BMW 5 Series: Control elements
Overview
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- Control Display, with touchscreen depending on the equipment version
- Controller with buttons and, depending on the equipment version, with touchpad
Control Display
General information
To clean the Control Display, follow the care instructions.
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.
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 front of the Control Display.
Switching on/off automatically
The Control Display is switched on automatically after unlocking.
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.
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Press the button.
2. "Turn off control display" Press the Controller or any button on the Controller to switch it back on again.
Controller with navigation system
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
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Press once: calls up the main
menu.
Press twice: displays all menu items of the main menu.
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Opens the Communication menu.
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Opens the Media/Radio menu.
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Opens destination input menu for
navigation.
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Opens navigation map.
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Press once: opens the
previous display.
Press and hold: open the menus used last.
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Opens the Options menu.
Controller without navigation system
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.
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 two directions to switch between displays, for example.
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Buttons on the Controller
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Press once: calls up the main
menu.
Press twice: displays all menu items of the main menu.
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Opens the Communication menu.
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Opens the Media/Radio menu.
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Press once: opens the previous
display.
Press and hold: open the menus used last.
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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.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu.
Adjusting the main menu
1. Press the button twice.
All menu items of th
Operation via touchscreen
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the Control
Display is equipped with a touchscreen.
Touch the screen with your fingers. Do not use
any objects.
Opening the main menu
Tap on th
Touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Touchpad".
4. Select the d
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Overview
Ultrasound sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors of PDC Park Distance
Control in the bumpers, the parking
spaces are measured and the distances to obstacles
determined.
Cameras
In addition to the ultrasonic sensors, the parking
situation during Remote Con
Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a particular
topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differences
may exist between the printed Owner's
