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Vehicle features and

options

Input and display

Letters and numbers

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐

tween entering upper and lower case, letters and

numbers.

Symbol

Function

or

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

Insert blank space.

Use voice activation.

Confirm entry.

Concept

The iDrive combines the functions of many

switches. These functions can be operated via

the Controller and, depending on the equipment

version, the touchscreen.

Entry comparison

When entering names and addresses, the choice

is narrowed down with every letter entered and

letters may be added automatically.

Safety information

Entries are continuously compared with data

stored in the vehicle.

▷ Only those letters are offered during entry for

which data is available.

WARNING

Operating the integrated information systems

and communication devices while driving can

distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control

of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only use the systems or devices when the traf‐

fic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use

the systems and devices while the vehicle is

stationary.

▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐

tered in all languages that are available in

iDrive.

Activating/deactivating the

functions

Several menu items are preceded by a check‐

box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐

tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the

menu item activates or deactivates the function.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

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Status information

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 symbols.

Symbol

Meaning

Bluetooth audio.

USB audio interface.

Online Entertainment.

WiFi.

Radio symbols

Other symbols

Symbol Meaning

HD Radio station is being received.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Check Control message.

The sound output has been

switched off.

Telephone symbols

Encrypted connection not active.

Symbol Meaning

Request for the current vehicle posi‐

tion.

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Checking the current vehicle posi‐

tion.

Signal strength of cellular network.

Network search.

Split screen, split screen display

General information

Additional information can be displayed in several

menus on the right side of the split screen dis‐

play, the so-called split screen, for instance infor‐

mation from the Onboard Computer.

Cellular network is not available.

The critical charge state of the mo‐

bile phone has been reached.

Roaming is active.

SMS text message received.

Message received.

Reminder.

The additional information remains visible even

when switching to another menu on the split

screen.

Sending not possible.

Contacts are loaded.

Switching on/off

1.

Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

Entertainment symbols

Symbol

Meaning

CD/DVD player.

Music hard disk.

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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.

Selecting the display

The display can be selected in menus, where the

split screen is supported.

1. Move the Controller to the right until the split

screen is selected.

2. Press the Controller.

Safety information

3. Select the desired setting.

Specifying the number of displays

NOTICE

It is possible to specify the number of displays.

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.

1. Move the Controller to the right until the split

screen is selected.

2. Press the Controller.

3. "Personalize menu"

4. Select the desired setting.

5. Move the Controller to the left.

Switching on/off automatically

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.

Control elements

Overview

Switching on/off manually

The Control Display can also be switched off

manually.

1.

Press button.

2. "Turn off control display"

Press the Controller or any button on the Con‐

troller to switch it back on again.

1

2

Control Display, with touchscreen depending

on the equipment version

Controller with navigation

system

Controller with buttons and, depending on

the equipment version, with touchpad

General information

Control Display

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 254.

Some iDrive functions can be operated using the

touchpad on the Controller, refer to page 45.

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Operation

Button Function

▷ Turn.

Open destination input menu for navi‐

gation.

Open navigation map.

Press once: open the previous dis‐

play.

Press and hold: open the menus used

last.

Open the Options menu.

▷ Press.

Controller without 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.

▷ Move in four directions.

Operation

▷ Turn.

Buttons on the Controller

▷ Press.

Button Function

Press once: call up main menu.

Press twice: display all menu items of

the main menu.

Open the Communication menu.

Open the Media/Radio menu.

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▷ Move in two directions.

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main

menu.

Buttons on the Controller

Button Function

Adapting the main menu

Press once: call up main menu.

1.

Press the button twice.

Press twice: display all menu items of

the main menu.

All menu items of the main menu are dis‐

played.

Open the Communication menu.

2. Select a menu item.

3. To move the menu item to the desired posi‐

tion, tilt the Controller to the right or left.

Open the Media/Radio menu.

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

Press once: open the previous dis‐

play.

Press and hold: open the menus used

last.

1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

Open the Options menu.

Operating with the

Controller

Opening the main menu

Press button.

2. Press the Controller.

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, for instance

"iDrive settings", a new display appears.

▷ Move the Controller to the left.

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Closes the current display and shows the

previous display.

Entering letters and numbers

Input

▷

Press the button.

1. Turn the Controller: select letters or numbers.

The previous display opens.

2.

: confirm entry.

▷ Move the Controller to the right.

New display is opened.

Deleting

An arrow indicates that additional displays can be

opened.

Symbol Function

Press the Controller: delete letters or

number.

Opening recently used menus

The recently used menus can be displayed.

Hold the Controller down: delete all

letters or numbers.

Press and hold this button.

The recently used menus are displayed.

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries,

the letters for which there is an entry are dis‐

played at the left edge.

Opening the Options menu

Press button.

1. Turn the Controller to the left or right quickly.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

All letters for which there are entries are dis‐

played on the left edge.

The Options menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, for instance "Split screen".

2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.

▷ Control options for the selected main menu,

for instance for "Media/Radio".

The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐

played.

▷ If applicable, further operating options for the

selected menu, for instance "Save station".

Operating via touchscreen

Changing settings

Settings, such as brightness, can be entered.

Via iDrive:

General information

The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐

screen.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

Touch screen with your fingers. Do not use any

objects.

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness"

Opening the main menu

Tap on symbol.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

displayed.

7. Press the Controller.

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Changing settings

Settings such as brightness can be changed via

the touchscreen.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness"

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main

menu.

6. To create the desired setting:

▷ Slide in the selected field to the right or

left, until the desired setting is displayed.

Adapting the main menu

1.

Tap on symbol.

▷

,

Tap on symbol.

All menu items of the main menu are dis‐

played.

Entering letters and numbers

Input

2. Drag the menu item to the desired position

on the right or left.

1.

Touch the symbol on the touchscreen.

Selecting menu items

Tap desired menu item.

A keyboard is displayed in the Control Dis‐

play.

2. Enter letters and numbers.

Deleting

Symbol Function

Tapping the symbol: delete the letter

or number.

Tapping and holding the symbol for

an extended period: delete all letters

or numbers.

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, a new display

opens.

Operating navigation map

The navigation map can be moved with the

touchscreen.

An arrow indicates that additional displays can be

opened.

▷ Swipe to the left.

▷ Tap arrow.

Function

Operation

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out with the fin‐

gers.

New display is opened.

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Entering special characters

Touchpad

Input

Operation

General information

Some iDrive functions can be operated using the

touchpad on the Controller.

Delete a charac‐ Swipe to the left on the

ter.

touchpad.

Enter a blank

space.

Swipe to the right in the

center of the touchpad.

Selecting functions

1. "My Vehicle"

Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the up‐

per area of the touchpad.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Touchpad"

Enter an under‐ Swipe to the right in the

4. Select desired setting:

▷ "Speller": Enter letters and numbers.

▷ "Map": using the map.

score.

lower area of the touchpad.

Using the map

▷ "Search fields": Write letters without se‐

lecting the list field.

The map in the navigation system can be moved

via the touchpad.

▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered

letters and numbers.

Function

Operation

Move map.

Swipe in the appropriate di‐

rection.

Entering letters and numbers

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out on the touch‐

pad with fingers.

Entering letters requires some practice at the be‐

ginning. When entering, pay attention to the fol‐

lowing:

Display menu.

Tap once.

▷ The system distinguishes between upper

and lower-case letters and numbers. To

make entries, it may be necessary to change

between upper and lower-case letters, num‐

bers and characters, refer to page 43.

Programmable memory

buttons

▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on the

Control Display.

General information

▷ Always enter associated characters, such as

accents or periods so that the letter can be

clearly recognized. The set language deter‐

mines what input is possible. Where neces‐

sary, enter special characters via the Control‐

ler.

The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐

grammable memory buttons and called up di‐

rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation des‐

tinations, phone numbers and menu entries.

Settings are stored for the driver profile currently

used.

Storing a function

1. Select function via iDrive.

2.

Press and hold the desired button

until a signal sounds.

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Running a function

Press button.

The function will work immediately. This means,

for instance that the number is dialed when a

phone number is selected.

Displaying the key assignment

Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or

use objects.

The button assignment is displayed at the top

edge of screen.

Deleting the button assignments

1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for ap‐

prox. 5 seconds.

2. "OK"

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