BMW 3 Owners & Service Manuals

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

  • Press to select a menu item, for example.

iDrive

  1. Tilt in four directions to switch between displays, for example.

iDrive

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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     Activating/deactivating popup windows

    For some functions, popup windows are displayed automatically on the Control Display. Some of these popup windows can be activated or deactivated. Via iDrive: 1. "CAR". 2. "Settings". 3. "General settings". 4. "Pop-ups". 5. Select the desired setting. The setting is stored for the driver prof

     Indicator light on the interior mirror

    The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 seconds: The alarm system is switched on. Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds, then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds: Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or trunk lid are not correctly closed.

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