BMW 3: Voice activation system
Concept
The voice activation system can be used to operate
functions with spoken commands. The
system supports you with announcements during
input.
The voice control system and the feedback it
provides are not a substitute for the printed or
Integrated Owner's Manual.
General information
- Functions that can only be used when the vehicle
is stationary can only be operated via the voice activation system to a
limited extent.
- The system includes special microphones on
the driver side and the front passenger side.
- ›...‹ denotes commands to use with the voice
activation system.
Functional requirements
- A language must be set via iDrive that is supported
by the voice activation system.
- Always say commands in the language of the
voice activation system.
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General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice activation feature:
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal
wake word.
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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
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
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The function does not have any separate display or operating elements. The
function is only available
in the HYBRID ECO PRO driving mode. The function cannot be deactivated.
Recuperation is displayed as usual in the instrument cluster below the
drive-ready state indicator
(CHARGE area).
Concept
The system provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is
shown on the Control Display.
General information
Several cameras capture the area from different
selectable perspectives. In addition, assistance
functions, for instance guidelines, can be faded
into t