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Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine running. The images from Top View and PDC are displayed when the system has been switched on using iDrive. ...

General information
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps and courtesy lamps are controlled automatically. The brightness of some of these lamps is influenced by the thumbwheel for the instrument lightin ...

Switch off the engine during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g., at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion. Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is switched off for only approx. 4 s ...