Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:
▷ When the ignition is switched off: press ON/ OFF button on the radio.
▷ When the engine is running: press START/ STOP button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers remain ready for operation.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
▷ After approx. 8 minutes.
▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central locking system.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be started.
See also:
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 posi ...
System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the course
of the road and the traffic situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk t ...
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal
lever calls up the following information on the
info display:
▷ Range.
▷ Average fuel consumption.
▷ Average speed.
▷ ...