gs4rx3

I know that each time one returns to their E60 the I-drive waiver must be acknowledged by pressing the controller. We're stuck with that in the US and nothing will change it.

However, I would prefer that after pressing the controller the I-drive would return to the last screen that I had showing when I turned the car off, including the previous menu item. For instance, I usually have my CD Changer playing on the left portion of the screen with the Nav map on the right hand portion. I notice that sometimes after pressing the waiver if I go the Entertainment menu it puts me down to the track level of the last CD to which I was listening. Other times it puts me at the top of the Entertainment menu and I need to toggle down 2 levels to get back to my tracks. What can I do to ensure I always go back to the track level, which is where I usually have I-drive when I turn the car off?

Also, is there a list available to us of all the voice commands that can be used with the system? I can guess many of them, but wouldn't mind reviewing a list (however long).

Is there a way to initiate the radio display signal (RDS) that shows what type of music the station plays along with the song title, if available?

Last, I notice with the Nav that when I ask for destinations (such as restaurants) around a location I am provided with a list of them in order of proximity. When I scroll to the end of the first 10 or so, the screen shows there are more options below, but the I-drive controller resists further scrolling (it resists the next turn - someone referred to it as feedback, I believe), which doesn't make sense to me since in many big cities there are 100s of restaurants within a few miles and I'd like to scroll through all of them. When I still turn the knob past the resistance point more restaurants show up, so why the feedback/resistance?

Overall, I must say, the 545ias handles very well. I just can't wait until I'm through the break-in period so I can truly experience the torque.

browellm

1. Don't think the 5 radio has a PTY (program type) function. Track titles are only available on digital stations (DAB or Sirius).

2. The i-drive 'jogging' feedback happens when you have a big list to scroll through. I think it is there to aid you if you are on the move and cannot give the screen your full attention - to let you know you are doing a fast scroll.

The other points I agree on, hopefully this will come as a refinement of the software.

555

The in dash CD player supports CD text. But usually only burned CDs have the text.

gs4rx3

The jogging feedback is very strong on some of the menus - it even feels like I'm forcing the controller too much and it might 'snap' (or do something bad to it). I'm surprised BMW would make it so strong. Is there a source we can turn to to find out 1) if there is a way to change it and 2) if forcing it does any harm?

Does anyone have answers to the first 2 questions besides holding out hope for a software upgrade?