iDrive -> Split screen for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017

iDrive  
At a glance  
Additional symbols  
Programmable memory  
buttons  
Symbol Meaning  
General information  
Spoken instructions are turned off.  
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐  
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐  
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐  
tions, phone numbers and menu entries.  
Split screen  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
General information  
Additional information can be displayed on the  
right side of the split screen, e.g., information  
from the on-board comupter.  
Saving a function  
1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.  
In the divided screen view, the so-called split  
screen, this information remains visible even  
when you change to another menu.  
2.  
Press and hold the desired button,  
until a signal sounds.  
Switching the split screen on and off  
On the Control Display:  
Running a function  
Press button.  
The function will work immediately.  
This means, e.g., that the number is dialed  
when a phone number is selected.  
1.  
Press button.  
2. "Split screen"  
Selecting the display  
On the Control Display:  
Displaying the button assignment  
Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear  
gloves or use objects.  
1.  
Press button.  
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of  
screen.  
2. "Split screen"  
3. Move the controller until the split screen is  
selected.  
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen  
content".  
5. Select the desired menu item.  
Deleting the button assignments  
1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for  
approx. five seconds.  
2. "OK"  
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