BMW 5 Series: Voice activation system
BMW 5 Series 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Voice activation system
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
- Functions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary can only be operated via the voice activation system to a limited extent.
- The system uses a special microphone on the driver's side.
- ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.
Functional requirements
- A language must be set via iDrive that is supported by the voice activation system. To set the language.
- Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system.
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Using the voice activation
system
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
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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Assistant function
The following assistance functions are available:
Car wash view
Side protection
Door opening angle
Car wash view
The car wash view assists the driver when entering a car wash. When the car
wash view is selected,
immediately before entering the car wash, a bird's eye view is displayed on the
C
Warning and braking function
Displays
Early warning:
Vehicle symbol lights up red
Increase distance and brake if necessary
Acute warning:
Vehicle symbol flashes red and a signal
sounds
Request for intervention by braking and
evasive action, if required
Acute warning:
Person symbol flashes red and a s
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