BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 48

CONTROLS
Control display
Principle
The iDrive functions are displayed on the con-
trol display.
Safety information
Warning
Devices connected to the vehicle via a cable
such as mobile phones or loose objects can
be thrown through the vehicle interior while
driving such as in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk
of injury and risk of damage to property. Se-
cure loose objects or devices that are con-
nected to the vehicle via a cable.
Warning
Objects in the area in the front of the control
display can slip and damage the control dis-
play. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam-
age to property. Do not place objects in the
area in front of the control display.
Overview
Control display
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Switching the control display on/off
automatically
The control display is turned on automatically
when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the
control display is needed for operation.
In certain situations, the control display is
switched off automatically, for instance if no
operation is performed on the vehicle for sev-
eral minutes.
Switching the control display on/off
manually
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control
display.
2. "Screen off"
Tap the control display to turn it on again.
Setting the brightness
1. Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Displays"
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. Make the desired setting.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright-
ness control may not be clearly visible.
System limits
In the case of very high temperatures on the
control display, for instance due to intense so-
lar radiation, the brightness may be reduced
down to complete deactivation. Once the
temperature is reduced, for instance through
shade or air conditioning system, the normal
functions are restored.
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