Keep your vehicle’s Map up to date by receiving the most current navigation map data either via a USB update or automatically over the air.
The advantages for you:
- Always have the most up-to-date navigation map data
- Over-the-air updates up to 4-times annually
- Updates take place automatically as soon as the latest version of map data is available
Be safe on your journey and update your Navigation maps to the latest version. We will guide you step by step through the process.
- Full update
- On location
- Up to 1 hour
- In-person support
- 1 Download Link
- 1 Code
- Instructions
- Premium support
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited tasks
- Premium support
- 1 FSC Code
- 1 car
- iDrive instructions
- No support
- 1 Map
- 1 installation
- Instructions
- No support
What is FSC Code?
FSC (Freischaltcode) is the activation code released by BMW. This activation code is always a 20-position combination of characters, which is usually entered manually via the iDrive controller. The code only contains capital letters (A – Z) and digits (2 – 7). Each code is especially based on VIN for every single car. The code can not be used with multiple cars.
How to find a USB in my car?
You can find a USB port in the glove compartment or in the centre console.
What happens if I will turn off the car during the process?
There is nothing to be worried about, the process will start again.
What do I need for the Map Data update?
- Make an order, specifying the last 7 characters of the car’s VIN*;
- FAT32 formatted USB flash;
- Maps Data;
- FSC Code.
Where is my VIN number?
Your vehicle identification number is listed in several locations on your BMW. The most common places to check are:
- The inside frame/panel of your front door (usually the driver’s side)
- On the dash near the windshield
- On your BMW’s insurance or registration
How to order?
What is required:
- Last 7 digits of your car VIN number
- Current maps version in full
- Car registration number
