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How do I use the interactive map in my vehicle with BMW Operating System 7?

Different information can be called up for any point on the map and settings can be adjusted. Here, the map can alternatively be used via the touchscreen.
 
Perform the following to use the interactive map:
    1. Press the button on the Controller.
    2. Press the Controller.
    3. "Interactive map"
    4. Select the desired point on the map with the cross-hairs:
        - To change the scale: turn the Controller.
        - To shift the map: tilt the Controller in the required direction.
        - To shift the map diagonally: tilt the Controller in the required direction and turn it.
    5. Press the Controller.
    6. Select the desired setting.

 

Exit interactive map
    1. Press the Controller.
    2. "Leave interactive map"

 

Settings
Various information and settings are available depending on the point selected on the map:
    - "Repeat voice guidance":
    With destination guidance active.
    - "Show details": details about the destination can be displayed as necessary.
    - "Show list": if the cross-hairs are positioned over a place with multiple points of interest, these destinations will be displayed in a list.
    - "Save as favorite": store position in the cross-hairs as Favorite.
    - "Show destination": the map section around the destination is displayed.
    - "Change map view": change the map view.
    - "Parking and maneuvering": find parking spaces at the destination.
    - "Start guidance": start destination guidance for the selected point on the map.
    - "Add as stop": add an intermediate destination with active destination guidance.
    - "Delete stop": delete the intermediate destination.
    - "Back to current location": return to current vehicle position.
    - "Search at this location": call up search for selected point on the map.
    - "Send current location": send current vehicle position.

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