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 appears on the Control Display.
The symbol on the Control
Display indicates
that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, continue operating the function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or ›Cancel‹.
See also:
Entering a phone number
Dialing a number
When entering phone numbers, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers.
Service numbers can be entered more easily,
e. g. 1-888-BMW-CARD.
1. "Telephone".
2 ...
USB audio interface/mobile phone
audio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers
Connectors for external devices
▷ Connection ...
Adaptive brake assistant
In combination with the Active Cruise Control,
this system ensures that the brakes respond
even more rapidly when braking in critical situations.
Refer also to Collision warning ...