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BMW iDrive

accident, injury, and property damage. Only

use the systems or devices when the traffic

situation allows. As warranted, stop and use

the systems and devices while the vehicle is

stationary.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Additional information:

Main menu

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

General information

The main menu is divided into different areas.

Display and operating

concept

Overview

Principle

BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper-

ating concept and includes a wide range of

functions.

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment, the functions

can be operated as follows:

1

Widgets

▷

Via the control display.

2

3

4

5

Status information

Configuration bar for main display

Temperature setting

Menu bar

Via the Controller.

Via the touchpad.

Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

Via the operating elements on the steering

wheel.

Menu bar

Additional information:

Instrument cluster, refer to page 136.

Apps menu

Access to apps and vehicle functions. A

filter can be selected. If necessary, change the

filter to see the apps you want.

Safety information

Warning

▷

"All apps": All apps and functions are dis-

played.

Operating the integrated information systems

and communication devices while driving can

distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible

to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of

▷

"Infotainment": Only infotainment apps are

displayed.

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"Vehicle": Only vehicle adjustment func-

tions are displayed.

smartphones. The widgets also serve as but-

tons and allow jumping to the relevant menu.

"Recently used": The most recently used

apps are displayed.

Main display

The main display shows real-time information

and dynamic content such as the navigation

map. This display also contains buttons and

lets you jump to the desired menu.

Media menu

Access to functions of the entertainment

system, e.g., radio stations or connection with

external devices.

Status information

Communication menu

General information

Access to the telephone and message

function as well as the connection and man-

agement of mobile devices such as smart-

phones.

The status field can be found in the upper area

of the control display. Status information is dis-

played in the form of icons. Depending on the

equipment and national-market version, differ-

ent icons are available.

Navigation menu

Access to the navigation system, destina-

tion input and traffic bulletins. Configurable

map views and other functions such as points

of interest.

Telephone status information

Icon

Meaning

Active call.

Climate menu

Signal strength.

SIM card missing.

The Climate menu provides access to all

climate control functions.

Apple CarPlay© menu

Entertainment status information

Depending on the national-market version

with a connected function: access to Apple

CarPlay. Apple CarPlay enables the secure

use of certain functions of a compatible Apple

iPhone via iDrive.

Icon Meaning

USB audio.

Bluetooth audio.

Smartphone audio.

Connected Music with Spotify.

Time shift.

Android Auto© menu

Depending on the national-market version

with a connected function: access to Android

Auto. Android Auto enables the secure use

of certain functions of a compatible Android

smartphone via iDrive.

Wi-Fi.

Apple CarPlay.

Widgets

Android Auto.

Widgets show real-time information and dy-

namic content such as current media or paired

Satellite radio is switched on.

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Status information messages

Icon

Function

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

Icon Meaning

Number of notifications.

Check Control message.

Enter a blank space.

Switching between languages.

Use voice control.

Suppress private information.

Do not disturb.

Confirm entry.

Message.

Shift the input area to the left

or right.

Additional information:

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

Entry comparison

When entering data from a database such as

contacts, the selection is gradually narrowed

down for each character entered, with charac-

ters being added as necessary.

Other status information

Icon Meaning

Sound output active.

Activating/deactivating the functions

Sound output deactivated.

Activation word active.

BMW ID or driver profile.

Destination guidance active.

Go to quick access.

Some menu items are preceded by an icon.

Selecting the menu item enables or disables

the function.

Icon

Meaning

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Wireless charging active.

Park Distance Control: sound active.

Enabling/disabling audible feedback

For some functions, audio confirmation is

given, e.g., sounds are emitted when operating

the control display.

Park Distance Control: sound deacti-

vated.

1.

Apps menu

Input and display

2. "Vehicle"

Letters and numbers

Letters and numbers can be entered using the

controller, touchpad, control display, or voice

control, depending on vehicle equipment.

3. "System settings"

4. "Sound"

5. Select the desired setting.

Quick access

The quick link provides access to shortcuts,

certain settings, and app recommendations.

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The function will work immediately. This

means for instance that the connection is es-

tablished when a phone number is selected.

Input

Operation

Show

Swipe from top to bottom on the

quick link. control display.

Slide the controller up.

Tap the icon on the status

bar.

Swipe from the bottom up on the

quick link. control display.

Slide the controller down.

Deleting shortcuts

1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control

display.

2. Press and hold the desired shortcut.

3. "Delete shortcut"

Hide

BMW Curved Display

Activating/deactivating pop-ups

For some functions, pop-ups are displayed

automatically on the control display. Some of

these pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.

Principle

The BMW Curved Display is a single-screen

display in the instrument panel that is curved

towards the driver. The BMW Curved Display

comprises the instrument cluster on the driv-

er's side and the control display.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Pop-ups"

General information

Follow instructions for cleaning the BMW

Curved Display in the Care chapter.

5. Select the desired setting.

Shortcuts

Additional information:

Caring for special components, refer to

page 352.

General information

The iDrive functions can be stored on the

shortcuts and called up directly, for instance

radio stations, navigation destinations, phone

numbers and menu entries.

Overview

Storing a function

1. Select the desired function.

2. Press and hold the desired function.

3. "Add to shortcuts"

Shortcuts can only be created with an active

BMW ID or a driver profile.

1

Instrument cluster 136

Control display 54

Executing a function

1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control

display.

2

2. Tap the desired shortcut.

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