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EnglishiDrive -> Overview of control elements for your BMW X4 2014-2018
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iDrive
iDrive
Vehicle features and options
Overview of control elements
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., 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 country provisions
must be observed.
Operation
Concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many
switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐
ated from a central location.
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2
Control Display
Controller with buttons and, depending on
the equipment version, with touchpad
Control Display
Safety information
General information
To clean the Control Display, follow the care
instructions.
WARNING
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 an
accident. Only use the systems or devices
when the traffic situation allows. If necessary,
stop and use the systems and devices while
the vehicle is stationary.◀
Do not place objects close to the Control Dis‐
play; otherwise, the Control Display can be
damaged.
In the case of very high temperatures on the
Control Display, e.g., due to intense solar radi‐
ation, the brightness may be reduced down to
complete deactivation. Once the temperature
is reduced, e.g., through shadow or climate
control system, the normal functions are re‐
stored.
Switching on
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the controller.
Switching off
1.
Press button.
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2. "Turn off control display"
3. Move in four directions.
Controller with navigation system
Buttons on the controller
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Button
MENU
RADIO
MEDIA
NAV
Function
Opens the main menu.
Opens the Radio menu.
Opens the Multimedia menu.
Opens the Navigation menu.
Opens the Phone menu.
Displays the previous panel.
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller.
1. Turn.
TEL
BACK
OPTION Open the Options menu.
Controller without navigation system
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
2. Press.
1. Turn.
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2. Press.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the
main menu.
3. Move in two directions.
Selecting menu items
Highlighted menu items can be selected.
1. Turn the controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
Buttons on the controller
Button
MENU
Function
Opens the main menu.
AUDIO Open audio menu last listened to,
switch between audio menus.
2. Press the controller.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
TEL
Opens the Phone menu.
Open previous panel.
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,
"Settings".
BACK
OPTION Open the Options menu.
Changing between panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a
new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
Operating concept
▷
Move the controller to the left.
Opening the main menu
Closes current panel and shows previous
display.
Press button.
Reopens previous display by pressing
BACK button. In this case, the current
panel is not closed.
▷
Move the controller to the right.
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