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.
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- Press to select a menu item, for example.
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- Tilt in four directions to switch between displays, for example.
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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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Operating via the Controller
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.
Operation via touchpad
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
Operation via touchscreen
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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Tire settings
General information
The information about the mounted tires can be
entered in the tire settings if the system does not
automatically detect the tires.
The tire sizes of the mounted tires can be gathered
from the tire inflation pressure details on the
vehicle or directly on the tires.
The tire deta
Front passenger side glove
compartment
Safety information
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove compartment
can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an accident
or during braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is a risk of injury. Always c
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