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 Using the iDrive during a trip

To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occupants and to other road users, never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traffic and road conditions allow this.

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    Instrument lighting
    Adjusting The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness. Adjust the brightness using the thumbwheel. ...

    Destination entry by voice
    General information ▷ Instructions for voice activation system<>. ▷ When making a destination entry by voice, you can change between voice operation and iDrive. ▷ To ha ...

    Storing a channel
    1.  "Radio" 2.  "Satellite radio" 3.  Select "All channels" or a desired category. 4.  Select the desired channel. 5.  Press the controller a ...