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Navigation
Mobility
This function is available when a connection
has been established.
1.Establish connection.
2.With one drive:
Press the controller.
Select "Keypad" and press the controller.
With two drives:
Move the controller backwards until the
bottom field is selected.
3.Select the desired character
and press the
controller.
Each character is sent immediately and
confirmed by a tone depending on the
mobile phone model.
Changing between mobile
phone and hands-free system
From mobile phone to hands-free
system
You can continue calls begun outside the Blue-
tooth range of the vehicle via the hands-free
system when the motor is running or the igni-
tion is switched on. Depending on your mobile
phone, the system automatically changes over
to the hands-free mode.For mobile phones that do not automatically
change over to the hands-free mode:
>Depending on the mobile phone model
used, the conversation can also be contin-
ued via the hands-free system if necessary.
Act according to what is shown on the
mobile phone display, refer to the operating
instructions of your mobile phone.
>Press the button above the storage
compartment. Changing over may take sev-
eral seconds.
From hands-free system to mobile
phone
When you telephone via the hands-free system,
you can also continue the call via the mobile
phone if necessary, depending on the mobile
phone model. Act according to what is shown
on the mobile phone display, refer to the oper-
ating instructions of your mobile phone.
Depending on your mobile phone model, poor
reception of the wireless communications net-
work can result in the system changing from the
hands-free system to the mobile phone.
Operation by voice*
The concept
You can operate your mobile phone without
having to remove your hands from the steering
wheel. When making your entries, you will be
supported by announcements and questions in
many cases.
The same prerequisites as for operation via
iDrive apply, refer to page173.
Symbols in Owner's Manual
{...}Say the specified commands word for
word.
{{...}} Indicates responses of the system.
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Short commands of voice command
system
With short commands you can carry out certain
functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short
commands for the voice command system.
Assistance window
Communication
*
FunctionCommand
To open the assistance window20{Assistance window}
To select the display in the assistance window20{Assistance window map facing north},
{Assistance window map direction of travel},
{Assistance window arrow display},
{Assistance window perspective},
{Assistance window current position},
{Assistance window trip computer} or
{Assistance window onboard info}
To change scale in assistance window120{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To open phone169{Phone}
To dial phone number173{Dial number}
To display phone book174{A to Z}
To select from the phone book174{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"175{Top 8}
To redial174{Redial}
To display "Received calls"175{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"175{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"171{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist183{BMW Assist}
To open BMW Service, Services182{BMW Service}
To open "BMW Contact"176{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"176{BMW Contact numbers}
To open "Roadside Assistance"183{Roadside Assistance}
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Climate
menu
FunctionCommand
To adjust temperature distribution for front seat
heating46{Seat heater distribution}
To open "Vent settings"98{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"97{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"100{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"100{Automatic ventilation}
To display activation times100{Activation time}
FunctionCommand
To open the menu{Settings menu}
"Display off"21{Display off}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"30, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"49{Steering wheel buttons}
To open MDrive50{MDrive}
To open "Lighting"62{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements"69, 184{Service requirements}
To open "Service"69, 184{Service}
To open "BMW Services" settings186{BMW service settings}
To display "Check Control messages"72{Check Control messages}
To open "Head-Up Display"89{Head-up display}
To set brightness of Control Display76{Brightness}
To open "Units"76{Units}
To open "Languages"76, 120{Language}
To open "Time"74{Time}
To open "Date"75{Date}
To open "PDC"78{PDC}
To open "FTM"
83{FTM}
To open "TPM"85{TPM}
To display "Bluetooth"171{Bluetooth}
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Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer68
– refer to Starting destination
guidance133
"Arrow display" for
navigation134
Artificial leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray
– front106
– rear106
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist182
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems79
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control99
"Audio"147,149,154
Audio146
– controls146
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
Audio device, external105
Automatic
– air distribution97
– air volume97
– headlamp control92
– service notification184
– steering wheel
adjustment43
– storing stations151
Automatic car washes114
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control96
– automatic air distribution97
– parked car ventilation100
– switching on and off99
– ventilation in rear100
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing33Automatic curb monitor48
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control92
– refer to Daytime running
lamps93
– refer to Interior lamps94
– refer to Pathway lighting92
"Automatic programs"97
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search151
"Automatic ventilation"100
AUTO program for automatic
climate control97
"Autostore" on the
radio150,152
"AUX"147
AUX-In
– connection105
– refer to External audio
device165
"AUX" with external audio
device165
Average fuel consumption68
– setting units76
Average speed, refer to
Computer67
"Avoid ferries" for
navigation132
"Avoid highways" for
navigation131
Avoiding freeways for
navigation131
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation132
Axle loads, refer to
Weights224
"A - Z"174,175
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support42
Backrests, refer to Seats42
Backrest width42
Back seats, refer to Rear seatsBackup lamps, replacing
bulbs207
"Balance", refer to Tone
control148
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit215
"Bass", refer to Tone
control148
Bass, refer to Tone
control147
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery213
– jump starting215
Battery replacement
– remote control for comfort
access37
BC button, refer to
Computer67
Being towed216
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Blind, refer to Sun blinds103
Blower, refer to Air volume98
"Bluetooth"169
"BMW Assist"183
BMW Assist182
– activating187
– breakdown assistance183
– contacting BMW
Hotline185
– displaying vehicle data188
– information service185
– services offered182
– TeleService184
– updating186
"BMW Contact"176
"BMW Contact
Numbers"176
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system204
"BMW Services"186
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter180