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BMW iDrive

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BMW iDrive

Safety information

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.

Warning

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 accident, injury, or 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.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Display and operating

concept

Principle

Main menu

BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper-

ating concept and includes a wide range of

functions.

General information

The main menu is divided into different areas.

General information

Overview

Depending on vehicle equipment, the functions

can be operated as follows:

▷

Via the control display.

Via the Controller.

Via the touchpad.

Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

Via the gesture control.

Via the operating elements on the steering

wheel.

1

Widgets

Additional information:

2

3

4

5

Status information

Configuration bar for main display

Temperature setting

Menu bar

Instrument cluster, refer to page 143.

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Android Auto© menu

Menu bar

Depending on national-market version with

associated function: Access to Android Auto.

Android Auto enables the secure use of certain

functions of a compatible Android smartphone

via iDrive.

Apps menu

Access to apps and vehicle functions. A

filter can be selected. If necessary, change the

filter to see the apps you want.

▷

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

played.

Widgets

Widgets show real-time information and dy-

namic content such as current media or paired

smartphones. The widgets also serve as but-

tons and allow jumping to the relevant menu.

"Infotainment": Only infotainment apps are

displayed.

"Vehicle": Only vehicle adjustment func-

tions are displayed.

"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 entertainment system functions,

e.g., radio stations or external device pairing.

Status information

Communication menu

Access to telephone and message function

as well as pairing and management of mobile

devices, e.g., smartphones.

General information

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 navigation system, destination

entry, and traffic information. Configurable

map views and other functions such as points

of interest.

Telephone status information

Icon

Meaning

Climate menu

Active call.

The Climate menu provides access to all

climate control functions.

Signal strength.

SIM card missing.

Apple CarPlay© menu

Depending on national-market version with

associated function: Access to Apple CarPlay.

Apple CarPlay enables the secure use of cer-

tain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone via

iDrive.

Entertainment status information

Icon Meaning

USB audio.

Bluetooth audio.

Smartphone audio.

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Icon Meaning

Connected Music with Spotify.

Letters and numbers

Letters and numbers can be entered using the

controller, touchpad, control display, or voice

control, depending on vehicle equipment.

Time shift.

Wi-Fi.

Apple CarPlay.

Android Auto.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Icon

Function

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

Enter a blank space.

Switching between languages.

Use voice control.

Status information messages

Icon Meaning

Number of notifications.

Check Control message.

Suppress private information.

Do not disturb.

Confirm entry.

Shift the input area to the left

or right.

Entry comparison

Message.

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.

Additional information:

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

Activating/deactivating the functions

Some menu items are preceded by an icon.

Selecting the menu item enables or disables

the function.

Other status information

Icon Meaning

Sound output active.

Icon

Meaning

Sound output deactivated.

Activation word active.

BMW ID or driver profile.

Destination guidance active.

Go to quick access.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Enabling/disabling audible feedback

For some functions, audio confirmation is

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

the control display.

Wireless charging active.

Park Distance Control: sound active.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Park Distance Control: sound deacti-

vated.

3. "System settings"

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4. "Sound"

Shortcuts can only be created with an active

BMW ID or a driver profile.

5. Select the desired setting.

Executing a function

1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control

display.

Quick access

The quick link provides access to shortcuts,

certain settings, and app recommendations.

2. Tap the desired shortcut.

Input

Operation

The function will work immediately. This

means for instance that the connection is es-

tablished when a phone number is selected.

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.

Hide

2. Press and hold the desired shortcut.

3. "Delete shortcut"

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.

Direct access

General information

The vehicle has buttons that can be used to

access menus for the respective function di-

rectly on the control display. Then continue the

operation via iDrive.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Pop-ups"

Overview

5. Select the desired setting.

Button Function

Shortcuts

Go to the Drive Settings menu on

the center console.

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.

Go to the Exterior Lighting menu be-

tween the steering wheel and driv-

er’s door.

Go to the Interior Lighting menu on

the headliner.

Storing a function

1. Select the desired function.

2. Press and hold the desired function.

3. "Add to shortcuts"

Go to the Seat Settings menu on the

driver’s door.

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Safety information

BMW Curved Display

Warning

Principle

When driving, loose items or devices con-

nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile

phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,

e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-

ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There

is a risk of injury and risk of damage to prop-

erty. Secure loose objects or devices that are

connected to the vehicle via a cable.

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.

General information

Follow instructions for cleaning the BMW

Curved Display in the Care chapter.

Additional information:

Warning

Caring for special components, refer to

page 379.

Objects in the area in front of a display can

slip and damage the display. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not

place objects in the area in front of a display.

Overview

1

Instrument cluster 143

Control display 53

2

Control display.

Control display

Switching the control display on/off

automatically

The control display is turned on automatically

when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the

control display is needed for operation.

Principle

The iDrive functions are displayed on the con-

trol display.

In certain situations, the control display is

switched off automatically, for instance if no

operation is performed on the vehicle for sev-

eral minutes.

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