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:
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be
shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red bar
is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC
display.
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Exporting/importing contacts
Contacts can be exported and imported via the
Personal Profile. The contacts
stored in the vehicle are exported, but not those
from the mobile phone. ...
Executing functions using short commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly by means of short commands, nearly irrespective of which menu item is
currently selected,
e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of ...