iDrive
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iDrive
iDrive integrates the functions of a large num-
ber of switches. This allows these functions to
be operated from a single central position. The
following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The control of the indi-
vidual functions is described in connection with
the relevant equipment.
Controls
1Control Display
2 button
Opening start menu
3Controller
The controller can be used to select menu
items and to adjust settings:
>Move in four directions, arrow 4
>Turn, arrow 5
>Push, arrow 6Operate the controller only when traffic
and road conditions allow this, to avoid
endangering the car's occupants and other
road users by being distracted.<
Everything from A - Z
250
R
Radio
– autostore155
– controls150
– High Definition Radio157
– listening to stations154
– sampling stations155
– satellite radio160
– selecting a
waveband150,154
– selecting the frequency
manually155
– station search155
– stations with best
reception155
– storing stations156
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off58
– switched on58
Rain sensor63
"Random", refer to Random
play166
"Random all" for audio
mode167
"Random directory" for audio
mode167
Random play166
"RDS" Radio Data
System157
Reading lamps95
Rear fog lamps
– replacing bulb219
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps218
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests108
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors51
Rear window defroster99
"Received calls"184Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Recirculated-air mode98
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch78
"Redial" on the mobile
phone184
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps218
Refueling200
Releasing
– hood209
Remaining distance, refer to
Computer
68
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range68
Remote control28
– battery renewal37
– convenient access36
– garage door opener102
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunctions31,37
– removing from the ignition
lock58
– service data214
Remote control key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control28
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode166
"Repeat" for audio mode166
"Repeat track" for audio
mode166
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs216
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires207
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge67
Reservoir for washer
systems64
"Reset"83,85
– tone settings153Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings152
"Reset" for stopwatch78
Residual heat99
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts51
Restraint systems for
children55
Retreaded tires207
Reverse
– CD changer167
– CD player167
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic61
– manual transmission60
Road map138
"Roadside Assistance"192
Roadside
Assistance192,222
Roadside parking lamps93
– replacing bulbs217
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements71
Rollover protection system,
convertible89
– resetting90
Roof load capacity233
Roof-mounted luggage
rack118,119
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away225
Rotary/pushbutton control,
refer to Controller16
Route134
– arrow display137
– changing141
– display137
– displaying streets and
towns/cities139
– displaying town139
– list139
– map display138
– selecting134
– selecting criteria134
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires207
