Idrive; Buttons On The Controller; Voice Activation - BMW X5 Owner's Manual

iDrive

Concept
iDrive includes a large number of functions.
These functions can be operated via the Control‐
ler and, depending on the equipment version, via
touchscreen, voice activation system or gesture
control.

Buttons on the Controller

Button Function
Opens the main menu.
Open the Apps menu.
Open the Communication menu.
Open the Media/Radio menu.
Open destination input menu for navi‐
gation.
Open navigation map.
Open the previous display.
Open the Options menu.

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 symbol on the Control Display indi‐
cates that voice activation system is ac‐
tive.
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If no other commands are possible, operate the
function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
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