Set units of measure. Activate/deactivate display of current vehicle position. Activate/deactivate message pop-ups. Control Display

This section explains how to set units of measure, display the current vehicle position and manage message pop-ups as well as display brightness. For the BMW 5 (VII generation / G30 & G31), this is essential to ensure a clear and personalised display on the Control Display. Screen saver and main menu content can also be configured specifically.

Set units of measure

Units of measure for various values can be set, e.g. consumption, distances and temperature.

Via iDrive:

1. 1
   "My Vehicle"
2. 2
   "iDrive settings"
3. 3
   "Units"
4. 4
   Select the desired menu item.
5. 5
   Select the desired setting.

The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.

Activate/deactivate display of current vehicle position

If GPS location is activated, the current vehicle position can be displayed in the corresponding ConnectedDrive app or in the ConnectedDrive customer portal.

Via iDrive:

1. 1
   "My Vehicle"
2. 2
   "Vehicle settings"
3. 3
   "GPS location"
4. 4
   "GPS location"

Activate/deactivate message pop-ups

For some functions, message pop-ups are shown automatically on the Control Display.

Some of these notification windows can be activated or deactivated.

Via iDrive:

1. 1
   "My Vehicle"
2. 2
   "iDrive settings"
3. 3
   "Notification windows"
4. 4
   Select the desired setting.

The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.

Control Display

Brightness

Via iDrive:

1. 1
   "My Vehicle"
2. 2
   "iDrive settings"
3. 3
   "Displays"
4. 4
   "Control Display"
5. 5
   "Brightness at night"
6. 6
   Turn the controller until the desired brightness is reached.
7. 7
   Press the controller.

The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.

Depending on the lighting conditions, the change in brightness may not be immediately noticeable.

Screen saver

If no inputs are made via iDrive, the screen saver can be displayed after an adjustable period of time.

Via iDrive:

1. 1
   "My Vehicle"
2. 2
   "iDrive settings"
3. 3
   "Displays"
4. 4
   "Control Display"
5. 5
   "Screen saver"
6. 6
   Select the desired setting.

The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.

Selecting main menu contents

For some main menu items, the displayed contents can be selected.

1. 1
   Press the button.
2. 2
   "Main menu contents"
3. 3
   Select the desired menu and the desired content.

The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.

The versatile settings for units of measure, display options and the Control Display in the BMW 5 G30/G31 allow precise adaptation of the vehicle to individual needs. Whether display brightness or the display of units, everything can be conveniently controlled via iDrive.

It is particularly worth noting that content and notification windows can be individually activated or deactivated. This keeps the screen uncluttered and focuses attention on what matters while driving.

Question 1: Are the display and unit settings saved separately for each driver profile?

Answer: Yes, all adjustments are linked to the active driver profile and are loaded automatically.

Question 2: Can I switch GPS location on or off at any time?

Answer: Yes, GPS location can be individually activated or deactivated via the "Vehicle settings" menu.