BMW 3: Displays and control elements
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
- Light switch element
- Turn signal indicator, high beams
- Instrument cluster
- Wipers
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or standby state is switched on.
Driver's door
- Power windows
- Central locking system
- Seats, comfort features
- Exterior mirrors
- Opening/closing trunk lid
Switch console
- Selector lever/gearshift lever
- Controller
- Parking brake, Automatic Hold
- Driving Dynamics Control
- Start/Stop button
- Assistance systems
iDrive
Concept
iDrive includes a large number of functions.
These functions can be operated via the Controller and, depending on the equipment version, via touchscreen, voice activation system or gesture control.
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.
Voice activation
Activating the voice activation system
1. 
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The symbol on the Control
Display indicates
that the voice activation system is
active.
If no other commands are possible, operate the function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Press the button on the steering
wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
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Seats, mirrors, and steering
wheel
Manually adjustable seats
Forward/backward
Thigh support
Seat tilt
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Height
Backrest tilt
Electrically adjustable seats
Backrest width
Forward/backward, heigh
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Overview
General information
The navigation system can determine the precise
position of the vehicle with the aid of satellites,
and can reliably guide you to every entered
destination.
Navigation data is stored in the vehicle and can
be updated from a USB storage device.
Certain services of the navigation
Bluetooth audio
General information
Playback of music files on external devices
such as audio devices or mobile phones via
Bluetooth.
The volume of the sound output depends on
the device. If necessary, adjust the volume on
the device.
Up to four external devices can be connected
to the vehicle.
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