BMW 5 Series: Adjusting
Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. If necessary, "Language".
4. "Language:".
5. Select the desired language.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard dialog or a short version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays back short messages in abbreviated form.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Language".
4. "Speech mode:".
5. Select the desired setting.
Speaking during voice output
It is possible to answer during inquiries of the voice activation system. The function can be deactivated if inquiries are often undesirably interrupted, for instance due to background noise or talking.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Language".
4. "Speaking during voice output".
Online speech processing
Online speech processing provides a dictation function, a natural method of entering destinations and improves the quality of voice recognition.
To use the functions, data is transmitted to a service provider via an encrypted connection and stored locally there.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Language".
4. "Server speech recognition".
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken instructions until the desired volume is set.
- The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed.
- The volume is stored for the driver profile currently used.
System limits
- Certain noises can be detected and may lead to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof closed.
- Noises from the front passenger or the rear seat bench can impair the system. Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking.
- Major language dialects can cause problems with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud and clear.
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Using the voice activation
system of the smartphone
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be
used via voice activation.
Activate voice command response on the smartphone
for this purpose.
1. Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for appr
Language
Setting the language
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. If necessary, "Language".
4. "Language:".
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cu
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Additional functions
General information
Depending on the mobile phone and the installed
apps, the following contents of the mobile
phone are transmitted to the vehicle:
Contacts.
Short messages.
Data transfer can take several minutes.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by the
mobile phone provider or service
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on
the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using turn signals
Press the lever past the resistance point.
Triple turn
