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BMW iDrive
CONTROLS
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, or 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 national-market version with
associated 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 entertainment system functions,
e.g., radio stations or external device pairing.
Status information
Communication menu
Access to telephone and message function
as well as pairing and management of mobile
devices, e.g., smartphones.
General information
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 navigation system, destination
entry, and traffic information. Configurable
map views and other functions such as points
of interest.
Telephone status information
Icon
Meaning
Climate menu
Active call.
The Climate menu provides access to all
climate control functions.
Signal strength.
SIM card missing.
Apple CarPlay© menu
Depending on national-market version with
associated function: Access to Apple CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay enables the secure use of cer-
tain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone via
iDrive.
Entertainment status information
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 damage to prop-
erty. Secure loose objects or devices that are
connected 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 379.
Objects in the area in front of a display can
slip and damage the display. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not
place objects in the area in front of a display.
Overview
Overview
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Instrument cluster 143
Control display 53
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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.
Switching between menus
A new display opens after a menu item is se-
lected.
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Slide the Controller to the left.
The current menu closes and the previous
menu is displayed.
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Press the button.
Operating via the Controller
The current menu closes and the previous
menu is displayed.
Opening the main menu
Calling up the context menu
Depending on the menu item, a context menu
with additional options can be displayed.
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
1. Select the desired menu item using the
Controller.
2. Press and hold the Controller.
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The menu consists of various areas, for in-
stance:
Operation via touchpad
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"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-
er's Manual.
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment, some iDrive
functions can be operated with the controller
touchpad.
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"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as
shortcut.
The touchpad is located on the Controller.
Touch the touchpad with your fingers. Do not
use any objects.
Entering letters and numbers
Input
1. Turn the Controller: select letters or num-
bers.
Selecting functions
1.
Apps menu
2.
: confirm entry.
2. "Vehicle"
Additional information:
3. "System settings"
4. "Touchpad"
Setting the system language, refer to
page 60.
5. Select the desired setting.
Deleting an entry
Entering letters and numbers
Icon Function
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Enter characters as they are displayed on
the control display.
Press Controller: delete a letter or num-
ber.
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Always enter associated characters such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be
clearly recognized.
Hold the Controller down: delete all let-
ters or numbers.
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The set language determines what input
is possible. Where necessary, enter special
characters via the Controller.
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.
Additional information:
Setting the system language, refer to
page 60.
1. Turn the Controller to the left or right
quickly.
Entering special characters
2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.
Function
Operation
The first entry of the selected letter is dis-
played in the list.
Delete a charac- Swipe to the left on the
ter.
touchpad.
Enter a blank
space.
Swipe to the right in the
center of the touchpad.
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Adjusting the main display
Function
Operation
The main display can be adjusted in the main
menu.
Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the
upper 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.
Enter an under- Swipe to the right in the
score.
lower area of the touch-
pad.
3. Select the desired main display.
Sorting apps
Using the map
To resort the app icons, press and hold the de-
sired icon and move it to the desired location.
The map in the navigation system can be
moved via the touchpad.
Tap the map on the control display and then
continue operation using the touchpad.
Switching between menus
A new display opens after a menu item is se-
lected.
Function
Operation
Move map.
Swipe in the appropriate di-
rection.
Select the arrow symbol.
The current menu closes and the previous
menu is displayed.
Display menu. Tap once.
Calling up the context menu
Depending on the menu item, a context menu
with additional options can be displayed.
Using alphabetical lists
Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries
permit a direct jump to letters for which an en-
try exists.
Press and hold the desired menu item.
The menu consists of various areas, for in-
stance:
Enter the first letter on the touchpad.
The first entry of the entered letter is displayed
in the list.
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"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-
er's Manual.
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"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as
shortcut.
Operation via control display
Entering letters and numbers
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the con-
trol display is equipped with a touchscreen.
Input
1. If necessary, tap the
display.
icon or control
You can tap on menu items and widgets.
Touch the control display with your fingers. Do
not use any objects.
2. Enter desired letters and numbers.
Opening the main menu
Tap on the icon.
The main menu is displayed.
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Deleting an entry
General information
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BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-
able depending on national-market version.
Icon Function
Tap icon: delete a letter or a number.
The system includes special microphones
on the driver side and front passenger side.
Press and hold the icon: delete all let-
ters or numbers.
Say the commands and numbers fluently
as well as with normal volume, emphasis,
and speed.
Using the map
The navigation map can be moved on the con-
trol display.
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›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-
ken.
Functional requirements
Function
Operation
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A language that is supported by the Per-
sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.
Move map.
Swipe in the appropriate
direction.
Setting the system language, refer to
page 60.
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the fin-
gers.
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Always say commands in the configured
system language.
Display menu.
Tap once.
For the full range of functions, you must acti-
vate, configure, or purchase the following func-
tions:
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.
▷
Online speech processing, refer to
page 61.
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For all settings under
1. Tap the letter in front of the list.
A letter box is displayed.
Data protection, refer to page 72.
Activation word, refer to page 59.
BMW ID or a driver profile.
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▷
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2. Tap the first letter of the desired entry.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis-
played in the list.
Relevant ConnectedDrive services from the
ConnectedDrive Store.
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Suggestions, refer to page 61.
BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Activating the voice control system
General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice control feature:
Principle
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.
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Press the button on the steering
wheel briefly.
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The microphone on the driver's side is ac-
tive.
The activation word should consist of multiple
syllables to ensure good recognition.
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Speaking the activation word.
›Hello‹: The additional phrase is not necessary
for the activation word and does not need to
be spoken.
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.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Then say the command. The activation word
and the command can be spoken without
pause in one sentence.
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Wake word"
Microphone button on steering wheel
7. "Personal wake word"
8. "Set"
1.
Press button briefly.
2. Say the command.
Activation word
General information
9. "Start recording"
Activation word from third-party providers
Depending on the national-market version,
some third-party providers provide digital voice
assistants such as Siri or Amazon Alexa.
Saying the activation word will start the Per-
sonal Assistant. The Personal Assistant lis-
tens.
To use Siri, the smartphone must be con-
nected via Apple CarPlay.
The activation word from connected third-
party providers can be used in addition to your
preset or personal activation word from BMW.
Preset activation word
›Hello BMW‹: The default activation word can
be activated and deactivated.
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. "Wake word"
5. "Additional speech assistants"
6. Select the desired setting.
7. ""Hello BMW""
Canceling voice control
Personal activation word
▷
Press the button on the steering
wheel again.
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.
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▷
▷
›Cancel‹
Slide the Controller to the right or left.
Press the Controller.
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4. "Help"
Possible commands
5. "Example commands"
General information
Commands can be used to give instructions
or ask questions, with the Personal Assistant
providing assistance.
Sample commands for the current context are
displayed in the BMW Intelligent Personal As-
sistant widget.
Additional information:
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.
Adjust widgets, refer to page 57.
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.
Most content on the control display can be
spoken as commands, e.g., menu items or list
entries.
1. Activate the voice control system.
2. ›Media‹
Help for voice control
▷
›Voice commands‹: have possible example
commands suggested.
3. ›Presets‹
▷
›General information on voice control‹: have
information on the operating principle of the
voice control announced.
The stored stations are displayed on the
control display.
Owner's Manual via voice operation
You can ask simple questions about vehicle
functions and the operation of the vehicle.
▷
▷
›Help‹: have tips and example commands
for voice control announced.
Additional example commands for the cur-
rent context are displayed in the widget of
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
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.
Sample commands
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›Call John Smith‹
›Drive me to JFK airport‹
›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"
2. "Vehicle"
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3. "System settings"
4. "Language"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. Select the desired setting.
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Receive suggestions"
Setting the response length
Adapting suggestions
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.
Suggestions can be adapted, for example, by
category or to output a signal tone.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
1.
Apps menu
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. Select the desired setting.
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Response length"
7. 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.
Speaking during voice output
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.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
1.
Apps menu
3. "System settings"
2. "Vehicle"
4. "Voice control"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Speaking during voice output"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Online speech processing"
Suggestions
Configuring the visualization
General information
How the Personal Assistant is visualized can
be set.
The Personal Assistant provides helpful, indi-
vidual suggestions.
1.
Apps menu
Activating/deactivating suggestions
2. "Vehicle"
1.
Apps menu
3. "System settings"
2. "Vehicle"
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4. "Voice control"
The device must be connected via Apple Car-
Play or Android Auto.
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Visualization"
1. Press and hold the
button on the
Voice control from third-party
providers
Depending on vehicle equipment, third-party
voice control can be enabled by pressing and
holding the microphone button on the steering
wheel.
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.
1.
Apps menu
2. Press and hold the
button on the
2. "Vehicle"
steering wheel to cancel voice control of the
smartphone.
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Long press"
Amazon Alexa Car Integration
6. Select the desired setting.
Principle
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.
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"
Functional requirements
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Rear voice control"
▷
A BMW ID or driver profile is activated.
▷
An active Amazon account must exist.
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.
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After setting it up, use Amazon Alexa in the
vehicle as follows:
BMW Gesture Control
Say the activation word "Alexa" and the de-
sired command.
Principle
Several iDrive functions can be operated by
hand motion using BMW Gesture Control.
Information about the active function is dis-
played on the control display. If the function
is restricted, reconnect Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as
necessary.
Overview
Automating routines
General information
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.
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.
Activating/deactivating routines
1.
Apps menu
The camera of the gesture control uses an in-
visible Class 1 laser.
2. "All apps"
3. "Automate habits"
4. Select the desired setting.
Activate/deactivate gesture control
1.
Apps menu
System limits
2. "Vehicle"
▷
The Personal Assistant provides informa-
tion about vehicle functions that may not be
installed in the vehicle.
3. "System settings"
4. "Gesture control"
5. "Gesture control"
This also applies to safety functions and
systems.
Settings
▷
▷
Certain noises can be detected and may
lead to problems. Keep the doors and win-
dows closed.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Noises from the front passenger or occu-
pants can impair the system. Avoid making
other noise in the vehicle while speaking.
3. "System settings"
4. "Gesture control"
5. Select the desired setting.
▷
▷
Major language dialects can cause prob-
lems with the speech recognition feature.
A poor data connection affects the re-
sponse time of the Personal Assistant and
search function.
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Execute gestures clearly.
Carrying out gestures
The gestures can also be executed from
the front-passenger side.
▷
Perform gestures underneath the interior
mirror and next to the steering wheel.
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.
Confirm pop-up.
display.
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.
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Gesture
Operation
Function
Move fist with thumb extended to the
right back and forth.
Forward Skip function.
The next title is played.
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.
Select function
Assigning gesture individually
Some defined functions can be selected di-
rectly in the menu for gesture control.
General information
Two gestures can be assigned individually and
can be configured as shortcut for certain func-
tions such as:
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Gesture control"
▷
▷
▷
Destination guidance to home address.
Mute/Playback
5. "Point two fingers at display" or "Show five-
o-five fingers"
Control display on/off
Gesture shortcuts can only be created with an
active BMW ID or a driver profile.
6. Select the desired setting.
System limits
Configure gesture shortcut
Gesture recognition by the camera in the
headliner can be disturbed by the following cir-
cumstances:
The desired function can be selected directly in
every menu and configured as shortcut.
1. Press and hold the desired menu item.
2. "Add to gesture shortcuts"
▷
▷
▷
The camera lens is covered.
Objects are located on the interior mirror.
3. Select the desired gesture.
The camera lens is dirty, clean camera
lens.
Sensors and camera lenses, refer to
page 378.
▷
The gesture is executed outside of the de-
tection range.
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Wearing of gloves or jewelry.
Smoking in the car's interior.
▷
▷
Driver’s Guide app.
Driver’s Guide Web.
Safety information
Connecting mobile devices
to 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, or 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.
Principle
Various connection types are available for us-
ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec-
tion type to select depends on the mobile de-
vice and the desired function.
General information
Detailed information on the functions and con-
nection types can be found in the following
media in the Owner's Manual under the speci-
fied keyword:
Overview
The following overview shows possible func-
tions and the suitable connection types for
them. The range of functions depends on the
vehicle equipment and the mobile device.
▷
▷
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Printed Owner's Manual for navigation,
communication and entertainment.
The following information sources can also be
used:
Function
Connection type
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.
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Function
Connection type
Icon on the con-
trol display
Use Internet access via the personal Wi-Fi via personal hotspot.
hotspot.
Keyword: personal hotspot.
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 292.
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