BMW 3: Possible commands
General information
Most contents on the Control Display can be spoken as commands, e.g. menu items or list entries.
Speak these list entries out loud exactly as they are shown in the list.
Say the commands and numbers with normal volume, emphasis, and speed.
The status of the voice recognition is displayed in the upper area of the Control Display.
Function examples
Menu items
The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the Controller.
1. 
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. ›Media and radio‹.
3. ›Presets‹ The stored stations are displayed on the Control Display.
Navigation
Destinations can be entered in the navigation system using the voice activation system. It is also possible to say Points of Interest or have traffic reports announced.
- ›Drive me to 300 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake in New Jersey‹.
- ›Take me home‹.
- ›Are there any traffic messages‹?
Communication
For example, when a mobile phone is connected, the voice activation system can be used to start calls or send SMS.
- ›Call John Doe on cell phone‹.
- ›Dial the number 1 8 0 0 8 3 1 1 1 1 7‹.
- ›New text message to John Doe: I'll be right there‹.
Media and Radio
Most radio functions can be used via voice operation.
- ›Turn on music‹.
- ›Music off‹.
- ›Next title‹.
Climate control
Most climate control functions can be used via voice.
- ›Activate climate control‹.
- ›Deactivate ... air recirculation‹.
- ›Temperature [...] at ...‹.
Help on the voice activation system
- To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: ›Voice commands‹.
- To have information on the operating principle of the voice activation system read out loud: ›General information on voice control‹.
- To have help for the current menu read out loud: ›Help‹.
Information for Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a phone connection.
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Adjusting
Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Language".
5. "System languag
System limits
Certain noises can be detected and may lead
to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and
glass sunroof closed.
Noises from the front passenger or the rear
seat bench can impair the system. Avoid
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BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Concept
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is the personal
assistant that expands the voice activation
function to include additional functions that improve
interaction in the vehicle.
General informa
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Shift paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
General information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and
road speeds.
Short-term manual mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle
swit
Managing the music hard disk
Renaming folders or tracks
Changing a folder name to the name of an album
does not change the album designation in the
track information of the individual tracks.
Changing a track name changes its file name,
however it does not change the track name
stored in the track information.
1. "MEDIA".
2. "
