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Originally Posted by larryn
The iDrive on the 1er does not do dual function, like on the 3, 5, 6, 7 series. It's a narrower screen that can only display one function at a time. However, voice prompting will still tell you of an upcoming direction change. Voice prompting also occurs when you are talking on the phone, plus you can change the menu to display the map again, once you dial.
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Not strictly true, but I know what you're saying.
It can display both arrows and the map at the same time (if you have the Professional Navigation, as opposed to the Business Navigation) in a split screen format, but the screen does not have the 'Assistance Window' that the cars with the 8" screens have.
If you are on any other screen and you have a navigation instruction due, it will both speak (if not muted) and will show a full screen arrow view for the next turn. This arrow display can be closed just by hitting the 'back' button with the controller, which is highlighted by default.
After the turn is made, the screen will return to whatever you were viewing as well.
If you are navigating, you can be viewing any screen (or even have the screen closed) and it will still give you instructions.
Cheers,
Paul