BMW 5 Series Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 5 Series: iDrive

Concept

The iDrive combines the functions of many switches. These functions can be operated via the Controller.

Safety information

Warning

Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.

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 Input and display

Letters and numbers Letters and numbers can be entered using the Controller or the touchscreen. The keyboard's display changes automatically. Change between capital and lower-case letters. Insert bla

 Control elements

Overview Control Display, with touchscreen depending on the equipment version Controller with buttons and, depending on the equipment version, with touchpad Control Display General information

 Operating via the Controller

Opening the main menu Press the button. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. Adjusting the main menu 1. Press the button twice. All menu items of th

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 Destination entry by voice

General information Instructions for the voice activation system, see vehicle Owner's Manual. When making a destination entry by voice, you can change between voice operation and iDrive. To have the available voice commands read out loud: ›Voice commands‹ or ›Help‹. Saying the entri

 Smart Favorites

General information A maximum of 20 channels can be stored as Smart Favorites. If a stored Smart Favorite is selected, the current track will be played from the beginning. Adding the current channel to Smart Favorites 1. Press the button. 2. "Add to Smart Favorites" Removing the current channel f

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