The concept

The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these functions can be operated from a central location.

To avoid becoming distracted and posing 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.◀

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    Maximum cooling
    Press the button. The system is set to the lowest temperature, maximum air volume and recirculatedair mode. Air flows out of the vents for the upper body region. Open them for this purpose. ...

    Checking the pressure
    Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. When the tires a ...

    Switching off automatically
    The system switches off and the LED goes out: ▷ After approx. 165 ft/50 m when driving forward. ▷ After approx. 22 mph/35 km/h when driving forward. Switch on the system again if nece ...