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Entertainment
Mobility
Destination entry via voice*
General information
For instructions on the voice activation system,
refer to page23.
>During the destination entry by voice, you
can switch between voice entry and entry
via iDrive at any time. To do so, reactivate
the voice activation system if necessary.
>Having the possible spoken commands
read aloud: {Voice commands}
Saying the entries
>With the Professional navigation system:
City/town, street, and house number can be
entered with a single command
*.
>Countries, towns and cities, streets and
intersections can be spoken as whole
words
* in the system language, refer to
page81, or can be spelled.
Example: to enter a destination in a US state
as a complete word, the system language
must be English.
>Spell the entry if the language spoken in the
area is different from the system language.
>Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag-
gerating the pronunciation and inserting
lengthy pauses between the letters.
>The methods of entry depend on the navi-
gation data in use and on the country and
language settings.
Entering an address in a command*
1.Press the button on the steering wheel.
3.Wait for a request from the system.
4.Say the address aloud in the suggested
order.
5.Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
If necessary, individually name the separate
components of the address, e.g. the town/city.
Entering a town/city
The town/city name can be spoken as a com-
plete word
* or spelled.
With the destination entry menu displayed:
1.Press the button on the steering wheel.
3.Wait for the system to prompt you for the
town/city.
4.Say the name of the town/city or say at least
the first three letters.
Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/cit-
ies may be suggested.
6.Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
If there are several towns/cities with the same
name:
Towns/cities that sound the same are compiled
in a separate list and are displayed as one town/
city followed by three dots.
1.Select an entry:
2.Select the desired town/city.
The town/city can also be selected from the list
via iDrive: turn the controller until the town/city
is selected and press the controller.
Entering a street or intersection
The street or intersection is entered in the same
manner as the town/city. 2.{Enter address}
2.{City} or {Spell city}.
5.Select a location:
>To select a recommended town/city:
{Yes}
>To select other town/city: {New
entry}
>To select an entry, e. g. {Entry …}
>To spell an entry: {Spell city}
{Yes} or {Entry …} e.g. entry 2.
CD/DVD player and CD changer
158
DVD menu
1.If necessary, turn the controller to open the
Video menu.
2."DVD menu"
The DVD menu is displayed. The display
depends on the contents of the DVD.
>To select menu items: move and press the
controller.
>To change to the Video menu: turn the con-
troller and select "Back".
DVD/VCD settings
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via
the DVD menu; also refer to the information on
your DVD.
Language*
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Audio/language"
4.Select the desired language.
The languages that are available depend on the
DVD.
Subtitles*
Subtitles can be selected if they are contained
on the DVD.
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Subtitles"4.Select the desired language or "Do not dis-
play subtitles".
Brightness, contrast, color
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Display settings"
4."Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"
5.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed, and then press the controller.
Zoom
Display the video image on the full screen.
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Additional options"
4."Zoom mode"
Telephone
186
Storing the entry
Deleting the entry
Deleting all entries
Listening to and selecting entries
Selecting an entry
Adjusting volume
Turn knob during announcement.
>The volume remains the same, even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
>The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Notes on Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini-
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa-
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establishment
of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button
*, refer to
page234, in the vicinity of the interior rearview
mirror.
Ambient conditions
>Say the commands, numbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
>Always say commands in the language of
the system. The language of the voice acti-
vation of the mobile phone is preset and
cannot be changed via the Control Display.
>Keep the doors, windows, glass sunroof
*,
and convertible top
* closed to prevent
interference from ambient noise.
>Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
Snap-in adapter*
Installation location
In the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1.Press the button and remove the cover. 1.{Save name}.
2.Say the name aloud. Do not exceed a
speaking duration of about 2 seconds.
3.Say the phone number after being
prompted to do so by the system.
4.{Save}.
1.{Delete name}.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
1.{Delete phonebook}.
The dialog for deleting the phone book
opens.
2.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
3.Confirm the query again with {Yes}.
1.{Read phonebook}.
The dialog for reading the phone book
opens.
2.Say {Dial number} when the desired
entry is read.
1.{Dial name}.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
Short commands for the voice activation system
252
ConnectedDrive* or BMW Assist*
Vehicle information
Settings
Vehicle
Equipment
FunctionCommand
Opening BMW Assist*{B M W Assist}
Accessing ConnectedDrive
*{Connected Drive}
Opening BMW Search
*{B M W Online}
FunctionCommand
Accessing the onboard computer{Onboard info}
Opening the trip computer{Trip computer}
Opening the vehicle information{Vehicle info}
Opening the vehicle status{Vehicle status}
FunctionCommand
Opening the main menu{Main menu}
Opening the settings{Settings}
Opening the options{Options}
Settings on the Control Display{Control display}
Opening the time and date settings{Time and date}
Opening the language and unit settings{Language and units}
Opening the speed limit settings{Speed}
Opening the light settings{Lighting}
Opening the door lock settings{Door locks}
Opening profiles{Profiles}
FunctionCommand
Opening the air conditioning settings{Climate}
Everything from A to Z
256 Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk
lid33
Cargo area net, refer to
Securing cargo120
Cargo loading119
– securing cargo120
– stowing cargo120
– vehicle119
Car jack
– jacking points232
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest108
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car phone, refer to
Telephone176
Car radio, refer to Radio147
Car shampoo224
Car wash223
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system117
CD, audio playback155
CD changer155,159
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse157
– filling or emptying the
magazine159
– random play sequence156
– selecting a track155
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
CD player155
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse157
– random order156
– selecting a track155
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Center armrest108
Center brake lamp, replacing
bulb231
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14Central key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside29
Central locking system29
– Comfort Access35
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs227
Changing gears64
Changing the language on the
Control Display81
Changing wheels231
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment217
Check Control78
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH55
Child restraint systems54
Child seats54
Chrome parts225
Chrome polish225
Cigarette lighter109
Cleaning headlamps67
– washer fluid68
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care223
Climate control
– automatic air
distribution100
Clock70
– 12h/24h mode77
– setting the time and date77
– setting time76
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside29
Clothes hooks108
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine58
Comfort Access35
– replacing the battery37
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access35
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock57
Compass106
Computer71
– displays on Control
Display72
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service199
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked119
Condition Based Service
CBS221
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle30
ConnectedDrive198
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances109
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption72
Contacts188
– deleting190,197
– exporting/importing197
– new contact189
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display16,17
Control Display, refer to iDrive
– switching on/off17
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Convenient opening and
closing
– windows30
– windows with Comfort
Access36
– with Comfort Access36
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine58
Convertible
– rollover protection
system92
– top40
– wind deflector43
Everything from A to Z
260
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio148
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning70
Identification marks
– tire coding212
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness81
– changing date and time77
– changing language81
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– status information19
Ignition57
– switched off58
– switched on57
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness57
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on57
Ignition lock57
Imprint2
Incoming call180
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM87
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM86
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating107
– radio, refer to Station,
storing147
– refer to Setting the time and
date77
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM85
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions136Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting98
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control104
Interactive map130
Interior lamps98
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor35
Interior rearview mirror52
– automatic dimming
feature52
– compass106
Intermittent mode of the
wipers67
Intersection, entering,
navigation126
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port166
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface166
J
Jacking points232
Jets, refer to Air vents99
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles68
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting235
Jump-starting235
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access35
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access35
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
Keypad dialing182
Kickdown60
Knock control207
L
Lamps
– Adaptive Light Control95
– interior lighting98
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams94
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs227
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo120
Last destinations128
LATCH child restraint fixing
system55
Launch Control66
Leather care225
LED Light-emitting
diodes227
Length, refer to
Dimensions243
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb231
Light
– instrument lighting98
– refer to High-beam
Assistant96
Light-alloy wheels225
Light control
– refer to High-beam
Assistant96
Light-emitting diodes
LED227
Lighter109
– socket109
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs227
– of the instruments98
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps94
Light switch94
Limit, refer to Speed limit80
Load119
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo120
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking33
Everything from A to Z
264
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment51
Safety belts50
– damage51
– indicator lamp51
– reminder51
– sitting safely45
Safety systems
– airbags90
– Antilock Brake System
ABS83
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
– rollover protection system,
Convertible92
– safety belts50
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires214
Satellite radio150
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel150
– favorites152
– selecting channel151
– storing channel151
– timeshift152
– Traffic Jump153
Saving fuel116
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting236
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio150
Seat and mirror memory50
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder51
Seats46
– heating50
– sitting safely45
Securing cargo111,112
Selecting new scale for
navigation137
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic60
Selector lever positions62Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance234
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance234
Service data in remote
control221
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS221
Service Request201
Service requirements74
Service status202
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format77
– date format78
– DVD158
– language81
Settings for the map view137
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times103
Shifting64
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch63
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Shift into a drive position, refer
to selector lever
positions62
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever positions60
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel64
Short commands for the voice
activation system247
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route134
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Side airbags90
Side windows, refer to
Windows37
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely45
– airbags45
– safety belts45Ski bag110
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric39
Slot for remote control57
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray109
Snap-in adapter176
– inserting/removing186
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest108
Snow chains215
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances109
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD222
Software update172
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control144
Sound output for
entertainment on/off144
Spare fuses232
Special destinations128
Special destinations,
displaying129
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils219
Specified engine oils, refer to
Approved engine oils219
Speed
– for winter tires215
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit80
Speedo, refer to
Speedometer12
Speedometer12
Speed Volume145
Split screen content, refer to
Selecting the display for the
split screen content20
Sport automatic transmission
with double clutch62
– driving dynamics control64
– kickdown63
– Launch Control66
– manually unlocking parking
lock65
– neutral63
– reverse gear63