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iDrive
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐
tional equipment selected or the country specifi‐
cation. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Operating concept
Principle
iDrive comprises a wide range of functions.
These functions can be operated using the Con‐
troller and, depending on the equipment version,
the touchscreen, voice control system or Ges‐
ture Control.
Safety note
WARNING
Operating integrated information systems and
communication devices during a journey may
distract you from the traffic. You could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a danger of acci‐
dents. Only operate the systems or devices if
permissible in the traffic situation. Stop if nec‐
essary and operate the systems or devices with
the vehicle at a standstill.
Entry and display
Main menu
The left-hand side of the main menu features
menu items which can be used to access all of
the iDrive functions.
Media/Radio
All of the entertainment system functions, for ex‐
ample radio and TV stations, connection with ex‐
ternal devices and music collection.
Communication
Telephone and SMS function, e-mail and calen‐
dar as well as connection and management of
mobile devices such as smartphones.
Navigation
Access to navigation system, destination entry
and traffic information. Configurable map views
as well as other functions such as Points of Inter‐
est and avoid areas.
My vehicle
Information on vehicle status and journeys, ac‐
cess to the integrated Owner's Handbook as well
as management of driver profiles and setting op‐
tions for vehicle and iDrive.
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