Voice Input System - BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual

Voice input system

The principle
The voice input system enables you to operate
various items of equipment on your car without
having to take your hands off the steering
wheel.
Individual menu items on the control display
can be selected by means of short commands.
It is not necessary to use the controller to select
them.
The voice input system translates your com-
mands into control signals for the system in
question, and prompts you by means of
announcements or questions.
The voice input system includes a special
microphone positioned near the interior mirror,
see page 12.
Condition
Via iDrive, select the language in which the
voice input system is operating, so that the spo-
ken commands can be identified. Selecting the
language for iDrive, see page 65.
Symbol in the Owner's Handbook
{...} Say the commands marked with this
symbol word for word.
{{...}} Identifies the replies by the voice
input system.
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Speaking commands
Activating voice input system
1. Press the
or on the steering wheel.
This symbol on the control display and an
acoustic signal indicate that the voice input
system is ready to pick up commands.
2. Issue the command.
Text or digits as understood by the voice
input system are shown on the control
display.
button in the centre console