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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 Panorama View

Panorama View enables the driver to see the cross traffic at blind exits and intersections before proceeding and provides the driver with optimum assistance in this situation. Road users that are hidden by obstacles to the side of the vehicle are sometimes only seen by the driver very late or not

 Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel Cruise control on/off Store/maintain speed Pause cruise control / Continue cruise control with the last setting Without steering and traffic jam assistant: Increase the distance Without steering and traffic jam assistant: Reduce distance With steering and traff

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