The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these functions can be operated from a central location.
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.
See also:
Example: dialing a phone number
1.
Briefly press the button on the
steering wheel.
2. ›Dial number‹
The system says: »Please say the number«
3. E.g., ›123 456 790‹
The system says: »123 456 790. Continue?
«
4. ›Dial‹
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Trip computer
There are two types of computer.
"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.
"Trip computer": the values provide an overview
of the current trip.
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Swapping the telephone and additional
telephone
The function of the telephone and additional telephone
can be swapped automatically.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. "Swap phone/addit. phone" ...