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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    The concept
    Top View assists you in parking and maneuvering. The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose. ...

    Parking lamps/low beams,headlamp control
    General information Switch position: 0, , If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automatically switched off at these switch settings. Parking lamps ...

    Environmental conditions
    Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis, and speed. Always say commands in the language of the system. The language for the mobile phone voice ...