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Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice activation system, and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. ...

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

Panic mode
In dangerous situations, trigger the alarm system: Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds. To switch off the alarm: press any button. ...