2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 23

Switching assistance window off/on 1. Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the controller. 2. Select "Assist. window off" and press the controller. Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons You can save and run certain functions of iDrive on the programmable memory/direct selection buttons: > Destinations of navigation > Telephone, phone numbers > Entertainment: > radio station > CD > AUX > CD compartment of CD changer* The assignment of the programmable memory/ direct selection buttons is stored for the remote control currently in use. To switch on, change to the assistance window and press the controller. Saving function Switching Control Display off/on 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display off" and press the controller. Destinations of navigation 1. Select navigation destination, e.g. in the destination list or the address book. 2. Press the ...than 2 seconds. Special features: > With the destination guidance system and the map view started, the current destination is stored. > During destination entry via a map, the coordinates at the cursor are stored, not the current destination. button longer Telephone, phone numbers 1. Enter the phone number or select it in a list of the stored phone numbers, e.g. of the A-Z list. 2. Press the ...than 2 seconds. button longer To switch on, press the controller. If a name is assigned to the phone number, the name will also be stored. 21 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance