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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. ...

Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its oper ...

Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance needs to be overcome. ...