BMW 5 Series: Displaying the button assignment - Programmable memory 
buttons - iDrive - At a glance - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Displaying the button assignment

Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear gloves or use objects.

The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen.

Displaying the button assignment
Displaying the button assignment

▷ To display short information: touch the button.
▷ To display detailed information: touch the button for an extended period.

    Running a function
    Press the button. The function will run immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected. ...

    Deleting the button assignments
    1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for approx. five seconds. 2. "OK" ...

    See also:

    Air Conditioning Mode
    This allows selection of automatic start of the air conditioning upon vehicle start. Selecting On indicates the air conditioning will be on when the vehicle is started. Selecting Off turns t ...

    What to Do with Used Oil
    Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with ...

    Speedometer and odometer
     Speedometer and odometer Speedometer The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed.  Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition swi ...