Get BMW iDrive -> Operation via control display Guide for BMW I5 4 Door First Generation (2023-2025)

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CONTROLS

Adjusting the main display

Function

Operation

The main display can be adjusted in the main

menu.

Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the

upper area of the touch-

pad.

Tap on the icon.

2. Swipe the configuration bar on the right

side of the screen to the left.

Enter an under- Swipe to the right in the

score.

lower area of the touch-

pad.

3. Select the desired main display.

Sorting apps

Using the map

To resort the app icons, press and hold the de-

sired icon and move it to the desired location.

The map in the navigation system can be

moved via the touchpad.

Tap the map on the control display and then

continue operation using the touchpad.

Switching between menus

A new display opens after a menu item is se-

lected.

Function

Operation

Move map.

Swipe in the appropriate di-

rection.

Select the arrow symbol.

The current menu closes and the previous

menu is displayed.

Display menu. Tap once.

Calling up the context menu

Depending on the menu item, a context menu

with additional options can be displayed.

Using alphabetical lists

Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries

permit a direct jump to letters for which an en-

try exists.

Press and hold the desired menu item.

The menu consists of various areas, for in-

stance:

Enter the first letter on the touchpad.

The first entry of the entered letter is displayed

in the list.

▷

"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-

er's Manual.

▷

"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as

shortcut.

Operation via control display

Entering letters and numbers

General information

Depending on the equipment version, the con-

trol display is equipped with a touchscreen.

Input

1. If necessary, tap the

display.

icon or control

You can tap on menu items and widgets.

Touch the control display with your fingers. Do

not use any objects.

2. Enter desired letters and numbers.

Opening the main menu

Tap on the icon.

The main menu is displayed.

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CONTROLS

Deleting an entry

General information

▷

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-

able depending on national-market version.

Icon Function

Tap icon: delete a letter or a number.

The system includes special microphones

on the driver side and front passenger side.

Press and hold the icon: delete all let-

ters or numbers.

Say the commands and numbers fluently

as well as with normal volume, emphasis,

and speed.

Using the map

The navigation map can be moved on the con-

trol display.

▷

›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-

ken.

Functional requirements

Function

Operation

▷

A language that is supported by the Per-

sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.

Move map.

Swipe in the appropriate

direction.

Setting the system language, refer to

page 60.

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out with the fin-

gers.

▷

Always say commands in the configured

system language.

Display menu.

Tap once.

For the full range of functions, you must acti-

vate, configure, or purchase the following func-

tions:

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-

tries, the letters for which an entry exists can

be displayed in a text box.

▷

Online speech processing, refer to

page 61.

▷

For all settings under

1. Tap the letter in front of the list.

A letter box is displayed.

Data protection, refer to page 72.

Activation word, refer to page 59.

BMW ID or a driver profile.

▷

2. Tap the first letter of the desired entry.

The first entry of the selected letter is dis-

played in the list.

Relevant ConnectedDrive services from the

ConnectedDrive Store.

▷

Suggestions, refer to page 61.

BMW Intelligent Personal

Assistant

Activating the voice control system

General information

There are various methods for activating the

voice control feature:

Principle

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a

personal assistant that enables natural voice

operation of various vehicle functions. The

Personal Assistant makes it easier to operate

the vehicle by providing proactive suggestions

and automating habits.

▷

Press the button on the steering

wheel briefly.

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BMW iDrive -> Operation via control display for Your BMW I5 4 Door First Generation (2023-2025)

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