BMW M5 - Voice Control System

Voice control system
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. Therefore equipment which is not
installed in your vehicle, for example on account
of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐
try specification, may also be described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions and
systems. Comply with the relevant laws and reg‐
ulations when using the corresponding functions
and systems.
Principle
The voice control system enables most of the
functions shown in the Control Display to be op‐
erated by spoken commands. The system pro‐
vides spoken announcements to assist you with
input.
General
▷ Functions that can only be used when the ve‐
hicle is stationary can only be operated via
the voice control system to a limited extent.
▷ The system has a special microphone on the
driver's side.
▷ ›...‹ Indicates commands for the voice control
system in the Owner's Handbook.
▷ Commands, numbers and letters should be
spoken fluently, with the usual emphasis and
at a normal volume and speed.
▷ Always speak the commands in the language
of the voice control system.
▷ When selecting the radio station, use the
customary pronunciation of the station name
as it is displayed on the Control Display.
›[...] Station ...‹, for example, Classic Radio sta‐
tion.
Operating requirements
In order for the voice commands to be detected,
a language must be set using iDrive that is sup‐
ported by the voice control system.
To set the language, see page 54.
Saying voice commands
Activating the voice control
system
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the acoustic signal.
3. Say the command.
This symbol in the instrument cluster in‐
dicates that the voice control system is
active.
If no further spoken commands are possible,
switch to iDrive to operate the function.
Switching off the voice control
system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or say ›Cancel‹.
Operating a smartphone via
voice control
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be
operated via voice control.
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