BMW 3: Operation via touchpad
BMW 3 Series G20 (2018-2026) Owners Manual / iDrive / Control Display and
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. Select the desired setting:
- "Character input": enter letters and numbers.
- "Map": use the map.
- "Search fields": to write letters without selecting the list field.
- "Audio confirmation": pronounces entered letters and numbers.
Entering letters and numbers
- Enter characters as they are displayed on the Control Display.
- Always enter associated characters, such as accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized.
- The set language determines what input is possible. Where necessary, enter special characters via the Controller.
Entering special characters
Using the map
The map in the navigation system can be moved via the touchpad.
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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
Voice activation system
Concept
The voice activation system can be used to operate
functions with spoken commands. The
system supports you with announcements during
input.
The voice control system and the feedback it
provid
Activating the voice activation
system
General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice activation feature:
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal
wake word.
Th
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Integrated Owner's Manual
in the vehicle
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes
features and functions found in the vehicle.
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed
on the Control Display.
Selecting the Owner's Manual
1. Press the button.
2. "CAR".
3. "Owner's Manual".
4. Select the desired method of access
Last calls
The last outgoing, missed, and incoming calls
are transferred to the vehicle. Depending on the
equipment, the calls are transferred from the
main phone and additional phones.
Displays
1. "COM".
2. If necessary, "Telephone".
3. "Recent calls".
4. The last calls are displayed.
Filtering call list
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