Navigation System: Introduction

The navigation computer of the E65 is the control unit that provides navigation, telematics and Online services (planned).

In terms of the functionality, the navigation computer corresponds to the Mk-3 navigation computer introduced for model year 2001. A number of additional functions however, have been integrated.

• New, larger screen (8.8 inches) with an 8:3 size ratio.
• Simultaneous map and arrow presentation modes.
• Map or arrow presentation in assistance window always possible (simultaneously with radio menu, etc.).
• New-route calculation is faster when the driver has to deviate from the planned route.
• Improved map presentation graphics.
• Faster on-screen map builds.
• "Avoiding toll road" as a new routing criteria.
• Multiple destinations can be grouped in a destinations list and picked up one after the other.
• Route information arrows, distance and name of the next street shown in the instrument cluster.
• Extended voice output ("... follow the I95 interstate").
• Direct destination home (also by voice command).
• Avoiding individual roads or entire roadway sections.
• Help text explanations for individual menu items.

Like all information and communication systems, the control unit is connected to the MOST bus.