BMW 3: Control Display
Safety information
NOTICE Objects in the area in the front of the Control
Display can shift and damage the Control Display.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do
not place objects in the area in front of the
Control Display.
Switching on/off automatically
The Control Display is switched on automatically
after unlocking.
In certain situations, the Control Display is
switched off automatically, for instance if no operation
is performed on the vehicle for several
minutes.
Switching on/off manually
The Control Display can also be switched off
manually.
1. Tip the Controller up.
2. "Screen off".
Press the Controller or any button on the Controller
to switch it back on again.
System limits
In the case of very high temperatures on the
Control Display, for instance due to intense solar
radiation, the brightness may be reduced down
to complete deactivation. Once the temperature
is reduced, for instance through shade or air conditioning,
the normal functions are restored.
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General information
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
touchp
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
Selecting a menu
Selecting menu items
1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
2. Press the Controller.
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Touchpad".
5. Se
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Concept
Remote Software Upgrade can be used to update
the software of the vehicle. Remote Software
Upgrade makes new functions, functional
enhancements or quality improvements available.
General information
BMW recommends performing the Remote
Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes available.
The a
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a combination
of indicator or warning lights and text
messages in the instrument cluster and, if applicable,
in th