BMW 5 Series: Using the voice activation system
Activating the voice activation system
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Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
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The symbol on the Control Display
indicates
that the voice activation system is
active.
No other commands may be available. In this case, operate the function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Press the button on the steering
wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
General information
Most menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands.
Commands from other menus can also be spoken.
You can also select list entries such as phone list entries via voice activation. Read these list entries out loud exactly as they are shown in the respective list.
Displaying possible commands
The following is displayed in the top area of the Control Display:
- Some possible commands for the current menu.
- Some possible commands from other menus.
- Status of the voice recognition.
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Encrypted connection is not
available.
Example: opening the tone settings
The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the Controller.
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if needed.
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Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. ›Media and radio‹.
4. ›Tone‹.
Help on the voice activation system
To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: ›Voice commands‹.
- To have information on the operating principle of the voice activation system read out loud: ›General information on voice control‹.
- To have help for the current menu read out loud: ›Help‹.
Information for Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button close to the interior mirror.
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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:
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
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Compatible devices
General information
Information on mobile devices compatible with
the vehicle can be found at www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed
or deviating software versions.
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identification number and
software part number
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Seats, mirrors, and steering
wheel
Electrically adjustable seats
Thigh support
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Upper backrest
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Backrest tilt, head restraint
Adjusting the head restraint
Adjusting the height: power head
restraints
Push switch up or down.
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