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Controls
Almost all functions can be operated in the same manner as they are in the front. Special features of operating the system in the rear are described here. ...

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

Switching off automatically
The system switches off and the LED goes out: ▷ After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving forward. ▷ Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driving forward. Switch on the system again if nece ...