The concept

The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these functions can be operated from a central location.

To avoid becoming distracted and posing Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occupants and to other road users, never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traffic and road conditions allow this.◀

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    Adjusting the volume
    Adjusting the volume Turn the knob during an announcement. ▷ The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed. ▷ The volume is stored for the remote ...

    Switching the high beams on and off manually
    Switching the high beams on and off manually   ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. ▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2. To reactivate the High-beam Assistant, briefly push the tu ...

    Following the initial pairing
    ▷ The mobile phone is detected/connected in the vehicle within a short period of time when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. ▷ The phone book entries of the tele ...