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Operating from the outside
▷ Via the remote control. ▷ Via the door lock. ▷ In cars with Comfort Access, via the door handles. The following takes place simultaneously when locking/unlocking the vehicle ...

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

Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you. Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces fuel consumption. ...