Time, date, external temperature
From radio readiness the external temperature and the time are displayed.
Set the time
Retrieving date

Retrieving date
Press the button on turn signal lever upward; the date appears.
Set the date
Pressing the button upward or downward several times changes the display between clock, external temperature, date, and Check Control messages
External temperature warning
If the display drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady roads, for example, to avoid the increased danger of an accident.◀
See also:
Towing other vehicles
General information
Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
Attaching the ...
Audio playback
Selecting the track using the button
Press the button repeatedly
until the
desired track is played.
Selecting the track using the iDrive
Audio CDs
Select the desired track to begin playback. ...
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