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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. ...

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

Locking the doors and windows
Rear doors Push the locking lever on the rear doors down. The door can now be opened from the outside only. Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver's door if children ar ...