Navigation Night Mode

SB330 · 01-17-2015, 10:34 PM

Navigation has night mode. All navigation systems I've used, TomTom, Garmin, Magellan and Google Map Navigation all switched to night mode automatically when the time hits right.
I found an option to check or uncheck the night mode. But the nav system does not switch depending on the time. The system stays in either night mode or day mode and that's it. Is this normal or is my system has a problem?

I'm new to the community and still learning about the car.
I've searched and read manual but no luck on answer.
Any insight would be helpful. Thank you.

Flying Ace · 01-17-2015, 10:59 PM

Haha, same question here, just picked up my X5 3 hours ago, haven't figured it out yet either

windtendo · 01-17-2015, 11:19 PM

I've left it permanently in night mode after giving up on this as well. To be honest though, I was never much of a fan of the white background on day mode anyway.

SB330 · 01-17-2015, 11:24 PM

i thought it was natural to think that the nav switches to night mode when the headlight is on. Or the clock hits 6:30pm or something.
But nothing happens. Do I need update or something?

sburke91 · 01-18-2015, 06:01 AM

Welcome to one of the lovely BMW quirks. The NAV doesn't automatically switch between day and night mode. Many of us (myself included) program one of the preset keys to make the switch.

JupiterBMW · 01-18-2015, 06:09 AM

You have to look in the Nav options. I forget exactly what the option is called, but its something to do with grey mode or something... Uncheck that option and then it will switch between day and night mode. I had to hunt and find it for a bit, but its in the Nav options.

Once you get it switching, program one of the 6 preset keys to auto switch it, that's how I have mine set up. Still irritating, my 2012 X3 would auto switch... Would love to upgrade my Nav to the software/unit in the newer vehicles...

Good luck.

blue dragon · 01-18-2015, 06:59 AM

Turn off RTTI?

JupiterBMW · 01-18-2015, 02:39 PM

I looked again... When on the navigation map, click to the right on the map. Then go to map settings. From there, scroll down to "traffic conditions/gray map". Uncheck this option.

Now, when you select night mode, the map will switch between day and night. If you don't already use them, set one of the preset buttons to switch it for you. Scroll up until the "Night mode" is selected, but do not click it on. Choose and hold down one of the six preset buttons. It will store that setting so that every time you press that button, it will switch between the two modes.

Good luck.

buckeyewalt · 01-19-2015, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SB330

Navigation has night mode. All navigation systems I've used, TomTom, Garmin, Magellan and Google Map Navigation all switched to night mode automatically when the time hits right.
I found an option to check or uncheck the night mode. But the nav system does not switch depending on the time. The system stays in either night mode or day mode and that's it. Is this normal or is my system has a problem?

I'm new to the community and still learning about the car.
I've searched and read manual but no luck on answer.
Any insight would be helpful. Thank you.

There is an option for a "automatic" mode that switches from day to nght automatically. It's in the nav option the last icon on the bottom, it will give you those options. I think it's the last option, click right get the menu scroll down I think it's past the BMW app option there. My has has my vehicle now or else I'd go look it up, but there is that option.

JupiterBMW · 01-19-2015, 07:16 PM

Hmm, I'm curious on that one, I'll have to look in a little bit.

BeamerandBimmer · 01-19-2015, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by buckeyewalt

There is an option for a "automatic" mode that switches from day to nght automatically. It's in the nav option the last icon on the bottom, it will give you those options. I think it's the last option, click right get the menu scroll down I think it's past the BMW app option there. My has has my vehicle now or else I'd go look it up, but there is that option.

My 2010 M5 had the option to check "[ ] Automatic" but not my 2013 X5.

Programed one of my soft keys to switch back and forth.

butch1021 · 01-20-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BeamerandBimmer

My 2010 M5 had the option to check "[ ] Automatic" but not my 2013 X5.

Programed one of my soft keys to switch back and forth.

How did you program it

Cattivo · 01-20-2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JupiterBMW

I looked again... When on the navigation map, click to the right on the map. Then go to map settings. From there, scroll down to "traffic conditions/gray map". Uncheck this option.

Now, when you select night mode, the map will switch between day and night. If you don't already use them, set one of the preset buttons to switch it for you. Scroll up until the "Night mode" is selected, but do not click it on. Choose and hold down one of the six preset buttons. It will store that setting so that every time you press that button, it will switch between the two modes.

Good luck.

Thanks I wasn't even aware of this option...programmed it to #6 since #1-5 I have stored as my phone contacts...I learn something new every day on here

BeamerandBimmer · 01-20-2015, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by butch1021

How did you program it

While selecting "Day" or "Night" mode in the options menu for Nav press and hold the desired button 1-6

Flying Ace · 01-21-2015, 11:44 AM

my night mode doesn't seem to work...I don't notice a difference in the screen when I activate it either in menu nor on my shortcuts button

MRV99 · 01-22-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

my night mode doesn't seem to work...I don't notice a difference in the screen when I activate it either in menu nor on my shortcuts button

Make sure you don't have the traffic map on. It turns your map colors gray.

Flying Ace · 01-22-2015, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MRV99

Make sure you don't have the traffic map on. It turns your map colors gray.

Thanks for the tip, that was the problem!

buckeyewalt · 01-26-2015, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckeyewalt

There is an option for a "automatic" mode that switches from day to nght automatically. It's in the nav option the last icon on the bottom, it will give you those options. I think it's the last option, click right get the menu scroll down I think it's past the BMW app option there. My has has my vehicle now or else I'd go look it up, but there is that option.

Sorry guys, I posted this on the wrong forum, thought it was the F15 series.

Flying Ace · 01-26-2015, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckeyewalt

Sorry guys, I posted this on the wrong forum, thought it was the F15 series.

haha, go Buckeyes tho!
I went to school there, and grew up in Columbus area.

buckeyewalt · 01-26-2015, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

haha, go Buckeyes tho!
I went to school there, and grew up in Columbus area.

Thanks Ace. I went to school there, grew up there and now living in west Tennessee. Speaking about culture shock

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SB330 New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Navigation Night Mode Navigation has night mode. All navigation systems I've used, TomTom, Garmin, Magellan and Google Map Navigation all switched to night mode automatically when the time hits right. I found an option to check or uncheck the night mode. But the nav system does not switch depending on the time. The system stays in either night mode or day mode and that's it. Is this normal or is my system has a problem? I'm new to the community and still learning about the car. I've searched and read manual but no luck on answer. Any insight would be helpful. Thank you.
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windtendo Lieutenant Colonel 1716 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 2023 M5C Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW M5C [0.00] 1989 BMW M3 [0.00]	I've left it permanently in night mode after giving up on this as well. To be honest though, I was never much of a fan of the white background on day mode anyway.
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SB330 New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i thought it was natural to think that the nav switches to night mode when the headlight is on. Or the clock hits 6:30pm or something. But nothing happens. Do I need update or something?
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sburke91 Private First Class 10 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 50i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Delaware, OH iTrader: (0)	Welcome to one of the lovely BMW quirks. The NAV doesn't automatically switch between day and night mode. Many of us (myself included) program one of the preset keys to make the switch.
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JupiterBMW Self Proclaimed Roundel Junkie 627 Rep 1,593 Posts Drives: '11 E90 M3 & '13 F25 X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jupiter, FL iTrader: (6)	You have to look in the Nav options. I forget exactly what the option is called, but its something to do with grey mode or something... Uncheck that option and then it will switch between day and night mode. I had to hunt and find it for a bit, but its in the Nav options. Once you get it switching, program one of the 6 preset keys to auto switch it, that's how I have mine set up. Still irritating, my 2012 X3 would auto switch... Would love to upgrade my Nav to the software/unit in the newer vehicles... Good luck. __________________ 2018 F15 X5d Carbon Black/Nutmeg Individual- Oil Burner Tow Rig 2013 E82 1M3 Carbon Black/Black- S65/DCT Track Toy 2013 F25 X3 35i Alpine White/Chestnut- German American Family Hauler Past: '11 E91 335is, '11 E90 M3, '10 X5M, '14 328d, '03 330i Dinan3 ZHP, '04 330i ZHP, '12 X3 35i
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JupiterBMW Self Proclaimed Roundel Junkie 627 Rep 1,593 Posts Drives: '11 E90 M3 & '13 F25 X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jupiter, FL iTrader: (6)	I looked again... When on the navigation map, click to the right on the map. Then go to map settings. From there, scroll down to "traffic conditions/gray map". Uncheck this option. Now, when you select night mode, the map will switch between day and night. If you don't already use them, set one of the preset buttons to switch it for you. Scroll up until the "Night mode" is selected, but do not click it on. Choose and hold down one of the six preset buttons. It will store that setting so that every time you press that button, it will switch between the two modes. Good luck. __________________ 2018 F15 X5d Carbon Black/Nutmeg Individual- Oil Burner Tow Rig 2013 E82 1M3 Carbon Black/Black- S65/DCT Track Toy 2013 F25 X3 35i Alpine White/Chestnut- German American Family Hauler Past: '11 E91 335is, '11 E90 M3, '10 X5M, '14 328d, '03 330i Dinan3 ZHP, '04 330i ZHP, '12 X3 35i
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