BMW 3: 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 or pages in the Integrated Owner's Manual.
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently used.
Overview
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- Programmable memory buttons
Storing a function
A function can be stored on a programmable memory button. A button with a stored function can be overwritten with another function.
1. Select function via iDrive.
2. 
Press and hold the desired
button
until the displayed bar on the Control Display
has loaded completely.
Executing a function
Press the button.
The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the key assignment
Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or use objects.
The button assignment is displayed at the top edge of screen.
Deleting all button assignments
All button assignments can be deleted.
1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 8 at the same time.
2. "OK".
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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
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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
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
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Operation
General information
This chapter describes functions that are operated
in a different way to the way they are operated
in the front, or are only available in the rear.
Music hard disk
Saving of music via CD/DVD is only possible
in front.
The export and import of data is only possible
via the US
Stored trips
General information
Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If necessary,
delete existing trips to be able to store
new trips.
Storing
The destination guidance for the tip must be active.
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. "Destination options".
3. "Save trip".
4. Enter the name.
