The concept

▷ Most functions that are displayed on the Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system.
The system prompts you to make your entries.
▷ Functions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary cannot be operated using the voice activation system.
▷ The system uses a special microphone on the driver's side.
▷ ›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's Manual to use with the voice activation system.

    See also:

    Coolant temperature
    Should the coolant, and with it the engine, become too hot, a Check Control message is displayed. Check the coolant level. ...

    Selecting channels
    You can only listen to enabled channels. The selected channel is stored for the remote control currently in use. Via the iDrive 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. Select &qu ...

    Changing between panels
    After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷ Move the controller to the left. The current panel is closed and the previous panel ...