Compared to the screens in older models, today's are larger and sharper, and often feature advanced features, like touchscreen control. Like the screens on our phones, computers and TVs, BMW improves the screen technology in its central information display with each generation of vehicles. So what types of BMW vivid screens are there? How do you protect and maintain it? And what aftermarket or OEM BMW screen upgrades and navigation screen replacements are available if you need it? BMW iDrive screen history With the BMW iDrive screen being so important to your in-car experience, it's worth getting to know a little more about it. As time has gone on, the list of things you'll find on the iDrive menu has increased, meaning more time spent staring at the dashboard display. The BMW screen - the focal point of the iDrive navigation system - lets you see vehicle information, navigation directions, messages and more. On the safety front, you can also add front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning and mitigation, a lane departure warning system and adaptive cruise control.Over the last decade or so, more and more of our interaction with our cars has been through a screen on the dashboard. Notable options include various sporty exterior touches, adaptive headlights, automatic high beams, an M Sport or adaptive suspension, an automated parking system, a head-up display, a navigation system, premium leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power rear sunshade, a surround-view camera system, Apple CarPlay and a wireless charging pad.

Convertible models have a power-operated retractable hardtop with a removable wind deflector. The 440i adds keyless entry and ignition and a premium 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system with satellite radio. On the inside, you get dual-zone automatic climate control, simulated leather upholstery, 10-way power-adjustable front sport seats, 40/20/40-split folding rear seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a universal garage door opener, BMW's iDrive infotainment system, a 6.5-inch display, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and streaming audio, and a nine-speaker audio system with a CD player, HD radio and a USB input. Standard features for the 430i include 18-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights and foglights, a sunroof (coupe), power-folding and heated mirrors, auto-dimming mirrors, automatic wipers, selectable drive modes, cruise control, a rearview camera, BMW's Assist eCall emergency telematics and smartphone app control over some car functions.

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