BMW 5 Series 2016-2022 Owners Manual: 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
- Functions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary can only be operated via the voice activation system to a limited extent.
- The system uses a special microphone on the driver's side.
- ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.
Functional requirements
- A language must be set via iDrive that is supported by the voice activation system. To set the language.
- Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system.
BMW Gesture Control
Concept
Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand
motion only using BMW Gesture Control.
Overview
The gestures that are performed underneath the
interior mirror are captured by a camera in the ...
Using the voice activation
system
Activating the voice activation
system
1. Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The symbol on the Control Display
indicates
that the voice activatio ...
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Listing the registered cellular phones
Select “List Phone” using .
The list of registered cellular phones will be displayed.
● Connecting the registered cellular phone to the audio system
1 Select the name of the cellular phone to be connected using
.
2 Select “Select” using .
● Deleting a registered cellular pho ...
Compartments in the doors
General information
There are storage compartments in the doors.
Safety information
Warning
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or
glasses, can break in the event of an accident
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a
risk of injury or r ...
