BMW 7 Series: 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
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- Control Display with touchscreen
- Controller with buttons and touchpad
Control Display
Safety information
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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 when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the Control Display is needed for operation.
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.
- Tip the Controller up.
- "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.
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 touchpad on the Controller.
Operation
- Turn to switch between menu items, for example.
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- Press to select a menu item, for example.
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- Tilt in four directions to switch between displays, for example.
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Buttons on the Controller
Button / Function
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Opens the main menu.
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Opens the Media/Radio menu.
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Opens the Communication menu.
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Opens navigation map.
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Opens destination input menu for
navigation.
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Opens the previous display.
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Opens the Options menu.
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Operating via the Controller
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
Selecting a menu
Selecting menu items
Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
Press the Controll
Operation via touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
Via iDrive:
"CAR"
"Settings"
"General settings"
"Touchpad"
Select the de
Voice activation system
Concept
The voice activation system can be used to operate
functions with spoken commands. The
system supports you with announcements during
input.
The voice control system and the feedback it
provid
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Airbags- Protective effect
General information
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situation,
e.g., in less severe accidents.
Information on optimum effect of the
airbags
Warning
If the seat position is incorrect or the deployment
area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag
system cannot provide protection as intended
Messages
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to
