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BMW iDrive
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BMW iDrive
Safety information
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes equipment, systems
and functions which are offered or may be of-
fered in future on a model-specific basis, even
if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-
tion.
WARNING
Operating integrated information systems
and communication devices during a journey
may distract you from the traffic situation.
You could lose control of the vehicle. There is
a risk of accident. Only operate the systems
or devices if the traffic situation allows you to
do so. Stop if necessary and operate the sys-
tems or devices with the vehicle at a stand-
still.
For further information:
Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
Display and operating
concept
Main menu
Principle
General
BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper-
ating concept and includes a wide range of
functions.
The main menu is divided into different areas:
Overview
General
Depending on the equipment, the functions
can be operated as follows:
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Via the control display.
Via the Controller.
Via the touchpad.
Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Via gesture control.
Using the operating elements on the steer-
ing wheel.
1
Menu bar
2
3
4
Widgets
For further information:
Status information
Climate bar, climate 300
Instrument cluster, see page 156.
Menu bar
Apps menu
Access to apps and vehicle functions. A
filter can be selected. The last selected filter
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is stored. If necessary, change the filter to see
the apps you want.
as buttons and allow jumping to the relevant
menu.
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"All apps": all apps and functions are dis-
played.
Status information
"Infotainment apps": only infotainment
apps are displayed.
General
The status field is located in the top area of the
control display. Status information is displayed
in the form of icons. Various symbols are avail-
able depending on vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version.
"Vehicle apps": only functions for vehicle
setting are displayed.
Media menu
Access to functions of the entertainment
system, for example, radio stations or connec-
tion with external devices.
Telephone status information
Icon
Meaning
Communication menu
Active call.
Access to the telephone and message
function as well as the connection and man-
agement of mobile devices, for example,
smartphones.
Data transfer not possible.
Signal strength.
SIM card missing.
Navigation menu
Access to navigation system, destination
entry and traffic information. Configurable map
views as well as other functions, for example
points of interest.
Entertainment status information
Icon Meaning
USB audio.
Apple CarPlay© menu
Bluetooth audio.
Smartphone audio.
Connected Music with Spotify.
WiFi.
Depending on the national-market version
with connected function: access to Apple Car-
Play. Apple CarPlay allows certain functions of
a compatible Apple iPhone to be used securely
via iDrive.
Apple CarPlay.
Android Auto.
Android Auto© menu
Depending on the national-market version
with connected function: access to Android
Auto. Android Auto enables certain functions
of a compatible Android smartphone to be
used securely via iDrive.
Status information notifications
Icon Meaning
Number of messages.
Check Control message.
Traffic information.
Widgets
Widgets show real-time information and dy-
namic content, for example the map of the
navigation system. The widgets also serve
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Icon Meaning
Icon
Function
Suppress private information.
To confirm your digit input.
Do not disturb.
Notification.
Move the entry area to the left
or right.
Input comparison
For further information:
When entering data from a database, for ex-
ample contacts, the selection is gradually nar-
rowed down with each character entered and
supplemented if necessary.
Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertain-
ment, Communication, see page 6.
Other status information
Activating/deactivating functions
Icon Meaning
Some menu items are preceded by an icon.
Selecting the menu item enables or disables
the function.
Sound output active.
Sound output deactivated.
Activation word active.
BMW ID or driver profile.
Route guidance active.
Call up quicklist.
Icon
Meaning
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Activating/deactivating audio
confirmation
Wireless charging active.
Park Distance Control: sound activated.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
Park Distance Control: sound deactiva-
ted.
3. "System settings"
4. "Sound"
5. Select the desired setting.
Digit input and display
Quick access
Letters and numbers
The quicklist provides access to the shortcuts,
certain settings and app recommendations.
Letters and numbers can be entered using
the controller, the touchpad, control display or
voice control depending on the equipment.
Icon
Function
To switch between upper and
lower case.
To enter a space.
To switch between languages.
To use voice input.
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Performing a function
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control
display.
Digit in-
put
Operation
Show
quicklist.
Swipe from top to bottom on the
control display.
2. Tap the desired shortcut.
The function is carried out immediately. If you
have selected a phone number for example,
the connection will also be established.
Slide the Controller upwards.
Tap the
bar.
icon in the status
Hide
quicklist.
Swipe from the bottom up on the
control display.
Deleting shortcuts
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control
display.
Slide the Controller downwards.
2. Press and hold the desired shortcut.
3. "Delete shortcut"
Activating/deactivating pop-ups
Pop-ups are automatically shown on the con-
trol display for some functions. Some of these
pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.
Direct access
1.
Apps menu
General
2. "Vehicle apps"
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.
3. "System settings"
4. "Pop-ups"
5. Select the desired setting.
Overview
Shortcuts
General
The iDrive functions can be stored on the
shortcuts and called up directly, for example,
radio stations, navigation destinations, phone
numbers and menu entries.
Saving a function
1. Select the desired function.
2. Press and hold the desired function.
3. "Add to shortcuts"
Button Function
Call up the Exterior lighting menu.
Shortcuts can only be created with an active
BMW ID or a driver profile.
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Safety information
BMW Curved Display
WARNING
Principle
Objects located in front of the control display
may slip and damage the control display.
There is a danger of injury or material dam-
age. Do not place objects in front of the con-
trol display.
The BMW Curved Display is the one-piece dis-
play in the vehicle that is curved towards the
driver. The BMW Curved Display comprises the
instrument cluster on the driver's side and the
control display in the centre console.
General
Overview
Follow the instructions on cleaning the BMW
Curved Display in the Care chapter.
For further information:
Care of special parts, see page 425.
Overview
Control display
Switching the control display on/off
automatically
The control display is switched on automati-
cally when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon
as the control display is required for operation.
1
Instrument cluster 156
2
In certain situations, the control display is
switched off automatically, for example if no
operation is performed on the vehicle for sev-
eral minutes.
Control display
Switching the control display on/off
manually
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control
display.
Principle
The iDrive functions are shown on the control
display.
2. "Screen off"
Tap the control display to turn it on again.
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Adjusting the brightness
Buttons on the Controller
1.
Apps menu
Button Function
2. "Vehicle apps"
To go to the main menu.
3. "Displays"
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. Confirm the desired setting.
To go to the Media/Radio menu.
To go to the Telephone menu.
To go to the navigation map.
Depending on the lighting conditions, the
brightness control may not be immediately ap-
parent.
System limits
If the control display is exposed to very high
temperatures, for example because of strong
sunlight, the brightness may be reduced and
the control display may even switch itself off.
Normal functions will be restored when the
temperature is reduced, for example by provid-
ing shade or using the air conditioning.
To go to the destination entry menu
of the navigation system.
Go to previous menu.
To go to the Options menu.
Controller
General
Operation
The buttons are used to go to menus directly.
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Turn to switch between menu items, for ex-
ample.
Overview
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Press to select a menu item, for example.
Controller
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Switching between menus
After selecting a menu item, a new menu is
displayed.
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Slide the Controller to the left.
The current menu closes and the previous
menu is displayed.
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Press the button.
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Slide in four directions to change between
menus, for example.
The current menu closes and the previous
menu is displayed.
Entering letters and numbers
Digit input
1. Turn the Controller: to select letters or num-
bers.
2.
: to confirm your digit input.
Delete the input.
Operation using the
Controller
Icon Function
Press Controller: to delete a letter or
number.
Going to the main menu
Press and hold the Controller: to delete
all letters or numbers.
Press the key.
The main menu is displayed.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-
tries, the letters for which entries exist can be
displayed in a letter field.
Selecting menu items
1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
1. Turn the Controller quickly to the left or
right.
2. Press the Controller.
2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.
Selecting widgets
1. In the main menu, slide the Controller to the
right.
The first entry for the selected letter is dis-
played in the list.
2. Turn the Controller until the desired widget
is selected.
3. Press the Controller.
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Using the map
The navigation system's map can be moved
using the touchpad.
Operation by touchpad
General
Tap the map on the control display and then
continue the operation using the touchpad.
Depending on the equipment, some iDrive
functions can be operated with the touchpad
of the controller.
Function
Operation
To move the map.
Swipe in the appropri-
ate direction.
Selecting functions
1.
Apps menu
To display the
menu.
Tap once.
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "System settings"
4. "Touchpad"
Using alphabetical lists
Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries
permit a direct jump to letters for which an en-
try exists.
5. Select the desired setting.
Entering letters and numbers
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Enter characters as they are displayed on
the control display.
Enter the first letter on the touchpad.
The first entry of the entered letter is displayed
in the list.
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Always enter associated characters, for ex-
ample accents or dots, so that the letter can
be clearly identified.
Operation via control display
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The input options depend on the set lan-
guage. You may need to enter special char-
acters using the Controller.
General
Depending on the equipment, the control dis-
play may be equipped with a touchscreen.
Entering special characters
It is possible to tap on menu items and widg-
ets. 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.
Going to the main menu
Tap the icon.
To enter a space. From the centre of the
touchpad, swipe to the
right.
The main menu is displayed.
To enter a hy-
phen.
At the top of the touch-
pad, swipe to the right.
To enter an un-
derscore.
At the bottom of the
touchpad, swipe to the
right.
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Adapting widgets
Entering letters and numbers
You can adapt the widgets in the main menu.
It is only possible to make adaptations with the
vehicle at a standstill.
Digit input
1. If necessary, tap the
display.
icon or control
1. If necessary,
tap the icon.
2. Enter the required letters and numbers.
2. Press and hold the widget.
3. Make the desired adjustment:
Delete the input.
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Tap the icon.
Icon Function
A new widget can be selected.
Tap the icon.
Tap icon: to delete a letter or number.
The widget is deleted.
Press and hold the icon: delete all let-
ters or numbers.
Press and hold the widget and drag to
the left or right.
The widget is moved to the desired po-
sition.
Using the map
The navigation map can be moved on the con-
trol display.
Sorting apps
To sort the app icons again, press and hold
the desired icon and move it to the desired
location.
Function
Operation
To move the map. Swipe in the appropri-
ate direction.
To zoom in/out on Pinch together or move
Switching between menus
After selecting a menu item, a new menu is
displayed.
the map.
apart your fingers.
To display the
menu.
Tap once.
Swipe from left to right on the Control Display.
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 entries exist can be
displayed in a letter field.
Go to context menu
Depending on the menu item, a context menu
with additional options can be displayed.
1. Tap the letter in front of the list.
A letter box is displayed.
Press and hold the desired menu item.
The menu consists of various areas, such as:
2. Tap the first letter of the desired entry.
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"General help": call up the Integrated Own-
er's Handbook.
The first entry for the selected letter is dis-
played in the list.
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"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as
shortcut.
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Relevant ConnectedDrive Services via the
ConnectedDrive Store.
BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Principle
Activating voice input
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a
personal assistant that enables natural voice
control of various vehicle functions. The Per-
sonal Assistant simplifies the operation of the
vehicle by proactively suggesting and auto-
mating habits.
General
Voice input can be activated in various ways:
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Press the button on the steering
wheel briefly.
General
The microphone on the driver's side is ac-
tive.
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BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-
able depending on the national-market ver-
sion.
Say the activation word.
The microphones on the driver's or front
passenger's side are active with the
following voice control, depending on
where the activation word was spoken.
The system includes special microphones
on the driver's side and the passenger's
side.
Then say the command. The activation word
and the command can be spoken without
pause in one sentence.
Say commands at a normal volume.
Speaking directly into the microphone does
not improve speech recognition.
Commands and numbers should be spoken
fluently, with the usual emphasis and at a
normal volume and speed.
Microphone button on steering wheel
›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-
ken.
1.
Press the button briefly.
2. Say the command.
Activation word
General
Operating requirements
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A system language that is supported by the
Personal Assistant must be set via iDrive.
Saying the activation word starts the Personal
Assistant. The Personal Assistant listens.
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Always say commands in the configured
system language.
Preset activation word
For the full range of functions, the following
functions should be activated, set or booked:
›Hello BMW‹: The preset activation word can
be activated and deactivated.
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All settings under
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
Data protection, see page 72.
BMW ID or a driver profile.
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5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Activation word"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Additional speech assistants"
6. Select the desired setting.
7. ""Hello BMW""
Personal activation word
Cancelling voice input
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.
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Press the button on the steering
wheel again.
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›Cancel‹
Slide the Controller to the right or left.
Press the Controller.
The activation word should consist of multiple
syllables to ensure good detection.
›Hello‹: The addition is not necessary during
activation word and does not need to be spo-
ken.
Possible commands
General
1.
Apps menu
Commands can be used to give instructions
or ask questions where the Personal Assistant
provides support.
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
For example, it is possible to call contacts,
navigate to an address, make settings or ask
questions about the vehicle function.
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Activation word"
7. "Personal activation word"
8. "Set"
Most of the contents on the control display, for
example menu items and list entries, can be
said as commands.
9. "Start recording"
Help for voice control
Activation word from third-party providers
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›Voice commands‹: to have voice command
options read aloud.
Depending on the national-market version,
some third-party providers offer digital voice
assistants, e.g. Siri or Amazon Alexa.
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›General information on voice control‹: have
information on the operating principle of the
voice control announced.
In order to use Siri, the smartphone must be
connected via Apple CarPlay.
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›Help‹: have tips and example commands
for voice control announced.
Supported voice assistants can be used with a
connected smartphone in the vehicle.
Additional example commands for the cur-
rent context are displayed in the widget of
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
In addition to the BMW preset or personal acti-
vation word, the activation word of voice assis-
tants from connected third-party providers can
be used.
Sample commands
1.
Apps menu
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›Call John Smith‹
2. "Vehicle apps"
›Drive me to Heathrow airport‹
›Play a classical music station‹
3. "System settings"
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›Is my tyre pressure still okay?‹
›Activate climate control‹
›Increase the ACC distance‹
›Sport mode‹
Example command: ›How do you disable the
front passenger airbag?‹
The Personal Assistant gives a response.
Where applicable, the section of the Integrated
Owner's Handbook is displayed on the control
display if the vehicle is at standstill.
Further example commands can be displayed
on the Control Display.
Settings
1.
Apps menu
2. "All apps"
Setting the system language
3. "Personal assistant"
4. "Help"
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
5. "Example commands"
3. "System settings"
4. "Language"
Sample commands for the current context are
displayed in the widget of the BMW Intelligent
Personal Assistant.
5. Select the desired setting.
For further information:
Setting the response length
You can set the Personal Assistant to use the
standard dialogue or a short version. In case
of the short version, the announcements by
the Personal Assistant are played back in an
abbreviated version.
Menu items
Menu items can be called up directly via the
Personal Assistant. Speak the menu items
as they are displayed on the Control Display.
When speaking the menu items, the order of
the menus does not have to be observed.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "System settings"
1. Activate the voice input.
2. ›Media‹
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Response length"
7. Select the desired setting.
3. ›Saved stations‹
The saved stations are displayed on the
control display.
Owner's Handbook by voice control
Saying during voice output
It is possible to ask simple questions about
the vehicle functions and about operating the
vehicle.
It is possible to answer during inquiries of the
Personal Assistant. The function can be deac-
tivated if the feedback is frequently cancelled
inadvertently, for example due to background
noise or conversations in the vehicle.
The voice control system and the feedback it
provides are not a substitute for the printed
or Integrated Owner's Handbook. The function
is available depending on the national-market
version. The speech recognition function and
the quality of the feedback may vary.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
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5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
version. Online speech processing is not avail-
able in all languages.
6. "Speaking during voice output"
1.
Apps menu
Suggestions
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "System settings"
General
4. "Voice control"
The Personal Assistant provides support with
individual suggestions.
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Online speech processing"
Activating/deactivating suggestions
1.
Apps menu
Voice control from third-party
providers
2. "Vehicle apps"
Depending on the equipment, third-party voice
control can be activated by pressing and hold-
ing the microphone button on the steering
wheel.
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. "Receive suggestions"
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
Adapting suggestions
3. "System settings"
4. "Voice control"
The suggestions can be adapted, e.g. for
which category suggestions are made or
whether an audio signal is output.
5. "Long press"
1.
Apps menu
6. Select the desired setting.
2. "Vehicle apps"
Adjusting the volume
3. "System settings"
Turn the volume control button during the spo-
ken instructions until the desired volume is ob-
tained.
4. "Voice control"
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"
6. Select the desired setting.
The volume setting is retained even if you
change the volume of other audio sources.
Online speech processing
Online speech processing improves the quality
of the speech recognition and search results
for points of interest. To use the function, data
is sent across an encrypted connection to a
service provider where it is delete stored. An
active ConnectedDrive contract is required for
online speech processing. ConnectedDrive is
available depending on the national-market
Using the voice control of the
smartphone
Depending on the device, a smartphone con-
nected to the vehicle can be operated via voice
input.
The device must be connected via Apple Car-
Play or Android Auto.
1. Press and hold the
button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
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The voice control of the smartphone is acti-
vated.
Automating habits
If activation is successful, a confirmation
appears on the control display.
General
The Personal Assistant can automate routines,
for example, the automatic opening of win-
dows at the same place. This involves creating
rules that can be activated and deactivated at
any time.
2. Press the
button on the steering
wheel to cancel the voice control of the
smartphone.
Activating/deactivating routines
Amazon Alexa Car Integration
1.
Apps menu
2. "All apps"
Principle
3. "Automate habits"
4. Select the desired setting.
Amazon Alexa Car Integration is available de-
pending on the equipment and national-mar-
ket version. Alexa is a digital assistant from
Amazon. Amazon Alexa Car Integration allows
Alexa to be used in the vehicle. Some Alexa
functions may only work to a restricted extent
in the vehicle to ensure they do not create a
safety risk when driving.
System limits
▷
The Personal Assistant provides informa-
tion about vehicle functions that may not be
installed in the vehicle.
This also applies to safety-relevant func-
tions and systems.
Operating requirements
▷
▷
Certain noises may be detected and could
cause problems. Keep doors and windows
closed.
▷
A BMW ID or driver profile is activated.
▷
An active Amazon account exists.
Noises from the front passenger or other
passengers can impair the system. Avoid
background noise in the vehicle while you
are speaking.
Activating Amazon Alexa Car
Integration
Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in
the vehicle and, if applicable, in the My BMW
App.
▷
▷
Strong dialects may prevent speech recog-
nition from working properly.
To set it up, follow the instructions in the Ama-
zon Alexa app in the vehicle.
A poor data connection influences the re-
sponse time of the Personal Assistant and
the Search.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Amazon Alexa"
Once set up, Amazon Alexa can be used in the
vehicle as follows:
BMW gesture control
Say the activation word Alexa and the desired
command.
Principle
BMW gesture control enables some iDrive
functions to be operated simply by moving
your hands.
Information about the active function appears
on the control display. If the function is im-
paired, reconnect Bluetooth and Wi-Fi if nec-
essary.
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3. "System settings"
4. "Gesture control"
5. "Gesture control"
Overview
Settings
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "System settings"
4. "Gesture control"
5. Select the desired setting.
The camera in the headliner detects gestures
made in the area of the centre console at the
height of the control display.
Performing gestures
The camera of the gesture control uses an in-
visible Class 1 laser.
▷
Perform the gestures under the interior mir-
ror and to the side of the steering wheel.
▷
▷
Perform the gestures clearly.
Activating/deactivating gesture
control
The gestures can also be performed from
the passenger's side.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
Possible gestures
Gesture
Operation
Function
Move extended index finger forward and To accept phone call.
backward in the direction of the control
To select the highlighted en-
try of a list during voice input.
To confirm the pop-up.
display.
Swipe hand in front of the control display To reject phone call.
in the direction of the front passenger
seat.
To close the pop-up.
To end voice input.
Move extended index finger slowly in a
clockwise circle.
To increase the volume.
Gesture is detected after approximately
one circular movement.
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Gesture
Operation
Function
Move the extended index finger slowly
counter-clockwise in a circle.
To reduce the volume.
Gesture is detected after approximately
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 is only possible
with the vehicle at standstill.
Move fist with thumb extended to the left To skip back.
back and forth.
The previous music track is
played.
Move fist with thumb extended to right
left back and forth.
Skip function forwards.
The next music track is
played.
With the index and middle fingers exten- Perform individually assigna-
ded, point into the direction of the control ble gesture.
display.
Stretch out all five fingers, make a fist
and then stretch out all five fingers
again.
Perform individually assigna-
ble gesture.
▷
▷
▷
Route guidance to home address.
Mute/playback.
Control display on/off.
Assigning a gesture individually
General
Two gestures can be assigned individually and
can be set as a shortcut for certain functions,
for example:
Gesture shortcuts can only be created with an
active BMW ID or a driver profile.
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type to select depends on the mobile device
and the function you wish to use.
Setting a gesture shortcut
The desired function can be selected directly in
any menu and set as a shortcut.
General
1. Press and hold the desired menu item.
2. "Add to gesture shortcuts"
Detailed information on functions and connec-
tion types can be found in the following media
from the Owner's Handbook under the speci-
fied keyword:
3. Select the desired gesture.
Selecting the function
Some defined functions can be selected di-
rectly in the menu for gesture control.
▷
Integrated Owner's Handbook in the vehi-
cle.
▷
Printed Owner’s Handbook for Navigation,
Communication, and Entertainment.
1.
Apps menu
The following information sources can also be
used:
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "System settings"
4. "Gesture control"
▷
▷
Driver’s Guide app.
Driver’s Guide Web.
5. "Point two fingers at display" or "Show five-
o-five fingers"
Safety information
6. Select the desired setting.
WARNING
System limits
Operating integrated information systems
and communication devices during a journey
may distract you from the traffic situation.
You could lose control of the vehicle. There is
a risk of accident. Only operate the systems
or devices if the traffic situation allows you to
do so. Stop if necessary and operate the sys-
tems or devices with the vehicle at a stand-
still.
Detection of gestures by the camera in the
headliner can be disrupted under the following
circumstances:
▷
▷
▷
The camera lens is covered.
There are objects on the interior mirror.
The camera lens is dirty; clean the camera
lens.
Sensors and camera lenses, see page 423.
▷
The gesture is performed outside the de-
tection range.
Overview
▷
▷
Wearing of gloves or jewellery.
Smoking in the interior.
The following list shows possible functions
and the appropriate connection types for them.
The range of functions depends on the vehicle
equipment and the mobile device.
Connecting mobile devices
to the vehicle
Principle
The vehicle offers various types of connections
for using mobile devices. Which connection
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Function
Connection type
Icon on the con-
trol display
Making calls using the hands-free
system.
Bluetooth.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection.
Operating telephone functions via
iDrive.
Keyword: calling via Bluetooth.
Playing music from a USB device.
Keyword: audio.
Bluetooth audio.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection.
Calling without a mobile phone.
Personal eSIM.
Keyword: calling with Personal eSIM. Keyword: Personal eSIM.
Data exchange between mobile de-
vice and vehicle.
WiFi.
Keyword: vehicle WiFi.
Use Internet access via the personal WiFi via personal hotspot.
hotspot.
Keyword: personal hotspot.
Operate Apple CarPlay via iDrive and Bluetooth and WiFi.
by voice commands.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection and
Keyword: Apple CarPlay preparation. vehicle Wi-Fi.
Operate Android Auto via iDrive and Bluetooth and WiFi.
by 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.
For further information:
USB port, see page 318.
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