2019 BMW M5 Owners Manual

Programmable
memorybuttons
General
information The
iDrive
functions
can
be
stored
on
the
proj
grammable
memory
buttons
and
called
up
dij rectly,
for
instance
radio
stations,
navigation
desjtinations,
phone
numbers
and
menu
entries
orpages
in
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual.
Settings
are
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
Storing
a
function
1.Select
function
via
iDrive.2.

Press
and
hold
the
desired
button
until
a
signal
sounds.
Running
a
function
Press
the
button.
The
function
will
work
immediately.
This
means,
for
instance
that
the
number
is
dialed
when
a phone
number
is
selected.
Displaying
the
key
assignment
Touch
buttons
with
finger.
Do
not
wear
gloves
or use
objects.
The
button
assignment
is
displayed
at
the
top
edge
of
screen.
Deleting
the
button
assignments
1.Press
and
hold
buttons
1
and



simultanej
ously
for
approx.
5
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BMW
Gesture
ControlVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
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.
Overview
The
gestures
that
are
performed
underneath
the interior
mirror
are
captured
by
a
camera
in
the
roofliner.
Activating/deactivating
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Gestures4.Gesture
control
Settings
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Gestures4.Select
desired
setting:'xDisplay
tips:
the
possible
gesture
isshown
on
the
Control
Display.'xAudio
feedback:
an
acoustic
signal
is
emitted
once
the
gesture
is
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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.
Confirm
the
Resume
guidance
pop-up.Swipe
with
the
hand
across
the
width
of
the
Conj
trol
Display
in
the
direction
of
the
front-passenger
side.Reject
call.
Close
the
pop-up.
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
circuj lar
pattern
with
the
index
finger
stretched
out
forjward.
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
stationj
ary.Move
stretched
out
index
and
middle
finger
forj ward.Individually
assignable
gesture.Perform
gestures
underneath
the
interior
mirrorand
next
to
the
steering
wheel.
Execute
gestures
clearly.
The
gestures
can
also
be
executed
from
the
front-passenger
side.Assigning
gesture
individually
Via
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Vehicle2.iDrive
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4.Function
assignment5.Select
the
desired
setting.
System
limitsGesture
recognition
by
the
camera
can
be
disturjbed
by
the
following
circumstances:
'xThe
camera
lens
is
covered.'xObjects
are
located
on
the
interior
mirror.'xThe
camera
lens
is
dirty.
Clean
the
camera
lenses,
refer
to
page
339.'xThe
gesture
is
executed
outside
of
the
dej
tection
range.'xWearing
of
gloves
or
jewelry.'xSmoking
in
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Voice
activation
systemVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable laws
and
regulations
must
be
observed.
Concept
Most
functions
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
can
be
operated
by
voice
commands
via
the
voice
activation
system.
The
system
supports
you
with
announcements
during
input.
General
information
'xFunctions
that
can
only
be
used
when
the
vej
hicle
is
stationary
can
only
be
operated
via
the
voice
activation
system
to
a
limited
exj
tent.'xThe
system
uses
a
special
microphone
on
the
driver's
side.'x

Activate
voice
command
response
on
the
smartjphone
for
this
purpose.1.Press
and
hold
the



button
on
the
steering
wheel
for
approx.
3
seconds.
Voice
command
response
is
activated
on
the smartphone.2.Release
the



button.
If
activation
is
successful,
a
confirmation
apj
pears
on
the
Control
Display.
If
it
was
not
possible
to
activate
voice
command
response,
the
list
of
Bluetooth
devices
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
Possible
commands
General
informationMost
menu
items
on
the
Control
Display
can
be
voiced
as
commands.
Commands
from
other
menus
can
also
be
spoj ken.
You
may
select
list
entries
such
as
phone
list
enj
tries
via
voice
activation.
Read
these
list
entries out
loud
exactly
as
they
are
shown
in
the
respecjtive
list.
Displaying
possible
commands
The
following
is
displayed
in
the
top
area
of
the
Control
Display:
'xSome
possible
commands
for
the
current
menu.'xSome
possible
commands
from
other
mej nus.'xStatus
of
the
voice
recognition.'x

Encrypted
connection
is
not
available.
Help
on
the
voice
activation
system
'xTo
have
the
available
spoken
instructions read
out
loud:


transmitted
to
a
service
provider
via
an
encryptedconnection
and
stored
locally
there.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Language4.Server
speech
recognition
Speaking
during
voice
output
It
is
possible
to
answer
during
inquiries
of
the
voice
activation
system.
The
function
can
be
dej activated
if
inquiries
are
often
undesirably
interj
rupted,
for
instance
due
to
background
noise
or
talking.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Language4.Speaking
during
voice
output
Setting
the
language
The
language
to
be
used
for
voice
activation
and
system
announcements
can
be
set.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.If
necessary,
Language4.Language:5.Select
the
desired
language.
Adjusting
the
volume
Turn
the
volume
button
during
the
spoken
inj
structions
until
the
desired
volume
is
set.
'xThe
volume
remains
constant
even
if
the
volj ume
of
other
audio
sources
is
changed.'xThe
volume
is
stored
for
the
driver
profilecurrently
used.
Information
for
Emergency
Requests
Do
not
use
the
voice
activation
system
to
initiate an
Emergency
Request.
In
stressful
situations,
the
voice
and
vocal
pitch
can
change.
This
can
unnecessarily
delay
the
establishment
of
a
phone
connection.
Instead,
use
the
SOS
button,
refer
to
page
331,
close
to
the
interior
mirror.
Environmental
conditions
'xKeep
the
doors,
windows,
and
glass
sunroofclosed
to
prevent
noise
interference.'xAvoid
making
other
noise
in
the
vehicle
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settingsVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable laws
and
regulations
must
be
observed.
Language
Setting
the
language
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.If
necessary,
Language4.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,
referto
page
54.
Time
Setting
the
time
zone Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.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
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.Time:5.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
hours
aredisplayed.6.Press
the
Controller.7.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
minutesare
displayed.8.Press
the
Controller.
Setting
the
time
format
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.Time
format:5.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
areupdated
automatically.
Via
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Vehicle2.iDrive
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