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iDrive

Vehicle equipment

Entry and display

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and special equipment available for the

model series. It may therefore describe equip‐

ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐

ample on account of the optional equipment se‐

lected or the country variant. This also applies to

safety-relevant functions and systems. Please

comply with the relevant laws and regulations

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

Letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, it is possible to enter

upper and lower case letters, numbers and char‐

acters.

Symbol

Function

or

Switch between upper and

lower case.

To insert spaces.

To use the voice control.

To confirm your entry.

Principle

iDrive brings together the functions of a number

of switches. These functions can be operated

using the Controller and, depending on the

equipment version, the touchscreen.

Entry comparison

When entering names and addresses, the selec‐

tion is gradually narrowed down and possibly

supplemented with every subsequent letter en‐

tered.

Safety note

Inputs are continuously compared with the data

saved in the vehicle.

▷ Only letters for which data is available are of‐

fered for entry.

WARNING

Operating integrated information systems and

communication devices during a journey may

distract you from the road. You could lose con‐

trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident.

Only operate the systems or devices if the traf‐

fic conditions allow you to do so. Stop if neces‐

sary and operate the systems or devices with

the vehicle at a standstill.

▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐

tered in all languages available in iDrive.

Enabling/disabling functions

Some menu items are preceded by a checkbox.

The box indicates whether the function is ena‐

bled or disabled. Selecting the menu item ena‐

bles or disables the function.

Function is enabled.

Function is disabled.

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Status information

General

The status field is located in the top area of the

Control Display. Status information is displayed

in the form of symbols.

Symbol

Meaning

Online Entertainment.

WLAN.

Other symbols

Symbols for telephone

Symbol Meaning

Check Control message.

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Sound output switched off.

Encrypted connection not active.

Determining the current vehicle posi‐

tion.

Reception level of mobile telephone

network.

Traffic information.

Searching for network.

No mobile telephone network avail‐

able.

Split screen

Critical charge state of the mobile

telephone reached.

General

Additional information, for example information

from the on-board computer, can be displayed

on the right-hand side of the split screen in some

menus.

Data transfer not possible.

Roaming active.

The additional information remains visible in the

split screen even if you switch to a different

menu.

Text message received.

Message received.

Reminder.

Switching on/off

Sending not possible.

Contacts are being loaded.

1.

Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

Symbols for entertainment

Selecting the display

Symbol

Meaning

The display can be selected in the menus in

which a split screen view is possible.

CD/DVD player.

Music hard disc.

Bluetooth audio.

USB audio interface.

1. Tilt the Controller to the right until split

screen is selected.

2. Press the Controller.

3. Select the desired setting.

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Defining the list of displays

Safety note

The list of displays can be defined.

NOTE

1. Tilt the Controller to the right until split

screen is selected.

Objects located in front of the Control Display

may slip and damage the Control Display.

There is a risk of material damage. Do not place

objects in front of the Control Display.

2. Press the Controller.

3. "Personalise menu"

4. Select the desired setting.

5. Tilt the Controller to the left.

Switching on/off automatically

The Control Display is switched on automatically

after unlocking.

Controls

In certain situations, the Control Display is

switched off automatically, for example if no op‐

eration is performed on the vehicle for several

minutes.

Overview

Switching on/off manually

The Control Display can also be switched off

manually.

1.

Press the button.

2. "Switch off control display"

1

2

Control Display, with touchscreen depending

on the equipment version

Press the Controller or any button on the Con‐

troller to switch it back on again.

Controller with buttons and, depending on

the equipment version, with touchpad

Controller with navigation

system

Control Display

General

To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐

structions, see page 303.

General

The buttons can be used to call up menus di‐

rectly. The Controller can be used to select

menu items and perform settings.

If the Control Display is exposed to very high

temperatures, for example because of strong

sunlight, the brightness may be reduced and the

Control Display may even switch itself off. Nor‐

mal functions will be restored when the tempera‐

ture is reduced, for example by shading or using

the air conditioning system.

Operation

▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐

ample.

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Button Function

To call up the destination entry menu

of the navigation system.

To call up the navigation map.

Press once: to call up the previous

screen.

Press and hold: to call up the recently

used menus.

▷ Press to select a menu item, for example.

To call up the Options menu.

Controller without navigation

system

General

The buttons can be used to call up menus di‐

rectly. The Controller can be used to select

menu items and perform settings.

▷ Tilt in four directions to switch between

screens, for example.

Operation

▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐

ample.

Buttons on the Controller

Button Function

Press once: to call up the main menu.

▷ Press to select a menu item, for example.

Press twice: shows all menu items of

the main menu.

To call up the Communication menu.

To call up the Media/Radio menu.

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Operation using the

Controller

Calling up the main menu

Press the button.

▷ Tilt in two directions to switch between

screens, for example.

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main

menu.

Buttons on the Controller

Adapting the main menu

Button Function

1.

Press the button twice.

All menu items of the main menu are dis‐

played.

Press once: to call up the main menu.

Press twice: shows all menu items of

the main menu.

2. Select a menu item.

3. To move a menu item to the desired position,

tilt the Controller to the right or left.

To call up the Communication menu.

To call up the Media/Radio menu.

Selecting a menu item

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

Press once: to call up the previous

screen.

1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

Press and hold: to call up the recently

used menus.

To call up the Options menu.

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2. Press the Controller.

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness"

Switching between screens

After a menu item has been selected, for exam‐

ple "iDrive settings", a new screen is displayed.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

displayed.

7. Press the Controller.

Entering letters and numbers

Entry

▷ Tilt the Controller to the left.

The current screen is closed and the previ‐

ous screen is displayed.

▷

Press the button.

1. Turn the Controller: to select letters or num‐

bers.

The previous screen is opened again.

▷ Tilt the Controller to the right.

The new screen is opened.

2.

: to confirm your entry.

Deleting

An arrow indicates that further screens can be

called up.

Symbol Function

Calling up recently used menus

The recently used menus can be displayed.

Press the Controller: to delete letters

or numbers.

Press and hold the Controller: to de‐

lete all letters or numbers.

Press and hold the button.

The recently used menus are displayed.

Operating alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries,

the letters for which entries are available can be

displayed on the left.

Calling up the Options menu

Press the button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

1. Turn the Controller quickly to the left or right.

The menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, for example "Split screen".

All the letters for which an entry is available

are shown on the left.

2. Select the initial letter of the desired entry.

▷ Operating options for the selected main

menu, for example for "Media/Radio".

The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐

played.

▷ If applicable, other operating options for the

selected menu, for example "Save station".

Operation by touchscreen

Adjusting the settings

Settings such as brightness can be adjusted.

Via iDrive:

General

The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐

screen.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

Touch the touchscreen with your fingers. Do not

use any objects.

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Via iDrive:

Calling up the main menu

Tap the symbol.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Contents of main menu"

Switching between screens

After a menu item has been selected, a new

screen is displayed.

An arrow indicates that further screens can be

called up.

▷ Swipe to the left.

▷ Tap the arrow.

The main menu is displayed.

The new screen is opened.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main

menu.

Adjusting the settings

Adapting the main menu

Settings such as brightness can be made using

the touchscreen.

1.

Tap the symbol.

Via iDrive:

All menu items of the main menu are dis‐

played.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. Drag the menu item to the desired position

on the right or left.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness"

Selecting a menu item

Touch the required menu item.

6. Perform the desired setting:

▷ Move to the right or left until the required

setting is displayed.

▷

Tap the symbol.

Entering letters and numbers

Entry

1.

Tap the symbol on the touchscreen.

A keyboard appears on the Control Display.

Dynamic content

2. Enter letters and numbers.

Dynamic content can be displayed within the

menu items. The content in the menu items up‐

dates automatically, for example active route

guidance in the navigation. To go straight to the

dynamic content, tap the bottom area of the

menu item.

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▷ The system generally recognises numbers

and upper and lower case letters. It may be

necessary to switch between upper and

lower case, numbers and characters, see

page 47.

Deleting

Symbol Function

Tap the symbol: to delete letter or

number.

▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on the

Control Display.

Tap and hold the symbol: to delete

all letters or numbers.

▷ Always enter associated characters, for ex‐

ample accents or dots, so that the letter can

be clearly identified. The input options de‐

pend on the language that has been set. You

may need to enter special characters using

the Controller.

Operation of the navigation map

The navigation map can be moved via the touch‐

screen.

Function

Operation

Entering special characters

To enlarge/reduce

the map.

Pinch together or move

apart your fingers.

Entry

Operation

To delete a char‐ Swipe to the left on the

acter. touchpad.

Touchpad

To enter a space. From the centre of the

General

touchpad, swipe to the

right.

Some of the functions of the iDrive can be oper‐

ated with the touchpad of the Controller.

To enter a hy‐

phen.

At the top of the touchpad,

swipe to the right.

Selecting functions

Via iDrive:

To enter an un‐

derscore.

At the bottom of the

touchpad, swipe to the

right.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

Operating map

3. "Touchpad"

The map of the navigation system can be moved

using the touchpad.

4. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Write": to enter letters and numbers.

▷ "Map": to operate the map.

Function

Operation

▷ "Search fields": to write letters without se‐

lecting the list field.

To move the map. Swipe in the appropriate

direction.

▷ "Audio feedback": to have the entered let‐

ters and numbers read out.

To enlarge/reduce On the touchpad, pinch

the map.

together or move apart

your fingers.

Entering letters and numbers

Entering letters requires a bit of practice to begin

with. Bear in mind the following when entering:

To display the

menu.

Tap once.

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Favourites buttons

General

iDrive functions, for example radio stations, navi‐

gation destinations, telephone numbers and

shortcuts to the menu, can be saved to Favour‐

ites buttons and called up directly.

The settings are saved for the current driver pro‐

file.

Saving a function

1. Select function via iDrive.

2.

Press and hold the desired button

until a signal sounds.

Performing a function

Press the button.

The function is carried out immediately. If you

have selected a telephone number for example,

the connection will also be established.

Displaying the button

assignment

Touch the buttons with your finger. Do not wear

gloves or use objects.

The button assignment is displayed at the top

edge of the screen.

Clearing the button assignment

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 8 simultane‐

ously for approximately 5 seconds.

2. "OK"

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