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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Controller
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
Operating via the Controller
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.
Operation via touchpad
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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BMW Remote Software Upgrade
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.
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Check Control
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
