iDrive -> Programmable memory buttons for your BMW i8 2014-2020
iDrive
AT A GLANCE
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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