Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system
1. 
Briefly press
the button on the
steering wheel.
2. Say the command.
Terminating the voice activation system
Briefly press the
button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
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The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude
of switches. Thus, these functions can be operated
from a central location.
Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and posi ...
Text messages
Calling the sender of a text message
1. Select the desired message.
2. Select the symbol.
Saving the sender in the contacts
1. Highlight the desired message.
2. Open "Options".
3. &qu ...
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel
consumption.
You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmentally-
friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1. &quo ...