BMW 5 Series: Adjusting
Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. If necessary, "Language".
4. "Language:".
5. Select the desired language.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard dialog or a short version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays back short messages in abbreviated form.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Language".
4. "Speech mode:".
5. Select the desired setting.
Speaking during voice output
It is possible to answer during inquiries of the voice activation system. The function can be deactivated if inquiries are often undesirably interrupted, for instance due to background noise or talking.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Language".
4. "Speaking during voice output".
Online speech processing
Online speech processing provides a dictation function, a natural method of entering destinations and improves the quality of voice recognition.
To use the functions, data is transmitted to a service provider via an encrypted connection and stored locally there.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Language".
4. "Server speech recognition".
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken instructions until the desired volume is set.
- The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed.
- The volume is stored for the driver profile currently used.
System limits
- Certain noises can be detected and may lead to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof closed.
- Noises from the front passenger or the rear seat bench can impair the system. Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking.
- Major language dialects can cause problems with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud and clear.
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Using the voice activation
system of the smartphone
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be
used via voice activation.
Activate voice command response on the smartphone
for this purpose.
1. Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for appr
Language
Setting the language
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. If necessary, "Language".
4. "Language:".
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cu
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Telephone functions
General information
Mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
At high temperatures, the charge function of the
mobile phone can be limited where appropriate
and functions are no longer executed.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is connected
Gasoline engines
B468/B58 Engine
The B46/B58 engines have two separate coolant circuits. The coolant in the
low-temperature coolant
circuit to cool the charge air. The coolant in the high-temperature coolant
circuit to cool the engine.
The two coolant circuits each have their own expansion tank.
Overview of the
