
iDriveVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many
switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐
ated from a central location.
Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and pos‐
ing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's
occupants and to other traffic, never attempt
to use the controls or enter information unless
traffic and road conditions allow it.◀
Control elements at a glanceControl elements1Control Display2Controller with buttons and, depending on
the equipment version, with touchpadControl Display
Hints▷To clean the Control Display, follow the
care instructions.▷Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.▷In the case of very high temperatures on
the Control Display, e.g. due to intense so‐
lar radiation, the brightness may be re‐
duced down to complete deactivation.
Once the temperature is reduced, e.g.
through shadow or climate control system,
the normal functions are re-established.
Switching on
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the controller.
Switch off
1.  Press button.2."Turn off control display"
Controller with navigation system
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller.
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vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐
tomatically applied.
If several drivers use their own remote control,
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings
during unlocking. These settings are also re‐
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the
meantime by a person with a different remote
control.
Changes to the settings are automatically
saved in the personal profile.
Three personal profiles and a guest profile can
be created.
Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and
functions are saved in the active profile. The
scope of storable settings is country- and
equipment-dependable.▷Unlocking and locking.▷Lights.▷Climate control.▷Radio.▷Instrument cluster.▷Programmable memory buttons.▷Volumes, tone.▷Control Display.▷Navigation.▷Park Distance Control PDC.▷Rearview camera▷Side View.▷Head-up Display.▷M Drive: configurations.▷Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐
tion, steering wheel position.▷Cruise control.▷Intelligent Safety.▷Active Blind Spot Detection.Profile management
Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.▷All settings stored in the called-up profile
are automatically applied.▷The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐
mote control being used at the time.▷If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐
ent remote control, this profile will apply to
both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐
tiated anymore between the settings for
the two remote controls.
Renaming profiles
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐
ported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐
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EfficientDynamics display
Displaying Efficient Dynamics
Information on fuel consumption and technol‐ ogy can be displayed while driving.1."Vehicle info"2."EfficientDynamics"
Displaying fuel consumption history
The average fuel consumption can be dis‐
played within an adjustable time frame.
  "Consumption history"
Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame
  Select the symbol.
Resetting fuel consumption history
1.Open "Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
  "EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are displayed:
▷Auto Start/Stop function.▷Energy recovery.▷Climate control output.
Dynamic driving systems
Display The dynamic driving system
states are displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
SymbolsDescriptionM Engine Dynamics Control, refer
to page  75.Adaptive M chassis, refer to
page  119.Servotronic, refer to page  120.
Activate display
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."
  The display for the dynamic driving
systems is active.
  Display for Current consumption, refer
to page  83, and Energy recovery, refer to
page  83.
Service requirements
The concept After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐
nance.
Your service specialist can read the current
service requirements from your remote con‐
trol.
Display
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐
cally transmitted to your service center before
a service due date.
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HintsSufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously deteriorates and win‐
dow condensation increases.◀
Climate control functions in detail
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by increasing the cooling or heating output,
and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature,
AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐ ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page  137, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Convertible program
When the hardtop is open, the convertible pro‐
gram is activated as well. In the convertible
program, the automatic climate control is opti‐
mized for driving with the hardtop open. In ad‐
dition, the air flow is increased as the vehicle
speed increases.
The efficiency of the convertible program can
be greatly enhanced by installing the wind de‐
flector.
Maximum cooling Press button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, optimum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available above an external
temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
engine running.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
Cooling function The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐
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ing two preset reel-on times. It remains
switched on for 30 minutes.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate comf. ventilation"
  The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes if the system is switched on.
Preselecting the reel-on time
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"4.Set the desired time.
Activating the reel-on time
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"
  The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol lights up when the reel-on time is acti‐
vated.
  The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes when the system has been
switched on.
The system will only be switched on within the
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐
vated.
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Bulb replacement 190 
Bulb replacement, front  191 
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights  192 
Bulb replacement, rear  193 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights  191 
Bulbs and lights  190 
Button, Start/Stop  63 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  199 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera lenses, care  207 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  127  
Camera, Side View  129 
Camera, Top View  131 
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers  153  
Car battery  195 
Carbon ceramic brake M  156 
Car care products  205 
Care, displays  207 
Care, vehicle  205 
Cargo  162 
Cargo area, enlarging  149 
Cargo area partition  49 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  153 
Cargo, securing  163 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  163 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  207 
Car wash  204 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  159 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  188  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  152 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Ceramic brake  156 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  190 
Changing wheels  195 
Changing wheels/tires  176 
Chassis, electronic  119 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  78 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  183 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  183 
Children, seating position  60 
Children, transporting safely  60 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  60 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  62 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  60 
Child seat, mounting  60 
Child seats  60 
Chrome parts, care  206 
Cigarette lighter  145 
Cleaning displays  207 
Climate control  136 
Clock  82 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Cockpit  14 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  68 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  68 Comfort Access  41 
Compartments in the doors  152 
Compass  143 
Compound brake  156 
Compressor  177 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  87 
Condensation on win‐ dows  138 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  160  
Condition Based Service CBS  188 
Confirmation signal  43 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  145 
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  90 
Controller  18, 19  
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  116 
Convenient closing with the remote control  38 
Convenient opening with the remote control  37 
Convertible, hardtop  46 
Convertible mode, automatic climate control  137 
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control  137 
Coolant  186 
Coolant temperature  82 
Cooling function  137 
Cooling, maximum  137 
Cooling system  186 
Cornering light  95 
Corrosion on brake discs  160 
Cosmetic mirror  145 
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