Question on GPS hidden menu
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Hi guys!
I'm sure I read somewhere (and saw pics - green background) a procedure to have the real speed on the iDrive but can't find anymore.
Thanks!
I'm sure I read somewhere (and saw pics - green background) a procedure to have the real speed on the iDrive but can't find anymore.
Thanks!
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My Ride: 545i SMG with Limited Slip Differential
Model Year: 2005
Found:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e6...ation-menu.html
1 From the main i-drive menu select the navigation screen by press the i-drive controller right (east).
2 Once in the navigation section make sure the top sub-menu shows navigation and not information, etc then go to the bottom section and highlight "Map Indicating Direction of Travel" but don't click on it.
3 Press the i-drive controller to the top-right (north-east) corner and hold it there for 10 seconds and then release.
4 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 3 clicks.
5 Rotate the i-drive controller left (anti-clockwise) 3 clicks.
6 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 1 click.
7 Rotate the i-drive controller left (anti-clockwise) 1 click.
8 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 1 click.
9 Press the i-drive controller down (towards the ground).
10 You should now see part of the hidden navigation menu
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e6...ation-menu.html
1 From the main i-drive menu select the navigation screen by press the i-drive controller right (east).
2 Once in the navigation section make sure the top sub-menu shows navigation and not information, etc then go to the bottom section and highlight "Map Indicating Direction of Travel" but don't click on it.
3 Press the i-drive controller to the top-right (north-east) corner and hold it there for 10 seconds and then release.
4 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 3 clicks.
5 Rotate the i-drive controller left (anti-clockwise) 3 clicks.
6 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 1 click.
7 Rotate the i-drive controller left (anti-clockwise) 1 click.
8 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 1 click.
9 Press the i-drive controller down (towards the ground).
10 You should now see part of the hidden navigation menu
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='720073' date='Nov 13 2008, 10:29 AM
I'll have to give that a try ... I use it with my Garmin to periodically confirm the accuracy of my cars' speedometers.
if your cars speedo is as accurate as GPS then its broken
(its designed that way to save your licence (from speeding tickets)
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Originally Posted by Dr Dave' post='720143' date='Nov 13 2008, 05:48 PM
that wont work then as all cars are deliberatly manufactured with at least +5 mph (sometimes as much as 8mph) tollerance.
if your cars speedo is as accurate as GPS then its broken (its designed that way to save your licence (from speeding tickets)
if your cars speedo is as accurate as GPS then its broken
(its designed that way to save your licence (from speeding tickets)
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='719326' date='Nov 12 2008, 03:59 PM
Found:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e6...ation-menu.html
1 From the main i-drive menu select the navigation screen by press the i-drive controller right (east).
2 Once in the navigation section make sure the top sub-menu shows navigation and not information, etc then go to the bottom section and highlight "Map Indicating Direction of Travel" but don't click on it.
3 Press the i-drive controller to the top-right (north-east) corner and hold it there for 10 seconds and then release.
4 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 3 clicks.
5 Rotate the i-drive controller left (anti-clockwise) 3 clicks.
6 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 1 click.
7 Rotate the i-drive controller left (anti-clockwise) 1 click.
8 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 1 click.
9 Press the i-drive controller down (towards the ground).
10 You should now see part of the hidden navigation menu
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e6...ation-menu.html
1 From the main i-drive menu select the navigation screen by press the i-drive controller right (east).
2 Once in the navigation section make sure the top sub-menu shows navigation and not information, etc then go to the bottom section and highlight "Map Indicating Direction of Travel" but don't click on it.
3 Press the i-drive controller to the top-right (north-east) corner and hold it there for 10 seconds and then release.
4 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 3 clicks.
5 Rotate the i-drive controller left (anti-clockwise) 3 clicks.
6 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 1 click.
7 Rotate the i-drive controller left (anti-clockwise) 1 click.
8 Rotate the i-drive controller right (clockwise) 1 click.
9 Press the i-drive controller down (towards the ground).
10 You should now see part of the hidden navigation menu
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My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
It is actually programmed and has a step function to have a greater difference at higher speed. It is not simply a fixed % that would also increase with speed. I need to update this to 150 when I get the time.
See the step functions below:
See the step functions below:
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Not sure if all the cars are programmed the same. I have my car at indicated 199 KM/H once and my GPS (Magellan) was indicating 184 KM/H. That's a 9.3 MPH (15 KM/H) difference.
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='720156' date='Nov 13 2008, 09:03 AM
Or more accurately, it's designed that way so BMW don't get sued by you when you get speeding tickets
I'm thinking it is actually a requirement on German manufacturers imposed by their government.... I've read that in one of the mags. Can anyone confirm my usually "perfect" memory?
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