Short commands of voice command system
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Short commands of voice command 
system
With short commands you can run certain func-
tions 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 window132{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To activate telephone191{Phone}
To dial phone number191{Dial number}
To display the phone book192{A to Z}
To dial from phone book192{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"193{Top 8}
To redial193{Redial}
To display "Received calls"193{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"193{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"185{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist 199{BMW Assist}
To open BMW Service, Services199{BMW Service}
To open "BMW Contact"193{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"201{BMW Contact numbers}
To open "Roadside Assistance"200{Roadside Assistance} 
Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Climate
 menu
FunctionCommand
To open "Vent settings"110{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"109{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"113{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"113{Automatic ventilation}
To display the activation times113{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"55{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"64, 103{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements"77, 201{Service requirements}
To open "Service"77, 201{Service}
To open "BMW Service settings" settings203{BMW service settings}
To display "Check Control messages"79{Check Control messages}
To open "Head-Up Display"97{Head-up display}
To adjust the brightness of the Control 
Display83{Brightness}
To open "Units"84{Units}
To open "Languages"84, 132{Language}
To open "Time"82{Time}
To open "Date"83{Date}
To open "PDC"86{PDC}
To open "FTM"89{
FTM}
To open "TPM"91{TPM}
To display "Bluetooth"185{Bluetooth}
To activate BMW Night Vision99{Night Vision on}
To deactivate BMW Night Vision100{Night Vision off}
To display settings for BMW Night Vision100{Night Vision settings} 
Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Arrival time
– refer to Computer76
– refer to Starting destination 
guidance146
"Arrow display" for navigation 
system147
"Arrow display pop-up 
instructions"133
Ashtray118
Assist, refer to 
BMW Assist199
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems86
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control111
"Audio"159,161,166
Audio158
– controls158
– switching on/off158
– tone control159
– volume159
Audio device, external117
Automatic
– air distribution109
– air volume109
– cruise control65,66
– headlamp control102
– recirculated-air control 
AUC111
– service notification201
– steering wheel 
adjustment49
– storing stations164
Automatic car washes127
– also refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– also refer to Comfort 
access38
Automatic climate control108
– automatic air 
distribution109
– convertible program109
– switching on and off112
– ventilation with vehicle 
parked112Automatic closing of doors, 
refer to Automatic soft 
closing34
Automatic curb monitor54
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp 
control102
– refer to Daytime running 
lamps103
– refer to High-beam 
assistant104
– refer to Interior lamps106
– refer to Pathway lighting103
– refer to Welcome lamps102
"Automatic programs"109
Automatic soft closing34
Automatic station search163
"Automatic ventilation"113
AUTO program with 
automatic climate 
control109
"Autostore" on the 
radio162,164
"AUX"158,178,180
– in audio mode178
AUX-In connection117,178
Average fuel consumption75
– setting units84
Average speed75
"Avoid ferries" for navigation 
system145
"Avoid highways" for 
navigation system144
Avoiding freeways for 
navigation144
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for 
navigation system145
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights237
"A - Z"192
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support48
Backrests, refer to Seats48
Backup lamps, replacing 
bulbs, refer to Tail 
lamps224
"Balance", refer to Tone 
control160
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
kit228
Bass, refer to Tone 
control159
"Bass", tone control159
Battery
– jump starting228
– refer to Vehicle battery225
Battery replacement, remote 
control for comfort 
access38
BC button, refer to 
Computer75
Being towed230
Belts, refer to Safety belts52
Beverage holder, refer to Cup 
holders118
Blower, refer to Air 
volume110
"Bluetooth"185
"BMW Assist"200
BMW Assist199
– activating204
– concierge service202
– contacting BMW Customer 
Relations202
– displaying vehicle data205
– offered services199
– roadside assistance200
– TeleService201
– updating203
"BMW Contact"194
"BMW Contact 
Numbers"194
BMW homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System221