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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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
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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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.
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General information
Possible entertainment sources:
Radio
Depending on the equipment: audio CD
Depending on the equipment: video DVD
Music hard disk
USB audio
USB video
Bluetooth audio
Screen Mirroring
Apple CarPlay
Changing the entertainment
source
On the radio:
1. Press the button.
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General information
Up to 50 stations can be stored.
Selecting a station
1. "MEDIA".
2. "Radio".
3. "Presets".
4. Select the desired station.
Deleting a station
1. "MEDIA".
2. "Radio".
3. "Presets".
4. Highlight the station you want to delete.
5. Move the Controller to the right.
6. "Delete