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Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the spoken commands can be identified. Set the language. ...

Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps. ...

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