The concept

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

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    Reading out loud
    Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries, tasks, and notes can be read out loud. 1. Select the desired message, appointment, task, or note. 2. Select the symbol. The following options are a ...

    Operating principle
    With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, , the following message is displayed on the Control Display: To hide the message: Press the controller. The main menu is displayed. The message i ...

    Braking: One Step Up, Two Back
    There is an aspect of the 5 Series that we do object to, though, and that's the braking. To be clear, the car stops well enough; it's not a safety concern. The problem is the feel of the braking, ...