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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    Warning stages
    Prewarning This warning is issued, for example, when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small. Acute warning with braking function Warning ...

    Front ventilation
    Thumbwheels for adjusting the temperature, arrows 1. Toward blue: colder. Toward red: warmer. Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow 2. Thumbwheels for opening and closing ...

    Destination entry
    In entering your destination you can select from the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Selecting destination from address book, > Last destinations, > S ...