Get At a glance -> iDrive Guide for BMW M6 4 Door Second Generation (2005-2010)

iDrive

iDrive combines the functions of a multitude 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 individual functions is

described in connection with the relevant

equipment.

Controls

1

2

Control Display

To avoid becoming distracted and unnec-

essarily endangering both your own vehi-

cle's occupants and other road users, never

attempt to use the controls or make entries

unless traffic and road conditions allow.<

button

Opening the start menu

3

Controller

You can use the controller to select menu

items and change settings by:

> moving in four directions, arrows 4

> turning, arrow 5

> pressing, arrow 6

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Menu overview

Basic operation

From radio readiness, refer to page 50, the fol-

lowing message is shown on the Control Dis-

play:

Communication

>

Telephone*

>

BMW Assist* or TeleService*

Navigation or onboard information

>

Navigation system*

>

Onboard info, e.g. for displaying of the

average fuel consumption

Entertainment

>

Radio

To clear the message:

Press the controller.

>

CD player and CD changer*

This displays the start menu.

Climate

On vehicles with a single drive, the message

automatically disappears after approx. 10 sec-

onds.

>

Air distribution

Automatic program

Parked car ventilation

Start menu

menu

>

Switching off the Control Display

Tone and display settings

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

settings for the central locking system

>

Display of service requirements and dates

for statutory emission and vehicle inspec-

tions

Settings for the telephone

You can call up all the functions of iDrive using

five menu items.

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

From the start menu, you can call up the four

menu items Communication, Navigation, Enter-

tainment, and Climate by moving the controller

left, right, forward, or back.

1

2

Each menu is divided into fields. The cur-

rently selected field appears brighter.

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 info

Entertainment

Climate

Comfort opening of menu items

Convenience opening offers you the option of:

>

Opening a menu item of the start menu in

the view last selected

Direct switching between Communication,

Navigation, Entertainment and Climate

menu

without pressing the

button

To do so, move the controller in the corre-

sponding direction and hold it for longer than

approx. 2 seconds.

1

2

Menu items are usually grouped in horizon-

tal or vertical lists.

Arrows indicate the possibility of accessing

other menu items that are not currently vis-

ible.

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 68.

1

2

3

Selecting menu item:

4

5

Changing between fields:

> Turn controller; marking moves

> Briefly move controller left, right, forward

or back

> Menu items shown in white can be

selected by marking

> Release controller

> Active field appears lighter

Adjusting settings:

Activating a menu item:

> Press controller

> New menu items are displayed or

> Turn controller

function is carried out

> Graphic display, numerical value or text

Selecting a menu item: refer to 1

displays can be changed

> Confirmation 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 displays

1. Move the controller to the right to switch 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 reception

strength, display dependent on mobile

phone

5

Time

Other displays:

2. Select a menu item.

3. Press the controller.

When Check Control information appears or

entries are made via the voice command sys-

tem*, the status information is temporarily hid-

den.

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Switching assistance window on/off

1. Move the controller to the right to switch 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 on/

off

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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