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

Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a checkbox. It indicates whether the function is activated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function. The function is ac ...

The concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine. Automatic transmission: the engine starts if the brake is depressed when the Start/Stop button is presse ...