BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owner's Guide

Possible
gestures
GestureOperationFunctionMove index finger forward and backward in the direc#j
tion of the screen.Accept call.
Confirm Check Control
message.Swipe with the hand across the width of the Control Display in the direction of the front-passenger side.Reject call.
Close popup.Slowly move forearm clockwise in a circular pattern
with the index finger stretched out forward.
Gesture is detected after one circular motion.Increase the volume.Slowly move forearm counterclockwise in a circularpattern with the index finger stretched out forward.
Gesture is detected after one circular motion.Reduce the volume.Pinch with thumb and index finger and move hand hor#jizontally to the right or left.Surround View: turn
camera view.
This gesture can only be
executed while the vehi#j
cle is stationary.Move stretched out index and middle finger forward.Individually assignable
gesture.Perform gestures underneath the interior mir#j
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 dis#j
turbed by the following circumstances:
'yThe camera lens is covered.'yObjects are located on the rear-view mir#j ror.'yThe camera lens is dirty. Clean the camera
lenses, refer to page 310.'yThe gesture is executed outside of the de#j
tection range.'yWearing of gloves or jewelry.'ySmoking in the vehicle's interior.Seite 32At
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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 country provisions
must be observed.
Concept
Most functions displayed on the Control Dis#j
play can be operated by voice commands via the voice activation system. The system sup#j
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#

'yPossible commands for the current menu.'yPossible commands from other menus.'yStatus of the voice recognition.'yStatus of the encrypted connection.
Help
on
the
voice
activation
system
'yTo have the available spoken instructions
read out loud: #

Adjusting
the
volumeTurn the volume button during the spoken in#jstructions 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 ini#j
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa#j tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.This can unnecessarily delay the establish#jment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 301, close to the interior mirror.
Environmental
conditions
'ySay the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha#j sis, and speed.'yAlways say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.'yKeep the doors, windows, and glass sun#j roof closed to prevent noise interference.'yAvoid making other noise in the vehiclewhile speaking.Seite 35Voice
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BMW
Touch
CommandVehicle
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 country provisions
must be observed.
Concept
The BMW Touch Command is a tablet com#j
puter, which can be used to operate important
vehicle functions.'ySeat adjustments for front passenger seat
and seats in the rear.'yClimate control in the rear.'ySun protection.'yAmbient light.'yAmbient highlight.'yBowers & Wilkins loudspeaker lighting.'yAudio sources in the front.'yRear entertainment.
General
information
Depending on the equipment version, BMW
Touch Command is located in the rear console or in the center armrest in the rear.
The following functions can be used viaBMW Touch Command.
'ySeat adjustments for front passenger seat
and seats in the rear.'yClimate control in the rear.'ySun protection.'yAmbient light.'yAmbient highlight.'yBowers & Wilkins loudspeaker lighting.'yAudio sources in the front.'yRear entertainment.
Overview
Operation
1BMW Touch Command2Switching on/off3Removing
Tray
The tray in the center armrest in the rear has
the following functions:
'yStorage and locking.'yRecharging the battery.
Insert BMW Touch Command into the tray with the screen facing upward to ensureproper locking. To charge the battery, insertBMW Touch Command with the multifunction
socket to the left.
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Button
and
softkeys
on
the
BMW
Touch
CommandButtonFunctionDisplay BMW application, press but#j ton twice as needed.SoftkeyFunctionDisplay list of last used applications.Back.
Operation
Concept
1. Press button.
The main menu of the BMW application is
displayed.2.Swipe to the left or right to display further menus.3.Tap on the desired menu.4.Adjust the settings.
Exiting
the
BMW
application
Tap on menu item: "Apps"
Further information is displayed.
Language
setting
The menu language depends on the iDrive set#j tings.
Resetting
to
factory
settings
BMW Touch Command can be reset to factory
settings.
All data and personal settings in the device
memory are deleted and the connection to the
vehicle is interrupted.
1."Settings"2. Tap on symbol.3."Reset to factory settings"Seite 37BMW
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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 country provisions
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 cur#j
rently used.
Setting
the
voice
dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 34.
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 cur#j
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 hoursare displayed.6.Press the controller.7.Turn the controller until the desired mi#jnutes are displayed.8.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
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 cur#j
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 cur#j
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 cur#j
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 cur#j
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 cur#j
rently used.
Setting
the
units
of
measurement
The units of measurement for different values
can be adjusted, e.g., fuel consumption, dis#j 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 cur#j
rently used.
Activating/deactivating
the
display
of
the
current
vehicle
position
If GPS geolocation has been activated, the cur#jrent vehicle position can be displayed in the re#j spective ConnectedDrive app or in the Con#j
nectedDrive customer portal.
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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 ac#j
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 cur#j
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 bright#j ness is set.7.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright#j
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Screensaver If no settings are made via iDrive, a screensa#jver will be displayed after an adjustable time.
Via 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 cur#j
rently used.
Messages Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages ar#j 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 sta#jtus field.
Retrieving
messages Via iDrive:
1."Notifications"2.Select the desired message.
The respective menu is opened, where themessage is displayed.
Deleting
messages All messages, except Check Control mes#j
sages, can be deleted from the list. Check Control messages are displayed as long as
they are relevant.
Via iDrive:
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