BMW 5 Series: 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 approx. 3 seconds.
Voice command response is activated on the
smartphone.
2. Release the button.
If activation is successful, a confirmation appears
on the Control Display.
If it was not possible to activate voice command
response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears
on the Control Display.
Amazon Alexa Car
Integration
Concept
Alexa is a digital assistant by Amazon. With Amazon
Alexa Car Integration, Alexa can be used in
the vehicle.
General information
Some of the Alexa functions are limited in the vehicle
to prevent any impairment of safety while
driving.
Functional requirement
- Amazon Alexa Car Integration purchased via
ConnectedDrive Store.
- The ConnectedDrive account in the vehicle is
the same as in the BMW Connected app.
- The vehicle is connected in the BMW Connected
app.
- Amazon account and BMW account are connected
in the BMW Connected app.
- Bluetooth connection or USB connection between
vehicle and mobile device is active.
Activation in the BMW
Connected app
The Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in
the BMW Connected app.
Follow the instructions in the app.
Activation in the vehicle
An authorization for the use of Amazon Alexa Car
Integration is required every time before starting
a trip.
1. Authorizing Amazon Alexa Car Integration:
- Pair mobile device with the vehicle via
Bluetooth.
- Select driver profile.
2. Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
3. Wait for the signal.
4. Say activation word ›Alexa‹ and desired command.
Information about the active function is displayed
on the Control Display.
Malfunction
In case of a malfunction, switch off the vehicle
and start the engine again.
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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
Setting the date
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Date and time".
4. "Date:".
5. Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
7. Make th
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Concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many
switches. These functions can be operated via
the Controller.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control
of the vehicle. Th
General information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care
products are available from a dealer's service
center or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Safety information
Warning
Cleansers can contain substances that are dangerous
and harmful to