BMW 3: Messages
Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages arriving in the vehicle in list form.
General information
The following messages can be displayed:
- Traffic messages.
- Check Control messages.
- Service requirements messages.
- Communication messages, for example emails, SMS text messages or reminders.
- Messages from, e.g., the Concierge service or the BMW Connected app.
- Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.
The number of messages is additionally displayed in the status field.
The Messages menu can also be created as Widget.
Retrieving messages
Via iDrive:
1. Tip the Controller up.
2. "Notifications".
3. Select the desired message.
Deleting messages
All messages, except Check Control messages or messages from the vehicle manufacturer, can be deleted from the list.
Check Control messages or messages from the vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as they are relevant.
Via iDrive:
1. Tip the Controller up.
2. "Notifications".
3. Select desired message, for instance. SMS.
4. 
Press the button.
5.
- "Delete this notification"
- "Delete all notifications"
Adjusting
The following settings can be adjusted:
- Select the applications, from which messages will be permitted.
- All messages or a limited time period for received messages.
Via iDrive:
1. Tip the Controller up.
2. "Notifications".
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings".
5. Select the desired setting.
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Time
Setting the time zone
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Date and time".
5. "Time zone:".
6. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
Date
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.
Speed warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will
cause a warning to be issued.
General information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exceeds
the set speed limit again, after it has d
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Map, Destination guidance
Map
Opening the map
The map can be accessed directly
with the
button on the Controller.
Overview
General information
The map can be used via iDrive.
Basic entry explanation, refer to the Owner's
Manual for the vehicle.
Map view
With operation via touchscreen: change map
view
Status field
Op
Setup assistant
The setup assistant is offered in new vehicles for
a limited period of time on the Welcome screen
to configure the most important settings for the
vehicle.
"Getting started" Select to start the set-up assistant.
The set-up assistant can be started via iDrive at
any time.
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
