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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Valet parking mode
Concept
In the valet parking mode, the Control Display is
locked and operation via iDrive is no longer possible.
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle is
handed over for valet parking.
General information
In the valet parking mode, it is not possible to
change vehicle settings via iDrive. Per
Integrated Universal
Remote Control
Concept
The integrated Universal Remote Control in the
interior mirror can operate up to 3 functions of
remote-controlled systems such as garage door
drives, barriers, or lighting systems.
General information
The Integrated Universal Remote Control replaces
up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.
