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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. ...

The Appendage Factor
M cars have had what I call a high appendage factor — the feeling that the car is an extension of the driver. It's typically experienced in cars whose various systems and characteristics are well- ...

Switching on the rear window wiper
Press the lever forward: intermittent wipe. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to continuous operation. To clean the rear window, press the lever further forward. ...