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EnglishBMW iDrive -> Operation via control display for your BMW i5 2023-2025
BMW iDrive
CONTROLS
Adjusting the main display
Function
Operation
The main display can be adjusted in the main
menu.
Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the
upper area of the touch-
pad.
1.
Tap on the icon.
2. Swipe the configuration bar on the right
side of the screen to the left.
Enter an under- Swipe to the right in the
score.
lower area of the touch-
pad.
3. Select the desired main display.
Sorting apps
Using the map
To resort the app icons, press and hold the de-
sired icon and move it to the desired location.
The map in the navigation system can be
moved via the touchpad.
Tap the map on the control display and then
continue operation using the touchpad.
Switching between menus
A new display opens after a menu item is se-
lected.
Function
Operation
Move map.
Swipe in the appropriate di-
rection.
Select the arrow symbol.
The current menu closes and the previous
menu is displayed.
Display menu. Tap once.
Calling up the context menu
Depending on the menu item, a context menu
with additional options can be displayed.
Using alphabetical lists
Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries
permit a direct jump to letters for which an en-
try exists.
Press and hold the desired menu item.
The menu consists of various areas, for in-
stance:
Enter the first letter on the touchpad.
The first entry of the entered letter is displayed
in the list.
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"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-
er's Manual.
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"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as
shortcut.
Operation via control display
Entering letters and numbers
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the con-
trol display is equipped with a touchscreen.
Input
1. If necessary, tap the
display.
icon or control
You can tap on menu items and widgets.
Touch the control display with your fingers. Do
not use any objects.
2. Enter desired letters and numbers.
Opening the main menu
Tap on the icon.
The main menu is displayed.
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BMW iDrive
CONTROLS
Deleting an entry
General information
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BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-
able depending on national-market version.
Icon Function
Tap icon: delete a letter or a number.
The system includes special microphones
on the driver side and front passenger side.
Press and hold the icon: delete all let-
ters or numbers.
Say the commands and numbers fluently
as well as with normal volume, emphasis,
and speed.
Using the map
The navigation map can be moved on the con-
trol display.
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›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-
ken.
Functional requirements
Function
Operation
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A language that is supported by the Per-
sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.
Move map.
Swipe in the appropriate
direction.
Setting the system language, refer to
page 60.
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the fin-
gers.
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Always say commands in the configured
system language.
Display menu.
Tap once.
For the full range of functions, you must acti-
vate, configure, or purchase the following func-
tions:
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.
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Online speech processing, refer to
page 61.
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For all settings under
1. Tap the letter in front of the list.
A letter box is displayed.
Data protection, refer to page 72.
Activation word, refer to page 59.
BMW ID or a driver profile.
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2. Tap the first letter of the desired entry.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis-
played in the list.
Relevant ConnectedDrive services from the
ConnectedDrive Store.
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Suggestions, refer to page 61.
BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Activating the voice control system
General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice control feature:
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.
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Press the button on the steering
wheel briefly.
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