2018 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

Operating
via
touchscreenGeneral
information
The Control Display is equipped with a touchj
screen.
Touch screen with your fingers. Do not use any objects.
Opening
the
main
menu
Tap on symbol.
All iDrive functions can be called up via themain menu.
Adapting
the
main
menu
1. Tap on symbol.
All menu items of the main menu are disj
played.2.Drag the menu item to the desired position
on the right or left.
Selecting
menu
items
Tap desired menu item.
Menu
items
in
the
Owner's
Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, for inj
stance "iDrive settings".
Changing
between
displays
After a menu item is selected, a new display
opens.
The white arrow indicates that additional disj plays can be called up.
'ySwipe to the left.'yTap on symbol.
New display is opened.
Changing
settings
Settings such as volumes can be changed via the touchscreen.
'ySlide in the selected field to the right orleft, until the desired setting is displayed.'y , Tap on symbol.
Activating/deactivating
the
functions
Several menu items are preceded by a checkj
box. The checkbox indicates whether the funcj tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the
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menu item activates or deactivates the funcj
tion.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Entering
letters
and
numbers
General
information
Letters and numbers can be entered using the Controller or the touchscreen.
The keyboard's display changes automatically.
SymbolFunction Tapping the symbol: delete the letj
ter or number. Tapping and holding the symbol for
an extended period: delete all letters
or numbers.
Switching
between
upper/lower
case,
numbers
and
characters
SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or

Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Operating
navigation
map
The navigation map can be moved with the
touchscreen.
FunctionOperationEnlarge/shrink
map.Drag in or out with the finj
gers.Touchpad
General
information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting
functions1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Touchpad"4.Select the desired setting.'y"Speller": enter letters and numbers.'y"Map": using the map.'y"Search fields": write letters without
selecting the list field.'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. Tomake entries, it may be necessary to
change between upper and lower-case letj
ters, numbers and characters, refer to
page 24.'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.Seite 26At
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'yTo enter an underscore, swipe to the rightin the lower area of the touchpad.
Using
the
map
The map in the navigation system can bemoved via the touchpad.
FunctionOperationMove map.Swipe in the appropriate dij
rection.Enlarge/shrink
map.Drag in or out on the touchj pad with fingers.Display menu.Tap once.
Split
screen
General
information Additional information can be displayed in sevj
eral menus on the right side of the split screen, for instance information from the OnboardComputer.
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
1. Press button.2."Split screen"
Selecting
the
display
The display can be selected in menus, where
the split screen is supported.
1.Move the Controller to the right until the
split screen is selected.2.Press the Controller.3.Select the desired setting.
Specifying
the
number
of
displays
It is possible to specify the number of displays.
1.Move the Controller to the right until the
split screen is selected.2.Press the Controller.3."Personalize menu"4.Select the desired setting.5.Move the Controller to the left.
Status
information
General
information The status field can be found in the upper areaof the Control Display. Status information is
displayed in the form of symbols.
Status
field
symbols
Radio
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TelephoneSymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Signal strength of cellular network. Network search. Cellular network is not available. The critical charge state of the moj
bile phone has been reached. Roaming is active. SMS text message received. Message received. Reminder. Sending not possible. Contacts are loaded.
Entertainment
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Bluetooth audio. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface. Online Entertainment. WiFi. iPod.Additional
symbolsSymbolMeaning Check Control message. The sound output has been
switched off. Encrypted connection not active. Request for the current vehicle poj sition. Checking the current vehicle posij
tion.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the proj
grammable memory buttons and called up dij
rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation
destinations, phone numbers and menu enj
tries.
Settings are stored for the driver profile curj rently used.
Storing
a
function
1.Select function via iDrive.2. Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
Running
a
function
Press button.
The function will work immediately. This
means, for instance 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.
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The button assignment is displayed at the topedge of screen.
Deleting
the
button
assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
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Voice
activation
systemVehicle
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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Concept
Most functions displayed on the Control Disj
play can be operated by voice commands via the voice activation system. The system supj
ports you with announcements during input.
General
information'yFunctions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary can only be operated
via the voice activation system to a limited
extent.'yThe system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.'y

Displaying
possible
commands
The following is displayed in the top area of the Control Display:'ySome possible commands for the current
menu.'ySome possible commands from other mej
nus.'yStatus of the voice recognition.'y Encrypted connection is not available.
Help
on
the
voice
activation
system
'yTo have information on the operating prinj
ciple of the voice activation system read
out loud: 

Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Language"4."Speaking during voice output"
Adjusting
the
volumeTurn the volume button during the spoken injstructions until the desired volume is set.
'yThe volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.'yThe volume is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Information
on
Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to inij
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situaj tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.This can unnecessarily delay the establishjment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 269, close to the interior mirror.
Environmental
conditions
'yKeep the doors, windows, and glass sunj roof closed to prevent noise interference.'yAvoid making other noise in the vehiclewhile speaking.Seite 32At
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