BMW iDrive -> Control display for your BMW i4 2021-2025

BMW iDrive  
CONTROLS  
Switching the control display on/off  
automatically  
Control display  
The control display is turned on automatically  
when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the  
control display is needed for operation.  
Principle  
The iDrive functions are displayed on the con-  
trol display.  
In certain situations, the control display is  
switched off automatically, for instance if no  
operation is performed on the vehicle for sev-  
eral minutes.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Switching the control display on/off  
manually  
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control  
display.  
When driving, loose items or devices con-  
nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile  
phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,  
e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-  
ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There  
is a risk of injury and risk of property damage.  
Secure loose objects or devices that are con-  
nected to the vehicle via a cable.  
2. "Screen off"  
Tap the control display to turn it on again.  
Setting the brightness  
1.  
Apps menu  
Warning  
2. "Vehicle"  
Objects in the area in front of a display can  
slip and damage the display. There is a risk  
of injury and risk of property damage. Do not  
place objects in the area in front of a display.  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Control display"  
5. "Brightness at night"  
6. Make the desired setting.  
Depending on the light conditions, the bright-  
ness control may not be clearly visible.  
Overview  
System limits  
In the case of very high temperatures on the  
control display, for instance due to intense so-  
lar radiation, the brightness may be reduced  
down to complete deactivation. Once the  
temperature is reduced, for instance through  
shade or air conditioning system, the normal  
functions are restored.  
Control display.  
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