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.
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Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Voice command response is activated on the smartphone.
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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.
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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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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
Date
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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Steering
The G30 has Electronic Power Steering (EPS) in the following different
versions:
Standard steering 12 V
Integral Active Steering 12 V
Integral Active Steering 24 V
Overview of equipment specifications
The following graphic shows the installation positions of the different
system components.
General information, Safety information
General information
The BMW display key is supplied with an additional mechanical key. If the
display key is used, the mechanical key should be carried with you, for instance
in the wallet. The mechanical key is used like the integrated key.
The display key supports all functions of the
standard
