BMW 5 SERIES 2017 Owner's Guide

Possible
gestures
GestureOperationFunctionMove index finger forward and backward in the dij
rection of the screen.Accept call.
Confirm Check Control mesj
sage.
Select a highlighted entry in a
list during voice activation.Swipe with the hand across the width of the Conj
trol Display in the direction of the front-passenger
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 circuj lar pattern with the index finger stretched out forj
ward.
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 gesj
ture.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 rear-view mirj ror.'yThe camera lens is dirty. Clean the camera
lenses, refer to page 312.'yThe gesture is executed outside of the dej
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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 cannot be used via the
voice activation system.'yThe system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.'y

'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: 

'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 303, close to the interior mirror.
Environmental
conditions
'ySay the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, emphaj sis, and speed.'yAlways say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.'yKeep the doors, windows, and glass sunj roof closed to prevent noise interference.'yAvoid making other noise in the vehiclewhile speaking.Seite 35Voice
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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 34.
Time Setting
the
time
zoneUsing 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 Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Time:"5.Turn the controller until the desired hoursare displayed.6.Press the controller.7.Turn the controller until the desired mijnutes 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 necessary 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
The units of measurement for different values
can be adjusted, e.g., fuel consumption, disj tances, 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
If GPS geolocation has been activated, the curjrent vehicle position can be displayed in the corresponding ConnectedDrive app or in theConnectedDrive customer portal.
Using iDrive:
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Activating/deactivating
information
windows
Information windows are automatically shownon the Control Display for some functions.Some of these information windows can be acj
tivated or deactivated.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Pop-ups"4.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Control
Display Brightness
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Control display"5."Brightness at night"6.Turn the controller until the desired brightj ness 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 screensajver will be displayed after an adjustable time.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Control display"5."Screensaver"6.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Selecting
the
contents
of
the
main
menu
For some menu items of the main menu, thedisplayed contents can be selected.
1. Press button.2."Contents of main menu"3.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 arj riving in the vehicle in list form.
General
information
The following messages can be displayed:
'yTraffic messages.'yCheck Control messages.'yCommunication messages, e.g., e-mail, SMS or reminders.'yService requirements messages.
Messages are additionally displayed in the stajtus field.
Retrieving
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The respective menu is opened, where themessage is displayed.
Deleting
messages All messages, except Check Control mesjsages, can be deleted from the list. CheckControl messages are displayed as long as
they are relevant.
Via iDrive:1."Notifications"2.Select the desired message.3. Press button.4."Delete this notification" or "Delete all notifications"
Settings
The following settings can be adjusted:
'ySelect the applications, from which mesj
sages will be permitted.'ySort the messages according to date or
priority.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Notifications"4.Select the desired setting.
Data
protection
Data
transfer
Concept
The vehicle offers different functions, whose use requires a data transfer to BMW or a servjice provider. The data transfer can be deactijvated for some functions.
General
information With data transfer deactivated, the respective
function cannot be used.
Only make these settings while stationary.
Activating/deactivating
the
data
transfer
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Using iDrive:1.Turn on standby state.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Data privacy"5.Select the desired setting.
Deleting
personal
data
in
the
vehicle
Concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves
personal data, such as stored radio stations.
This personal data can be permanently deleted
using iDrive.
General
information Depending on the equipment package, the folj
lowing data can be deleted:
'yDriver profile settings.'yStored radio stations.'yStored Favorites buttons.'yTravel and onboard computer information.'yMusic collection.'yNavigation, e.g., stored destinations.'yPhone book.'yOnline data, e.g., Favorites, cookies.'yOffice data, e.g., voice notes.'yLogin accounts.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 15 minutes.
Functional
requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary.
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Deleting
data
Heed and follow the instructions on the Conj
trol Display.
Via iDrive:1.Turn on standby state.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Delete personal data"5."Delete personal data"6."OK"7.Exit and lock the vehicle.
After 15 minutes, the deletion process is comj
pleted.
If not all of the data was deleted, repeat the dej letion.
Canceling
deletionSwitch on the drive-ready state to cancel delej
tion of the data.
Connections Concept
Mobile devices, such as mobile phones or lapj
tops, can be connected and used in the vehicle
in various ways.
General
information The following connection types require one-
time pairing with the vehicle:
'yBluetooth.'yScreen Mirroring.'yInternet hotspot.'yApple CarPlay.
Paired devices are automatically recognized
later on and connected to the vehicle.
The following functions are possible:
Connection typeFunctionMobile phone via
Bluetooth.Making calls.
Office functions.Audio player/
smartphone via
Bluetooth or USB
port.Playing music.Smartphone via
Screen MirroringMirroring (output) of the smartphone display on
the Control Display.Smartphone or
USB device via
USB port.Playing videos.Smartphone via
Bluetooth or USB
port.Using apps.Mobile device via
the Internet hotj
spot.Using the Internet.USB memory dej
vice via USB port.Exporting and importing
driver profiles.
Performing software upj
dates.
Exporting and importing
stored trips.
Playing music.Apple iPhone via
Apple CarPlayUsing Apple CarPlay
apps via iDrive and voice
operation, see the Ownj
er's Manual for Navigaj
tion, Entertainment and
Communication.
Safety
information
WARNING
Operating the integrated information
systems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible tolose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
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