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Functional readiness of the airbagsystem
When the ignition is switch on, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up briefly and thereby indicates the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioner. ...

Programmable memory buttons
General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and entry points i ...

When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, external temperature and odometer reading briefly after the remote control has been taken out of the ignition lock: Press button 1 in the instrument cluster. ...