BMW X5M 2017 Owner's Manual

Opens new panel on top of previousscreen.
White arrows pointing to the left or right indij
cate that additional panels can be opened.
Opening
the
Options
menu Press button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
Additional options: move the controller to the
right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is
displayed.
Options
menu The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
'yScreen settings, e.g., "Split screen".'yControl options for the selected mainmenu, e.g., for "Radio".'yIf applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".
Changing
settings
1.Select a field.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.3.Press the controller.
Activating/deactivating
the
functions
Several menu items are preceded by a checkj
box. The checkbox indicates whether the funcj tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting themenu item activates or deactivates the funcj
tion.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller.
Selecting
functions
1."Settings"2."Touchpad"3.Select the desired function.'y"Speller": enter letters and numbers.'y"Interactive map": use the interactive map.'y"Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Entering
letters
and
numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the
beginning. When entering, pay attention to the
following:
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'yThe system distinguishes between upperand lower-case letters and numbers. Tomake entries, it may be necessary to
change between upper and lower-case letj
ters, numbers and characters, refer to
page 25.'yEnter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.'yAlways enter associated characters, such
as accents or periods so that the letter can
be clearly recognized. The set language determines what input is possible. Where
necessary, enter special characters via the
Controller.'yTo delete a character, swipe to the left on the touchpad.'yTo enter a blank space, swipe to the rightin the center of the touchpad.'yTo enter a hyphen, swipe to the right in theupper area of the touchpad.'yTo enter an underscore, swipe to the rightin the lower area of the touchpad.
Using
interactive
map
The interactive map in the navigation system
can be moved via the touchpad.
FunctionOperationInteractive map.Swipe into respective direction.Enlarge/shrink inj
teractive map.Drag in or out on the
touchpad with fingers.Display menu.Tap once.
Changing
settings
You can use the touchpad to change Control Display settings, for instance volume. Swipe
left or right accordingly.
Example:
setting
the
clock
Setting
the
clock
On the Control Display:1. Press button. The main menu is disj
played.2.Turn the Controller until "Settings" is highj
lighted, and then press the Controller.3.If necessary, move the Controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".4.Turn the Controller until "Time/Date" is highlighted, and then press the Controller.5.Turn the Controller until "Time:" is highj
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6.Turn the Controller to set the hours, and
then press the Controller.7.Turn the Controller to set the minutes, and then press the Controller.
Status
information
Status
field The following information is displayed in thestatus field at the top right:
'yTime.'yCurrent entertainment source.'ySound output, on/off.'yWireless network reception strength.'yPhone status.'yTraffic bulletin reception.
Status
field
symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows:
Radio
symbols
SymbolMeaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone
symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active.SymbolMeaning Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter PIN.
Entertainment
symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenoten database. AUX-IN port in the front or in the
rear. USB audio interface.
Additional
symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are turned off. Check the current vehicle position.
Split
screen
General
information Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information from the onboard computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even when switching to another menu.
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Switching
the
split
screen
on/off
On the Control Display:1. Press button.2."Split screen"
Selecting
the
display
On the Control Display:
1. Press button.2."Split screen"3.Move the Controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the Controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
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
destinations, phone numbers and menu enj
tries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Saving
a
function
1.Highlight the 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 buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. 5 seconds.2."OK"
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:
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'yPersonal Profile settings.'yStored radio stations.'yStored programmable memory buttons.'yTravel and Onboard Computer information.'yMusic collection.'yNavigation, for instance stored destinaj
tions.'yPhone book.'yOnline data, for instance Favorites, cookj
ies.'yVoice notes.'yLogin accounts.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 30 minutes.
Functional
requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting
data Heed and follow the instructions on the Conj
trol Display.
1.Switch on the ignition.2."Settings"3.Open "Options".4."Delete personal data"5."Continue"6."OK"
Entering
letters
and
numbers
General
information
On the Control Display:
1.Turn the Controller: select letters or numj
bers.2.Select additional letters or numbers, if
needed.3."OK": confirm the entry.SymbolFunction Press the Controller: delete letters
or number. Press the Controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers.
Switching
between
upper/lower
case,
numbers
and
characters
Depending on the menu, you can switch bej
tween entering upper and lower case letters
and numbers:
SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or Tip the Controller up.
Without
navigation
system
Select the symbol.
Entry
comparison When entering names and addresses, thechoice is narrowed down with every letter enj
tered and letters may be added automatically.
Entries are continuously compared with data
stored in the vehicle.
'yOnly those letters are offered during entry
for which data is available.'yDestination search: place names can be entered in all languages that are available
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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

Having
possible
commands
read
aloudYou can have available commands read out
loud for you: 

3."Speech type:"4.Select setting.
Adjusting
the
volumeTurn the volume button during the spoken injstructions 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 profile curj
rently used.
Information
on
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 235, close to the interior mirror.
Environmental
conditions
'yKeep the doors, windows, and glass sunj roof closed to prevent noise interference.'yAvoid making other noise in the vehiclewhile speaking.Seite 28At
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Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicleVehicle
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.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes features and functions found in the
vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed on the Control Display.
Components
of
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
The Integrated Owner's Manual consists of
three parts, which offer various levels of inforj mation or possible access.
Quick
Reference
Guide The Quick Reference Guide provides informaj
tion on how to operate the vehicle, how to use basic vehicle functions and what to do in caseof a breakdown. This information can also be
displayed while driving.
Search
by
images
Based on illustrations, image search provides
information and descriptions. This is useful,
e.g., when the terminology for a feature is not
known.Owner's
Manual
Search for information and descriptions by enj tering terms selected from the index.
Select
components1. Press button.2.Turn the controller: open "Vehicle info".3.Press the controller.4.Selecting desired range:'y"Quick reference"'y"Search by pictures"'y"Owner's Manual"
Leafing
through
the
Owner's
Manual
Page
by
page
with
link
access Turn the controller until the next or previous
page is displayed.
Page
by
page
without
link
access
Scroll through the pages directly while skipj ping the links.
Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press
the Controller to browse from page to page.
Scroll back.
Scroll forward.
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Context
help
-
operating
instructions
for
the
currently
selected
function
The relevant information can be opened dijrectly.
Opening
via
iDrive Change directly to the Options menu from thefunction on the Control Display:1. Press button or move the Controller
to the right repeatedly until the "Options"
menu is displayed.2."Display Owner's Manual"
Opening
when
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Display Owner's Manual"
Changing
between
a
function
and
the
operating
instructions
To switch from a function, for instance radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Displayand to alternate between the two displays:
1. Press button or move the Controller
to the right repeatedly until the "Options"
menu is displayed.2."Display Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.4. Press button again to return to last
displayed function.5. Press button to return to the page of
the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To alternate continuously between the last disj played function and the last displayed page of
the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4 & 5.
Opens a new display every time.
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