The BMW Wonder Wheel controls supported CHIGEE Display functions according to the page you are using and the Vertical Scrolling setting. Use a compatible BMW control connection before trying these actions.
Check your control connection
For supported BMW navigation-cradle or CGRC LIN control, use the BMW MENU button to switch from TFT focus to NAV focus. TFT focus controls the BMW instruments; NAV focus controls the CHIGEE Display. CGRC CAN receives Wonder Wheel input without requiring NAV focus.
The BMW MENU button for switching focus is separate from the Direction Center Button used for confirmation and recording actions below. For connection settings, see the CGRC control setup guide. For button illustrations, use the official BMW Wonder Wheel control reference.
Vertical Scrolling can be turned on or off in the remote-controller settings. Vertical scrolling is not available on the CHIGEE Display Home and Settings pages. For a connection that does not respond, use BMW Wonder Wheel troubleshooting.
Use the Wonder Wheel controls
The table below describes Wonder Wheel actions on supported CHIGEE Display pages. Recording actions require compatible cameras and the corresponding recording functions in your setup.
Display page or setting | Action | Result |
Any display page | Press and hold the Wonder Wheel left or right | Switch display pages |
Recording preview | Short-press the Wonder Wheel left | Switch front and rear camera views |
Recording preview | Short-press the Wonder Wheel right | Take a photo |
Recording preview | Short-press the Direction Center Button | Lock the current recording |
Phone mirroring, Vertical Scrolling on | Scroll vertically | Move the cursor between apps |
Phone mirroring, Vertical Scrolling on | Short-press the Wonder Wheel left | Return to the previous menu |
Phone mirroring, Vertical Scrolling on | Short-press the Wonder Wheel right | Confirm the selection |
Phone mirroring, Vertical Scrolling off | Short-press the Wonder Wheel left or right | Move the cursor between apps |
Phone mirroring, Vertical Scrolling off | Press the Wonder Wheel right | Answer a call |
Phone mirroring, Vertical Scrolling off | Press the Wonder Wheel left | End a call |
Phone mirroring, Vertical Scrolling off | Short-press the Direction Center Button | Confirm the selection |
Control maps and calls
Map and call controls depend on the app and the active CHIGEE Display function.
Zoom a navigation map
Turning the Wonder Wheel alone does not directly zoom a CarPlay or Android Auto map. Select the app’s on-screen zoom controls where supported:
Turn on Vertical Scrolling if your setup requires it.
Move the cursor to the map’s + or − button.
Short-press the Wonder Wheel right. The supported map should zoom in or out.
Map-app support varies. If the map does not respond, check the app’s CarPlay or Android Auto controls.
Use call and playback controls
The official Wonder Wheel reference lists short-press right for answering a call or play/pause, and short-press left for ending a call. During an active call, call-control behavior takes priority over other controls. The Direction Center Button cannot confirm a selection during that call.
Adjust music volume
The BMW Wonder Wheel cannot change music volume on the CHIGEE Display. Use the phone volume buttons or Bluetooth headset controls.
FAQs
Can the Wonder Wheel control every CHIGEE Display function?
Wonder Wheel actions depend on the display page, Vertical Scrolling setting and supported motorcycle connection. Home and Settings do not support vertical scrolling.
Can the Wonder Wheel zoom every navigation app?
The Wonder Wheel can select on-screen zoom controls only where the navigation app supports them. Direct zoom by turning the wheel is not supported.