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iDrive
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iDrive
Symbol
or
Function
Vehicle features and options
Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Insert blank space.
Use voice activation.
Confirm entry.
Entry comparison
When entering names and addresses, the choice
is narrowed down with every letter entered and
letters may be added automatically.
Concept
Entries are continuously compared with data
stored in the vehicle.
The iDrive combines the functions of many
switches. These functions can be operated via
the Controller or touchscreen.
▷ Only those letters are offered during entry for
which data is available.
▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐
tered in all languages that are available in
iDrive.
Safety information
Activating/deactivating the functions
Warning
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐
tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the
menu item activates or deactivates the function.
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only
use the systems or devices when the traffic sit‐
uation allows. As warranted, stop and use the
systems and devices while the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Status information
General information
Input and display
The status field can be found in the upper area of
the Control Display. Status information is dis‐
played in the form of symbols.
Letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case letters,
numbers and characters.
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Radio symbols
Other symbols
Symbol Meaning
Symbol Meaning
HD Radio station is being received.
Check Control message.
The sound output has been switched
off.
Telephone symbols
Encrypted connection not active.
Symbol Meaning
Request for the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Incoming or outgoing call.
Missed call.
Checking the current vehicle position.
Signal strength of cellular network.
Network search.
Split screen, split screen display
General information
Additional information, for instance information
from the Onboard Computer can be displayed in
several menus on the right side of the split
screen display, referred to as the split screen.
Cellular network is not available.
The critical charge state of the mobile
phone has been reached.
Roaming is active.
SMS text message received.
Message received.
The additional information remains visible even
when switching to another menu on the split
screen.
Reminder.
Switching on/off
Sending not possible.
Contacts are being loaded.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
Entertainment symbols
Selecting the display
The display can be selected in menus which
support the split screen function.
Symbol
Meaning
CD/DVD player.
Music hard disk.
Bluetooth audio.
USB audio interface.
Online Entertainment.
1. Move the Controller to the right until the split
screen is selected.
2. Press the Controller.
3. Select the desired setting.
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Specifying the number of displays
Safety information
It is possible to specify the number of displays.
NOTICE
1. Move the Controller to the right until the split
screen is selected.
Objects in the area in the front of the Control
Display can shift and damage the Control Dis‐
play. There is a risk of damage to property. Do
not place objects in the area in front of the
Control Display.
2. Press the Controller.
3. "Personalize menu"
4. Select the desired setting.
5. Move the Controller to the left.
Switching on/off automatically
Control elements
The Control Display is switched on automatically
after unlocking.
In certain situations, the Control Display is
switched off automatically, for instance if no op‐
eration is performed on the vehicle for several
minutes.
Overview
Switching on/off manually
The Control Display can also be switched off
manually.
1.
Press the button.
1
2
Control Display with touchscreen
2. "Turn off control display"
Controller with buttons and touchpad
Press the Controller or any button on the Con‐
troller to switch it back on again.
Control Display
Controller with navigation system
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
General information
To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐
structions, refer to page 237.
In the case of very high temperatures on the
Control Display, for instance due to intense solar
radiation, the brightness may be reduced down
to complete deactivation. Once the temperature
is reduced, for instance through shade or air con‐
ditioning, the normal functions are restored.
Operation
▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐
ample.
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Button Function
Opens destination input menu for navi‐
gation.
Opens navigation map.
Press once: opens the previous dis‐
play.
Press and hold: open the menus used
last.
▷ Press to select a menu item, for example.
Opens the Options menu.
Operating via the Controller
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
▷ Tilt in four directions to switch between dis‐
plays, for example.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Adjusting the main menu
Press once: calls up the main menu.
Press twice: displays all menu items of
the main menu.
1.
Press the button twice.
All menu items of the main menu are dis‐
played.
Opens the Communication menu.
2. Select a menu item.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
3. To move the menu item to the desired posi‐
tion, tilt the Controller to the right or left.
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Selecting menu items
Opening recently used menus
Highlighted menu items can be selected.
Press and hold this button.
1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
The recently used menus are displayed.
Opening the Options menu
Press the button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
The menu consists of various areas:
▷ Screen settings, for instance "Split screen".
▷ Control options for the selected main menu,
for instance for "Media/Radio".
2. Press the Controller.
▷ If applicable, further operating options for the
selected menu, for instance "Save station".
Dynamic contents
You can display dynamic contents within the
menu items. The contents of the menu items
update automatically, e.g., the active destination
guidance in the navigation. To access the dy‐
namic content directly, tap on the lower section
of the menu item.
Changing settings
Settings, such as brightness, can be entered.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
2. "Contents of main menu"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
displayed.
Changing between displays
After a menu item is selected, for instance
"iDrive settings", a new display appears.
7. Press the Controller.
▷ Move the Controller to the left.
Entering letters and numbers
The current display closes and the previous
display is shown.
Input
1. Turn the Controller: select letter or number.
▷
Press the button.
2.
: confirm entry.
The previous display re-opens.
▷ Move the Controller to the right.
The new display opens.
An arrow indicates that additional displays can be
opened.
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All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu.
Deleting
Symbol Function
Adjusting the main menu
Press the Controller: delete letter or
number.
1.
Tap on the symbol.
All menu items of the main menu are dis‐
played.
Hold the Controller down: delete all
letters or numbers.
2. Drag the menu item to the desired position
on the right or left.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries,
the letters for which there is an entry are dis‐
played at the left edge.
Selecting menu items
Tap the desired menu item.
1. Turn the Controller to the left or right quickly.
All letters for which there are entries are dis‐
played on the left edge.
2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐
played.
Operation via touchscreen
Dynamic contents
You can display dynamic contents within the
menu items. The contents of the menu items
update automatically, e.g., the active destination
guidance in the navigation. To access the dy‐
namic content directly, tap on the lower section
of the menu item.
General information
The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐
screen.
Touch the screen with your fingers. Do not use
any objects.
Via iDrive:
Opening the main menu
1. "My Vehicle"
Tap on the symbol.
2. "Contents of main menu"
Changing between displays
After a menu item is selected, a new display
opens.
An arrow indicates that additional displays can be
opened.
▷ Swipe to the left.
▷ Tap arrow.
The main menu is displayed.
The new display opens.
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Changing settings
Settings such as brightness can be changed via
the touchscreen.
Touchpad
General information
, some of the iDrive functions can be operated
with the touchpad of the Controller.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Selecting functions
Via iDrive:
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. To perform the desired setting:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Touchpad"
▷ Slide in the selected field to the right or
left, until the desired setting is displayed.
4. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers.
▷ "Map": use the map.
▷
,
Tap on the symbol.
Entering letters and numbers
Input
▷ "Search fields": to write letters without se‐
lecting the list field.
▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
1.
Tap the symbol on the touchscreen.
A keyboard appears in the Control Display.
Entering letters and numbers
2. Enter letters and numbers.
Entering letters requires some practice at the be‐
ginning. When entering, pay attention to the fol‐
lowing:
Deleting
Symbol Function
▷ The system distinguishes between upper
and lower-case letters and numbers. To
make entries, you may need to change be‐
tween upper and lower-case letters, numbers
and characters, refer to page 36.
Tapping the symbol: deletes the letter
or number.
Tapping and holding the symbol all
letters: deletes all letters or numbers.
▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on the
Control Display.
Operating navigation map
The navigation map can be moved using the
touchscreen.
▷ Always enter associated characters, such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be
clearly recognized. The set language deter‐
mines what input is possible. Where neces‐
sary, enter special characters via the Control‐
ler.
Function
Operation
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the fin‐
gers.
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Entering special characters
Executing a function
Press the button.
Input
Operation
Delete a charac‐ Swipe to the left on the
The function will work immediately. This means,
for instance that the number is dialed when a
phone number is selected.
ter.
touchpad.
Enter a blank
space.
Swipe to the right in the
center of the touchpad.
Displaying the key assignment
Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or
use objects.
Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the up‐
per area of the touchpad.
Enter an under‐ Swipe to the right in the
The button assignment is displayed at the top
edge of screen.
score.
lower area of the touchpad.
Deleting the button assignments
1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for ap‐
prox. 5 seconds.
Using the map
The map in the navigation system can be moved
via the touchpad.
2. "OK"
Function
Operation
Move map.
Swipe in the appropriate di‐
rection.
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out on the touch‐
pad with fingers.
Display menu.
Tap once.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation des‐
tinations, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently
used.
Storing a function
1. Select function via iDrive.
2.
Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
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