BMW 5 Series: Requirements - Voice activation system - At a glance - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Requirements

Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the spoken commands can be identified.

Set the language

    The concept
    ▷ Most functions that are displayed on the Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system. The system prompts you to make your entries. ▷ Function ...

    Using voice activation
    Activating the voice activation system 1. Press the button on the steering wheel. 2. Wait for the signal. 3. Say the command. The command is displayed in the instrument cluster. This symb ...

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    Using the audio control function
    ■ Changing sound quality modes Press . Turn to select “SOUND”. Press . Turn to select the desired mode. “BAS”, “TRE”, “FAD”, “BAL”, or “ASL” Press . ■ Adj ...

    Voice mail
    In normal view, a speed dial number for voice mail can be programmed and accessed by pressing and holding 1. The number for voice mail can be changed in phone mode in Phone menu Call options Voic ...

    Using the panic alarm
    If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pressing and holding the button on the Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds. The ...