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 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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System limits
Check the traffic situation as
well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own ...
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...
Switch off any functions that are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear window
defroster require a lot of energy and consume
additional fuel, especially in city and stopand-
go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functio ...