CONTROLS
Sorting apps
To resort the app icons, press and hold the de-
sired icon and move it to the desired location.
Switching between menus
A new display opens after a menu item is se-
lected.
Swipe from left to right on the control display.
The current menu closes and the previous
menu is displayed.
Calling up the context menu
Depending on the menu item, a context menu
with additional options can be displayed.
Press and hold the desired menu item.
The menu consists of various areas, for in-
stance:
▷
"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-
er's Manual.
▷
"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as
shortcut.
Entering letters and numbers
Input
1.
If necessary, tap the
display.
2.
Enter desired letters and numbers.
Deleting an entry
Icon Function
Tap icon: delete a letter or a number.
Press and hold the icon: delete all let-
ters or numbers.
Using the map
The navigation map can be moved on the con-
trol display.
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Function
Operation
Move map.
Swipe in the appropriate
direction.
Enlarge/shrink
Drag in or out with the fin-
map.
gers.
Display menu.
Tap once.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-
tries, the letters for which an entry exists can
be displayed in a text box.
1.
Tap the letter in front of the list.
A letter box is displayed.
2.
Tap the first letter of the desired entry.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis-
played in the list.
BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Principle
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a
personal assistant that enables natural voice
operation of various vehicle functions. The
Personal Assistant makes it easier to operate
the vehicle by providing proactive suggestions
and automating habits.
General information
▷
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-
able depending on national-market version.
▷
The system includes special microphones
on the driver side and the front passenger
side.
▷
Say commands at a normal volume.
Speaking directly into the microphone does
not improve voice recognition.