BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Workshop Manual

Specifying
the
number
of
displays
It is possible to specify the number of displays.1.Move the Controller to the right until the split
screen is selected.2.Press the Controller.3."Personalize menu"4.Select the desired setting.5.Move the Controller to the left.
Status
information
General
information
The status field can be found in the upper area of
the Control Display. Status information is disj
played in the form of symbols.
Status
field
symbols
Radio
SymbolMeaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Signal strength of cellular network. Network search. Cellular network is not available. The critical charge state of the moj
bile phone has been reached. Roaming is active.SymbolMeaning SMS text message received. Message received. Reminder. Sending not possible. Contacts are loaded.
Entertainment
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Bluetooth audio. USB audio interface. WiFi.
Additional
symbols
SymbolMeaning Check Control message. The sound output has been
switched off. Request for the current vehicle posij
tion. Checking the current vehicle posij
tion.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The iDrive functions can be stored on the proj
grammable memory buttons and called up dij rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation desj
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tinations, phone numbers and menu entries orpages in the Integrated Owner's Manual.
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently
used.
Storing
a
function1.Select function via iDrive.2. Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
Running
a
function
Press button.
The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when aphone 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
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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 Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Gestures"4."Gesture control"
Settings
'x"Display tips": the possible gesture is shownon the Control Display.'x"Audio feedback": an acoustic signal is emitj
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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
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4."Function assignment"5.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 357.'xThe gesture is executed outside of the dej
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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

Voice command response is activated on thesmartphone.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 respecj
tive 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: 

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 via an encryptedconnection and stored locally there.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Language"4."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 Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Language"4."Speaking during voice output"
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 349,
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 whilespeaking.Seite 58AT
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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, 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 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, referto page 57.
Time
Setting
the
time
zone Via 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 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 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 digjital form.
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Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"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 areupdated 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.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
Depending on the country version, you can setthe units of measurement for some values, for inj
stance fuel consumption, distances, and temperj
ature.
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
currentvehicle
position
Concept
If vehicle location has been activated, the current
vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW Connected app or in the ConnectedDrive cusjtomer portal.
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