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Safety information

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes equipment, systems

and functions which are offered or may be of-

fered in future on a model-specific basis, even

if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-

tion.

WARNING

Operating integrated information systems

and communication devices during a journey

may distract you from the traffic situation.

You could lose control of the vehicle. There is

a risk of accident. Only operate the systems

or devices if the traffic situation allows you to

do so. Stop if necessary and operate the sys-

tems or devices with the vehicle at a stand-

still.

For further information:

Vehicle equipment, see page 8.

Display and operating

concept

Main menu

Principle

General

BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper-

ating concept and includes a wide range of

functions.

The main menu is divided into different areas:

Overview

General

Depending on the equipment, the functions

can be operated as follows:

▷

Via the control display.

Via the Controller.

Via the touchpad.

Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

Via gesture control.

Using the operating elements on the steer-

ing wheel.

1

Menu bar

2

3

4

Widgets

For further information:

Status information

Climate bar, climate 300

Instrument cluster, see page 156.

Menu bar

Apps menu

Access to apps and vehicle functions. A

filter can be selected. The last selected filter

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is stored. If necessary, change the filter to see

the apps you want.

as buttons and allow jumping to the relevant

menu.

▷

"All apps": all apps and functions are dis-

played.

Status information

"Infotainment apps": only infotainment

apps are displayed.

General

The status field is located in the top area of the

control display. Status information is displayed

in the form of icons. Various symbols are avail-

able depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version.

"Vehicle apps": only functions for vehicle

setting are displayed.

Media menu

Access to functions of the entertainment

system, for example, radio stations or connec-

tion with external devices.

Telephone status information

Icon

Meaning

Communication menu

Active call.

Access to the telephone and message

function as well as the connection and man-

agement of mobile devices, for example,

smartphones.

Data transfer not possible.

Signal strength.

SIM card missing.

Navigation menu

Access to navigation system, destination

entry and traffic information. Configurable map

views as well as other functions, for example

points of interest.

Entertainment status information

Icon Meaning

USB audio.

Apple CarPlay© menu

Bluetooth audio.

Smartphone audio.

Connected Music with Spotify.

WiFi.

Depending on the national-market version

with connected function: access to Apple Car-

Play. Apple CarPlay allows certain functions of

a compatible Apple iPhone to be used securely

via iDrive.

Apple CarPlay.

Android Auto.

Android Auto© menu

Depending on the national-market version

with connected function: access to Android

Auto. Android Auto enables certain functions

of a compatible Android smartphone to be

used securely via iDrive.

Status information notifications

Icon Meaning

Number of messages.

Check Control message.

Traffic information.

Widgets

Widgets show real-time information and dy-

namic content, for example the map of the

navigation system. The widgets also serve

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Icon Meaning

Icon

Function

Suppress private information.

To confirm your digit input.

Do not disturb.

Notification.

Move the entry area to the left

or right.

Input comparison

For further information:

When entering data from a database, for ex-

ample contacts, the selection is gradually nar-

rowed down with each character entered and

supplemented if necessary.

Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, Communication, see page 6.

Other status information

Activating/deactivating functions

Icon Meaning

Some menu items are preceded by an icon.

Selecting the menu item enables or disables

the function.

Sound output active.

Sound output deactivated.

Activation word active.

BMW ID or driver profile.

Route guidance active.

Call up quicklist.

Icon

Meaning

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Activating/deactivating audio

confirmation

Wireless charging active.

Park Distance Control: sound activated.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

Park Distance Control: sound deactiva-

ted.

3. "System settings"

4. "Sound"

5. Select the desired setting.

Digit input and display

Quick access

Letters and numbers

The quicklist provides access to the shortcuts,

certain settings and app recommendations.

Letters and numbers can be entered using

the controller, the touchpad, control display or

voice control depending on the equipment.

Icon

Function

To switch between upper and

lower case.

To enter a space.

To switch between languages.

To use voice input.

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Performing a function

1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control

display.

Digit in-

put

Operation

Show

quicklist.

Swipe from top to bottom on the

control display.

2. Tap the desired shortcut.

The function is carried out immediately. If you

have selected a phone number for example,

the connection will also be established.

Slide the Controller upwards.

Tap the

bar.

icon in the status

Hide

quicklist.

Swipe from the bottom up on the

control display.

Deleting shortcuts

1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control

display.

Slide the Controller downwards.

2. Press and hold the desired shortcut.

3. "Delete shortcut"

Activating/deactivating pop-ups

Pop-ups are automatically shown on the con-

trol display for some functions. Some of these

pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.

Direct access

1.

Apps menu

General

2. "Vehicle apps"

The vehicle has buttons that can be used to

access menus for the respective function di-

rectly on the control display. Then continue the

operation via iDrive.

3. "System settings"

4. "Pop-ups"

5. Select the desired setting.

Overview

Shortcuts

General

The iDrive functions can be stored on the

shortcuts and called up directly, for example,

radio stations, navigation destinations, phone

numbers and menu entries.

Saving a function

1. Select the desired function.

2. Press and hold the desired function.

3. "Add to shortcuts"

Button Function

Call up the Exterior lighting menu.

Shortcuts can only be created with an active

BMW ID or a driver profile.

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Safety information

BMW Curved Display

WARNING

Principle

Objects located in front of the control display

may slip and damage the control display.

There is a danger of injury or material dam-

age. Do not place objects in front of the con-

trol display.

The BMW Curved Display is the one-piece dis-

play in the vehicle that is curved towards the

driver. The BMW Curved Display comprises the

instrument cluster on the driver's side and the

control display in the centre console.

General

Overview

Follow the instructions on cleaning the BMW

Curved Display in the Care chapter.

For further information:

Care of special parts, see page 425.

Overview

Control display

Switching the control display on/off

automatically

The control display is switched on automati-

cally when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon

as the control display is required for operation.

1

Instrument cluster 156

Control display 54

2

In certain situations, the control display is

switched off automatically, for example if no

operation is performed on the vehicle for sev-

eral minutes.

Control display

Switching the control display on/off

manually

1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control

display.

Principle

The iDrive functions are shown on the control

display.

2. "Screen off"

Tap the control display to turn it on again.

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Adjusting the brightness

Buttons on the Controller

1.

Apps menu

Button Function

2. "Vehicle apps"

To go to the main menu.

3. "Displays"

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

6. Confirm the desired setting.

To go to the Media/Radio menu.

To go to the Telephone menu.

To go to the navigation map.

Depending on the lighting conditions, the

brightness control may not be immediately ap-

parent.

System limits

If the control display is exposed to very high

temperatures, for example because of strong

sunlight, the brightness may be reduced and

the control display may even switch itself off.

Normal functions will be restored when the

temperature is reduced, for example by provid-

ing shade or using the air conditioning.

To go to the destination entry menu

of the navigation system.

Go to previous menu.

To go to the Options menu.

Controller

General

Operation

The buttons are used to go to menus directly.

▷

Turn to switch between menu items, for ex-

ample.

Overview

▷

Press to select a menu item, for example.

Controller

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Switching between menus

After selecting a menu item, a new menu is

displayed.

▷

Slide the Controller to the left.

The current menu closes and the previous

menu is displayed.

▷

Press the button.

▷

Slide in four directions to change between

menus, for example.

The current menu closes and the previous

menu is displayed.

Entering letters and numbers

Digit input

1. Turn the Controller: to select letters or num-

bers.

2.

: to confirm your digit input.

Set system language, see page 61.

Delete the input.

Operation using the

Controller

Icon Function

Press Controller: to delete a letter or

number.

Going to the main menu

Press and hold the Controller: to delete

all letters or numbers.

Press the key.

The main menu is displayed.

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-

tries, the letters for which entries exist can be

displayed in a letter field.

Selecting menu items

1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

1. Turn the Controller quickly to the left or

right.

2. Press the Controller.

2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.

Selecting widgets

1. In the main menu, slide the Controller to the

right.

The first entry for the selected letter is dis-

played in the list.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired widget

is selected.

3. Press the Controller.

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Using the map

The navigation system's map can be moved

using the touchpad.

Operation by touchpad

General

Tap the map on the control display and then

continue the operation using the touchpad.

Depending on the equipment, some iDrive

functions can be operated with the touchpad

of the controller.

Function

Operation

To move the map.

Swipe in the appropri-

ate direction.

Selecting functions

1.

Apps menu

To display the

menu.

Tap once.

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "System settings"

4. "Touchpad"

Using alphabetical lists

Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries

permit a direct jump to letters for which an en-

try exists.

5. Select the desired setting.

Entering letters and numbers

▷

Enter characters as they are displayed on

the control display.

Enter the first letter on the touchpad.

The first entry of the entered letter is displayed

in the list.

▷

Always enter associated characters, for ex-

ample accents or dots, so that the letter can

be clearly identified.

Operation via control display

▷

The input options depend on the set lan-

guage. You may need to enter special char-

acters using the Controller.

General

Set system language, see page 61.

Depending on the equipment, the control dis-

play may be equipped with a touchscreen.

Entering special characters

It is possible to tap on menu items and widg-

ets. Touch the control display with your fingers.

Do not use any objects.

Function

Operation

Delete a charac- Swipe to the left on the

ter. touchpad.

Going to the main menu

Tap the icon.

To enter a space. From the centre of the

touchpad, swipe to the

right.

The main menu is displayed.

To enter a hy-

phen.

At the top of the touch-

pad, swipe to the right.

To enter an un-

derscore.

At the bottom of the

touchpad, swipe to the

right.

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Adapting widgets

Entering letters and numbers

You can adapt the widgets in the main menu.

It is only possible to make adaptations with the

vehicle at a standstill.

Digit input

1. If necessary, tap the

display.

icon or control

1. If necessary,

tap the icon.

2. Enter the required letters and numbers.

2. Press and hold the widget.

3. Make the desired adjustment:

Delete the input.

▷

Tap the icon.

Icon Function

A new widget can be selected.

Tap the icon.

Tap icon: to delete a letter or number.

The widget is deleted.

Press and hold the icon: delete all let-

ters or numbers.

Press and hold the widget and drag to

the left or right.

The widget is moved to the desired po-

sition.

Using the map

The navigation map can be moved on the con-

trol display.

Sorting apps

To sort the app icons again, press and hold

the desired icon and move it to the desired

location.

Function

Operation

To move the map. Swipe in the appropri-

ate direction.

To zoom in/out on Pinch together or move

Switching between menus

After selecting a menu item, a new menu is

displayed.

the map.

apart your fingers.

To display the

menu.

Tap once.

Swipe from left to right on the Control Display.

The current menu closes and the previous

menu is displayed.

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-

tries, the letters for which entries exist can be

displayed in a letter field.

Go to context menu

Depending on the menu item, a context menu

with additional options can be displayed.

1. Tap the letter in front of the list.

A letter box is displayed.

Press and hold the desired menu item.

The menu consists of various areas, such as:

2. Tap the first letter of the desired entry.

▷

"General help": call up the Integrated Own-

er's Handbook.

The first entry for the selected letter is dis-

played in the list.

▷

"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as

shortcut.

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▷

Relevant ConnectedDrive Services via the

ConnectedDrive Store.

BMW Intelligent Personal

Assistant

Receive suggestions, see page 62.

Principle

Activating voice input

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a

personal assistant that enables natural voice

control of various vehicle functions. The Per-

sonal Assistant simplifies the operation of the

vehicle by proactively suggesting and auto-

mating habits.

General

Voice input can be activated in various ways:

▷

Press the button on the steering

wheel briefly.

General

The microphone on the driver's side is ac-

tive.

▷

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-

able depending on the national-market ver-

sion.

Say the activation word.

The microphones on the driver's or front

passenger's side are active with the

following voice control, depending on

where the activation word was spoken.

The system includes special microphones

on the driver's side and the passenger's

side.

Then say the command. The activation word

and the command can be spoken without

pause in one sentence.

Say commands at a normal volume.

Speaking directly into the microphone does

not improve speech recognition.

Commands and numbers should be spoken

fluently, with the usual emphasis and at a

normal volume and speed.

Microphone button on steering wheel

›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-

ken.

1.

Press the button briefly.

2. Say the command.

Activation word

General

Operating requirements

▷

A system language that is supported by the

Personal Assistant must be set via iDrive.

Set system language, see page 61.

Saying the activation word starts the Personal

Assistant. The Personal Assistant listens.

▷

Always say commands in the configured

system language.

Preset activation word

For the full range of functions, the following

functions should be activated, set or booked:

›Hello BMW‹: The preset activation word can

be activated and deactivated.

▷

Online speech processing, see page 62.

All settings under

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

Data protection, see page 72.

Activation word, see page 59.

BMW ID or a driver profile.

▷

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5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Activation word"

4. "Voice control"

5. "Additional speech assistants"

6. Select the desired setting.

7. ""Hello BMW""

Personal activation word

Cancelling voice input

In addition to the preset activation word, a

personal activation word can be set up with

an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The per-

sonal activation word can also be changed or

deleted.

▷

Press the button on the steering

wheel again.

▷

›Cancel‹

Slide the Controller to the right or left.

Press the Controller.

The activation word should consist of multiple

syllables to ensure good detection.

›Hello‹: The addition is not necessary during

activation word and does not need to be spo-

ken.

Possible commands

General

1.

Apps menu

Commands can be used to give instructions

or ask questions where the Personal Assistant

provides support.

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

For example, it is possible to call contacts,

navigate to an address, make settings or ask

questions about the vehicle function.

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Activation word"

7. "Personal activation word"

8. "Set"

Most of the contents on the control display, for

example menu items and list entries, can be

said as commands.

9. "Start recording"

Help for voice control

Activation word from third-party providers

▷

›Voice commands‹: to have voice command

options read aloud.

Depending on the national-market version,

some third-party providers offer digital voice

assistants, e.g. Siri or Amazon Alexa.

▷

›General information on voice control‹: have

information on the operating principle of the

voice control announced.

In order to use Siri, the smartphone must be

connected via Apple CarPlay.

▷

›Help‹: have tips and example commands

for voice control announced.

Supported voice assistants can be used with a

connected smartphone in the vehicle.

Additional example commands for the cur-

rent context are displayed in the widget of

the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

In addition to the BMW preset or personal acti-

vation word, the activation word of voice assis-

tants from connected third-party providers can

be used.

Sample commands

1.

Apps menu

▷

›Call John Smith‹

2. "Vehicle apps"

›Drive me to Heathrow airport‹

›Play a classical music station‹

3. "System settings"

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›Is my tyre pressure still okay?‹

›Activate climate control‹

›Increase the ACC distance‹

›Sport mode‹

Example command: ›How do you disable the

front passenger airbag?‹

The Personal Assistant gives a response.

Where applicable, the section of the Integrated

Owner's Handbook is displayed on the control

display if the vehicle is at standstill.

Further example commands can be displayed

on the Control Display.

Settings

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

Setting the system language

3. "Personal assistant"

4. "Help"

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

5. "Example commands"

3. "System settings"

4. "Language"

Sample commands for the current context are

displayed in the widget of the BMW Intelligent

Personal Assistant.

5. Select the desired setting.

For further information:

Setting the response length

Adapting widgets, see page 57.

You can set the Personal Assistant to use the

standard dialogue or a short version. In case

of the short version, the announcements by

the Personal Assistant are played back in an

abbreviated version.

Menu items

Menu items can be called up directly via the

Personal Assistant. Speak the menu items

as they are displayed on the Control Display.

When speaking the menu items, the order of

the menus does not have to be observed.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "System settings"

1. Activate the voice input.

2. ›Media‹

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Response length"

7. Select the desired setting.

3. ›Saved stations‹

The saved stations are displayed on the

control display.

Owner's Handbook by voice control

Saying during voice output

It is possible to ask simple questions about

the vehicle functions and about operating the

vehicle.

It is possible to answer during inquiries of the

Personal Assistant. The function can be deac-

tivated if the feedback is frequently cancelled

inadvertently, for example due to background

noise or conversations in the vehicle.

The voice control system and the feedback it

provides are not a substitute for the printed

or Integrated Owner's Handbook. The function

is available depending on the national-market

version. The speech recognition function and

the quality of the feedback may vary.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

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5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

version. Online speech processing is not avail-

able in all languages.

6. "Speaking during voice output"

1.

Apps menu

Suggestions

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "System settings"

General

4. "Voice control"

The Personal Assistant provides support with

individual suggestions.

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Online speech processing"

Activating/deactivating suggestions

1.

Apps menu

Voice control from third-party

providers

2. "Vehicle apps"

Depending on the equipment, third-party voice

control can be activated by pressing and hold-

ing the microphone button on the steering

wheel.

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. "Receive suggestions"

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

Adapting suggestions

3. "System settings"

4. "Voice control"

The suggestions can be adapted, e.g. for

which category suggestions are made or

whether an audio signal is output.

5. "Long press"

1.

Apps menu

6. Select the desired setting.

2. "Vehicle apps"

Adjusting the volume

3. "System settings"

Turn the volume control button during the spo-

ken instructions until the desired volume is ob-

tained.

4. "Voice control"

5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"

6. Select the desired setting.

The volume setting is retained even if you

change the volume of other audio sources.

Online speech processing

Online speech processing improves the quality

of the speech recognition and search results

for points of interest. To use the function, data

is sent across an encrypted connection to a

service provider where it is delete stored. An

active ConnectedDrive contract is required for

online speech processing. ConnectedDrive is

available depending on the national-market

Using the voice control of the

smartphone

Depending on the device, a smartphone con-

nected to the vehicle can be operated via voice

input.

The device must be connected via Apple Car-

Play or Android Auto.

1. Press and hold the

button on the

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

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The voice control of the smartphone is acti-

vated.

Automating habits

If activation is successful, a confirmation

appears on the control display.

General

The Personal Assistant can automate routines,

for example, the automatic opening of win-

dows at the same place. This involves creating

rules that can be activated and deactivated at

any time.

2. Press the

button on the steering

wheel to cancel the voice control of the

smartphone.

Activating/deactivating routines

Amazon Alexa Car Integration

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

Principle

3. "Automate habits"

4. Select the desired setting.

Amazon Alexa Car Integration is available de-

pending on the equipment and national-mar-

ket version. Alexa is a digital assistant from

Amazon. Amazon Alexa Car Integration allows

Alexa to be used in the vehicle. Some Alexa

functions may only work to a restricted extent

in the vehicle to ensure they do not create a

safety risk when driving.

System limits

▷

The Personal Assistant provides informa-

tion about vehicle functions that may not be

installed in the vehicle.

This also applies to safety-relevant func-

tions and systems.

Operating requirements

▷

Certain noises may be detected and could

cause problems. Keep doors and windows

closed.

▷

A BMW ID or driver profile is activated.

▷

An active Amazon account exists.

Noises from the front passenger or other

passengers can impair the system. Avoid

background noise in the vehicle while you

are speaking.

Activating Amazon Alexa Car

Integration

Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in

the vehicle and, if applicable, in the My BMW

App.

▷

Strong dialects may prevent speech recog-

nition from working properly.

To set it up, follow the instructions in the Ama-

zon Alexa app in the vehicle.

A poor data connection influences the re-

sponse time of the Personal Assistant and

the Search.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Amazon Alexa"

Once set up, Amazon Alexa can be used in the

vehicle as follows:

BMW gesture control

Say the activation word Alexa and the desired

command.

Principle

BMW gesture control enables some iDrive

functions to be operated simply by moving

your hands.

Information about the active function appears

on the control display. If the function is im-

paired, reconnect Bluetooth and Wi-Fi if nec-

essary.

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3. "System settings"

4. "Gesture control"

5. "Gesture control"

Overview

Settings

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "System settings"

4. "Gesture control"

5. Select the desired setting.

The camera in the headliner detects gestures

made in the area of the centre console at the

height of the control display.

Performing gestures

The camera of the gesture control uses an in-

visible Class 1 laser.

▷

Perform the gestures under the interior mir-

ror and to the side of the steering wheel.

▷

Perform the gestures clearly.

Activating/deactivating gesture

control

The gestures can also be performed from

the passenger's side.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

Possible gestures

Gesture

Operation

Function

Move extended index finger forward and To accept phone call.

backward in the direction of the control

To select the highlighted en-

try of a list during voice input.

To confirm the pop-up.

display.

Swipe hand in front of the control display To reject phone call.

in the direction of the front passenger

seat.

To close the pop-up.

To end voice input.

Move extended index finger slowly in a

clockwise circle.

To increase the volume.

Gesture is detected after approximately

one circular movement.

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Operation

Function

Move the extended index finger slowly

counter-clockwise in a circle.

To reduce the volume.

Gesture is detected after approximately

one circular movement.

Depending on the

equipment:

Bring thumb and index finger together

and move the hand to the right or left.

Turn vehicle in the Live Vehi-

cle view.

3D View: rotate camera view.

This gesture is only possible

with the vehicle at standstill.

Move fist with thumb extended to the left To skip back.

back and forth.

The previous music track is

played.

Move fist with thumb extended to right

left back and forth.

Skip function forwards.

The next music track is

played.

With the index and middle fingers exten- Perform individually assigna-

ded, point into the direction of the control ble gesture.

display.

Stretch out all five fingers, make a fist

and then stretch out all five fingers

again.

Perform individually assigna-

ble gesture.

▷

Route guidance to home address.

Mute/playback.

Control display on/off.

Assigning a gesture individually

General

Two gestures can be assigned individually and

can be set as a shortcut for certain functions,

for example:

Gesture shortcuts can only be created with an

active BMW ID or a driver profile.

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type to select depends on the mobile device

and the function you wish to use.

Setting a gesture shortcut

The desired function can be selected directly in

any menu and set as a shortcut.

General

1. Press and hold the desired menu item.

2. "Add to gesture shortcuts"

Detailed information on functions and connec-

tion types can be found in the following media

from the Owner's Handbook under the speci-

fied keyword:

3. Select the desired gesture.

Selecting the function

Some defined functions can be selected di-

rectly in the menu for gesture control.

▷

Integrated Owner's Handbook in the vehi-

cle.

▷

Printed Owner’s Handbook for Navigation,

Communication, and Entertainment.

1.

Apps menu

The following information sources can also be

used:

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "System settings"

4. "Gesture control"

▷

Driver’s Guide app.

Driver’s Guide Web.

5. "Point two fingers at display" or "Show five-

o-five fingers"

Safety information

6. Select the desired setting.

WARNING

System limits

Operating integrated information systems

and communication devices during a journey

may distract you from the traffic situation.

You could lose control of the vehicle. There is

a risk of accident. Only operate the systems

or devices if the traffic situation allows you to

do so. Stop if necessary and operate the sys-

tems or devices with the vehicle at a stand-

still.

Detection of gestures by the camera in the

headliner can be disrupted under the following

circumstances:

▷

The camera lens is covered.

There are objects on the interior mirror.

The camera lens is dirty; clean the camera

lens.

Sensors and camera lenses, see page 423.

▷

The gesture is performed outside the de-

tection range.

Overview

▷

Wearing of gloves or jewellery.

Smoking in the interior.

The following list shows possible functions

and the appropriate connection types for them.

The range of functions depends on the vehicle

equipment and the mobile device.

Connecting mobile devices

to the vehicle

Principle

The vehicle offers various types of connections

for using mobile devices. Which connection

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Function

Connection type

Icon on the con-

trol display

Making calls using the hands-free

system.

Bluetooth.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection.

Operating telephone functions via

iDrive.

Keyword: calling via Bluetooth.

Playing music from a USB device.

Keyword: audio.

Bluetooth audio.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection.

Calling without a mobile phone.

Personal eSIM.

Keyword: calling with Personal eSIM. Keyword: Personal eSIM.

Data exchange between mobile de-

vice and vehicle.

WiFi.

Keyword: vehicle WiFi.

Use Internet access via the personal WiFi via personal hotspot.

hotspot.

Keyword: personal hotspot.

Operate Apple CarPlay via iDrive and Bluetooth and WiFi.

by voice commands.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection and

Keyword: Apple CarPlay preparation. vehicle Wi-Fi.

Operate Android Auto via iDrive and Bluetooth and WiFi.

by voice control.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection and

Keyword: Android Auto preparation. vehicle Wi-Fi.

Playing music from a USB device.

Keyword: audio.

USB.

Keyword: USB connection.

For further information:

USB port, see page 318.

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