BMW 3: Controller
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus directly.
The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Operation
- Turn to switch between menu items, for example.
![iDrive](images/books/2859/index.42(2).png)
- Press to select a menu item, for example.
![iDrive](images/books/2859/index.43(2).png)
- Tilt in four directions to switch between displays,
for example.
![iDrive](images/books/2859/index.44(2).png)
Buttons on the Controller
Opens the main menu.
Opens the Apps menu.
Opens the Communication menu.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
Opens destination input menu for
navigation.
Opens navigation map.
Opens the previous display.
Opens the Options menu.
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Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
Selecting a menu
Selecting menu items
1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
2. Press the Controller.
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Touchpad".
5. Se
General information
The Control Display is equipped with a touchscreen.
You can tap on menu items and widgets. Touch
the screen with your fingers. Do not use any objects.
Opening the main menu
Tap o
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Brakes and clutches are described as shift elements which make possible the
shifting and changing
of all gears. Like in the GA8HP70Z transmission, the following shift elements
are also used in the
GA8P75HZ transmission:
2 fixed multidisc brakes (brakes A and B)
3 rotary multidisc clutches (clut
Setting the date
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Date and time".
5. "Date:".
6. Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.
7. Press the Controller.
8. Make the settings for the month and year.
9. "OK".
Setting the date format
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".