2020 BMW 4 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

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,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
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
spoken
as
commands.
Commands
from
other
menus
can
also
be
spoj ken.
You
can
also
select
list
entries
such
as
phone
list entries
via
voice
activation.
Read
these
list
enjtries
out
loud
exactly
as
they
are
shown
in
the
rej
spective
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
information
on
the
operating
princij ple
of
the
voice
activation
system
read
outloud:


Activating
voice
recognition
via
the
server
The
voice
recognition
feature
via
the
server
proj
vides
a
dictation
function
and
a
natural
method
of entering
destinations
while
improving
the
qualityof
voice
recognition.
To
use
the
functions,
data
istransmitted
to
a
service
provider
and
stored
lojcally
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
279,
close
to
the
interior
mirror.
Environmental
conditions
'xKeep
the
doors,
windows,
and
glass
sunroofclosed
to
prevent
noise
interference.'xAvoid
making
other
noise
in
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General
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,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
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 For
voice
dialog
for
the
voice
activation
system,
refer
to
page
50.
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.
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Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.Automatic
time
setting
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Date
Setting
the
date
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.Date:5.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
day
is displayed.6.Press
the
Controller.7.Make
the
settings
for
the
month
and
year.
Setting
the
date
format
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.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,
consumption,
distances
and
temperature.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Units4.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
currentvehicle
position
Concept
If
vehicle
tracking
has
been
activated,
the
current vehicle
position
can
be
displayed
in
the
BMWConnected
app
or
in
the
ConnectedDrive
cusjtomer
portal.
Activating/deactivating Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Vehicle
tracking4.Vehicle
tracking
Activating/deactivating
popup
windows
For
some
functions,
popup
windows
are
disj
played
automatically
on
the
Control
Display.
Some
of
these
popup
windows
can
be
activated
or
deactivated.
Via
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Vehicle2.iDrive
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3.Pop-ups4.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Control
Display
Brightness Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Control
display5.Brightness6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
brightjness
is
set.7.Press
the
Controller.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Depending
on
the
light
conditions,
the
brightj
ness
settings
may
not
be
clearly
visible.
Screensaver
If
no
settings
are
made
via
iDrive,
a
screensaver
will
be
displayed
after
an
adjustable
time.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Control
display5.Screensaver6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Selecting
the
contents
of
the
main
menu
You
can
select
the
displayed
contents
for
somemenu
items
in
the
main
menu.1.

Press
the
button.2.Contents
of
main
menu3.Select
the
desired
menu
and
the
desired
content.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Messages
Concept
The
menu
centrally
displays
all
messages
arrivj
ing
in
the
vehicle
in
list
form.
General
information The
following
messages
can
be
displayed:
'xTraffic
messages.'xCommunication
messages,
for
example
e-
mails,
SMS
text
messages
or
reminders.'xMessages
from,
e.g.,
the
Concierge
service
or
the
BMW
Connected
app.'xCheck
Control
messages.'xService
requirements
messages.'xMessages
from
the
vehicle
manufacturer.
Messages
are
additionally
displayed
in
the
status field.
Retrieving
messages Via
iDrive:
1.Notifications2.Select
the
desired
message.
The
respective
menu
is
opened,
where
the
mesj
sage
is
displayed.
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Deleting
messagesAll
messages,
except
Check
Control
messages
or
messages
from
the
vehicle
manufacturer,
can
be
deleted
from
the
list.
Check
Control
messages
or
messages
from
the vehicle
manufacturer
are
displayed
as
long
as
they
are
relevant.
Via
iDrive:1.Notifications2.Select
the
desired
message.3.

Press
the
button.4.Delete
this
notification
or
Delete
all
notifications
Adjusting
The
following
settings
can
be
adjusted:
'xSelect
the
applications,
from
which
mesjsages
will
be
permitted.'xSort
the
messages
according
to
date
or
priorjity.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Notifications4.Select
the
desired
setting.
Data
protection
Data
transfer
Concept
The
vehicle
offers
different
functions,
whose
use
requires
a
data
transfer
to
BMW
or
a
service
proj vider.
The
data
transfer
can
be
deactivated
forsome
functions.
General
information
With
data
transfer
deactivated,
the
respective
function
cannot
be
used.
Only
make
these
settings
while
stationary.
Activating/deactivating Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Data
privacy4.Select
the
desired
setting.
Deleting
personal
data
in
the
vehicle
Concept
Depending
on
the
usage,
the
vehicle
stores
perj
sonal
data,
such
as
stored
radio
stations.
This
personal
data
can
be
permanently
deleted
using iDrive.
General
information Depending
on
the
equipment
package,
the
foljlowing
data
can
be
deleted:
'xDriver
profile
settings.'xStored
radio
stations.'xStored
programmable
memory
buttons.'xTravel
and
Onboard
Computer
information.'xMusic
hard
disk.'xNavigation,
for
instance
stored
destinations.'xPhone
book.'xOnline
data,
for
instance
Favorites,
cookies.'xOffice
data,
for
instance
voice
notes.'xLogin
accounts.
Altogether,
the
deletion
of
the
data
can
take
upto
15
minutes.
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Functional
requirementData
can
only
be
deleted
while
stationary.
Deleting
data Note
and
follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive:1.Switch
on
the
ignition.2.My
Vehicle3.iDrive
settings4.Data
privacy5.Delete
personal
data6.Delete
personal
data7.OK8.Exit
and
lock
the
vehicle.
The
deletion
process
takes
15
minutes
to
comj
plete.
If
not
all
data
was
deleted,
repeat
the
deletion.
Canceling
deletion
Start
the
engine
to
cancel
deletion
of
the
data.
Connections
Concept
Various
connection
types
are
available
for
using mobile
devices
in
the
vehicle.
The
connection
type
to
select
depends
on
the
mobile
device
and
the
desired
function.
General
information The
following
overview
shows
possible
functions
and
the
suitable
connection
types
for
them.
The scope
of
functions
depends
on
the
mobile
dejvice.
FunctionConnecj
tion
typeMaking
calls
via
the
hands-free
system.
Using
phone
functions
via
iDrive.
Using
the
smartphone
Office
functions.Bluetooth.Playing
music
from
the
smartj
phone
or
the
audio
player.Bluetooth
or
USB.Using
compatible
apps
via
iDrive.Bluetooth
or
USB.USB
storage
device:
Exporting
and
importing
driver
profiles.
Performing
software
updates.
Exporting
and
importing
stored
trips.
Playing
music.USB.Playing
videos
from
the
smartj
phone
or
the
USB
storage
dej
vice.USB.Using
the
vehicle
Internet
acj
cess.Internet
hotj
spot.Using
Apple
CarPlay
apps
via
iDrive
and
voice
operation.Bluetooth
and
WiFi.
The
following
connection
types
require
one-time
pairing
with
the
vehicle:
'xBluetooth.'xInternet
hotspot.'xApple
CarPlay.
Paired
devices
are
automatically
recognized
later
on
and
connected
to
the
vehicle.
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