Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature.
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Using this Owner's Manual
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topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial deadline
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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
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