BMW 3: BMW Gesture Control
Concept
Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand motion using BMW Gesture Control.
Overview
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The camera in the roofliner detects gestures that are carried out in the area of the center console at the height of the Control Display.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Gesture control".
5. "Gesture control".
Adjusting
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Gesture control".
5. Select the desired setting:
- "User help display": the possible gesture is shown on the Control Display.
- "Audio confirmation": an acoustic signal is emitted once the gesture is recognized.
Carrying out gestures
Perform gestures underneath the interior mirror and next to the steering wheel.
Execute gestures clearly.
The gestures can also be executed from the front-passenger side.
Possible gestures
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Assigning gesture individually
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Gesture control".
5. "Function assignment gesture 1" or "Function assignment gesture 2".
6. Select the desired setting.
System limits
Gesture recognition by the camera in the roofliner can be disturbed by the following circumstances:
- The camera lens is covered.
- Objects are located on the interior mirror.
- The camera lens is dirty. Clean the camera lenses.
- The gesture is executed outside of the detection range.
- Wearing of gloves or jewelry.
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iDrive includes a large number of functions.
These functions can be operated via the Controller
and, depending on the equipment version, via
touchscreen, voice activation system or gesture
control.
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