The concept

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

To avoid becoming distracted and posing 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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    Loss of the remote controls
    Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center. ...

    Controls
    Controls 1 Display screen 2 Infrared interface for headphones 3 CD/DVD player 4 Headphone connection: jack plug 5 12 V sockets ...

    Automatic update
    About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of the channel names and positions. The update takes place automatically and may take several minutes. ...