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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    Interrupting the system
    Interrupting the system Press the lever up or down and additionally depress the brake if the vehicle is stationary. The mark in the speedometer changes color and the distance indicator goes o ...

    Calling
    Dialing a phone number 1. ›Dial number‹ 2. Say the phone number. 3. ›Dial‹ Correcting the phone number The sequence of digits can be deleted after the system has repeated the digits. ›Correct ...

    Driving
    I'd feel a bit bad for the driver on that trip, though. While the 400-horsepower, turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 engine is relatively sprightly in the 750i, I thought it was a bit of a laggard while t ...