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.
See also:
Entering a phone number
Dialing a number
When entering phone numbers, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers.
Service numbers can be entered more easily,
e. g. 1-888-BMW-CARD.
1. "Telephone".
2 ...
Pinch protection
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Danger of pinching even with
pinch protection
Even with the pi ...
Opening the traffic bulletins
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. "Traffic Info"
First the traffic bulletins for the calculated
route are displayed. The traffic bulletins are
sorted by their distance ...