At a glance

These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.

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The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the systems monitored. A Check Control message consists of indicator and warning lamps in the instrument clust ...

Storing stations
Via iDrive1.  "Radio" 2.  "FM" or "AM" 3.  Select the desired station. 4.  Press the controller for an extended period. 5.  Select the desi ...