BMW 5 Series: 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 currently used.
Setting the voice dialog
For voice dialog for the voice activation system
Time
Setting the time zone
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Date and time".
4. "Time zone:".
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Setting the time
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Date and time".
4. "Time:".
5. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes are displayed.
8. Press the Controller.
Setting the time format
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Date and time".
4. "Time format:".
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Automatic time setting
Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are updated automatically.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Date and time".
4. "Automatic time setting".
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
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Date
Setting the date
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Date and time".
4. "Date:".
5. Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
7. Make th
Control Display
Brightness
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Displays".
4. "Control display".
5. "Brightness at night".
6. Turn the Controller until the desired brightness
is set.
7. Press
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Blind Spot Detection
The Blind Spot Detection system can detect traffic situations that could pose
a risk if the driver
changes lane. These traffic situations include vehicles approaching quickly from
behind or vehicles in
the driver's blind spot. The system operates within a speed range between 12 -
130 mph (20 - 21
Driving Modes
The displays of the instrument cluster are displayed depending on the driving
mode selected.
A distinction is made between the 3 following modes on the BMW 5 Series:
Comfort
Sport
ECO Pro
BMW 5 Series driving modes on the instrument cluster
COMFORT mode
SPORT mode
ECO PRO mode
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