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BMW iDrive
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BMW iDrive
accident, injury, and property damage. Only
use the systems or devices when the traffic
situation allows. As warranted, stop and use
the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Main menu
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
General information
The main menu is divided into different areas.
Display and operating
concept
Overview
Principle
BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper-
ating concept and includes a wide range of
functions.
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment, the functions
can be operated as follows:
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Widgets
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Via the control display.
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Status information
Configuration bar for main display
Temperature setting
Menu bar
Via the Controller.
Via the touchpad.
Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Via the operating elements on the steering
wheel.
Menu bar
Additional information:
Instrument cluster, refer to page 136.
Apps menu
Access to apps and vehicle functions. A
filter can be selected. If necessary, change the
filter to see the apps you want.
Safety information
Warning
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"All apps": All apps and functions are dis-
played.
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible
to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
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"Infotainment": Only infotainment apps are
displayed.
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"Vehicle": Only vehicle adjustment func-
tions are displayed.
smartphones. The widgets also serve as but-
tons and allow jumping to the relevant menu.
"Recently used": The most recently used
apps are displayed.
Main display
The main display shows real-time information
and dynamic content such as the navigation
map. This display also contains buttons and
lets you jump to the desired menu.
Media menu
Access to functions of the entertainment
system, e.g., radio stations or connection with
external devices.
Status information
Communication menu
General information
Access to the telephone and message
function as well as the connection and man-
agement of mobile devices such as smart-
phones.
The status field can be found in the upper area
of the control display. Status information is dis-
played in the form of icons. Depending on the
equipment and national-market version, differ-
ent icons are available.
Navigation menu
Access to the navigation system, destina-
tion input and traffic bulletins. Configurable
map views and other functions such as points
of interest.
Telephone status information
Icon
Meaning
Active call.
Climate menu
Signal strength.
SIM card missing.
The Climate menu provides access to all
climate control functions.
Apple CarPlay© menu
Entertainment status information
Depending on the national-market version
with a connected function: access to Apple
CarPlay. Apple CarPlay enables the secure
use of certain functions of a compatible Apple
iPhone via iDrive.
Icon Meaning
USB audio.
Bluetooth audio.
Smartphone audio.
Connected Music with Spotify.
Time shift.
Android Auto© menu
Depending on the national-market version
with a connected function: access to Android
Auto. Android Auto enables the secure use
of certain functions of a compatible Android
smartphone via iDrive.
Wi-Fi.
Apple CarPlay.
Widgets
Android Auto.
Widgets show real-time information and dy-
namic content such as current media or paired
Satellite radio is switched on.
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Status information messages
Icon
Function
Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Icon Meaning
Number of notifications.
Check Control message.
Enter a blank space.
Switching between languages.
Use voice control.
Suppress private information.
Do not disturb.
Confirm entry.
Message.
Shift the input area to the left
or right.
Additional information:
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.
Entry comparison
When entering data from a database such as
contacts, the selection is gradually narrowed
down for each character entered, with charac-
ters being added as necessary.
Other status information
Icon Meaning
Sound output active.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Sound output deactivated.
Activation word active.
BMW ID or driver profile.
Destination guidance active.
Go to quick access.
Some menu items are preceded by an icon.
Selecting the menu item enables or disables
the function.
Icon
Meaning
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Wireless charging active.
Park Distance Control: sound active.
Enabling/disabling audible feedback
For some functions, audio confirmation is
given, e.g., sounds are emitted when operating
the control display.
Park Distance Control: sound deacti-
vated.
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Apps menu
Input and display
2. "Vehicle"
Letters and numbers
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
controller, touchpad, control display, or voice
control, depending on vehicle equipment.
3. "System settings"
4. "Sound"
5. Select the desired setting.
Quick access
The quick link provides access to shortcuts,
certain settings, and app recommendations.
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The function will work immediately. This
means for instance that the connection is es-
tablished when a phone number is selected.
Input
Operation
Show
Swipe from top to bottom on the
quick link. control display.
Slide the controller up.
Tap the icon on the status
bar.
Swipe from the bottom up on the
quick link. control display.
Slide the controller down.
Deleting shortcuts
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control
display.
2. Press and hold the desired shortcut.
3. "Delete shortcut"
Hide
BMW Curved Display
Activating/deactivating pop-ups
For some functions, pop-ups are displayed
automatically on the control display. Some of
these pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.
Principle
The BMW Curved Display is a single-screen
display in the instrument panel that is curved
towards the driver. The BMW Curved Display
comprises the instrument cluster on the driv-
er's side and the control display.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Pop-ups"
General information
Follow instructions for cleaning the BMW
Curved Display in the Care chapter.
5. Select the desired setting.
Shortcuts
Additional information:
Caring for special components, refer to
page 352.
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the
shortcuts and called up directly, for instance
radio stations, navigation destinations, phone
numbers and menu entries.
Overview
Storing a function
1. Select the desired function.
2. Press and hold the desired function.
3. "Add to shortcuts"
Shortcuts can only be created with an active
BMW ID or a driver profile.
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Instrument cluster 136
Control display 54
Executing a function
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control
display.
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2. Tap the desired shortcut.
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