BMW 3 Series 2018-2023 Owners Manual: Programmable memory buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, for instance radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and menu entries or pages in the Integrated Owner's Manual.
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently used.
Overview
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- Programmable memory buttons
Storing a function
A function can be stored on a programmable memory button. A button with a stored function can be overwritten with another function.
1. Select function via iDrive.
2. 
Press and hold the desired
button
until the displayed bar on the Control Display
has loaded completely.
Executing a function
Press the button.
The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the key assignment
Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or use objects.
The button assignment is displayed at the top edge of screen.
Deleting all button assignments
All button assignments can be deleted.
1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 8 at the same time.
2. "OK".
Input and display
Main menu
General information
The main menu is divided into two areas. The
left area contains menu items that can be used
to call up all the iDrive functions. The right area
contains widgets that prov ...
Control Display and
Controller
Concept
The iDrive functions are displayed on the Control
Display. The Control Display can be operated using
the Controller, touchpad, and touch screen.
Overview
Control Display with touchscreen
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Other materials:
ABS Warning Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
If any of the following is detected, the ABS warning light remains on.
The skid control ECU connectors are disconnected from the skid control
ECU.
There is a malfunction in the skid control ECU internal circuit.
There is an open in the harness between the combination meter an ...
Diagnosis system
1. CHECK DLC3
The vehicle's ECU uses ISO 15765-4 for
communication protocol. The terminal arrangement
of the DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and matches
the ISO 15765-4 format.
NOTICE:
*: Before measuring the resistance, leave the
vehicle as is for at least 1 minute and do not
...
Disassembly
1. REMOVE RH SEAT REAR SEAT RECLINING COVER
Remove the 2 screws.
Remove the RH seat rear seat reclining cover by
pulling it out in the arrow mark direction shown in
the illustration.
2. REMOVE LH SEAT REAR SEAT RECLINING COVER
Remove the 2 screws.
R ...
