2018 BMW M4 Owners Manual

FunctionOperationTo move map.Swipe in the appropriatedirection.To enlarge/
reduce map.Pinch together or move
apart your fingers on the
touchpad.To display menu.Tap once.
Split
screen
General Additional information, for example informationfrom the on-board computer, can be displayed on the right-hand side of the screen in some
menus.
This information remains visible in the split
screen view even if you switch to another
menu.
Switching
the
split
screen
view
on/off
1. Press the button.2."Split screen"
Selecting
the
display
In the menus in which a splitscreen view is possible, you can select the desired display.
1.Tilt the Controller to the right until the split
screen is selected.2.Press the Controller.3.Select the desired setting.Defining
the
display
selection
The display selection can be defined.1.Tilt the Controller to the right until the split
screen is selected.2.Press the Controller.3."Personalise menu"4.Select the desired setting.5.Tilt the Controller to the left.
Status
information
General The status field is located in the top area of the
Control Display. Status information is disj played in the form of symbols.
Symbols
in
the
status
field
Telephone
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Reception level of mobile telephone network. Searching for network. No mobile telephone network availj
able. Critical charge state of the mobile
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SymbolMeaning Sending not possible. Contacts are being loaded.
Entertainment
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music hard disc. Bluetooth audio. USB audio interface. Mobile telephone audio interface. Online Entertainment WLAN. iPod.
Other
functions
SymbolMeaning Check Control message. Sound output switched off. Encrypted connection not active. Determining the current vehicle poj
sition. Traffic information.
Favourites
buttons
General iDrive functions, for example radio stations,
navigation destinations, telephone numbers
and shortcuts to the menu, can be saved to Favourites buttons and called up directly.
The settings are saved for the currently used
driver profile.
Saving
a
function1.Select function via iDrive.2. Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
Performing
a
function
Press the button.
The function is carried out immediately. If you
have selected a telephone number, for examj
ple, the connection will also be established.
Displaying
the
button
assignment Touch the buttons with your finger. Do not
wear gloves or use objects.
The button assignment is displayed at the top
edge of the screen.
Clearing
the
button
assignment
1.Press and hold buttons 1 and 8 simultanej
ously for approximately 5 seconds.2."OK"Seite 26OverviewiDrive26
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Voice
control
systemVehicle
equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment available for the model
series. Therefore equipment which is not inj stalled in your vehicle, for example on account
of the selected optional equipment or the
country specification, may also be described
here. This also applies to safety-relevant funcj
tions and systems. Comply with the relevant
laws and regulations when using the correj
sponding functions and systems.
Principle
The voice control system enables most of the functions shown in the Control Display to beoperated by spoken commands. The systemprovides spoken announcements to assist you
with input.
General'yFunctions that can only be used when thevehicle is stationary can only be operated
via the voice control system to a limited exj tent.'yThe system has a special microphone onthe driver's side.'y

control system. When doing this, list entries
are to be spoken exactly as they are shown in the relevant list.
Displaying
possible
commands The following is displayed in the upper area of
the Control Display:'ySome of the possible commands for the
current menu.'ySome possible commands from other mej
nus.'yVoice recognition status.'y Encrypted connection unavailable.
Help
with
the
voice
control
system
'yTo have information about the voice conj
trol system read aloud: 

Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Language"4."Speaking during voice output"
Adjusting
the
volumeTurn the volume knob during the spoken injstructions until the desired volume is obtained.
'yThe volume setting is retained even if you
change the volume of other audio sources.'yThe volume setting is saved for the curj
rently used driver profile.
Note
regarding
emergency
calls
The voice control system should not be used
for emergency calls. Under stress, a person's
speech and voice pitch can change. This could
unnecessarily delay the connection of your
call.
Instead, use the SOS button, see page 237,
located near the rear-view mirror.
Operating
conditions
'yDoors, windows and the Glass Roof should
be kept closed to avoid noise interference.'yAvoid background noises in the vehicle
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General
settingsVehicle
equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment available for the model
series. Therefore equipment which is not inj stalled in your vehicle, for example on account
of the selected optional equipment or the
country specification, may also be described
here. This also applies to safety-relevant funcj
tions and systems. Comply with the relevant
laws and regulations when using the correj
sponding functions and systems.
Language
Setting
the
language
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Language"4."Language:"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.
Setting
the
speech
dialogue Speech dialogue for the voice control system,
see page 28.
Time Setting
the
time
zone
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Time zone:"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.
Setting
the
time Via 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 saved for the currently used
driver profile.
Setting
the
time
format
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Time format:"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.
Automatic
time
setting Depending on equipment, the time, date and, if
necessary, time zone are updated automatij
cally.
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Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Automatic time setting"
The setting is saved for the currently useddriver profile.
Date
Setting
the
date Via 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.Alter the setting for month and year.
The setting is saved for the currently used
driver profile.
Setting
the
date
format Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Date format:"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the currently useddriver profile.
Setting
units
of
measurement
It is possible to select the units of measurejment for various values, for example fuel conj
sumption, 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 saved for the currently useddriver profile.
Activating/deactivating
display
of
the
current
vehicle
position
Principle
If vehicle tracking is activated, the current vehij cle position can be displayed in the BMW Conjnected app or in the ConnectedDrive customerportal.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Vehicle tracking"4."Vehicle tracking"
Activating/deactivating
information
windows
Information windows are automatically shownon the Control Display for some functions.
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Some of these information windows can be acj
tivated or deactivated.1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Pop-ups"4.Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.
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 obtained.7.Press the Controller.
The setting is saved for the currently used
driver profile.
Depending on the lighting conditions, the
brightness adjustment may not be immediately
apparent.
Screen
saver
If no entries were made via iDrive, the screen
saver can be displayed after a set time.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Control display"5."Screensaver"6.Select the desired setting.The setting is saved for the currently useddriver profile.
Selecting
the
content
of
the
main
menu
The content displayed in some menu items of
the main menu can be selected.1. Press the button.2."Contents of main menu"3.Select the desired menu and desired conj
tent.
The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.
Messages
Principle The menu shows all messages that arrive in
the vehicle, centrally in the form of a list.
General The following messages can be displayed:
'yTraffic messages.'yCheck Control messages.'yCommunication messages, for example e-mail, SMS or reminders.'yService requirement messages.
Messages are additionally displayed in the stajtus field.
Calling
up
messages Via iDrive:
1."Notifications"2.Select the required message.
The corresponding menu is opened, in which
the message is displayed.
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