[xDrive50i]

Why would you be using your cell phone while driving?!?

That's what you have the bluetooth interface for!

You can use the iDrive controller, voice commands or the steering wheel controls to select who you want to call or answer an in coming call.

You shouldn't also be texting while you are driving for safety reasons (if the cops see you on the phone where I live, they will pull you over and write you a nice ticket! Even when you are stopped at a red light!).

I always keep my phone in my pocket or in my jacket. And since I always charge it at home I don't have to plug it into the car either.

I have to double check when I drive my car when it's dark again to see how much light gets to where the cup holders are, but if memory serves me right, the area (between the gear shifter and the dashboard) is also somewhat lit by the orange LEDs...

I'll let you know...