BMW 5 Series: Control Display
Brightness
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Displays".
4. "Control display".
5. "Brightness at night".
6. Turn the Controller until the desired brightness is set.
7. Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the brightness settings may not be clearly visible.
Selecting the contents of the main menu
You can select the displayed contents for some menu items in the main menu.
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Press the button.
2. "Contents of main menu".
3. Select the desired menu and the desired content.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Messages
Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages arriving in the vehicle in list form.
General information
The following messages can be displayed:
- Traffic messages.
- Communication messages, for example emails, SMS text messages or reminders.
- Messages from, e.g., the Concierge service or the BMW Connected app.
- Check Control messages.
- Service requirements messages.
- Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.
Messages are additionally displayed in the status field.
Retrieving messages
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Notifications".
4. Select the desired message.
The respective menu is opened, where the message is displayed.
Deleting messages
All messages, except Check Control messages or messages from the vehicle manufacturer, can be deleted from the list.
Check Control messages or messages from the vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as they are relevant.
Via iDrive:
1. "Notifications".
2. Select the desired message.
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Press the button.
4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all notifications"
Adjusting
The following settings can be adjusted:
- Select the applications, from which messages will be permitted.
- Sort the messages according to date or priority.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Notifications".
4. Select the desired setting.
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Data protection
Data transfer
Concept
The vehicle offers different functions, whose use
requires a data transfer to BMW or a service provider.
The data transfer can be deactivated for
some functions.
General informa
Driver profiles
Concept
In the driver profiles, individual settings for several
drivers can be stored and called up again
when required.
General information
There are three driver profiles with which personal
vehicle
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Light Effect Manager
System wiring diagram
Light Effect Manager
Fuses in the power distribution box, front right
Lighting for tweeter cover, passenger's side door
Lighting for mid-range speaker cover, passenger's side door
Lighting for mid-range speaker cover, rear passenger's side door
Fuses in the power distrib
Fuel
Fuel recommendation
General information
Depending on the region, many gas stations sell
fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in winter,
for instance helps make a cold start easier.
Gasoline
General information
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
