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Safety information

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Warning

Operating the integrated information systems

and communication devices while driving can

distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible

to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Only

use the systems or devices when the traffic

situation allows. As warranted, stop and use

the systems and devices while the vehicle is

stationary.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Display and operating

concept

Principle

Main menu

BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper-

ating concept and includes a wide range of

functions.

General information

The main menu is divided into different areas.

General information

Overview

Depending on vehicle equipment, the functions

can be operated as follows:

▷

Via the control display.

Via the Controller.

Via the touchpad.

Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

Via BMW Touch Command.

Via the gesture control.

1

Widgets

Via the operating elements on the steering

wheel.

2

3

4

5

Status information

Configuration bar for main display

Temperature setting

Menu bar

Additional information:

Instrument cluster, refer to page 148.

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Android Auto© menu

Menu bar

Depending on the national-market version

with a connected function: access to Android

Auto. Android Auto enables the secure use

of certain functions of a compatible Android

smartphone via iDrive.

Apps menu

Access to apps and vehicle functions. A

filter can be selected. If necessary, change the

filter to see the apps you want.

▷

"All apps": All apps and functions are dis-

played.

Widgets

Widgets show real-time information and dy-

namic content such as current media or paired

smartphones. The widgets also serve as but-

tons and allow jumping to the relevant menu.

"Infotainment": Only infotainment apps are

displayed.

"Vehicle": Only vehicle adjustment func-

tions are displayed.

"Recently used": The most recently used

apps are displayed.

Main display

The main display shows real-time information

and dynamic content such as the navigation

map. This display also contains buttons and

lets you jump to the desired menu.

Media menu

Access to functions of the entertainment

system, e.g., radio stations or connection with

external devices.

Status information

Communication menu

General information

Access to the telephone and message

function as well as the connection and man-

agement of mobile devices such as smart-

phones.

The status field can be found in the upper area

of the control display. Status information is dis-

played in the form of icons. Depending on the

equipment and national-market version, differ-

ent icons are available.

Navigation menu

Access to the navigation system, destina-

tion input and traffic bulletins. Configurable

map views and other functions such as points

of interest.

Telephone status information

Icon

Meaning

Active call.

Climate menu

Signal strength.

SIM card missing.

The Climate menu provides access to all

climate control functions.

Entertainment status information

Apple CarPlay© menu

Depending on the national-market version

with a connected function: access to Apple

CarPlay. Apple CarPlay enables the secure

use of certain functions of a compatible Apple

iPhone via iDrive.

Icon Meaning

USB audio.

Bluetooth audio.

Smartphone audio.

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Input and display

Icon Meaning

Connected Music with Spotify.

Letters and numbers

Time shift.

Wi-Fi.

Letters and numbers can be entered using the

controller, touchpad, control display, or voice

control, depending on vehicle equipment.

Apple CarPlay.

Android Auto.

Icon

Function

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Enter a blank space.

Switching between languages.

Use voice control.

Status information messages

Icon Meaning

Number of notifications.

Check Control message.

Suppress private information.

Do not disturb.

Confirm entry.

Shift the input area to the left

or right.

Entry comparison

Message.

When entering data from a database such as

contacts, the selection is gradually narrowed

down for each character entered, with charac-

ters being added as necessary.

Additional information:

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

Activating/deactivating the functions

Some menu items are preceded by an icon.

Selecting the menu item enables or disables

the function.

Other status information

Icon Meaning

Sound output active.

Icon

Meaning

Sound output deactivated.

Activation word active.

BMW ID or driver profile.

Destination guidance active.

Go to quick access.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Enabling/disabling audible feedback

For some functions, audio confirmation is

given, e.g., sounds are emitted when operating

the control display.

Wireless charging active.

Park Distance Control: sound active.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Park Distance Control: sound deacti-

vated.

3. "System settings"

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4. "Sound"

Shortcuts can only be created with an active

BMW ID or a driver profile.

5. Select the desired setting.

Executing a function

1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control

display.

Quick access

The quick link provides access to shortcuts,

certain settings, and app recommendations.

2. Tap the desired shortcut.

Input

Operation

The function will work immediately. This

means for instance that the connection is es-

tablished when a phone number is selected.

Show

Swipe from top to bottom on the

quick link. control display.

Slide the controller up.

Tap the icon on the status

bar.

Swipe from the bottom up on the

quick link. control display.

Slide the controller down.

Deleting shortcuts

1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control

display.

Hide

2. Press and hold the desired shortcut.

3. "Delete shortcut"

Activating/deactivating pop-ups

For some functions, pop-ups are displayed

automatically on the control display. Some of

these pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.

Direct access

General information

The vehicle has buttons that can be used to

access menus for the respective function di-

rectly on the control display. Then continue the

operation via iDrive.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Pop-ups"

Overview

5. Select the desired setting.

Button Function

Shortcuts

Go to the Drive Settings menu on

the center console.

General information

The iDrive functions can be stored on the

shortcuts and called up directly, for instance

radio stations, navigation destinations, phone

numbers and menu entries.

Go to the Exterior Lighting menu be-

tween the steering wheel and driv-

er’s door.

Go to the Interior Lighting menu on

the headliner.

Storing a function

1. Select the desired function.

2. Press and hold the desired function.

3. "Add to shortcuts"

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Button Function

Control display

Go to the Seat Settings menu on the

driver’s door.

Principle

The iDrive functions are displayed on the con-

trol display.

Go to the Doors and Windows menu

on the driver’s door.

Safety information

BMW Curved Display

Warning

When driving, loose items or devices con-

nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile

phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,

e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-

ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There

is a risk of injury and risk of property damage.

Secure loose objects or devices that are con-

nected to the vehicle via a cable.

Principle

The BMW Curved Display is a single-screen

display in the instrument panel that is curved

towards the driver. The BMW Curved Display

comprises the instrument cluster on the driv-

er's side and the control display.

General information

Follow instructions for cleaning the BMW

Curved Display in the Care chapter.

Warning

Objects in the area in front of a display can

slip and damage the display. There is a risk

of injury and risk of property damage. Do not

place objects in the area in front of a display.

Additional information:

Caring for special components, refer to

page 391.

Overview

1

Instrument cluster 148

Control display 48

2

Control display.

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Switching the control display on/off

automatically

Controller

The control display is turned on automatically

when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the

control display is needed for operation.

Principle

The Controller can be used to select menu

items and enter the settings. The buttons can

be used to open the menus directly.

In certain situations, the control display is

switched off automatically, for instance if no

operation is performed on the vehicle for sev-

eral minutes.

Overview

Switching the control display on/off

manually

1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control

display.

2. "Screen off"

Tap the control display to turn it on again.

Setting the brightness

Controller

1.

Apps menu

Buttons on the Controller

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Displays"

Button

Function

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

6. Make the desired setting.

Call up the main menu.

Go to Media menu.

Go to Phone menu.

Go to Navigation menu.

Go to previous menu.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright-

ness control may not be clearly visible.

System limits

In the case of very high temperatures on the

control display, for instance due to intense so-

lar radiation, the brightness may be reduced

down to complete deactivation. Once the

temperature is reduced, for instance through

shade or air conditioning system, the normal

functions are restored.

Operation

▷

Rotate the Controller to switch between

menu options, for example.

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Selecting menu items

1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

2. Press the Controller.

Adjusting the main display

The main display can be adjusted in the main

menu.

▷

Press the Controller to select a menu

option, for example.

1.

Press the button.

2. If necessary, tilt the Controller to select the

main display.

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. Select the desired main display.

Selecting a widget

1. Use the Controller to select widgets.

2. If necessary, turn the Controller until the de-

sired widget is selected.

▷

Slide the Controller in four directions to

switch between menus, for example.

3. Press the Controller.

Adjusting widgets

The widgets can be adjusted in the main

menu. The adjustments can only be performed

when the vehicle is stationary.

1. Press the button, if needed

.

2. Using the Controller, select the widget, then

press and hold the Controller.

Operating via the Controller

3. The following adjustments can be made:

▷

"Add widget below"

Opening the main menu

A new widget can be added below the

selected widget.

Press the button.

▷

"Delete widget page"

The widget is deleted.

"Sort widgets"

The main menu is displayed.

The widget can be moved to the desired

position.

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A new widget can be added at the end of the

list.

Deleting an entry

Icon Function

Tap the icon at the end of the list.

Press Controller: delete a letter or num-

ber.

Switching between menus

A new display opens after a menu item is se-

lected.

Hold the Controller down: delete all let-

ters or numbers.

▷

Slide the Controller to the left.

The current menu closes and the previous

menu is displayed.

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-

tries, the letters for which an entry exists can

be displayed in a text box.

▷

Press the button.

The current menu closes and the previous

menu is displayed.

1. Turn the Controller to the left or right

quickly.

2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.

Calling up the context menu

Depending on the menu item, a context menu

with additional options can be displayed.

The first entry of the selected letter is dis-

played in the list.

1. Select the desired menu item using the

Controller.

Operation via touchpad

2. Press and hold the Controller.

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment, some iDrive

functions can be operated with the controller

touchpad.

The menu consists of various areas, for in-

stance:

▷

"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-

er's Manual.

The touchpad is located on the Controller.

Touch the touchpad with your fingers. Do not

use any objects.

▷

"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as

shortcut.

Entering letters and numbers

Letters and numbers can only be entered

when stationary.

Selecting functions

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Input

3. "System settings"

4. "Touchpad"

1. Turn the Controller: select letters or num-

bers.

5. Select the desired setting.

2.

: confirm entry.

Additional information:

Setting the system language, refer to page 56.

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Entering letters and numbers

Using alphabetical lists

Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries

permit a direct jump to letters for which an en-

try exists.

▷

Enter characters as they are displayed on

the control display.

▷

Always enter associated characters such as

accents or periods so that the letter can be

clearly recognized.

Enter the first letter on the touchpad.

The first entry of the entered letter is displayed

in the list.

▷

The set language determines what input

is possible. Where necessary, enter special

characters via the Controller.

Operation via control display

Additional information:

Setting the system language, refer to

page 56.

General information

Depending on the equipment version, the con-

trol display is equipped with a touchscreen.

Entering special characters

You can tap on menu items and widgets.

Touch the control display with your fingers. Do

not use any objects.

Function

Operation

Delete a charac- Swipe to the left on the

ter.

touchpad.

Opening the main menu

Tap on the icon.

Enter a blank

space.

Swipe to the right in the

center of the touchpad.

The main menu is displayed.

Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the

upper area of the touch-

pad.

Adjusting the main display

The main display can be adjusted in the main

menu.

Enter an under- Swipe to the right in the

score.

lower area of the touch-

pad.

1.

Tap on the icon.

2. Swipe the configuration bar on the right

side of the screen to the left.

Using the map

The map in the navigation system can be

moved via the touchpad.

3. Select the desired main display.

Switching between widgets

Widgets in the main menu display dynamic in-

formation and can be used as buttons.

Tap the map on the control display and then

continue operation using the touchpad.

Function

Operation

To switch between widgets, scroll up or down

through the widgets.

Move map.

Swipe in the appropriate di-

rection.

To display additional functions of the widgets,

scroll left or right within the widgets.

Display menu. Tap once.

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Adjusting widgets

Entering letters and numbers

The widgets can be adjusted in the main

menu. The adjustments can only be performed

when the vehicle is stationary.

Input

1. If necessary, tap the

display.

icon or control

1. If necessary,

tap the icon.

2. Enter desired letters and numbers.

2. Press and hold the widget.

3. The following adjustments can be made:

Deleting an entry

▷

"Add widget below"

Icon Function

A new widget can be added below the

selected widget.

Tap icon: delete a letter or a number.

▷

"Delete widget page"

The widget is deleted.

"Sort widgets"

Press and hold the icon: delete all let-

ters or numbers.

The widget can be moved to the desired

position.

Using the map

The navigation map can be moved on the con-

trol display.

A new widget can be added at the end of the

list.

Function

Operation

Tap the icon at the end of the list.

Move map.

Swipe in the appropriate

direction.

Sorting apps

To resort the app icons, press and hold the de-

sired icon and move it to the desired location.

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out with the fin-

gers.

Display menu.

Tap once.

Switching between menus

A new display opens after a menu item is se-

lected.

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-

tries, the letters for which an entry exists can

be displayed in a text box.

Select the arrow symbol.

The current menu closes and the previous

menu is displayed.

1. Tap the letter in front of the list.

A letter box is displayed.

Calling up the context menu

Depending on the menu item, a context menu

with additional options can be displayed.

2. Tap the first letter of the desired entry.

The first entry of the selected letter is dis-

played in the list.

Press and hold the desired menu item.

The menu consists of various areas, for in-

stance:

▷

"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-

er's Manual.

▷

"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as

shortcut.

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▷

Relevant ConnectedDrive services from the

ConnectedDrive Store.

BMW Intelligent Personal

Assistant

Suggestions, refer to page 57.

Principle

Activating the voice control system

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a

personal assistant that enables natural voice

operation of various vehicle functions. The

Personal Assistant makes it easier to operate

the vehicle by providing proactive suggestions

and automating habits.

General information

There are various methods for activating the

voice control feature:

▷

Press the button on the steering

wheel briefly.

General information

The microphone on the driver's side is ac-

tive.

▷

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-

able depending on national-market version.

Speaking the activation word.

The system includes special microphones

on the driver side and front passenger side.

The microphones on the driver's or front

passenger's side are active with the follow-

ing voice control, depending on where the

activation word was spoken.

Say the commands and numbers fluently

as well as with normal volume, emphasis,

and speed.

Then say the command. The activation word

and the command can be spoken without

pause in one sentence.

▷

›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-

ken.

Functional requirements

Microphone button on steering wheel

▷

A language that is supported by the Per-

sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.

1.

Press button briefly.

Setting the system language, refer to

page 56.

2. Say the command.

Activation word

General information

▷

Always say commands in the configured

system language.

For the full range of functions, you must acti-

vate, configure, or purchase the following func-

tions:

Saying the activation word will start the Per-

sonal Assistant. The Personal Assistant lis-

tens.

▷

Online speech processing, refer to

page 57.

▷

For all settings under

Preset activation word

Data protection, refer to page 69.

Activation word, refer to page 54.

BMW ID or a driver profile.

›Hello BMW‹: The default activation word can

be activated and deactivated.

▷

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

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4. "Voice control"

5. Select the desired voice assistant.

6. Select the desired setting.

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Wake word"

Canceling voice control

7. ""Hello BMW""

Personal activation word

▷

Press the button on the steering

wheel again.

In addition to the preset activation word, a

personal activation word can be set up with

an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The per-

sonal activation word can also be changed or

deleted.

▷

›Cancel‹

Slide the Controller to the right or left.

Press the Controller.

The activation word should consist of multiple

syllables to ensure good recognition.

Possible commands

›Hello‹: The additional phrase is not necessary

for the activation word and does not need to

be spoken.

General information

Commands can be used to give instructions

or ask questions, with the Personal Assistant

providing assistance.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

For example, you can call contacts, navigate

to an address, apply settings, or ask questions

about a vehicle function. Most vehicle functions

can be operated via voice commands, e.g., the

Automatic Parking Assistant.

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Wake word"

Most content on the control display can be

spoken as commands, e.g., menu items or list

entries.

7. "Personal wake word"

8. "Set"

9. "Start recording"

Help for voice control

Activation word from third-party providers

▷

›Voice commands‹: have possible example

commands suggested.

Depending on national-market version, some

third-party providers offer digital voice assis-

tants, e.g., Amazon Alexa.

▷

›General information on voice control‹: have

information on the operating principle of the

voice control announced.

To use Siri, the smartphone must be con-

nected via Apple CarPlay.

▷

›Help‹: have tips and example commands

for voice control announced.

The activation word from connected third-

party providers can be used in addition to your

preset or personal activation word from BMW.

Additional example commands for the cur-

rent context are displayed in the widget of

the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Sample commands

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

▷

›Call John Smith‹

▷

›Drive me to JFK airport‹

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›Play a classical music station‹

›Is my tire pressure still OK?‹

›Activate the climate control‹

›Increase the ACC distance‹

›Sport mode‹

Example command: ›How can the passenger

airbag be deactivated?‹

The Personal Assistant returns feedback.

When stationary, the section of the integrated

Owner's Manual is displayed on the control

display.

Additional example commands can be dis-

played on the control display.

Settings

1.

Apps menu

Setting the system language

2. "All apps"

1.

Apps menu

3. "Personal Assistant"

4. "Help"

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Language"

5. "Example commands"

Sample commands for the current context are

displayed in the BMW Intelligent Personal As-

sistant widget.

5. Select the desired setting.

Setting the response length

Additional information:

You can set the Personal Assistant to use

standard dialog or a short version. In case of

the short version, the announcements by the

Personal Assistant are played back in an ab-

breviated version.

Adjust widgets, refer to page 52.

Menu items

The Personal Assistant can bring up menu

items directly. Say the menu items as they are

displayed on the control display. You do not

have to follow the order of the menu items

when speaking them out loud.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

1. Activate the voice control system.

2. ›Media‹

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Response length"

7. Select the desired setting.

3. ›Presets‹

The stored stations are displayed on the

control display.

Speaking during voice output

Owner's Manual via voice operation

You can ask simple questions about vehicle

functions and the operation of the vehicle.

It is possible to answer during inquiries of the

Personal Assistant. The function can be dis-

abled if requests are often canceled uninten-

tionally, for instance due to background noise

or conversations in the vehicle.

The voice activation system and the feed-

back it provides do not replace the printed

or Integrated Owner's Manual. The function

is available depending on the national-market

version. The speech recognition and quality of

the feedback may vary.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

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5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Speaking during voice output"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Online speech processing"

Suggestions

General information

Configuring the visualization

How the Personal Assistant is visualized can

be set.

The Personal Assistant provides helpful, indi-

vidual suggestions.

Activating/deactivating suggestions

1.

Apps menu

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Visualization"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Receive suggestions"

Voice control from third-party

providers

Adapting suggestions

Suggestions can be adapted, for example, by

category or to output a signal tone.

Depending on vehicle equipment, third-party

voice control can be enabled by pressing and

holding the microphone button on the steering

wheel.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

1.

Apps menu

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

5. "Long press"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. Select the desired setting.

Online speech processing

Online speech processing improves the quality

of the speech recognition and search results

for points of interest. To use the functions,

data is transmitted to a service provider via an

encrypted connection and stored locally there.

An active ConnectedDrive contract is required

for online voice processing. ConnectedDrive is

available depending on the national-market

version. Online speech processing is not avail-

able in all languages.

Voice control in rear

Depending on vehicle equipment, the Personal

Assistant can be started and operated from

the rear by saying the activation word.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

1.

Apps menu

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Rear voice control"

2. "Vehicle"

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Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the voice guid-

ance until the desired volume is set.

Activating Amazon Alexa Car

Integration

Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in

the vehicle and My BMW app if necessary.

The volume remains constant even if the vol-

ume of other audio sources is changed.

Follow the instructions from the Amazon Alexa

app to set it up in the vehicle.

Using the voice activation of the

smartphone

Depending on the device, a smartphone con-

nected to the vehicle can be used via voice

control.

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

3. "Amazon Alexa"

4. Select the desired setting.

After setting it up, use Amazon Alexa in the

vehicle as follows:

The device must be connected via Apple Car-

Play or Android Auto.

Say the activation word "Alexa" and the de-

sired command.

1. Press and hold the

button on the

Information about the active function is dis-

played on the control display. If the function

is restricted, reconnect Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as

necessary.

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

The voice activation of the smartphone is

activated.

If activation is successful, a confirmation

appears on the control display.

Automating routines

General information

2. Press and hold the

button on the

The Personal Assistant can automate routines,

for instance the automatic opening of windows

in the same place. Rules are created for this

purpose, which can be activated and deacti-

vated at any time.

steering wheel to cancel voice control of the

smartphone.

Amazon Alexa Car Integration

Principle

Activating/deactivating routines

Amazon Alexa Car Integration is available de-

pending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version. Alexa is a digital assistant

from Amazon. With Amazon Alexa Car Integra-

tion, Alexa can be used in the vehicle. For

safety reasons, the use of some Alexa func-

tions may be restricted while driving your vehi-

cle.

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

3. "Automate habits"

4. Select the desired setting.

System limits

▷

The Personal Assistant provides informa-

tion about vehicle functions that may not be

installed in the vehicle.

Functional requirements

▷

A BMW ID or driver profile is activated.

▷

An active Amazon account must exist.

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This also applies to safety functions and

systems.

Overview

▷

Certain noises can be detected and may

lead to problems. Keep the doors and win-

dows closed.

Noises from the front passenger or occu-

pants can impair the system. Avoid making

other noise in the vehicle while speaking.

▷

Major language dialects can cause prob-

lems with the speech recognition feature.

A poor data connection affects the re-

sponse time of the Personal Assistant and

search function.

BMW Touch Command is located in the door

handle of the rear doors.

Switching on BMW Touch

Command

BMW Touch Command is switched on auto-

matically after unlocking the vehicle.

BMW Touch Command

Principle

If necessary, tap BMW Touch Command.

BMW Touch Command is a touchscreen used

to operate vehicle functions.

Screensaver

General information

The following functions can be operated:

General information

If no input is made via BMW Touch Command,

the screen saver switches on after 30 seconds.

After 60 seconds, the screen saver is dimmed.

▷

Audio sources.

My Modes.

Temperature control remains possible when

the screen saver is switched on.

Interior lighting.

Sun protection.

The background of the screen saver depends

on the selected My Modes Design.

Rear seats.

Climate control in the rear.

BMW Theater Screen.

Wireless charging tray in rear.

Some phone features.

Additional information:

My Modes, refer to page 140.

Disabling the screen saver

To disable the screen saver on the touch-

screen, swipe from bottom to top.

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Operating BMW Touch Command

Overview

Function

Operation

Call up the main menu.

Tap on the icon.

Adjusting volume.

Tap on the icon.

Drag up or down.

Tap the screen.

Scroll.

The camera in the headliner detects gestures

that are carried out in the area of the center

console at the height of the control display.

Confirm the selection.

Settings

The camera of the gesture control uses an in-

visible Class 1 laser.

Brightness

1. "Display"

Activate/deactivate gesture control

2. "Touch Comm."

1.

Apps menu

3. Select the desired setting.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Gesture control"

5. "Gesture control"

Disabling functions

Individual functions of BMW Touch Command

can be disabled on the control display.

1.

Apps menu

Settings

2. "Vehicle"

1.

Apps menu

3. "System settings"

4. "Rear settings"

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Gesture control"

5. Select the desired setting.

In addition, certain functions can be disabled

with the safety switch.

Additional information:

Carrying out gestures

Safety switch, refer to page 104.

▷

Perform gestures underneath the interior

mirror and next to the steering wheel.

▷

Execute gestures clearly.

BMW Gesture Control

The gestures can also be executed from

the front-passenger side.

Principle

Several iDrive functions can be operated by

hand motion using BMW Gesture Control.

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Possible gestures

Gesture

Operation

Function

Move extended index finger forward and Accept call.

backward in the direction of the control

Select a highlighted entry in a

list during voice control.

display.

Confirm pop-up.

Swipe the hand in front of the control

display in the direction of the passenger

seat.

Reject call.

Close pop-up.

End voice control.

Move extended index finger slowly in a

clockwise circular movement.

Increase the volume.

Gesture is detected after one circular

movement.

Move the extended index finger counter- Reduce the volume.

clockwise in a circular movement.

Gesture is detected after one circular

movement.

Depending on the

equipment:

Bring thumb and index finger together

and move the hand to the right or left.

Turn vehicle in the Live Vehi-

cle view.

3D view: rotate camera view.

This gesture can only be exe-

cuted while the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

Move fist with thumb extended to the left Reverse Skip function.

back and forth.

The previous title is played.

Move fist with thumb extended to the

right back and forth.

Forward Skip function.

The next title is played.

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Gesture

Operation

Function

With the index and middle fingers ex-

tended, point into the direction of the

control display.

Perform individually assigna-

ble gesture.

Stretch out five fingers, form a fist and

stretch five fingers out again.

Perform individually assigna-

ble gesture.

5. "Point two fingers at display" or "Show five-

o-five fingers"

Assigning gesture individually

General information

6. Select the desired setting.

Two gestures can be assigned individually and

can be configured as shortcut for certain func-

tions such as:

System limits

Gesture recognition by the camera in the

headliner can be disturbed by the following cir-

cumstances:

▷

Destination guidance to home address.

Mute/Playback

▷

The camera lens is covered.

Control display on/off

Objects are located on the interior mirror.

Gesture shortcuts can only be created with an

active BMW ID or a driver profile.

The camera lens is dirty, clean camera

lens.

Configure gesture shortcut

The desired function can be selected directly in

every menu and configured as shortcut.

Sensors and camera lenses, refer to

page 390.

▷

The gesture is executed outside of the de-

tection range.

1. Press and hold the desired menu item.

2. "Add to gesture shortcuts"

▷

Wearing of gloves or jewelry.

Smoking in the car's interior.

3. Select the desired gesture.

Select function

Some defined functions can be selected di-

rectly in the menu for gesture control.

Connecting mobile devices

to the vehicle

1.

Apps menu

Principle

2. "Vehicle"

Various connection modes are available for us-

ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec-

tion mode to select depends on the mobile de-

vice and desired function.

3. "System settings"

4. "Gesture control"

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accident, injury, and property damage. Only

use the systems or devices when the traffic

situation allows. As warranted, stop and use

the systems and devices while the vehicle is

stationary.

General information

Detailed information on the functions and con-

nection modes is provided in the following me-

dia from the Owner's Manual under the speci-

fied keyword:

▷

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

Overview

Printed Owner's Manual for navigation,

communication and entertainment.

The following overview shows possible func-

tions and suitable connection modes for them.

The range of functions depends on the vehicle

equipment and the mobile device.

The following information sources can also be

used:

▷

Driver’s Guide app.

Driver’s Guide Web.

Safety information

Warning

Operating the integrated information systems

and communication devices while driving can

distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible

to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of

Function

Connection mode

Icon on the con-

trol display

Making calls via the hands-free sys- Bluetooth.

tem.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection.

Using phone functions via iDrive.

Keyword: calling via Bluetooth.

Playing music from a mobile device.

Keyword: audio.

Bluetooth audio.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection.

Calling without a mobile phone.

Personal eSIM.

Keyword: calling with the Personal

eSIM.

Keyword: Personal eSIM.

Data exchange between mobile de-

vice and vehicle.

Wi-Fi.

Keyword: vehicle WLAN.

Use Internet access via the personal Wi-Fi via personal hotspot.

hotspot.

Keyword: personal hotspot.

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Function

Connection mode

Icon on the con-

trol display

Using Apple CarPlay via iDrive and

via voice control.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection and

Keyword: Apple CarPlay preparation. vehicle Wi-Fi.

Using Android Auto via iDrive and via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

voice control.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection and

Keyword: Android Auto preparation. vehicle Wi-Fi.

Playing music from a USB device.

Keyword: audio.

USB.

Keyword: USB connection.

Additional information:

USB port, refer to page 304.

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