Operating from the outside
▷ Via the remote control.
▷ Via the door handles of the driver's and front passenger doors.
The following takes place simultaneously when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote control:
▷ Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the theft protection is activated/deactivated.
Theft protection prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or the door opener.
▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and courtesy lamps are switched on and off.
▷ The alarm system, is armed or disarmed.
See also:
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be
shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red bar
is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC
display.
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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 posi ...
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the following
situations:
▷ In automatic car washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During tr ...