BMW 3: Displays and control elements
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
- Light switch element
- Turn signal indicator, high beams
- Instrument cluster
- Wipers
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or standby state is switched on.
Driver's door
- Power windows
- Central locking system
- Seats, comfort features
- Exterior mirrors
- Opening/closing trunk lid
Switch console
- Selector lever/gearshift lever
- Controller
- Parking brake, Automatic Hold
- Driving Dynamics Control
- Start/Stop button
- Assistance systems
iDrive
Concept
iDrive includes a large number of functions.
These functions can be operated via the Controller and, depending on the equipment version, via touchscreen, voice activation system or gesture control.
Buttons on the Controller
Opens the main menu.
Opens the Apps menu.
Opens the Communication menu.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
Opens destination input menu for
navigation.
Opens navigation map.
Opens the previous display.
Opens the Options menu.
Voice activation
Activating the voice activation system
1. 
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The symbol on the Control
Display indicates
that the voice activation system is
active.
If no other commands are possible, operate the function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Press the button on the steering
wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
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Seats, mirrors, and steering
wheel
Manually adjustable seats
Forward/backward
Thigh support
Seat tilt
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Height
Backrest tilt
Electrically adjustable seats
Backrest width
Forward/backward, heigh
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Destination entry by voice
General information
Instructions for the voice activation system,
see vehicle Owner's Manual.
When making a destination entry by voice,
you can change between voice operation and
iDrive.
To have the available voice commands read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹ or ›Help‹.
Saying the entri
Displays in the instrument
cluster
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the displays
in the instrument cluster may vary.
Display in the speedometer
Green marking: system is
active,
the marking indicates the
desired speed.
Grey marking: system is interrupted,
the marking indicates
the stored speed.
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