iDrive
AT A GLANCE
Specifying the number of displays
Safety information
It is possible to specify the number of displays.
NOTICE
1. Move the Controller to the right until the split
screen is selected.
Objects in the area in the front of the Control
Display can shift and damage the Control Dis‐
play. There is a risk of damage to property. Do
not place objects in the area in front of the
Control Display.
2. Press the Controller.
3. "Personalize menu"
4. Select the desired setting.
5. Move the Controller to the left.
Switching on/off automatically
Control elements
The Control Display is switched on automatically
after unlocking.
In certain situations, the Control Display is
switched off automatically, for instance 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.
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Control Display with touchscreen
2. "Turn off control display"
Controller with buttons and touchpad
Press the Controller or any button on the Con‐
troller to switch it back on again.
Control Display
Controller with navigation system
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
General information
To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐
structions, refer to page 237.
In the case of very high temperatures on the
Control Display, for instance due to intense solar
radiation, the brightness may be reduced down
to complete deactivation. Once the temperature
is reduced, for instance through shade or air con‐
ditioning, the normal functions are restored.
Operation
▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐
ample.
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