BMW M5 - Idrive

iDrive
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. Therefore equipment which is not
installed in your vehicle, for example on account
of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐
try specification, may also be described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions and
systems. Comply with the relevant laws and reg‐
ulations when using the corresponding functions
and systems.
Principle
iDrive brings together the functions of a number
of switches. These functions can be operated
using the Controller and touchscreen.
Safety note
WARNING
Operating integrated informations systems and
communication devices during the journey may
distract you from the traffic. You could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a danger of acci‐
dents. Only operate the systems or devices if
permissible in the traffic situation. Stop if nec‐
essary and operate the systems or devices with
the vehicle at a standstill.
Controls
Overview
1 Control Display with touchscreen
2 Controller with buttons and touchpad
Control Display
General
To clean the Control Display, comply with the in‐
formation regarding care, see page 358.
If the Control Display is exposed to very high
temperatures, for example because of strong
sunlight, there may be a reduction in brightness
and the Control Display may even switch itself
off. Normal functions will be restored when the
temperature is reduced, for example by shading
or using the air conditioning system.
Safety note
NOTE
Objects located in front of the Control Display
may slip and damage the Control Display.
There is a danger of damage to property. Do
not place objects in front of the Control Display.
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