BMW X5: Control Display and Controller
Principle
The iDrive functions are displayed on the Control Display. The Control Display can be operated using the Controller, touchpad, and touchscreen.
Overview
- Control Display with touchscreen
- Controller with buttons and touchpad
Control Display
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, among other potential damage. Do not place objects in the area in front of the Control Display.
Switching on/off automatically
The Control Display is turned on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the control display is needed for operation.
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.
1. Tip the Controller up.
2. "Screen off".
Press the Controller or any button on the Controller to switch it back on again.
System limits
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.
Controller
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.
- Press to select a menu item, for example.
- Tilt in four directions to switch between displays, for example.
Buttons on the Controller
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Go to the main menu.
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Go to Apps menu.
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Go to the Media/Radio menu.
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Go to the Communication menu.
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Go to navigation map.
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Go to destination input menu for
navigation.
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Go to the previous display.
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Go to the Options menu.
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Operating via the
Controller
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
Selecting a menu
Selecting menu items
1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
2. Press the Controller.
Operation via touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Touchpad".
5. Select the des
Operation via touchscreen
General information
The Control Display is equipped with a touchscreen.
You can tap on menu items and widgets. Touch
the touchscreen with your fingers. Do not use
any objects.
Opening the main menu
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheel
IMPORTANT: Use only BMW-approved balance weights.
Remove any fitted balancing weights, stones in tread pattern and larger
contaminants.
Check tire pressure, check tire for condition, damage, flat spots (out-
Massage function
Principle
Depending on the program, the massage function
ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
General information
Eight different massage programs can be selected:
Hip activation.
Upper-body activation.
Whole body activation.
Back massage.
Shoulder massag
