iDrive control options

iDrive

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The concept

The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these functions can be operated from a central location.

Controls at a glance

Control elements

Control elements

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    Control Display
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    Controller with Touchpad

Control Display

Hints
Switching off
  1. 1.

    Press the button.

  2. 2.

    "Switch off control display"

Switching on

Press the controller again to switch the screen back on.

Controller

The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings.

Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller.

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Buttons on controller

Buttons on controller

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  • 1
    Radio menu
  • 2
    Multimedia menu
  • 3
    Main menu
  • 4
    Telephone menu
  • 5
    Navigation menu
  • 6
    Options menu
  • 7
    Opens the previous panel

Press the button

Function

MENU

Open the main menu.

RADIO

Opens the Radio menu.

MEDIA

Opens the CD/Multimedia menu.

NAV

Opens the Navigation menu.

TEL

Opens the Telephone menu.

BACK

Displays the previous panel.

OPTION

Opens the Options menu.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

  1. 1.

    Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.

  2. 2.

    Press the controller.

In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings".

Changing between panels

After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.

White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that additional panels can be opened.

View of an opened menu

When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu. To display the first panel of a menu:

Opening the Options menu

Press the button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

Additional options: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.

The "Options" menu consists of various areas:

Changing settings

  1. 1.

    Select a field.

  2. 2.

    Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed.

  3. 3.

    Press the controller.

Activating/deactivating the functions

Several menu items are preceded by a checkbox. It indicates whether the function is activated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.

The function is activated.

The function is deactivated.

Touchpad

Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller:

Selecting functions

  1. 1.

    "Settings"

  2. 2.

    "Touchpad"

  3. 3.

    Select the desired function.

    • "Speller": enter letters and numbers.

    • "Interactive map": operating the interactive map.

    • "Browser": enter Internet addresses.

    • "Audio feedback": the entered letters and numbers are announced.

Entering letters and numbers

The entry of the letters requires some practice at the beginning. In the entry, pay attention to the following:

Using interactive map and Internet

The interactive map in the navigation system and Internet sites can be moved via the touchpad.

Function

Controls

Move interactive map or Internet sites.

Slide in the corresponding direction.

Enlarge/shrink interactive map or Internet sites.

Drag inwards or outwards on the touchpad with the fingers.

Display the menu or open a link in the Internet.

Tap once.

Changing settings

Settings on the control display, such as the volume, can be made via the touchpad. To do this slide to the left or right accordingly.

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

On the Control Display:

  1. 1.

    Press the button. The main menu is displayed.

  2. 2.

    Turn the controller until "Settings" is highlighted, and then press the controller.

  3. 3.

    If necessary, move the controller to the left to display "Time/Date".

  4. 4.

    Turn the controller until"Time/Date" is highlighted, and then press the controller.

  5. 5.

    Turn the controller until "Time:" is highlighted, and then press the controller.

  6. 6.

    Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller.

  7. 7.

    Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller.

Status information

Status field

The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right:

Overview of the symbols in the status field.

Status field symbols

The symbols are grouped as follows.

Radio symbols

Symbol

Meaning

HD radio station is being received.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Telephone symbols

Symbol

Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Wireless network reception strength.

Symbol flashes: network search.

Wireless network is not available.

Bluetooth is switched on.

Roaming is active.

Text message was received.

Check the SIM card.

SIM card is blocked.

SIM card is missing.

Enter the PIN.

Entertainment symbols

Symbol

Meaning

CD/DVD player.

Music collection.

Gracenote® database.

AUX-IN port.

USB audio interface.

Mobile phone audio interface.

Additional symbols

Symbol

Meaning

Spoken instructions are switched off.

Split screen

General information

Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information from the onboard computer.

In the divided screen view, the so-called split screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.

Switching the split screen on and off

On the Control Display:

  1. 1.

    Press the button.

  2. 2.

    "Split screen"

Selecting the display

On the Control Display:

  1. 1.

    Press the button.

  2. 2.

    "Split screen"

  3. 3.

    Move the controller until the split screen is selected.

  4. 4.

    Press the controller or select "Split screen content".

  5. 5.

    Select the desired menu item.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

The iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and entry points into the menu.

The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.

Programmable memory buttons

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    Programmable memory buttons

Saving a function

  1. 1.

    Highlight the function via the iDrive.

  2. 2.

    Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds.

Running a function

Press the button.

The function will run immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.

Displaying the button assignment

Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear gloves or use objects.

The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen.

Deleting the button assignments

  1. 1.

    Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for approx. five seconds.

  2. 2.

    "OK"

Entering letters and numbers

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General information

On the Control Display:

  1. 1.

    Turn the controller: select letters or numbers.

  2. 2.

    Select additional letters or numbers if needed.

  3. 3.

    "OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol

Function

Press the controller: delete the letter or number.

Press the controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers.

Switching between cases, letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers:

Symbol

Function

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

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Move the controller up.

Entry comparison

Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically.

The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle.