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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. ...

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

Controls
1 Change the entertainment source 2 CD/DVD drive 3 Eject CD/DVD 4 Change station/track 5 Programmable memory buttons 6 Volume, on/off ...