
iDrive
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Selecting the display for the split 
screen content
When the split screen is switched on, you can 
select the content displayed on the screen.
1.Move the controller to the right repeatedly 
until the split screen content is selected.
2.Select the display.
Programmable memory keys
Certain iDrive functions can be stored on the 
programmable memory keys and called up 
directly, e.g. radio stations, navigation destina-
tions, phone numbers and entry points into the 
menu.
Storing functions
1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.
2. ...   Press the desired key for 
longer than two seconds.
Example for programmable memory 
keys
Switch the voice instructions for the navigation 
on/off.
1."Navigation"
2."Map"
3.Select the  symbol using the controller.
4. ...   Press the desired key for 
longer than two seconds.
Executing a function
 ...   Press the button.
The function is executed immediately. This 
means, for example, that the number is dialed 
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying memory key assignments
Touch the button with a finger. Do not wear 
gloves or use objects.
Displaying brief information
 ...   Touch the button.
The key assignment is displayed at the top 
edge of the screen.
Displaying detailed information
 ...   Touch the button for an 
extended period. 

Navigation
Driving tips
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At a glance
Controls
Communications
Entertainment
Mobility
Destination entry
In entering your destination you can select from 
the following options:
>Entering a destination manually, see below
>Selecting destination from address book, 
refer to page133
>Last destinations, refer to page134
>Special destinations, refer to page135
>Entering a destination on the map, refer to 
page136
>Selecting home address, refer to page134
>Entering a destination by voice com-
mands*, refer to page137
>Destination entry via BMW Assist
*, 
refer to page136
You can also store a navigation destination on 
the programmable memory keys, refer to 
page20.
Enter data only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary, and always give priority to the 
applicable traffic regulations in the event of any 
contradiction between traffic and road condi-
tions and the instructions issued by the naviga-
tion system. Otherwise, vehicle occupants and 
other road users may be endangered.<
Entering a destination 
manually
The system's word-matching principle makes it 
easier for you to enter the names of streets or 
towns, refer to page139. This allows you to 
enter different spellings and completes your 
entry automatically, so that stored names can 
be called up quickly.
1.Press the MENUbutton.
2."Navigation"3."Enter address"
The system also supports you with the follow-
ing features:
>If you do not enter a street, the system will 
guide you to the downtown a r e a  o f  a  t o w n  o r  
city.
>You can skip the entry of state/province and 
town/city if the current entries should be 
retained for your new destination.
Entering a state/province
1."Navigation"
2."Enter address"
3.Select "State/Province" or the displayed 
state/province.
Entering a town/city
1.Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the 
displayed town/city.
2.Select letters, if necessary. 

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Entertainment
Driving tips
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Controls
Communications
Mobility
Displaying additional information
Some stations broadcast additional information 
on the current track, such as the name of the 
artist.
1.Select the desired station.
2.Open "Options".
3."Station info"
Selecting a substation
This symbol indicates that a main station 
includes additional subchannels. The station 
name of the main station ends with HD1. The 
station names of the subchannels end with 
HD2, HD3, etc.
1.Select the desired station.
2.Press the controller.
3.Select the substation.
In the event of poor reception, the substation is 
muted for several seconds. If reception is inter-
rupted for a longer period of time, then the sys-
tem switches back to the main station.
Presets
It is possible to store up to 40 stations.
Calling up a station
1."Radio"
2."Presets"
3.Select the desired station.
Storing a station
The station currently selected is stored.
1."Radio"
2."Presets"
3."Store station"
4.Select the desired memory location.
The list of stored stations is stored for the 
remote control currently in use.
You can also store the stations on the program-
mable memory keys, refer to page20.
Deleting a station
1."Radio"
2."Presets"
3.Select the desired station.
4.Open "Options".
5."Delete entry" 

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Entertainment
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Communications
Mobility
4."Manage subscription"
The phone number and an electronic serial 
number, ESN, are displayed.
5.Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan-
nels.
Selecting a channel
You can only listen to enabled channels.
The selected channel is stored for the remote 
control currently in use.
Via iDrive
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3.Select "All channels" or the desired cate-
gory.
4.Select the desired channel.
Via the button in the area of the CD/
DVD player
 Press the button for the corresponding 
direction.
The next channel is selected.
Via direct channel entry
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3."Select channel"
4.Turn the controller until the desired channel 
is reached and press the controller.
Storing a channel
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3.If necessary, open "All channels" or the 
desired category.
4.Select the desired channel.
5.Press the controller again.
6.Press the controller again to confirm the 
highlighted channel.
7.Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control 
currently in use.
You can also store the channels on the pro-
grammable memory keys, refer to page20. 

Everything from A to Z
274 Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale143
– entering destination136
Map view142
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Maximum cooling103
Maximum speed
– with winter tires224
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions255
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory46
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages187
Messages from the concierge 
service188
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System231
– for automatic climate 
control105
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System231
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature49
Mirrors48
– automatic curb monitor49
– exterior mirrors48
– heating48
– interior rearview mirror49
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory46
Mirrors, folding in before 
entering a car wash48Mobile phone
– adjusting volume183
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing181
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest111
– operation via iDrive184
– pairing181
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest111
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone180
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor88
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port
173
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB audio interface174
Multi-channel playback151
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher60
– refer to Wiper system61
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music, managing171
Music collection168
– backup172
– deleting172
– random sequence171
– restoring172
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port173Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB audio 
interface174
Music search169
My Info188
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Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination133
– storing current position134
– voice activation137
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off142
Navigation data130
Navigation system130
– address book133
– bypassing a route 
section141
– continuing destination 
guidance140
– destination entry131
– dynamic destination 
guidance141
– entering a destination by 
voice137
– entering a destination 
manually131
– frequently asked 
questions147
– gas station 
recommendations142
– planning a trip138
– route list141
– selecting destination via 
map136
– selecting route criteria140
– special destinations135
– starting destination 
guidance140
– terminating destination 
guidance140
– traffic bulletins144
– voice instructions142
– volume adjustment142