Idrive - BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual

At a glance

iDrive

Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also applies to safety related
functions and systems.
Controls at a glance
Controls
1 Control Display
2 Controller with buttons
You can use the buttons to open the menus
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The concept
iDrive integrates the functions of a large num-
ber of switches. This allows these functions to
be operated from a single central position.
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions permit; otherwise, you may
endanger vehicle occupants and other road
users by being distracted.<
directly. The controller can be used to
select the menu items and create settings.
> Move in four directions, arrows 3
> Turn, arrow 4
> Push, arrow 5