The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these functions can be operated from a central location.
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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The right place for children
Note
Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger themselves
and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.
Children should always ...
Switching on/off
To switch the entertainment audio output on or off:
Press knob 1next to the CD/DVD player.
This symbol on the Control Display indicates
that sound output is switched off.
The sound output is ava ...
General information
▷ Instructions for voice activation system
▷ When making a destination entry by voice,
you can change between voice operation
and iDrive.
▷ To have the available spoken instruc ...
