the "main menu", then select "GSP Navigation" again.
f. With known current position and destination, select "Direction" from the destination input menu screen. The "Demonstration Mode" is activated (system will give guidance instructions, distance to destination changes, in the route map mode the vehicle icon moves).
g. To exit the "Demonstration Mode" turn the ignition OFF, or start driving the vehicle.
The "Route Direction Arrow" is displayed as a framed arrow instead of a filled one, to enhance the guidance screen appearance.
-- The quantity of language selections (from "SET" menu selection) in the system is reduced to two for US market (American English and Spanish), due to software changes for European markets. (It is still possible to change languages and voice gender by using DIS/MoDiC
IKE Coding/Conversion procedure - see SI 84 01 98 for details).
Changes/improvements for the Mark III (Mk III) system:
-- The new generation of navigation computer with the designation "MK III" was introduced into E46 series production starting 06/00, and into E39/E38/E52 models since 09/00.
-- The main new features of the MK III computer are: integration of the GPS receiver into the unit, and utilization of a new, faster processor (125 MHz).
-- This computer can be installed in vehicles with either radio navigation system (monochrome display - E52), or with top navigation (on-board color monitor).
-- "Software Status" in the "Set" screen for MK III system: the software/hardware version is displayed as "3-1/30" or "3-2/30". The numbers have the following meanings: first digit 3 - is a 3rd generation navigation system (Mk3); second digit 1 - is a 1st device variant (top navigation - Mk3c color screen), or 2 - is a 2nd device variant (radio navigation - Mk3m monochrome display); the last two digits 30 - are the software version of the graphic component (3.0).
-- When replacing a defective MK III 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 C25.0" and the Navigation System operating software CD V 17.0:
1. Connect DIS/MoDiC 3 tester to vehicle
2. From the DIS Coding/Programming select "1 ZCS Coding"
3. Select appropriate engineering series (E38, E39, 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 CD V17.0 into the NAV computer yet!
8. First select the main language and then an additional language (the choices are: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German)
9. Select announcer's voice gender: male or female
10. After activation of the automatic coding, the DIS tester tells you to follow the instructions on the monitor for CD V17.0 installation
11 Place the CD V17.0 in the navigation computer CD drive
IMPORTANT:
Do not switch ignition OFF during software loading procedure.
Do not use any other Nav Software CD's except CD V17.0.
12. Once loading has been completed, remove the CD and then confirm completion by pressing the rotary push-button on the monitor
13. Turn ignition OFF for 10 seconds, then turn it ON and conduct a functional check
14. After this step has been finished, encode the navigation computer in the regular manner using the path "1 Recoding".
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.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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