Switch off ID8 screen

petez · 09-07-2023, 02:27 AM

Simple task but can't find an answer - how do I switch off the ID8 infotainment screen.

Previously OPTION then SWITCH OFF DISPLAY but no longer there !!!

jayritchie · 09-07-2023, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by petez

Simple task but can't find an answer - how do I switch off the ID8 infotainment screen.

Previously OPTION then SWITCH OFF DISPLAY but no longer there !!!

Swipe down screen or bump idrive controller up to access shortcut menu. Turn display off is in there!

Pentland · 09-07-2023, 05:26 AM

Press and hold the volume button

Invisiblename · 09-07-2023, 08:30 AM

It’s all in the manual:

c1pher · 09-07-2023, 08:48 AM

How do you turn it back on?

nype · 09-07-2023, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jayritchie

Swipe down screen or bump idrive controller up to access shortcut menu. Turn display off is in there!

lol I saw a YouTube video where the guy pulled back on the controller to get to shortcuts…now I know why that wasn’t working for me 🤦🏻&zwj;♂️

LivingInSalt · 09-07-2023, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by c1pher

How do you turn it back on?

also in the manual, right after the above

Quote:

Tap the control display to turn it on again.

petez · 09-07-2023, 12:02 PM

Thanks for the replies - I don't have a manual (loan car whilst I wait for a slow boat from Mexico .....)

M2siast · 09-07-2023, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by petez

Thanks for the replies - I don't have a manual (loan car whilst I wait for a slow boat from Mexico .....)

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1969344

jayritchie · 09-08-2023, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nype

lol I saw a YouTube video where the guy pulled back on the controller to get to shortcuts…now I know why that wasn’t working for me 🤦🏻&zwj;♂️

A good trick is to bump up and press in to quickly select your #1 shortcut!

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