IDrive is BMW's native infotainment system, through which drivers can access a range of content on the dashboard screen. Find out more about what it is, how to keep it up updated, and the useful hidden features you might have missed: We take a look at a few of the questions a lot of people have about iDrive, whether they're having BMW iDrive problems, or they're considering buying a new BMW, to help you understand exactly what iDrive has to offer. This means you have a single, cohesive way to access all your car's features and settings, but can make it difficult to keep track of everything your vehicle is capable of, particularly without a BMW iDrive manual. and put them all in one place, right in the middle of the dashboard. The concept is simple: take as many secondary vehicle controls as possible - music, navigation, climate control etc.

The platform also underpins the infotainment system found in Rolls-Royce vehicles and, under the brand name 'Connected', can be found in current-generation MINIs.

Since its debut in the BMW E65 7 Series in 2001, iDrive has spread to all modern BMW models.

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