In the vicinity of the steering wheel
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or standby state is switched on.
Driver's door
Switch console
iDrive
Concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many switches. These functions can be operated via the Controller.
Controller
General information The buttons can be used to open the menus directly.
The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings.
Buttons on the Controller
Press once: calls up the main menu.
Press twice: displays all menu items of the main menu.
Opens the Communication menu.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
Press once: opens the previous display.
Press and hold: open the menus used last.
Opens the Options menu.
Voice activation
Using the voice activation system
Activating the voice activation system
1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The symbol on the Control Display indicates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are possible, operate the function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Press the button on the steering wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Help on the voice activation system
Information for Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button close to the interior mirror.