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BMW iDrive
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BMW iDrive
Safety information
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible
to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Only
use the systems or devices when the traffic
situation allows. As warranted, stop and use
the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Display and operating
concept
Principle
Main menu
BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper-
ating concept and includes a wide range of
functions.
General information
The main menu is divided into different areas.
General information
Overview
Depending on vehicle equipment, the functions
can be operated as follows:
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Via the control display.
Via the Controller.
Via the touchpad.
Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Via the gesture control.
Via the operating elements on the steering
wheel.
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Widgets
Additional information:
2
3
4
5
Status information
Configuration bar for main display
Temperature setting
Menu bar
Instrument cluster, refer to page 143.
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Android Auto© menu
Menu bar
Depending on the national-market version
with a connected function: access to Android
Auto. Android Auto enables the secure use
of certain functions of a compatible Android
smartphone via iDrive.
Apps menu
Access to apps and vehicle functions. A
filter can be selected. If necessary, change the
filter to see the apps you want.
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"All apps": All apps and functions are dis-
played.
Widgets
Widgets show real-time information and dy-
namic content such as current media or paired
smartphones. The widgets also serve as but-
tons and allow jumping to the relevant menu.
"Infotainment": Only infotainment apps are
displayed.
"Vehicle": Only vehicle adjustment func-
tions are displayed.
"Recently used": The most recently used
apps are displayed.
Main display
The main display shows real-time information
and dynamic content such as the navigation
map. This display also contains buttons and
lets you jump to the desired menu.
Media menu
Access to functions of the entertainment
system, e.g., radio stations or connection with
external devices.
Status information
Communication menu
General information
Access to the telephone and message
function as well as the connection and man-
agement of mobile devices such as smart-
phones.
The status field can be found in the upper area
of the control display. Status information is dis-
played in the form of icons. Depending on the
equipment and national-market version, differ-
ent icons are available.
Navigation menu
Access to the navigation system, destina-
tion input and traffic bulletins. Configurable
map views and other functions such as points
of interest.
Telephone status information
Icon
Meaning
Active call.
Climate menu
Signal strength.
SIM card missing.
The Climate menu provides access to all
climate control functions.
Entertainment status information
Apple CarPlay© menu
Depending on the national-market version
with a connected function: access to Apple
CarPlay. Apple CarPlay enables the secure
use of certain functions of a compatible Apple
iPhone via iDrive.
Icon Meaning
USB audio.
Bluetooth audio.
Smartphone audio.
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Input and display
Icon Meaning
Connected Music with Spotify.
Letters and numbers
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
controller, touchpad, control display, or voice
control, depending on vehicle equipment.
Time shift.
Wi-Fi.
Apple CarPlay.
Android Auto.
Satellite radio is switched on.
Icon
Function
Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Enter a blank space.
Switching between languages.
Use voice control.
Status information messages
Icon Meaning
Number of notifications.
Check Control message.
Suppress private information.
Do not disturb.
Confirm entry.
Shift the input area to the left
or right.
Entry comparison
Message.
When entering data from a database such as
contacts, the selection is gradually narrowed
down for each character entered, with charac-
ters being added as necessary.
Additional information:
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Some menu items are preceded by an icon.
Selecting the menu item enables or disables
the function.
Other status information
Icon Meaning
Sound output active.
Icon
Meaning
Sound output deactivated.
Activation word active.
BMW ID or driver profile.
Destination guidance active.
Go to quick access.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Enabling/disabling audible feedback
For some functions, audio confirmation is
given, e.g., sounds are emitted when operating
the control display.
Wireless charging active.
Park Distance Control: sound active.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Park Distance Control: sound deacti-
vated.
3. "System settings"
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4. "Sound"
Shortcuts can only be created with an active
BMW ID or a driver profile.
5. Select the desired setting.
Executing a function
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control
display.
Quick access
The quick link provides access to shortcuts,
certain settings, and app recommendations.
2. Tap the desired shortcut.
Input
Operation
The function will work immediately. This
means for instance that the connection is es-
tablished when a phone number is selected.
Show
Swipe from top to bottom on the
quick link. control display.
Slide the controller up.
Tap the icon on the status
bar.
Swipe from the bottom up on the
quick link. control display.
Slide the controller down.
Deleting shortcuts
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control
display.
Hide
2. Press and hold the desired shortcut.
3. "Delete shortcut"
Activating/deactivating pop-ups
For some functions, pop-ups are displayed
automatically on the control display. Some of
these pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.
Direct access
General information
The vehicle has buttons that can be used to
access menus for the respective function di-
rectly on the control display. Then continue the
operation via iDrive.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Pop-ups"
Overview
5. Select the desired setting.
Button Function
Shortcuts
Go to the Drive Settings menu on
the center console.
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the
shortcuts and called up directly, for instance
radio stations, navigation destinations, phone
numbers and menu entries.
Go to the Exterior Lighting menu be-
tween the steering wheel and driv-
er’s door.
Go to the Interior Lighting menu on
the headliner.
Storing a function
1. Select the desired function.
2. Press and hold the desired function.
3. "Add to shortcuts"
Go to the Seat Settings menu on the
driver’s door.
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Safety information
BMW Curved Display
Warning
Principle
When driving, loose items or devices con-
nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile
phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,
e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-
ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There
is a risk of injury and risk of property damage.
Secure loose objects or devices that are con-
nected to the vehicle via a cable.
The BMW Curved Display is a single-screen
display in the instrument panel that is curved
towards the driver. The BMW Curved Display
comprises the instrument cluster on the driv-
er's side and the control display.
General information
Follow instructions for cleaning the BMW
Curved Display in the Care chapter.
Additional information:
Warning
Caring for special components, refer to
page 382.
Objects in the area in front of a display can
slip and damage the display. There is a risk
of injury and risk of property damage. Do not
place objects in the area in front of a display.
Overview
Overview
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Instrument cluster 143
Control display 49
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Control display.
Control display
Switching the control display on/off
automatically
The control display is turned on automatically
when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the
control display is needed for operation.
Principle
The iDrive functions are displayed on the con-
trol display.
In certain situations, the control display is
switched off automatically, for instance if no
operation is performed on the vehicle for sev-
eral minutes.
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Switching the control display on/off
manually
Overview
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control
display.
2. "Screen off"
Tap the control display to turn it on again.
Setting the brightness
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Controller
3. "Displays"
Buttons on the Controller
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. Make the desired setting.
Button
Function
Call up the main menu.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright-
ness control may not be clearly visible.
Go to Media menu.
Go to Phone menu.
Go to Navigation menu.
Go to previous menu.
System limits
In the case of very high temperatures on the
control display, for instance due to intense so-
lar radiation, the brightness may be reduced
down to complete deactivation. Once the
temperature is reduced, for instance through
shade or air conditioning system, the normal
functions are restored.
Controller
Principle
Operation
The Controller can be used to select menu
items and enter the settings. The buttons can
be used to open the menus directly.
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Rotate the Controller to switch between
menu options, for example.
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Selecting menu items
1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
2. Press the Controller.
Adjusting the main display
The main display can be adjusted in the main
menu.
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Press the Controller to select a menu
option, for example.
1.
Press the button.
2. If necessary, tilt the Controller to select the
main display.
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. Select the desired main display.
Selecting a widget
1. Use the Controller to select widgets.
2. If necessary, turn the Controller until the de-
sired widget is selected.
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Slide the Controller in four directions to
switch between menus, for example.
3. Press the Controller.
Adjusting widgets
The widgets can be adjusted in the main
menu. The adjustments can only be performed
when the vehicle is stationary.
1. Press the button, if needed
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2. Using the Controller, select the widget, then
press and hold the Controller.
Operating via the Controller
3. The following adjustments can be made:
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"Add widget below"
Opening the main menu
A new widget can be added below the
selected widget.
Press the button.
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"Delete widget page"
The widget is deleted.
"Sort widgets"
The main menu is displayed.
The widget can be moved to the desired
position.
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A new widget can be added at the end of the
list.
Deleting an entry
Icon Function
Tap the icon at the end of the list.
Press Controller: delete a letter or num-
ber.
Switching between menus
A new display opens after a menu item is se-
lected.
Hold the Controller down: delete all let-
ters or numbers.
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Slide the Controller to the left.
The current menu closes and the previous
menu is displayed.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-
tries, the letters for which an entry exists can
be displayed in a text box.
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Press the button.
The current menu closes and the previous
menu is displayed.
1. Turn the Controller to the left or right
quickly.
2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.
Calling up the context menu
Depending on the menu item, a context menu
with additional options can be displayed.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis-
played in the list.
1. Select the desired menu item using the
Controller.
Operation via touchpad
2. Press and hold the Controller.
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment, some iDrive
functions can be operated with the controller
touchpad.
The menu consists of various areas, for in-
stance:
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"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-
er's Manual.
The touchpad is located on the Controller.
Touch the touchpad with your fingers. Do not
use any objects.
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"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as
shortcut.
Entering letters and numbers
Letters and numbers can only be entered
when stationary.
Selecting functions
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Input
3. "System settings"
4. "Touchpad"
1. Turn the Controller: select letters or num-
bers.
5. Select the desired setting.
2.
: confirm entry.
Additional information:
Setting the system language, refer to
page 57.
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Entering letters and numbers
Using alphabetical lists
Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries
permit a direct jump to letters for which an en-
try exists.
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Enter characters as they are displayed on
the control display.
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Always enter associated characters such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be
clearly recognized.
Enter the first letter on the touchpad.
The first entry of the entered letter is displayed
in the list.
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The set language determines what input
is possible. Where necessary, enter special
characters via the Controller.
Operation via control display
Additional information:
Setting the system language, refer to
page 57.
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the con-
trol display is equipped with a touchscreen.
Entering special characters
You can tap on menu items and widgets.
Touch the control display with your fingers. Do
not use any objects.
Function
Operation
Delete a charac- Swipe to the left on the
ter.
touchpad.
Opening the main menu
Tap on the icon.
Enter a blank
space.
Swipe to the right in the
center of the touchpad.
The main menu is displayed.
Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the
upper area of the touch-
pad.
Adjusting the main display
The main display can be adjusted in the main
menu.
Enter an under- Swipe to the right in the
score.
lower area of the touch-
pad.
1.
Tap on the icon.
2. Swipe the configuration bar on the right
side of the screen to the left.
Using the map
The map in the navigation system can be
moved via the touchpad.
3. Select the desired main display.
Switching between widgets
Widgets in the main menu display dynamic in-
formation and can be used as buttons.
Tap the map on the control display and then
continue operation using the touchpad.
Function
Operation
To switch between widgets, scroll up or down
through the widgets.
Move map.
Swipe in the appropriate di-
rection.
To display additional functions of the widgets,
scroll left or right within the widgets.
Display menu. Tap once.
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Adjusting widgets
Entering letters and numbers
The widgets can be adjusted in the main
menu. The adjustments can only be performed
when the vehicle is stationary.
Input
1. If necessary, tap the
display.
icon or control
1. If necessary,
tap the icon.
2. Enter desired letters and numbers.
2. Press and hold the widget.
3. The following adjustments can be made:
Deleting an entry
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"Add widget below"
Icon Function
A new widget can be added below the
selected widget.
Tap icon: delete a letter or a number.
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"Delete widget page"
The widget is deleted.
"Sort widgets"
Press and hold the icon: delete all let-
ters or numbers.
The widget can be moved to the desired
position.
Using the map
The navigation map can be moved on the con-
trol display.
A new widget can be added at the end of the
list.
Function
Operation
Tap the icon at the end of the list.
Move map.
Swipe in the appropriate
direction.
Sorting apps
To resort the app icons, press and hold the de-
sired icon and move it to the desired location.
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the fin-
gers.
Display menu.
Tap once.
Switching between menus
A new display opens after a menu item is se-
lected.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-
tries, the letters for which an entry exists can
be displayed in a text box.
Select the arrow symbol.
The current menu closes and the previous
menu is displayed.
1. Tap the letter in front of the list.
A letter box is displayed.
Calling up the context menu
Depending on the menu item, a context menu
with additional options can be displayed.
2. Tap the first letter of the desired entry.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis-
played in the list.
Press and hold the desired menu item.
The menu consists of various areas, for in-
stance:
▷
"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-
er's Manual.
▷
"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as
shortcut.
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Relevant ConnectedDrive services from the
ConnectedDrive Store.
BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Suggestions, refer to page 58.
Principle
Activating the voice control system
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a
personal assistant that enables natural voice
operation of various vehicle functions. The
Personal Assistant makes it easier to operate
the vehicle by providing proactive suggestions
and automating habits.
General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice control feature:
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Press the button on the steering
wheel briefly.
General information
The microphone on the driver's side is ac-
tive.
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BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-
able depending on national-market version.
Speaking the activation word.
The system includes special microphones
on the driver side and front passenger side.
The microphones on the driver's or front
passenger's side are active with the follow-
ing voice control, depending on where the
activation word was spoken.
Say the commands and numbers fluently
as well as with normal volume, emphasis,
and speed.
Then say the command. The activation word
and the command can be spoken without
pause in one sentence.
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›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-
ken.
Functional requirements
Microphone button on steering wheel
▷
A language that is supported by the Per-
sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.
1.
Press button briefly.
Setting the system language, refer to
page 57.
2. Say the command.
Activation word
General information
▷
Always say commands in the configured
system language.
For the full range of functions, you must acti-
vate, configure, or purchase the following func-
tions:
Saying the activation word will start the Per-
sonal Assistant. The Personal Assistant lis-
tens.
▷
Online speech processing, refer to
page 58.
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For all settings under
Preset activation word
Data protection, refer to page 69.
Activation word, refer to page 55.
BMW ID or a driver profile.
›Hello BMW‹: The default activation word can
be activated and deactivated.
▷
▷
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
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4. "Voice control"
5. "Additional speech assistants"
6. Select the desired setting.
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Wake word"
Canceling voice control
7. ""Hello BMW""
Personal activation word
▷
Press the button on the steering
In addition to the preset activation word, a
personal activation word can be set up with
an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The per-
sonal activation word can also be changed or
deleted.
wheel again.
▷
▷
▷
›Cancel‹
Slide the Controller to the right or left.
Press the Controller.
The activation word should consist of multiple
syllables to ensure good recognition.
Possible commands
›Hello‹: The additional phrase is not necessary
for the activation word and does not need to
be spoken.
General information
Commands can be used to give instructions
or ask questions, with the Personal Assistant
providing assistance.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
For example, you can call contacts, navigate
to an address, apply settings, or ask questions
about a vehicle function. Most vehicle functions
can be operated via voice commands, e.g., the
Automatic Parking Assistant.
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Wake word"
Most content on the control display can be
spoken as commands, e.g., menu items or list
entries.
7. "Personal wake word"
8. "Set"
9. "Start recording"
Help for voice control
Activation word from third-party providers
▷
›Voice commands‹: have possible example
commands suggested.
Depending on national-market version, some
third-party providers offer digital voice assis-
tants, e.g., Amazon Alexa.
▷
›General information on voice control‹: have
information on the operating principle of the
voice control announced.
To use Siri, the smartphone must be con-
nected via Apple CarPlay.
▷
▷
›Help‹: have tips and example commands
for voice control announced.
The activation word from connected third-
party providers can be used in addition to your
preset or personal activation word from BMW.
Additional example commands for the cur-
rent context are displayed in the widget of
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Sample commands
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
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›Call John Smith‹
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›Drive me to JFK airport‹
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▷
▷
▷
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›Play a classical music station‹
›Is my tire pressure still OK?‹
›Activate the climate control‹
›Increase the ACC distance‹
›Sport mode‹
Example command: ›How can the passenger
airbag be deactivated?‹
The Personal Assistant returns feedback.
When stationary, the section of the integrated
Owner's Manual is displayed on the control
display.
Additional example commands can be dis-
played on the control display.
Settings
1.
Apps menu
Setting the system language
2. "All apps"
1.
Apps menu
3. "Personal Assistant"
4. "Help"
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Language"
5. "Example commands"
Sample commands for the current context are
displayed in the BMW Intelligent Personal As-
sistant widget.
5. Select the desired setting.
Setting the response length
Additional information:
You can set the Personal Assistant to use
standard dialog or a short version. In case of
the short version, the announcements by the
Personal Assistant are played back in an ab-
breviated version.
Adjust widgets, refer to page 53.
Menu items
The Personal Assistant can bring up menu
items directly. Say the menu items as they are
displayed on the control display. You do not
have to follow the order of the menu items
when speaking them out loud.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
1. Activate the voice control system.
2. ›Media‹
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Response length"
7. Select the desired setting.
3. ›Presets‹
The stored stations are displayed on the
control display.
Speaking during voice output
Owner's Manual via voice operation
You can ask simple questions about vehicle
functions and the operation of the vehicle.
It is possible to answer during inquiries of the
Personal Assistant. The function can be dis-
abled if requests are often canceled uninten-
tionally, for instance due to background noise
or conversations in the vehicle.
The voice activation system and the feed-
back it provides do not replace the printed
or Integrated Owner's Manual. The function
is available depending on the national-market
version. The speech recognition and quality of
the feedback may vary.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
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5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
3. "System settings"
6. "Speaking during voice output"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Online speech processing"
Suggestions
General information
Configuring the visualization
How the Personal Assistant is visualized can
be set.
The Personal Assistant provides helpful, indi-
vidual suggestions.
Activating/deactivating suggestions
1.
Apps menu
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Visualization"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Receive suggestions"
Voice control from third-party
providers
Adapting suggestions
Suggestions can be adapted, for example, by
category or to output a signal tone.
Depending on vehicle equipment, third-party
voice control can be enabled by pressing and
holding the microphone button on the steering
wheel.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
1.
Apps menu
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Long press"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. Select the desired setting.
6. Select the desired setting.
Online speech processing
Online speech processing improves the quality
of the speech recognition and search results
for points of interest. To use the functions,
data is transmitted to a service provider via an
encrypted connection and stored locally there.
An active ConnectedDrive contract is required
for online voice processing. ConnectedDrive is
available depending on the national-market
version. Online speech processing is not avail-
able in all languages.
Voice control in rear
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Personal
Assistant can be started and operated from
the rear by saying the activation word.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
1.
Apps menu
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Rear voice control"
2. "Vehicle"
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Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the voice guid-
ance until the desired volume is set.
Activating Amazon Alexa Car
Integration
Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in
the vehicle and My BMW app if necessary.
The volume remains constant even if the vol-
ume of other audio sources is changed.
Follow the instructions from the Amazon Alexa
app to set it up in the vehicle.
Using the voice activation of the
smartphone
Depending on the device, a smartphone con-
nected to the vehicle can be used via voice
control.
1.
Apps menu
2. "All apps"
3. "Amazon Alexa"
4. Select the desired setting.
After setting it up, use Amazon Alexa in the
vehicle as follows:
The device must be connected via Apple Car-
Play or Android Auto.
Say the activation word "Alexa" and the de-
sired command.
1. Press and hold the
button on the
Information about the active function is dis-
played on the control display. If the function
is restricted, reconnect Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as
necessary.
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
The voice activation of the smartphone is
activated.
If activation is successful, a confirmation
appears on the control display.
Automating routines
General information
2. Press and hold the
button on the
The Personal Assistant can automate routines,
for instance the automatic opening of windows
in the same place. Rules are created for this
purpose, which can be activated and deacti-
vated at any time.
steering wheel to cancel voice control of the
smartphone.
Amazon Alexa Car Integration
Principle
Activating/deactivating routines
Amazon Alexa Car Integration is available de-
pending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version. Alexa is a digital assistant
from Amazon. With Amazon Alexa Car Integra-
tion, Alexa can be used in the vehicle. For
safety reasons, the use of some Alexa func-
tions may be restricted while driving your vehi-
cle.
1.
Apps menu
2. "All apps"
3. "Automate habits"
4. Select the desired setting.
System limits
▷
The Personal Assistant provides informa-
tion about vehicle functions that may not be
installed in the vehicle.
Functional requirements
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A BMW ID or driver profile is activated.
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An active Amazon account must exist.
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This also applies to safety functions and
systems.
The camera in the headliner detects gestures
that are carried out in the area of the center
console at the height of the control display.
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Certain noises can be detected and may
lead to problems. Keep the doors and win-
dows closed.
The camera of the gesture control uses an in-
visible Class 1 laser.
Noises from the front passenger or occu-
pants can impair the system. Avoid making
other noise in the vehicle while speaking.
Activate/deactivate gesture control
1.
Apps menu
▷
▷
Major language dialects can cause prob-
lems with the speech recognition feature.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Gesture control"
5. "Gesture control"
A poor data connection affects the re-
sponse time of the Personal Assistant and
search function.
Settings
BMW Gesture Control
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Principle
Several iDrive functions can be operated by
hand motion using BMW Gesture Control.
3. "System settings"
4. "Gesture control"
5. Select the desired setting.
Overview
Carrying out gestures
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Perform gestures underneath the interior
mirror and next to the steering wheel.
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Execute gestures clearly.
The gestures can also be executed from
the front-passenger side.
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Possible gestures
Gesture
Operation
Function
Move extended index finger forward and Accept call.
backward in the direction of the control
Select a highlighted entry in a
list during voice control.
display.
Confirm pop-up.
Swipe the hand in front of the control
display in the direction of the passenger
seat.
Reject call.
Close pop-up.
End voice control.
Move extended index finger slowly in a
clockwise circular movement.
Increase the volume.
Gesture is detected after one circular
movement.
Move the extended index finger counter- Reduce the volume.
clockwise in a circular movement.
Gesture is detected after one circular
movement.
Depending on the
equipment:
Bring thumb and index finger together
and move the hand to the right or left.
Turn vehicle in the Live Vehi-
cle view.
3D view: rotate camera view.
This gesture can only be exe-
cuted while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Move fist with thumb extended to the left Reverse Skip function.
back and forth.
The previous title is played.
Move fist with thumb extended to the
right back and forth.
Forward Skip function.
The next title is played.
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Gesture
Operation
Function
With the index and middle fingers ex-
tended, point into the direction of the
control display.
Perform individually assigna-
ble gesture.
Stretch out five fingers, form a fist and
stretch five fingers out again.
Perform individually assigna-
ble gesture.
5. "Point two fingers at display" or "Show five-
o-five fingers"
Assigning gesture individually
General information
6. Select the desired setting.
Two gestures can be assigned individually and
can be configured as shortcut for certain func-
tions such as:
System limits
Gesture recognition by the camera in the
headliner can be disturbed by the following cir-
cumstances:
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Destination guidance to home address.
Mute/Playback
▷
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The camera lens is covered.
Control display on/off
Objects are located on the interior mirror.
Gesture shortcuts can only be created with an
active BMW ID or a driver profile.
The camera lens is dirty, clean camera
lens.
Configure gesture shortcut
The desired function can be selected directly in
every menu and configured as shortcut.
Sensors and camera lenses, refer to
page 380.
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The gesture is executed outside of the de-
tection range.
1. Press and hold the desired menu item.
2. "Add to gesture shortcuts"
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▷
Wearing of gloves or jewelry.
Smoking in the car's interior.
3. Select the desired gesture.
Select function
Some defined functions can be selected di-
rectly in the menu for gesture control.
Connecting mobile devices
to the vehicle
1.
Apps menu
Principle
2. "Vehicle"
Various connection modes are available for us-
ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec-
tion mode to select depends on the mobile de-
vice and desired function.
3. "System settings"
4. "Gesture control"
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accident, injury, and property damage. Only
use the systems or devices when the traffic
situation allows. As warranted, stop and use
the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary.
General information
Detailed information on the functions and con-
nection modes is provided in the following me-
dia from the Owner's Manual under the speci-
fied keyword:
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▷
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Overview
Printed Owner's Manual for navigation,
communication and entertainment.
The following overview shows possible func-
tions and suitable connection modes for them.
The range of functions depends on the vehicle
equipment and the mobile device.
The following information sources can also be
used:
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Driver’s Guide app.
Driver’s Guide Web.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible
to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
Function
Connection mode
Icon on the con-
trol display
Making calls via the hands-free sys- Bluetooth.
tem.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection.
Using phone functions via iDrive.
Keyword: calling via Bluetooth.
Playing music from a mobile device.
Keyword: audio.
Bluetooth audio.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection.
Calling without a mobile phone.
Personal eSIM.
Keyword: calling with the Personal
eSIM.
Keyword: Personal eSIM.
Data exchange between mobile de-
vice and vehicle.
Wi-Fi.
Keyword: vehicle WLAN.
Use Internet access via the personal Wi-Fi via personal hotspot.
hotspot.
Keyword: personal hotspot.
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Function
Connection mode
Icon on the con-
trol display
Using Apple CarPlay via iDrive and
via voice control.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection and
Keyword: Apple CarPlay preparation. vehicle Wi-Fi.
Using Android Auto via iDrive and via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
voice control.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection and
Keyword: Android Auto preparation. vehicle Wi-Fi.
Playing music from a USB device.
Keyword: audio.
USB.
Keyword: USB connection.
Additional information:
USB port, refer to page 295.
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