How to Restart the BMW Central Control Computer?

[DiRobert]

You can move the car's cursor to the screen-off option and long-press the digital button to turn off the display. Pressing the button again will restart the car's central control screen.

[ElijahRose]

As a BMW owner who frequently drives to work, I've encountered my fair share of infotainment system freezes. The reboot process is simple: find a safe place to park, then press and hold either the volume knob or the circular iDrive controller on the center console for about 10 seconds until the screen goes black and reboots - just like restarting a smartphone. This trick solves 90% of minor glitches, such as frozen navigation or sudden loss of audio. Last time when my system flickered on the highway, I pulled over and this method worked immediately. BMW's iDrive system sometimes accumulates bugs, and a temporary reboot usually does the trick, but don't do it too frequently as it might make the screen respond slower. The key is to ensure the vehicle is stationary - never attempt this while driving to avoid distraction. Regular software updates during maintenance can prevent many such issues.