BMW 5 Series 2016-2022 Owners Manual: BMW Gesture Control
Concept
Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand motion only using BMW Gesture Control.
Overview
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The gestures that are performed underneath the interior mirror are captured by a camera in the roofliner.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Gestures".
4. "Gesture control".
Adjusting
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Gestures".
4. Select the desired setting:
- "Display tips": the possible gesture is shown on the Control Display.
- "Audio feedback": an acoustic signal is emitted once the gesture is recognized.
Possible gestures
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Perform gestures underneath the interior mirror and next to the steering wheel.
Execute gestures clearly.
The gestures can also be executed from the front-passenger side.
Assigning gesture individually
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Gestures".
4. "Function assignment".
5. Select the desired setting.
System limits
Gesture recognition by the camera can be disturbed by the following circumstances:
- The camera lens is covered.
- Objects are located on the interior mirror.
- The camera lens is dirty. Clean the camera lenses.
- The gesture is executed outside of the detection range.
- Wearing of gloves or jewelry.
Touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Touchpad".
4. Select the d ...
Voice activation system
Concept
Most functions displayed on the Control Display
can be operated by voice commands via the
voice activation system. The system supports
you with announcements during input.
General information
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Registering a Bluetooth® audio player for the first time
To use the Bluetooth® Audio, it is necessary to register an audio player with
the system.
Once the player has been registered, it is possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio.
For details about registering a Bluetooth® device
1 Turn the Bluetooth® connection setting of your audio player on.
2 Press ...
Cup holders
Safety information
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car's interior in the event of an accident, an
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an accident. Hot drinks can ...
Concept, General information, Safety information
Concept
The vehicle can be remotely parked and driven out in reverse in the case of
suitable forward-parking spaces, for instance a garage. The driver is not in the
vehicle, but controls the parking procedure responsibly from the outside using
the BMW display key.
Stop the vehicles manually in t ...
