2016 BMW 7 SERIES ESP

Voice activation systemVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
The concept▷Most functions displayed on the Control
Display can be operated by voice com‐
mands via the voice activation system. The
system supports you with announcements
during input.▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the
voice activation system.▷The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.▷›...‹ 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 38.
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system1. Press button on the steering
wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
A command that is recognized by the voice
activation system is announced and dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster
indicates that the voice activation sys‐
tem is active.
If no other commands are available, use func‐
tion via iDrive.
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.
Commends from other menus can also be
spoken.
You may select lists such as phone lists via
voice activation. Read these lists out loud ex‐
actly as they show in the respective list.
Displaying possible commands Displayed in the top area of the Control Display
are:
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BMW Touch CommandVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW Touch Command The concept
Important functions of the vehicle can be used
via BMW Touch Command.▷Seat adjustments for front passenger seat
and seats in the rear.▷Climate control in the rear.▷Sun protection.▷Ambient light.▷Ambient light accent.▷Bowers & Wilkins loudspeaker lighting.▷Audio sources front.▷Rear entertainment.▷Some functions of the telephone in the
rear.
General information
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, BMW
Touch Command is located in the rear console
or in the center armrest in the rear.
Control elements at a glance
Control elements1BMW Touch Command2Switching on/off3Removing
Tray
The tray in the center armrest in the rear has
the following functions:
▷Storage and locking.▷Recharge the battery.
Insert BMW Touch Command into the tray
with the screen facing upward to ensure
proper locking. To charge the battery, insert
BMW Touch Command with the multifunction
socket to the left.
Buttons on the BMW Touch Command
Press but‐
tonFunctionDisplay list of last used applica‐
tions.Display BMW application, press
button twice as needed.Back.Seite 36At a glanceBMW Touch Command36
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General settingsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Language Setting the language
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Language:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 34.
Time Setting the time zoneAbout iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Time zone:"5.Select desired setting.The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the time About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Time:"5.Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.6.Press the controller.7.Turn the controller until the desired mi‐
nutes are displayed.8.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the time format
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Time format:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
features: setting the clock time
display
The clock time can be displayed in analog or
digital form.
About iDrive:
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The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Screen saver
If no settings are made via iDriver, after a time
that can be set, a screen saver is displayed.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Pop-ups"4."Screensaver"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Messages The concept
The menu centrally displays all messages ar‐
riving in the vehicle in list form.
The following messages can be displayed:
▷Traffic messages.▷Check Control messages.▷Communication messages, e.g. e-mail,
SMS or Twitter.▷Service requirements messages.
Messages are additionally displayed in the sta‐
tus field.
Retrieving messages About iDrive:
1."Notifications"2.Select the desired message.
The respective menu is opened, where the
message is displayed.
Deleting messages
All messages, except Check Control mes‐
sages, can be deleted from the list. Check
Control messages are displayed as long as
they are relevant.
About iDrive:1."Notifications"2.Select the desired message.3. Press button.4."Delete this notification" or "Delete all
notifications"
Adjusting
The following settings can be adjusted:
▷Select the applications, from which mes‐
sages will be permitted.▷Define the number of new messages per
application, e.g. maximum ten new e-mails.▷Sort the messages according to date or
priority.▷Combine several messages of the same
type.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Notifications"4.Select desired setting.
Deleting personal in the
vehicle
The concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves
personal data, such as stored radio stations.
These personal data can be permanently de‐
leted through iDrive.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicleVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Integrated Owner's Manual
in the vehicle
The concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. It specifically
describes features and functions found in the
vehicle.
Components of the IntegratedOwner's Manual
The Integrated owner's manual consists of
four parts, which offer various levels of infor‐
mation or possible access.
Quick Reference Guide
The Quick Reference Guide provides informa‐
tion how to operate the car, how to use basic
vehicle functions or what to do in case of a
breakdown. This information can also be dis‐
played while driving.
Search by images
Image search provides information and de‐
scriptions. This is helpful when the terminol‐
ogy for a feature is not at hand.Keyword search
Search for information and descriptions by en‐
tering terms selected from the index.
Videos
The basic functions of selected systems are
explained in the videos.
Select components1. Press button.2."My Vehicle"3."Owner's Manual"4.Select desired setting.
Scrolling through the owner's manualTurn controller, until the next or previous con‐
tents are displayed.
Context help - Owner's Manual to the
temporarily selected function
You may open the relevant information di‐
rectly.
Opening via the iDrive
To move directly from the application on the
Control Display to the Options menu:
1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"
Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Owner's Manual"
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Changing between a function and the
Owner's Manual
To switch from a function, e. g., radio, to the
Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to
alternate between the two displays:1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.4. Press button again to return to last
displayed function.5. Press button to return to the page of
the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To alternate permanently between the last dis‐
played function and the Owner's Manual re‐
peat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display every
time.
Programmable memory buttons
General information The jumps into the Owner's Manual can be
stored on the Programmable memory buttons,
refer to page 28, and called up directly.
Storing
1.Select the desired entry point via iDrive:▷"Quick reference"▷"Search by pictures"▷"Keyword search"▷"Animations"2. Press desired button and hold for
more than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the corresponding button.
The owner's manual is directly dis‐
played via the selected entry point.
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Opening and closingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Remote control/key General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐
tery.
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. For Settings, refer to page 67.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Profile, refer to page 58.
The remote controls hold information on re‐
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐
mote control, refer to page 279.Overview1Unlocking2Locking3Opening the trunk lid4Panic mode
Integrated key
Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐
row 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Glove compartment.
The glove compartment contains a switch for
separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 65.
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Replacing the battery1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Raise the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.
Take old battery to a collection point, a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
New remote controls New remote controls are available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Loss of the remote controls
The lost remote control can be blocked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Emergency detection of remote
control
Engine readiness can also be activated in the
following situations:
▷Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources e.g., by
radio masts.▷Empty battery in remote control.▷Interference from radio transmissions
through mobile devices in close proximity
to remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed when
an attempt is made to start the engine or acti‐
vate engine readiness.
Activation of drive-ready state via
emergency detection of the remote
control
If a respective Check Control message ap‐
pears, hold the remote control with its back
against the marked area on the steering col‐
umn. The tailgate button on the remote control
should be at the same height as the marked
area. Press the Start/Stop button within
10 seconds while pressing the brake pedal.
If the remote control is not recognized: slightly
change the height position of the remote con‐
trol and repeat the procedure.
BMW display key
General information
Instead of a standard remote control, the vehi‐
cle is equipped with the BMW display key with
an additional mechanical key. If the BMW dis‐
play key is used, the mechanical key should be
carried along, e.g. in the wallet.
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