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CONTROLS
▷ "Vehicle": Only vehicle adjustment func-
tions are displayed.
▷ "Recently used": The most recently used
apps are displayed.
Media menu
Access to entertainment system functions,
e.g., radio stations or external device pairing.
Communication menu
Access to telephone and message function
as well as pairing and management of mobile
devices, e.g., smartphones.
Navigation menu
Access to navigation system, destination
entry, and traffic information. Configurable
map views and other functions such as points
of interest.
Climate menu
The Climate menu provides access to all
climate control functions.
Apple CarPlay© menu
Depending on national-market version with
associated function: Access to Apple CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay enables the secure use of cer-
tain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone via
iDrive.
Android Auto© menu
Depending on national-market version with
associated function: Access to Android Auto.
Android Auto enables the secure use of certain
functions of a compatible Android smartphone
via iDrive.
Widgets
Widgets show real-time information and dy-
namic content such as current media or paired
smartphones. The widgets also serve as but-
tons and allow jumping to the relevant menu.
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Status information
General information
The status field can be found in the upper area
of the control display. Status information is dis-
played in the form of icons. Depending on the
equipment and national-market version, differ-
ent icons are available.
Telephone status information
Icon Meaning
Active call.
Signal strength.
SIM card missing.
Entertainment status information
Icon Meaning
USB audio.
Bluetooth audio.
Smartphone audio.
Connected Music with Spotify.
Time shift.
Wi-Fi.
Apple CarPlay.
Android Auto.
Satellite radio is switched on.
Status information messages
Icon Meaning
Number of notifications.
Check Control message.
Suppress private information.