Time, date, external temperature
From radio readiness the external temperature and the time are displayed.
Set the time
Retrieving date

Retrieving date
Press the button on turn signal lever upward; the date appears.
Set the date
Pressing the button upward or downward several times changes the display between clock, external temperature, date, and Check Control messages
External temperature warning
If the display drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady roads, for example, to avoid the increased danger of an accident.◀
See also:
General information
▷ Instructions for voice activation system
▷ When making a destination entry by voice,
you can change between voice operation
and iDrive.
▷ To have the available spoken instruc ...
Parking assistant
The concept
This system assists the driver in parking parallel
to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best p ...
Removing the ski bag
The ski bag can be removed entirely, e.g., to dry
quickly or to use other inserts.
1. Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag
out.
2. Close the cover in the cargo area.
More information ...
