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Opening the main menu
Press the button. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. ...

Running a function
Press the button. The function will run immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected. ...

Sound output
Switching on/off When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF button on the radio. Muting When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running: press the ON/OFF button on the radio. ...