While driving through a scenic route, BMW Drive Recorder captures videos hands free using the integrated on-board cameras. Videos can record the surrounding area of the vehicle. Additionally, images can be taken automatically in the event of an accident. Each video can be recorded up to 20 seconds before and after the activation of the video storage and can be easily downloaded directly to a USB.
ACTIVATING BMW DRIVE RECORDER
The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated before using the recording function located in the Drive menu.
When opening the Drive Recorder for the first time, a “Legal Information” popup will appear on the screen. To use this feature, you will need to agree to the “Legal Information” that has been provided.
Select the “Drive Recorder” app located in the iDrive menu, under “Settings”.
Next, select “Recording Allowed” followed by the setting you would like to activate (i.e., Automatic or Manual Recording),
AUTOMATIC RECORDING
Automatic Recordings are stored automatically when the vehicle sensors detect an accident occurrence.
MANUAL RECORDING
When choosing Manual Recording, you can start your recording using one of the following options.
Option 1: Press and hold the “Panorama View” 
button to begin recording.
*This button is located to the left of the selector lever.
Option 2: Select the “Drive Recorder” app located on the Drive menu, followed by “Start Recording”.
To stop recording at antime, select the “Cancel” option.
RECORDING PLAYBACK
Stored video recordings can be played back, exported, and deleted. For safety, all recordings can only be displayed in the “control display” when the vehicle is stationary.
Select the “Drive Recorder” app located on the Drive menu, followed by “Saved Recordings”.
Next, select the desired recording, followed by the desired setting (i.e., Play, Pause, Export, or Delete).
*You can only play back a recording when the vehicle is stationary.
ADIUSTING
There are various setting options to choose from, such as the “Recording Type” (i.e., Automatic and Manual Recording, “Recording Time” and “Cameras Used”.
RECORDING TYPE
Choose the “Apps” option, which is located in the Drive menu. Next, select “Drive Recorder”, followed by “Settings”. Then, select “Recording Type”, followed by the desired setting (i.e., Manually or Automatically).
RECORDING TIME
Select the “Drive Recorder” app located on the Drive menu, followed by “Settings”.
Next, select the desired setting (i.e., Before or After Trigger).
Before Trigger- recording time before an event.
After Trigger- recording time after an event.
CAMERAS USED
Select the “Drive Recorder” app located on the Drive menu, followed by “Settings”.
Next, press “Camera Selection”, then choose the desired camera (i.e., All, Front and Rear, Front or Rear),
CAMERA SELECTION
