BMW 5 Series: 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 symbol in the instrument cluster indicates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, operate the function in this case via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or ›Cancel‹.
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 ...Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands. The available commands depend on which menu is currently displayed on the Control Display. There are short commands for function ...See also:
Useful information
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models and all standard and optional
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Using a flatbed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
■To prevent ...