Following the initial pairing

▷ The mobile phone is detected/connected in the vehicle within a short period of time when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
▷ The phone book entries of the telephone stored on the SIM card or mobile phone are transmitted to the vehicle after detection, depending on the mobile phone.

▷ Four devices can be paired.
▷ Specific settings may be necessary in some mobile phones, e.g., authorization or a secure connection; refer to the mobile phone operating instructions.

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    Opening the main menu
    Press the button. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. ...

    Operating the programs
    Automatic program change The system automatically switches to COMFORT in the following situations: ▷ Failure of DSC Dynamic Damping Control. ▷ The vehicle has a flat tire. ▷ ...

    Manual transmission
    Switching off the engine 1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the Start/Stop button. 2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Set the parking brake. ...