BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2018 Owner's Manual

Selecting
menu
items
Highlighted menu items can be selected.1.Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.2.Press the Controller.
Menu
items
in
the
Owner's
Manual
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, for examj
ple "iDrive settings".
Changing
between
displays After a menu item is selected, for instance
"iDrive settings", a new display appears.
'yMove the Controller to the left.
Closes the current display and shows the previous display.'y Press button.
The previous display opens.'yMove the Controller to the right.
New display is opened.
The arrow indicates that additional displays
can be opened.
Opening
recently
used
menus
The recently used menus can be displayed.
Press and hold this button.
Opening
the
Options
menu Press button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
The Options menu consists of various areas:
'yScreen settings, for instance "Split
screen".'yControl options for the selected main menu, for instance for "Media/Radio".'yIf applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, for instance "Save
station".
Changing
settings
1.Select a field.2.Turn the Controller until the desired setj ting is displayed.3.Press the Controller.Seite 21iDriveAt
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Activating/deactivating
the
functions
Several menu items are preceded by a checkj
box. The checkbox indicates whether the funcj tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting themenu item activates or deactivates the funcj
tion.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Entering
letters
and
numbers
General
information
Letters and numbers can be entered via the
controller.
The keyboard's display changes automatically.
Entering
1.Turn the controller: select letters or numj
bers.2. : confirm entry.SymbolFunction Press the controller: delete the letj
ters or number. Hold the controller down: delete all
letters or numbers.
Switching
between
upper/lower
case,
numbers
and
characters
Depending on the menu, you can switch bej
tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers.
SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or

Change between capital and
lower-case letters.Entry
comparison
When entering names and addresses, the
choice is narrowed down with every letter enj
tered and letters may be added automatically.
Entries are continuously compared with datastored in the vehicle.'yOnly those letters are offered during entry
for which data is available.'yDestination search: place names can be entered in all languages that are available
in iDrive.
Using
alphabetical
lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 enj tries, the letters for which there is an entry are
displayed at the left edge.
1.Turn the Controller to the left or right
quickly.
All letters for which there are entries are displayed on the left side.2.Select the first letter of the desired entry.
The first entry of the selected letter is disj
played.
Touchpad
General
information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting
functions
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Touchpad"4.Select the desired setting.'y"Speller": enter letters and numbers.'y"Map": using the map.'y"Search fields": write letters without
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'y"Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Entering
letters
and
numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the
beginning. When entering, pay attention to the
following:
'yThe system distinguishes between upper and lower-case letters and numbers. Tomake entries, it may be necessary to
change between upper and lower-case letj
ters, numbers and characters, refer to
page 22.'yEnter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.'yAlways enter associated characters, such
as accents or periods so that the letter can
be clearly recognized. The set language determines what input is possible. Where
necessary, enter special characters via the
Controller.'yTo delete a character, swipe to the left on the touchpad.'yTo enter a blank space, swipe to the rightin the center of the touchpad.'yTo enter a hyphen, swipe to the right in theupper area of the touchpad.'yTo enter an underscore, swipe to the rightin the lower area of the touchpad.
Using
the
map
The map in the navigation system can bemoved via the touchpad.
FunctionOperationMove map.Swipe in the appropriate dij
rection.Enlarge/shrink
map.Drag in or out on the touchj pad with fingers.Display menu.Tap once.Split
screen
General
information Additional information can be displayed in sevj
eral menus on the right side of the split screen, for example information from the onboardcomputer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
Switching
the
split
screen
on/off1. Press button.2."Split screen"
Selecting
the
display
The display can be selected in menus, where
the split screen is supported.
1.Move the Controller to the right until the
split screen is selected.2.Press the Controller.3.Select the desired setting.
Specifying
the
number
of
displays
It is possible to specify the number of displays.
1.Move the Controller to the right until the
split screen is selected.2.Press the Controller.3."Personalize menu"4.Select desired setting.5.Move the Controller to the left.Seite 23iDriveAt
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Status
information
General
information The status field can be found in the upper areaof the Control Display. Status information is
displayed in the form of symbols.
Status
field
symbols
RadioSymbolMeaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Signal strength of cellular network. Network search. Cellular network is not available. The critical charge state of the moj
bile phone has been reached. Roaming is active. SMS text message received. Message received. Reminder. Sending not possible. Contacts are loaded.EntertainmentSymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Bluetooth audio. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface. WiFi. iPod.
Additional
symbols
SymbolMeaning Check Control message. The sound output has been
switched off. Encrypted connection not active. Request for the current vehicle poj sition. Checking the current vehicle posij
tion.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the proj
grammable memory buttons and called up dij
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destinaj
tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the driver profile curj rently used.
Saving
a
function
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2. Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
Running
a
function
Press button.
The function will work immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
Displaying
the
key
assignment Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear glovesor use objects.
The button assignment is displayed at the top edge of screen.
Deleting
the
button
assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
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Voice
activation
systemVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Concept
Most functions displayed on the Control Disj
play can be operated by voice commands via the voice activation system. The system supj
ports you with announcements during input.
General
information'yFunctions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary can only be operated
via the voice activation system to a limited
extent.'yThe system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.'y

'ySome possible commands from other mej
nus.'yStatus of the voice recognition.'y Encrypted connection is not available.
Help
on
the
voice
activation
system
'yTo have information on the operating prinj
ciple of the voice activation system read
out loud: 

'yThe volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.'yThe volume is stored for the drive profile
currently used.
Information
on
Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to inij
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situaj tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.This can unnecessarily delay the establishjment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 248, close to the interior mirror.
Environmental
conditions
'yKeep the doors, windows, and glass sunj roof closed to prevent noise interference.'yAvoid making other noise in the vehiclewhile speaking.Seite 28At
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General
settingsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Language
Setting
the
language
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Language"4."Language:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile curj rently used.
Setting
the
voice
dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
Time Setting
the
time
zoneAbout iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Time zone:"5.Select desired setting.The setting is stored for the drive profile curjrently used.
Setting
the
time About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Time:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired hours
are displayed.6.Press the Controller.7.Turn the Controller until the desired mij nutes are displayed.8.Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the drive profile curjrently used.
Setting
the
time
format
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Time format:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile curj rently used.
Automatic
time
setting Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are updated automatically.
About iDrive:
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3."Date and time"4."Automatic time setting"
The setting is stored for the drive profile curjrently used.
Date Setting
the
date
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Date:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.6.Press the Controller.7.Make the settings for the month and year.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Setting
the
date
format About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Date format:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile curjrently used.
Setting
the
units
of
measurement
You can set the units of measurement for
some values, for example, fuel consumption, distances and temperature.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Units"4.Select the desired menu item.5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Activating/deactivating
the
display
of
the
current
vehicle
position
Concept
If vehicle location has been activated, the curj
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the corresponding ConnectedDrive app or in the
ConnectedDrive customer portal.
Activating/deactivating
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Vehicle tracking"4."Vehicle tracking"
Activating/deactivating
popup
windows
For some functions, popup windows are disjplayed automatically on the Control Display.Some of these popup windows can be actijvated or deactivated.
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Pop-ups"4.Select the desired setting.Seite 30At
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