BMW 7 Series: Status information
General information
The status field can be found in the upper area of the Control Display. Status information is displayed in the form of symbols.
Radio symbols
Symbol /Meaning
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HD Radio station is being
received.
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- Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
Symbol /Meaning
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- Incoming or outgoing call.
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-Missed call.
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- Signal strength of cellular
network.
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- Network search.
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- Cellular network is not
available.
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-The critical charge state of the
mobile
phone has been reached.
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- Roaming is active.
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- Locating is active.
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- SMS text message received.
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- Message received.
Symbol /Meaning
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- Reminder.
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- Sending not possible.
Entertainment symbols
Symbol /Meaning
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- Music hard disk.
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-Bluetooth audio.
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- USB storage device.
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- WLAN.
Other symbols
Symbol /Meaning
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- Check Control message.
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- Sound output active.
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- Sound output deactivated.
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- Voice activation system active.
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- Request for the current vehicle
position.
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- Checking the current vehicle
position.
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- Driver profile.
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- Messages.
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- Service notifications.
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- Information.
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- Stop.
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- Data protection.
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.
- Select function via iDrive, for instance radio station.
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Press and hold the desired
button until the displayed bar on the Control Display has loaded completely.
Executing a function
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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 assignment of the buttons is displayed in the upper area of the Control Display.
Deleting all button assignments
All button assignments can be deleted.
- Press and hold buttons 1 and simultaneously for approx. 5 seconds.
- "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
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
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BMW Accident Assistance
Concept
BMW Group Accident Assistance can be contacted
if assistance is needed in the event of an
accident.
General information
If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moderately
severe accident, which did not trigger any
airbags, a Check Control message appears on
the instrument cluster. In additi
