2016 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

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trol\_ 14111Transmission selector lever
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the
roofliner
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iDriveVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many
switches. Thus, these functions can be operj
ated from a central location.
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 an
accident. Only use the systems or devices
when the traffic situation allows. If necessary,
stop and use the systems and devices while
the vehicle is stationary.'

2."Turn off control display"
Controller
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller.
1.Turn.2.Press.3.Move in four directions.
Buttons
on
the
controller
ButtonFunctionMENUOpens the main menu.RADIOOpens the Radio menu.MEDIAOpens the Multimedia menu.NAVOpens the Navigation menu.TELOpens the Phone menu.BACKDisplays the previous panel.OPTIONOpen the Options menu.
Operating
concept
Opening
the
main
menu Press button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.
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Selecting
menu
items
Highlighted menu items can be selected.1.Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.2.Press the controller.
Menu
items
in
the
Owner's
Manual
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,
"Settings".
Changing
between
panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
'yMove the controller to the left.
Closes current panel and shows previous
display.
Reopens previous display by pressing
BACK button. In this case, the current
panel is not closed.'yMove the controller to the right.
Opens new panel on top of previous screen.White arrows pointing to the left or right indij
cate that additional panels can be opened.
Opening
the
Options
menu Press button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
Additional options: move the controller to the
right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is
displayed.
Options
menu The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
'yScreen settings, e.g., "Split screen".'yControl options for the selected mainmenu, e.g., for "Radio".'yIf applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".
Changing
settings
1.Select a field.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
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Activating/deactivating
the
functions
Several menu items are preceded by a checkj
box. It indicates whether the function is actij vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu itemactivates or deactivates the function.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller.
Selecting
functions
1."Settings"2."Touchpad"3.Select the desired function.'y"Speller": enter letters and numbers.'y"Interactive map": use the interactive map.'y"Browser": enter Internet addresses.'y"Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Entering
letters
and
numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the
beginning. When entering, pay attention to the
following:
'yThe system distinguishes between upper and lower-case letters and numbers. For
entries, it may be necessary to change bej tween upper and lower-case letters, numjbers and characters, refer to page 25.'yEnter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.'yAlways enter associated characters, such
as accents or periods so that the letter can
be clearly recognized. The set language determines what input is possible. Where
necessary, enter special characters via the
controller.'yTo delete a character, swipe to the left on the touchpad.'yTo enter a blank space, swipe to the rightin the center of the touchpad.'yTo enter a hyphen, swipe to the right in theupper area of the touchpad.'yTo enter an underscore, swipe to the rightin the lower area of the touchpad.
Using
the
interactive
map
and
Internet
The interactive map in the navigation systemand Internet pages can be moved using the
touchpad.
FunctionOperationMove interactive map or
Internet pages.Swipe into rej
spective direcj
tion.Enlarge/shrink interactive map or Internet pages.Drag in or out on
the touchpad with
fingers.Display the menu or open
a link on the Internet.Tap once.
Changing
settings
You can use the touchpad to change Control Display settings, e.g., volume. Swipe left or
right accordingly.
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Example:
setting
the
clockSetting
the
clock
On the Control Display:1. Press button. The main menu is disj
played.2.Turn the controller until "Settings" is highj
lighted, and then press the controller.3.If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".4.Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.5.Turn the controller until "Time:" is highj
lighted, and then press the controller.6.Turn the controller to set the hours, and then press the controller.7.Turn the controller to set the minutes, andthen press the controller.
Status
information
Status
field The following information is displayed in thestatus field at the top right:
'yTime.'yCurrent entertainment source.'ySound output, on/off.'yWireless network reception strength.'yPhone status.'yTraffic bulletin reception.
Status
field
symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows:
Radio
symbols
SymbolMeaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone
symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
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SymbolMeaning Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter PIN.
Entertainment
symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenoten database. AUX-IN port in the front or in the
rear. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional
symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are turned off. Check the current vehicle position.
Split
screen
General
information Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information from the onboard computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even when switching to another menu.
Switching
the
split
screen
on/off
On the Control Display:1. Press button.2."Split screen"
Selecting
the
display
On the Control Display:
1. Press button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the proj
grammable memory buttons and called up dij
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destinaj
tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Saving
a
function
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2. Press and hold the desired button,
until a signal sounds.
Running
a
function
Press button.
The function will work immediately.
This means, e.g., that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying
the
key
assignment Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear glovesor use objects.
The button assignment is displayed at the top edge of screen.
Deleting
the
button
assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. 5 seconds.2."OK"
Deleting
personal
data
in
the
vehicle
Concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves
personal data, such as stored radio stations.
This personal data can be permanently deleted
using iDrive.
General
information
Depending on the equipment package, the folj
lowing data can be deleted:
'yPersonal Profile settings.'yStored radio stations.'yStored Favorites buttons.'yTravel and onboard computer information.'yMusic collection.'yNavigation, e.g., stored destinations.'yPhone book.'yOnline data, e.g., Favorites, cookies.'yVoice notes.'yLogin accounts.'yRemoteApp smartphone tethering.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 30 minutes.
Functional
requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting
data Heed and follow the instructions on the Conj
trol Display.
1.Switch on the ignition.2."Settings"3.Open "Options".4."Delete personal data"5."Continue"6."OK"
Entering
letters
and
numbers
General
information
On the Control Display:
1.Turn the controller: select a letter or numj
ber.2.Select additional letters or numbers, if
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