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Activating a list and creating the setting
Press a button on the right side of the steering wheel or turn the thumbwheel to activate the required list. Create the setting using the thumbwheel. ...

After refilling diesel exhaust fluid
Incorrect fluid Incorrect fluids After refilling with the incorrect fluid, e.g., antifreeze for windshield wiper fluid, do not start the engine because this could result in a fire hazard. ...

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