BMW 3 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 3: Operating concept

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.

Safety information

Warning Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.

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 Input and display

Main menu General information The main menu is divided into two areas. The left area contains menu items that can be used to call up all the iDrive functions. The right area contains widgets that prov

 Programmable memory buttons

General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, for instance radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and menu entries o

 Control Display and Controller

Concept The iDrive functions are displayed on the Control Display. The Control Display can be operated using the Controller, touchpad, and touch screen. Overview Control Display with touchscreen C

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 Transferring digital keys

The vehicle owner can transfer a digital key for his/her vehicle to another person with a compatible smartphone via the BMW Connected app. When a digital key is transferred, a transaction number TAN will be generated. Another person can pair the digital key in the vehicle with this TAN and the Digi

 Start/Stop button

Concept Pressing the Start/Stop button switches drive-ready state on or off. Steptronic transmission: the drive-ready state is switched on when you depress the brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop button. Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches drive-ready state back off and standby sta

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