BMW 7 SERIES 2018 Owner's Guide

Saving
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, e.g., that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
Displaying
the
key
assignment Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear glovesor use objects.
The button assignment is displayed at the top
edge of screen.
Deleting
the
button
assignments
1.Press and hold buttons 1 and simulta#j
neously for approx. 5 seconds.2."OK"Seite 31iDriveAt
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BMW
Gesture
ControlVehicle
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
Several iDrive functions can be operated by
hand motion only using BMW Gesture Control.
OverviewThe 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
'y"Display tips": the possible gesture is
shown on the Control Display.'y"Audio feedback": an acoustic signal is emitted once the gesture is recognized.Seite 32At
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Possible
gestures
GestureOperationFunctionMove index finger forward and backward in the di#j
rection of the screen.Accept call.
Confirm Check Control mes#j
sage.
Select a highlighted entry in a
list during voice activation.Swipe with the hand across the width of the Con#j
trol Display in the direction of the front-passenger
side.Reject call.
Close popup.
Terminate voice activation.Slowly move forearm clockwise in a circular pat#j tern with the index finger stretched out forward.
Gesture is detected after one circular motion.Increase the volume.Slowly move forearm counterclockwise in a circu#j lar pattern with the index finger stretched out for#j
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 exe#j
cuted while the vehicle is sta#j
tionary.Move stretched out index and middle finger for#j ward.Individually assignable ges#j
ture.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
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Gestures"Seite 33BMW
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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 337.'yThe gesture is executed outside of the de#j
tection range.'yWearing of gloves or jewelry.'ySmoking in the vehicle's interior.Seite 34At
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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 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 can only be operated
via the voice activation system to a limited
extent.'yThe system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.'y#

tries out loud exactly as they are shown in therespective list.
Displaying
possible
commands
The following is displayed in the top area of the Control Display:'ySome possible commands for the current
menu.'ySome possible commands from other me#j
nus.'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: #

Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Language"4."Speaking during voice output"
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 329, close to the interior mirror.
Environmental
conditions
'yKeep the doors, windows, and glass sun#j roof closed to prevent noise interference.'yAvoid making other noise in the vehiclewhile speaking.Seite 37Voice
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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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Concept
The BMW Touch Command is a tablet com#j
puter, which can be used to operate important
vehicle functions.
General
information Depending on the equipment version, BMWTouch Command is located in the rear console
or in the center armrest in the rear.
The following functions can be used via
BMW 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
Operation1BMW Touch Command2Switching on/off3Removing
Connecting
BMW
Touch
Command
'ySwitch on BMW Touch Command.
The connection is established automati#j
cally.'yIf the connection is not established auto#j
matically: "Reconnect".
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 39BMW
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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 cur#j
rently used.
Setting
the
voice
dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 36.
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 cur#j
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 hours
are displayed.6.Press the Controller.7.Turn the Controller until the desired mi#j nutes 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:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"Seite 40At
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