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 ...
Other materials:
Assistance functions
General information
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
The following assistance functions can be manually
activated:
"Parking aid lines".
"Obstacle marking".
"Car wash".
The following assistance functions are automatically
displayed:
Side protection
Door op ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such a ...
Inspection procedure
1 Inspect shift solenoid valve(s2)
Remove the shift solenoid valve s2.
measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard:
Connect the positive (+) battery lead to the solenoid connector
terminal, and the negative (–) battery lead to the
sole ...
