BMW NEXT Map FSC Activation Code
Vehicle-specific FSC activation code for updating compatible BMW navigation
systems using Road Map NEXT.
This product includes the FSC activation code only. Navigation map files are
not included and must be obtained separately.
Before ordering
Check the navigation map version currently installed in the vehicle:
- Open the Navigation menu.
- Press the OPTION button on the iDrive controller.
- Select Navigation system version or Version information.
- Confirm that the displayed map name contains NEXT.
Example:
Road Map Europe NEXT 2025-2
Do not order this product if the displayed map type is PREMIUM, MOVE, MOTION,
ROUTE, EVO, WAY or LIVE.
Information required
- Last 7 characters of the VIN
- Required navigation map region
- FSC type: One Time or Lifetime
FSC options
- One Time: valid for one selected NEXT navigation map release.
-
Lifetime: intended for future NEXT map updates for the
same vehicle and supported region.
How to enter the FSC activation code
- Prepare the correct NEXT navigation map update USB drive.
- Connect the USB drive to the vehicle.
- Select Start update when the navigation system detects the update.
- Enter the supplied FSC activation code using the iDrive controller.
- Select OK and continue the navigation map installation.
- Leave the USB drive connected until the update has been completed.
The FSC activation code contains 20 characters and uses only capital letters
A–Z and digits 2–7.
The digits 0 and 1 are not used to avoid
confusion with the letters O and I.
Use the 1@+ character selector in iDrive to switch between
letters and numbers while entering the code.
Important compatibility notice
The chassis list in the Specifications section is provided as a general
reference only. Compatibility must be confirmed by checking that the
navigation version displayed in the vehicle contains the word
NEXT.
The FSC code is generated using the submitted vehicle information and cannot
be used for another vehicle.
