BMW 5 Series: BMW Gesture Control
Concept
Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand motion only using BMW Gesture Control.
Overview
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The 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".
Adjusting
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Gestures".
4. Select the desired setting:
- "Display tips": the possible gesture is shown on the Control Display.
- "Audio feedback": an acoustic signal is emitted once the gesture is recognized.
Possible gestures
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Perform gestures underneath the interior mirror 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".
4. "Function assignment".
5. Select the desired setting.
System limits
Gesture recognition by the camera can be disturbed by the following circumstances:
- The camera lens is covered.
- Objects are located on the interior mirror.
- The camera lens is dirty. Clean the camera lenses.
- The gesture is executed outside of the detection range.
- Wearing of gloves or jewelry.
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Voice activation system
Concept
Most functions displayed on the Control Display
can be operated by voice commands via the
voice activation system. The system supports
you with announcements during input.
General information
Using the voice activation
system
Activating the voice activation
system
1. Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The symbol on the Control Display
indicates
that the voice activatio
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:
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Speed Limit Warning
The driver has the option of setting a speed at which a warning is issued
when the system is activated
and the preset speed is exceeded.
Operation
The speed limit warning can be switched on and off in the iDrive menu, as
well as the speed setting at
which the warning should be issued, by making th
Switching on/off
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
Steering wheel symbol lights up
gray.
The system is on standby and does not
manipulate steering.
System activates automatically as soon as all
function conditions are fulfilled.
Steering wheel symbol lights up
green.
The system is active.
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