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 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.

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    Selecting a channel
    You can only listen to enabled channels. The selected channel is stored for the remote control currently in use. Via iDrive1.  "Radio" 2.  "Satellite radio" 3.  ...

    Radio ready state
    Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and the external temperature are displayed in the instrument cluster. Radio ready state is switched off automatically: ▷ When the remot ...

    System limits
    Speed range Best results are achieved when using the system on well-developed roads and highways. The desired speed can be selected between 20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h. The system can al ...