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EnglishBMW iDrive -> Operation via control display for your BMW i4 2021-2025
BMW iDrive
CONTROLS
Using alphabetical lists
Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries
permit a direct jump to letters for which an en-
try exists.
Adjusting widgets
The widgets can be adjusted in the main
menu. The adjustments can only be performed
when the vehicle is stationary.
Enter the first letter on the touchpad.
1. If necessary,
tap the icon.
The first entry of the entered letter is displayed
in the list.
2. Press and hold the widget.
3. The following adjustments can be made:
▷
"Add widget below"
Operation via control display
A new widget can be added below the
selected widget.
▷
▷
"Delete widget page"
The widget is deleted.
"Sort widgets"
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the con-
trol display is equipped with a touchscreen.
You can tap on menu items and widgets.
Touch the control display with your fingers. Do
not use any objects.
The widget can be moved to the desired
position.
A new widget can be added at the end of the
list.
Opening the main menu
Tap on the icon.
Tap the icon at the end of the list.
The main menu is displayed.
Sorting apps
To resort the app icons, press and hold the de-
sired icon and move it to the desired location.
Adjusting the main display
The main display can be adjusted in the main
menu.
Switching between menus
A new display opens after a menu item is se-
lected.
1.
Tap on the icon.
2. Swipe the configuration bar on the right
side of the screen to the left.
Select the arrow symbol.
The current menu closes and the previous
menu is displayed.
3. Select the desired main display.
Switching between widgets
Widgets in the main menu display dynamic in-
formation and can be used as buttons.
Calling up the context menu
Depending on the menu item, a context menu
with additional options can be displayed.
To switch between widgets, scroll up or down
through the widgets.
Press and hold the desired menu item.
The menu consists of various areas, for in-
stance:
To display additional functions of the widgets,
scroll left or right within the widgets.
▷
"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-
er's Manual.
▷
"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as
shortcut.
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BMW iDrive
CONTROLS
Entering letters and numbers
BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Input
1. If necessary, tap the
display.
icon or control
Principle
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a
personal assistant that enables natural voice
operation of various vehicle functions. The
Personal Assistant makes it easier to operate
the vehicle by providing proactive suggestions
and automating habits.
2. Enter desired letters and numbers.
Deleting an entry
Icon Function
Tap icon: delete a letter or a number.
General information
Press and hold the icon: delete all let-
ters or numbers.
▷
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-
able depending on national-market version.
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The system includes special microphones
on the driver side and the front passenger
side.
Using the map
The navigation map can be moved on the con-
trol display.
▷
▷
Say the commands and numbers fluently
as well as with normal volume, emphasis,
and speed.
Function
Operation
Move map.
Swipe in the appropriate
direction.
›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-
ken.
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the fin-
gers.
Functional requirements
▷
Display menu.
Tap once.
A language that is supported by the Per-
sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-
tries, the letters for which an entry exists can
be displayed in a text box.
Setting the system language, refer to
page 62.
▷
Always say commands in the configured
system language.
For the full range of functions, you must acti-
vate, configure, or purchase the following func-
tions:
1. Tap the letter in front of the list.
A letter box is displayed.
2. Tap the first letter of the desired entry.
▷
Online speech processing, refer to
page 62.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis-
played in the list.
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For all settings under
Data protection, refer to page 70.
Activation word, refer to page 60.
BMW ID or a driver profile.
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