BMW X5: BMW Gesture Control
Principle
Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand motion using BMW Gesture Control.
Overview
The camera in the headliner detects gestures that are carried out in the area of the center console at the height of the Control Display.
Activate/deactivate
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Gesture control".
5. "Gesture control".
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
Assigning gesture individually
General information
Two gestures can be assigned individually and can be configured for certain functions, such as:
- Destination guidance to home address.
- Mute/Playback
- Control Display on/off
Select function
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 headliner 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 camera lens.
Sensors and camera lenses.
- The gesture is executed outside of the detection range.
- Wearing of gloves or jewelry.
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Search for an upgrade
Standby must be turned on to search for a software
upgrade.
Automatic search
The vehicle regularly searches for updates in the
background.
Manual search
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings
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Pathway lighting
Principle
For the illumination of the vehicle's surroundings
after exiting the vehicle, the exterior lighting can
be switched on for a defined period of time.
Switching pathway lighting on
After switching off the drive-ready state, briefly
push the turn signal lever forward.
Setting the duration
1.
Integrated Owner's Manual
in the vehicle
Principle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes
features and functions found in the vehicle.
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed
on the Control Display.
Selecting the Owner's Manual
1. Press the button.
2. "CAR".
3. "Owner's Manual".
4. Select the desired method of acc
