BMW iDrive
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.
1.
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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