BMW X5: Operation via touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Touchpad".
5. Select the desired setting.
Entering letters and numbers
- Enter characters as they are displayed on the Control Display.
- Always enter associated characters, such as accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized.
- The set language determines what input is possible. Where necessary, enter special characters via the Controller.
Entering special characters
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Using the map
The map in the navigation system can be moved via the touchpad.
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Using alphabetical lists
Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries permit a direct jump to letters for which an entry exists.
Enter the first letter on the touchpad.
The first entry of the entered letter is displayed in the list.
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Operation via touchscreen
General information
The Control Display is equipped with a touchscreen.
You can tap on menu items and widgets. Touch
the touchscreen with your fingers. Do not use
any objects.
Opening the main menu
Principle - BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Principle
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a personal
assistant that enables natural voice operation
of various vehicle functions. The Personal
Assistant simplifies the operation of the vehic
Activating the voice control
system - BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Activating the voice control
system
General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice control feature:
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The microphone on the driver's s
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Shift paddles - Steptronic transmission
Shift paddles
Principle
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 RPM and road
speeds.
Short-term manual mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shif
Manual Emergency Release Of Transmission Lock
In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical
fault, the transmission lock must be
manually released, otherwise the wheel will be locked and the vehicle cannot be
moved.
IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Press the brake pedal when manually
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