2018 BMW X3 Owners Manual

BMW
Gesture
ControlVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Concept
Several iDrive functions can be operated by
hand motion only using BMW Gesture Control.
OverviewThe gestures that are performed underneath
the interior mirror are captured by a camera in the roofliner.
Activating/deactivating Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Gestures"4."Gesture control"
Settings
'y"Display tips": the possible gesture is
shown on the Control Display.'y"Audio feedback": an acoustic signal is emitted once the gesture is recognized.Seite 33BMW
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Possible
gestures
GestureOperationFunctionMove index finger forward and backward in the
direction of the screen.Accept call.
Select a highlighted entry in a
list during voice activation.
"Resume guidance" Confirm
popup.Swipe with the hand across the width of the
Control Display in the direction of the front-pasj senger side.Reject call.
Close popup.
Terminate voice activation.Slowly move forearm clockwise in a circular patj tern with the index finger stretched out forward.
Gesture is detected after one circular motion.Increase the volume.Slowly move forearm counterclockwise in a cirj cular pattern with the index finger stretched outforward.
Gesture is detected after one circular motion.Reduce the volume.Pinch with thumb and index finger and move hand horizontally to the right or left.Surround View: turn camera
view.
This gesture can only be exej
cuted while the vehicle is staj
tionary.Move stretched out index and middle finger forj ward.Individually assignable gesture.Perform gestures underneath the interior mirj
ror and next to the steering wheel.
Execute gestures clearly.
The gestures can also be executed from the
front-passenger side.Assigning
gesture
individually
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4."Function assignment"5.Select the desired setting.
System
limits
Gesture recognition by the camera can be disj
turbed by the following circumstances:
'yThe camera lens is covered.'yObjects are located on the interior mirror.'yThe camera lens is dirty. Clean the camera
lenses, refer to page 325.'yThe gesture is executed outside of the dej
tection range.'yWearing of gloves or jewelry.'ySmoking in the car's interior.Seite 35BMW
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Voice
activation
systemVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Concept
Most functions displayed on the Control Disj
play can be operated by voice commands via the voice activation system. The system supj
ports you with announcements during input.
General
information'yFunctions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary can only be operated
via the voice activation system to a limited
extent.'yThe system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.'y

tries out loud exactly as they are shown in therespective list.
Displaying
possible
commands
The following is displayed in the top area of the Control Display:'ySome possible commands for the current
menu.'ySome possible commands from other mej
nus.'yStatus of the voice recognition.'y Encrypted connection is not available.
Help
on
the
voice
activation
system
'yTo have the available spoken instructions
read out loud: 

Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Language"4."Speaking during voice output"
Adjusting
the
volumeTurn the volume button during the spoken injstructions until the desired volume is set.
'yThe volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.'yThe volume is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Information
for
Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to inij
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situaj tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.This can unnecessarily delay the establishjment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 317, close to the interior mirror.
Environmental
conditions
'yKeep the doors, windows, and glass sunj roof closed to prevent noise interference.'yAvoid making other noise in the vehiclewhile speaking.Seite 38At
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General
settingsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Language
Setting
the
language
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Language"4."Language:"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Setting
the
voice
dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 37.
Time Setting
the
time
zoneVia iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Time zone:"5.Select the desired setting.The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Setting
the
time Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive 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 mij nutes are displayed.8.Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Setting
the
time
format
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Time format:"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
setting
the
clock
time
display
The clock time can be displayed in analog or
digital form.
Via iDrive:
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3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Time"6.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Automatic
time
setting Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are updated automatically.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Automatic time setting"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Date Setting
the
date
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Date:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.6.Press the Controller.7.Make the settings for the month and year.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Setting
the
date
format Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Date format:"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Setting
the
units
of
measurement
You can set the units of measurement for
some values, for example, fuel consumption, distances and temperature.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Units"4.Select the desired menu item.5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Activating/deactivating
the
display
of
the
current
vehicle
position
Concept
If vehicle location has been activated, the curj
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW Connected app or in the Connectedj
Drive customer portal.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
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