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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    Continuing destination guidance
    If the destination was not reached during the last trip, destination guidance can be resumed. "Resume guidance" ...

    Supplementary text messages
    You can call up more information, e.g., on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control. In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp ...

    Switching the high beams on and off manually
    High beams on, arrow 1. High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2. To reactivate the High-beam Assistant, press the button on the turn signal lever. ...