BMW 3: Programmable memory buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, for instance radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and menu entries or pages in the Integrated Owner's Manual.
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently used.
Overview
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- Programmable memory buttons
Storing a function
A function can be stored on a programmable memory button. A button with a stored function can be overwritten with another function.
1. Select function via iDrive.
2. 
Press and hold the desired
button
until the displayed bar on the Control Display
has loaded completely.
Executing a function
Press the button.
The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the key assignment
Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or use objects.
The button assignment is displayed at the top edge of screen.
Deleting all button assignments
All button assignments can be deleted.
1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 8 at the same time.
2. "OK".
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Control Display and
Controller
Concept
The iDrive functions are displayed on the Control
Display. The Control Display can be operated using
the Controller, touchpad, and touch screen.
Overview
Control Display with touchscreen
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Control Display
Safety information
NOTICE Objects in the area in the front of the Control
Display can shift and damage the Control Display.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do
not place objects in the area in
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
touchp
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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 reminder
Destination guidance
Starting destination guidance
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Select the type of destination entry.
3. Select the destination.
4. If necessary, start destination guidance.
Information window for
destination guidance
General information
After the route has been started, an information
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