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EnglishiDrive -> Example: setting the clock for your BMW X4 2014-2018
At a glance
iDrive
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The system distinguishes between upper
and lower-case letters and numbers. For
entries, it may be necessary to change be‐
tween upper and lower-case letters, num‐
bers and characters, refer to page 25.
Example: setting the clock
Setting the clock
On the Control Display:
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Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.
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Press button. The main menu is dis‐
played.
Always enter associated characters, such
as accents or periods so that the letter can
be clearly recognized. The set language
determines what input is possible. Where
necessary, enter special characters via the
controller.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
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To delete a character, swipe to the left on
the touchpad.
To enter a blank space, swipe to the right
in the center of the touchpad.
To enter a hyphen, swipe to the right in the
upper area of the touchpad.
3. If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".
To enter an underscore, swipe to the right
in the lower area of the touchpad.
4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.
Using the interactive map and Internet
The interactive map in the navigation system
and Internet pages can be moved using the
touchpad.
Function
Operation
Move interactive map or Swipe into re‐
Internet pages.
spective direc‐
tion.
Enlarge/shrink interactive Drag in or out on
5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
map or Internet pages.
the touchpad with
fingers.
Display the menu or open Tap once.
a link on the Internet.
Changing settings
You can use the touchpad to change Control
Display settings, e.g., volume. Swipe left or
right accordingly.
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At a glance
6. Turn the controller to set the hours, and
then press the controller.
Symbol Meaning
SMS text message received.
Check the SIM card.
SIM card is blocked.
SIM card is missing.
Enter PIN.
7. Turn the controller to set the minutes, and
then press the controller.
Status information
Status field
The following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:
Entertainment symbols
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Time.
Symbol Meaning
CD/DVD player.
Current entertainment source.
Sound output, on/off.
Signal strength of cellular network.
Phone status.
Music collection.
Gracenote® database.
AUX-IN port.
Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows:
USB audio interface.
Mobile phone audio interface.
Radio symbols
Additional symbols
Symbol Meaning
Symbol Meaning
Spoken instructions are turned off.
HD Radio station is being received.
Satellite radio is switched on.
Checking the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Telephone symbols
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call.
Missed call.
Split screen
General information
Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the onboard computer.
Signal strength of cellular network.
Symbol flashes: network search.
Cellular network is not available.
Bluetooth is switched on.
Roaming is active.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when switching to another menu.
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