BMW 5 Series: Touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Touchpad".
4. Select the desired setting:
- "Speller": enter letters and numbers.
- "Map": use the map.
- "Search fields": to write letters without selecting
the list field.
- "Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the beginning.
When entering, pay attention to the following:
- The system distinguishes between upper
and lower-case letters and numbers. To
make entries, you may need to change between
upper and lower-case letters, numbers
and characters.
- Enter characters as they are displayed on the
Control Display.
- Always enter associated characters, such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be
clearly recognized. The set language determines
what input is possible. Where necessary,
enter special characters via the Controller.
Entering special characters
Using the map
The map in the navigation system can be moved
via the touchpad.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable
memory buttons and called up directly,
for instance radio stations, navigation destinations,
phone numbers and menu entries or
pages in the Integrated Owner's Manual.
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently
used.
Storing a function
1. Select function via iDrive.
2. Press and hold the desired
button
until a signal sounds.
Executing a function
Press the button.
The function will work immediately. This means,
for instance that the number is dialed when a
phone number is selected.
Displaying the key assignment
Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or
use objects.
The button assignment is displayed at the top
edge of screen.
Deleting the button assignments
1. Press and hold buttons 1 and
simultaneously
for approx. 5 seconds.
2. "OK".
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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
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
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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System wiring diagrams
Bus overview
G30 Bus overview
ACC - Active Cruse Control
ACSM - Advanced Crash Safety Module
AMPT - Top HiFi amplifier
ASD - Active Sound Design
BDC - Body Domain Controller
CON - Controller
DME - Digital Motor Electronics
DME2 - Digital Engine Electronics 2
DSC - Dynamic Sta
The ambient lighting includes 6 predefined, selectable light designs.
Adjust the lighting design and the brightness with the controller. The selected
design is displayed on
the CID.
System wiring diagram
Interior lighting, ambient lighting
Ambient lighting, instrument panel, passenger's side
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