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In order to use the iDrive controller for control, 

press

 the 

next track

 button 

(Pic. 3) on the radio or steering wheel. 

Please note:

 if you miss that step, you 

won’t be able to navigate by iDrive controller. 

If you want to get back to the normal iDrive view and use the original controls 
again: 
    -  press the previous track button once or
    -  press the MENU button twice (main menu of the iDrive will appear)

Video functions: 

In order to display video contents, you need to 

select iPod UI 

mode at fi rst on 

the iCon Drive because due the iPod touch and iPhone limitation, the video 
browsing menu cannot be displayed on the CCC screen.  Slide the controller 
down and 

select

 the video

 manually

 on your 

iPod touch

 or 

iPhone

In order to get back to the previous iPod Out playback mode slide the iDrive 
controller down. 

With iCon drive you can play video from other sources like portable DVD, rear 
camera etc. 

Slide

 and 

hold down

 the iDrive controller for about 

3 seconds

 in 

order to toggle between external display mode and iPod Out or iPod UI mode. 

iCon Drive

iPod, Video, Bluetooth

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When the TV as an option has been selected and the iPod touch / iPhone 
connected, the unique iPod Out mode main menu will appear on the screen 
(Pic. 2) immediately.  If the displayed 

content doesn’t appear properly

 on 

the CCC screen, check the settings of the iPod touch or iPhone and make sure 
that the 

Widescreen option

 is 

turned OFF

.  

(Pic.1)

When the 

iPod Out mode

 control is 

active

 (next button was pressed earlier) 

the following functions are available through the iDrive controller:

Basic controls

Activate the iCon control

Browsing

Enter / Select

Previous menu

Disable the iCon control

Press next on the radio

Turn left / right the iDrive controller

Push the iDrive button

Slide the controller UP

Press previous or MENU button 2x

During Playback

Next track

Previous track

Fast Forward

Fast Rewind

Slide the controller to the right

Slide the controller to the left

Slide and hold the controller to the right

Slide and hold the controller to the left

Video

Activate iPod UI mode

Deactivate iPod UI 

mode

Next track*

Previous track*

Fast Forward

Fast Rewind

Select or deselect 

external Video

Slide the iDrive controller down

Slide the iDrive controller down

Slide the controller to the right

Slide the controller to the left

Slide and hold the controller to the right

Slide and hold the controller to the left

Slide and the hold the controller to down

for 3 seconds

* only if you play video from playlist

3. Phone functions

N.B. If the phone option is programmed and activated on the car, then the 
iCon drive provides the same functions as the factory phone module. Please 
consult the owner’s manual for the correct way of controlling. 

Turn ON the Bluetooth option, search for available devices, select iCon Drive 
and 

enter 0000

 for pairing. When a phone is connected then, you can see 

the connection status on the CCC and phone screen. 

Please note:

 A2DP is 

not supported. 

To enter the phone menu from iCon mode, press the MENU button twice, 
select Communication and use your iDrive controller for managing your calls. 

If you are listening to Radio or CD then it works as usual like the factory phone 
option. 

If you have an incoming call and iPod Out mode is active, press previous or 
Menu button then you can take up the call with the iDrive controller.

During the phone call, if the iCon mode is active you can alter the microphone 
sensitivity between (-20dB & 6dB) by sliding up or down the controller. If 
you slide it to the right or left, you can change the speaker volume between 
(-20dB & 6dB).

(Pic.2)

User guide for

Audi and BMW

1. Introduction

The iCon Drive from Dension is a vehicle specifi c kit giving you a brand new 
user experience. You can play music from the connected iPod touch or iPhone, 
and all song related information - including cover art - can be displayed on the 
main radio screen.

Video content like podcasts, YouTube videos or downloaded content can be 
displayed also from iPod touch or iPhone. iCon Drive has an extra video input 
where external DVD player, rear cam or any other video capable device can 
be connected.

The iCon Drive also off ers Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree mobile call 
handling (A2DP not supported) via the original buttons and screens of your 
vehicle.

Supported iPod / iPhone devices

•   iPod Touch (2nd , 3rd or 4th generation)
•   iPhone, iPhone 3, 3GS, 4 and 4S

Please note: 

on iOS 4.x versions the 

PAL standard must be selected 

manually 

each time when iPod touch or iPhone 

connected

 to the iCon drive.

2. How to control in a BMW

Media functions – iPod Out mode: 

Go the Entertainment and select TV from the source options (Pic.1).                               

(Pic.3)

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