Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing the control button with a pointed object, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object. The following setting options are displayed in succession, depending on how long the control button is pressed:
▷ Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.
▷ 3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.
▷ 6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.
▷ 9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering setting.
▷ 12 to 15 seconds: language setting.
See also:
After the ignition is switched off
The roof can still be operated for approx. 1 minute,
as long as no door has been opened. ...
Interior
Drawing cues from the 7 Series, the 5 Series' climate-control readouts use
BMW's Black Panel technology to appear out of dark panels without the brightened
look of traditional electroluminescent d ...
Audio playback
Selecting the track using the button
Press the button repeatedly
until the
desired track is played.
Selecting a track via iDrive
Audio CDs
Select the desired track to begin playback
CDs/DV ...