2015 BMW X1 voice

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 280.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit20iDrive27Voice activation system
Controls
32Opening and closing46Adjusting54Transporting children safely59Driving73Displays85Lamps90Safety99Driving stability control systems103Driving comfort110Climate115Interior equipment125Storage compartments
Driving tips
132Things to remember when driving136Loading139Saving fuel
Navigation
144Navigation system146Destination entry155Destination guidance163What to do if...Entertainment166Tone168Radio176CD/multimedia
Communication
198Telephone209Office218Contacts221ConnectedDrive
Mobility
228Refueling230Fuel232Wheels and tires242Engine compartment247Maintenance249Replacing components257Breakdown assistance263Care
Reference
270Technical data272Short commands for voice activation
system280Everything from A to Z
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NotesUsing this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Additional sources of information Should you have any questions, your service
center will be glad to advise you at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
BMW Driver's Guide App
The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐
tries as an app. Additional information on the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
"..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to
select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models, all
series equipment, as well as country-specific
and special equipment offered in the model
series.Therefore, this Owner's Manual also de‐
scribes and depicts equipment that may not be
contained in your vehicle because of the se‐
lected special equipment or country version,
for example.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems.
For options and equipment not described in
this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Sup‐
plementary Owner's Manuals.
On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls
are arranged differently than shown in the illus‐
trations.
Status of this Owner's
Manual at time of printing
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a
policy of constant development that is con‐
ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety stan‐
dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐
scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from
those in your vehicle.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline
for the Owner's Manuals are located in the ap‐
pendix of the printed quick reference for the
vehicle.Seite 6Notes6
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Turn signal  64High-beams, head‐
light flasher   87High-beam Assistant   87Roadside parking lights   87Computer  75Settings and information about
the vehicle   76Instrument lighting   896Steering wheel buttons, leftTelephone  198VolumeActivate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system   277Shift paddles  698Instrument cluster   169Steering wheel buttons, rightChange the radio station
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial listNext entertainment sourceRecirculated air mode   11210Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   5911Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers   64Rain sensor  65Rear window wiper   6612Ignition lock  5913Steering wheel heating   5314Horn, the entire surface15Adjust the steering wheel   5316Cruise control  10317Opening tailgate   3818Releasing the hood   243Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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Voice activation systemVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
The concept▷Most functions that are displayed on the
Control Display can be operated with the
voice activation system using spoken com‐
mands. The system prompts you to make
your entries.▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be operated
using the voice activation system.▷The system uses a special microphone lo‐
cated in the area of the interior rearview
mirror.▷›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation
system.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identi‐
fied.
Set the language, refer to page 79.
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
The command appears on the Control Dis‐
play.
The symbol on the Control Display indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, operate
the function via iDrive in this case.
Terminating the voice activation
system
Briefly press the button on the steer‐
ing wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can
be voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on the menu
that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
The functions of the main menu have short
commands.
Some list items, such as the phone book en‐
tries, can also be selected via the voice activa‐
tion system. Say the list items exactly as they
are displayed on the list.
Having possible commands read aloud You can have the system read possible com‐
mands aloud: ›Voice commands‹.
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For example, if the "Settings" menu is dis‐
played, the commands for the settings are
read out loud.
Executing functions using short
commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly by means of short commands, usually
irrespective of which menu item is currently selected, for instance ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation
system, refer to page 272.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: information about the
current operating options and the most im‐
portant commands for them are an‐
nounced.▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.
Example: playing back a CD
Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken
out loud, in the same way as they are selected
via the controller.
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›C D and multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.4.›C D‹5.›C D drive‹
The CD is played back.6. Press the button on the steering
wheel again to select a specific track.7.›Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Via short commands
Playback of the CD can also be started using a
short command.
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›C D drive Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use
the standard dialog or a shorter version.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the
announcements from the system are issued in
an abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech mode:"4.Select the setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
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▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
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 establish‐
ment of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 257, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
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▷The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated in the remote
control.▷The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐
file is called up.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.
The individual settings are stored for a maxi‐
mum of four remote controls. They are stored
for two remote controls if Comfort Access is in
use.
Personal Profile settingsThe following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Assigning the programmable memory but‐
tons, refer to page 24.▷Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 34.▷Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 37.▷Automatic call-up of the driver's seat posi‐
tion after unlocking, refer to page 35.▷Settings for the display on the Control Dis‐
play and in the instrument cluster:▷12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 78.▷Date format, refer to page 79.▷Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 80.▷Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 79.▷Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 77.▷Show visual warning for the Park Distance
Control PDC, refer to page 106.▷rearview camera:▷Function selection, refer to page 107.▷Type of display, refer to page 109.▷Light settings:▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 64.▷Welcome lights, refer to page 85.▷Headlight courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 86.▷Daytime running lights, refer to
page 86.▷High-beam Assistant, refer to
page 87.▷Automatic climate control: AUTO program,
cooling function and automatic recircu‐
lated air control activated/deactivated,
temperature, air flow rate and distribution,
refer to page 110.▷Navigation:▷Voice activation, refer to page 157.▷Route criteria, refer to page 155.▷Map view settings, refer to page 159.▷Entertainment:▷Tone control, refer to page 166.▷Radio, stored stations, refer to
page 174.▷CD/multimedia, audio source listened
to last, refer to page 176.▷Telephone: volume, refer to page 202.
Central locking system
The concept The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
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symbol appears in the display, accompa‐
nied by the date and the word "SET".2.Press button 2.3.Use button 1 to set the day of the month.4.Press button 2 to confirm the entry.5.Set the month and the year in the same
way.6.Press button 2.
The system stores the new date.
Via the iDrive
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Date:"4.Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed, and then press the controller.5.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting the date format
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Settings on the Control
Display
Language
Setting the language
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 28.
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