Get At a glance -> iDrive Guide for BMW M5 4 Door Fourth Generation (2004-2010)

iDrive

iDrive combines the functions of a large number

of switches. This allows these functions to be

operated from a central position. The following

section provides an introduction to basic menu

navigation. The control of the individual func-

tions is described in connection with the rele-

vant equipment.

Controls

1

2

Control Display

To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard

due to inattention, both to your own vehi-

cle's occupants and to other road users: never

attempt to use the controls or make entries

unless traffic and road conditions allow.<

button

Opening start menu

3

Controller

With the controller you can select menu

items and make settings:

> move in four directions, arrows 4

> turn, arrow 5

> press, arrow 6

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Menu overview

Operating principle

From radio readiness, refer to page 53, the fol-

lowing message is shown on the Control Dis-

play:

Communication

>

Telephone*

>

BMW Assist* or TeleService*

Navigation or onboard information

>

Navigation system*

>

Onboard information, e.g. for displaying

the average fuel consumption

Entertainment

>

Radio

To clear the message:

Press the controller.

This displays the start menu.

CD player and CD changer*

External audio device

On vehicles with a single drive, the message

automatically disappears after approx. 10 sec-

onds.

Climate

>

Air distribution

Seat air conditioning*

Automatic program

Parked car ventilation

Start menu

menu

>

Switching off Control Display

Tone and display settings

Settings for your vehicle, e.g. for MDrive, or

for the central locking system

>

Display of service requirements and dates

for statutory emission and vehicle inspec-

tions

You can call up all the functions of iDrive using

five menu items.

Settings for telephone

Opening start menu

Press the

To open the start menu from the menu:

Press the button twice.

button.

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Opening menu items of start menu

Displays in menu

With the start menu you can open the menu

items Communication, Navigation, Entertain-

ment and Climate by moving the controller to

the left, right, front or rear.

1

2

Each menu is divided into fields.

The respective active field is highlighted.

A symbol indicates the last selected menu

item of the start menu:

You can open the menu by pressing the con-

troller.

Communication

Navigation or onboard information

Entertainment

Climate

Comfort opening of menu items

Comfort opening offers you:

>

Opening of a menu item of the start menu in

the last display shown

Direct switching between Communication,

Navigation, Entertainment and Climate

menu

without pressing the

button

For this purpose, move the controller in the cor-

responding direction and hold it for longer than

approx. 2 seconds.

1

2

Menu items are usually grouped in horizon-

tal or vertical lists.

In these lists, arrows indicate the possibility

of accessing other menu items that are not

currently visible.

3

Settings are displayed graphically or

numerically.

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Operating principle at a glance

Basic operation via iDrive is described in this

view.

You can view the individual steps under Set-

tings on Control Display, Setting time, refer to

page 71.

1

2

3

Selecting menu item:

4

5

Changing between fields:

> Turn the controller; the highlight moves

> Briefly move the controller left, right,

forward or back

> Menu items shown in white can be

selected by highlighting

> Release controller

> Active field appears lighter

Adjusting settings:

Activating menu item:

> Press the controller

> New menu items are displayed or the

> Turn controller

function is carried out

> Graphic display, numerical value or text

Selecting menu item: refer to 1

displays can be changed

> Acknowledgment by changing field

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Status information

Assistance window*

1

Display for:

Additional information can be displayed in the

assistance window:

> Entertainment:

Radio, CD

>

The computer or the trip computer

> Telephone* in "Communication":

Name of linked mobile phone, network

search or no network

The arrow or map view with a navigation

system*

>

The current position

> "BMW Assist"*:

Existing voice connection with a service

from BMW Assist

Selecting display

1. Move the controller to the right to change to

the assistance window and press the con-

troller.

2

3

Entertainment sound output off

Display for:

>

New entries present in "Missed calls"*

Roaming active

4

Telephoning* possible if the mobile

phone is logged-on in the vehicle

Mobile phone network with strong

reception, display dependent on mobile

phone

5

Time

Other displays:

2. Select a menu item.

3. Press the controller.

The status information is temporarily hidden

when there are Check Control instructions or

inputs via the voice command system*.

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Switching assistance window off/on

1. Move the controller to the right to change to

the assistance window and press the con-

troller.

2. Select "Assist. window off" and press the

controller.

To switch on, change to the assistance window

and press the controller.

Switching Control Display

off/on

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Display off" and press the control-

ler.

To switch on, press the controller.

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At a glance -> iDrive for Your BMW M5 4 Door Fourth Generation (2004-2010)

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