2018 BMW 4 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

2. Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
Running
a
function
Press button.
The function will work immediately. This
means, for example, 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
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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

'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: 

'yThe volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.'yThe volume is stored for the drive 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 248, 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 28At
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General
settingsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis 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.
Language
Setting
the
language
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Language"4."Language:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile curj rently used.
Setting
the
voice
dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
Time Setting
the
time
zoneAbout iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Time zone:"5.Select desired setting.The setting is stored for the drive profile curjrently used.
Setting
the
time About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Time:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired hours
are displayed.6.Press the Controller.7.Turn the Controller until the desired mij nutes are displayed.8.Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the drive profile curjrently used.
Setting
the
time
format
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Time format:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile curj rently used.
Automatic
time
setting Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are updated automatically.
About iDrive:
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3."Date and time"4."Automatic time setting"
The setting is stored for the drive profile curjrently used.
Date Setting
the
date
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Date:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.6.Press the Controller.7.Make the settings for the month and year.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Setting
the
date
format About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Date format:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile curjrently used.
Setting
the
units
of
measurement
You can set the units of measurement for
some values, for example, fuel consumption, distances and temperature.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Units"4.Select the desired menu item.5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Activating/deactivating
the
display
of
the
current
vehicle
position
Concept
If vehicle location has been activated, the curj
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the corresponding ConnectedDrive app or in the
ConnectedDrive customer portal.
Activating/deactivating
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Vehicle tracking"4."Vehicle tracking"
Activating/deactivating
popup
windows
For some functions, popup windows are disjplayed automatically on the Control Display.Some of these popup windows can be actijvated or deactivated.
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Pop-ups"4.Select the desired setting.Seite 30At
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The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Control
Display Brightness
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Control display"5."Brightness"6.Turn the controller until the desired brightj ness is set.7.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the brightj
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Screen
saver
If no settings are made via iDriver, after a time
that can be set, a screen saver is displayed.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Control display"5."Screensaver"6.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile curjrently used.
Selecting
the
contents
of
the
main menu
For some menu items of the main menu, thedisplayed contents can be selected.
1. Press button.2."Contents of main menu"3.Select the desired menu and the desired
content.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Messages Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages arj riving in the vehicle in list form.
General
information
The following messages can be displayed:
'yTraffic messages.'yCheck Control messages.'yCommunication messages, for example e- mails, SMS text messages or reminders.'yService requirements messages.
Messages are additionally displayed in the stajtus field.
Retrieving
messages About iDrive:
1."Notifications"2.Select the desired message.
The respective menu is opened, where themessage is displayed.
Deleting
messages All messages, except Check Control mesj
sages, can be deleted from the list. Check Control messages are displayed as long as
they are relevant.
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3. Press button.4."Delete this notification" or "Delete allnotifications"
Settings
The following settings can be adjusted:
'ySelect the applications, from which mesj
sages will be permitted.'ySort the messages according to date or
priority.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Notifications"4.Select the desired setting.
Data
protection
Data
transfer
Concept
The vehicle offers different functions, whose use requires a data transfer to BMW or a servjice provider. The data transfer can be deactijvated for some functions.
General
information With data transfer deactivated, the respective
function cannot be used.
Only make these settings while stationary.
Activating/deactivating
the
data
transfer
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Using iDrive:
1.Switch on the ignition.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Data privacy"5.Select the desired setting.
Deleting
personal
in
the
vehicle
The
concept Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves
personal data, such as stored radio stations. These personal data can be permanently dejleted through iDrive.
General
information Depending on the equipment package, the foljlowing data can be deleted:
'yProfile settings.'yStored radio stations.'yStored Favorites buttons.'yTravel and onboard computer information.'yMusic collection.'yNavigation, for example stored destinajtions.'yPhone book.'yOnline data, for example Favorites, cookj
ies.'yOffice data, for example voice notes.'yLogin accounts.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 15 minutes.
Functional
requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting
data Heed and follow the instructions on the Conj
trol Display.
Using iDrive:
1.Switch on the ignition.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Data privacy"Seite 32At
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