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
![Entering special characters](images/books/1631/index.1(3).png)
Using the map
The map in the navigation system can be moved
via the touchpad.
![Using the map](images/books/1631/index.2(3).png)
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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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
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
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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Blue lights
High beams
High beams are switched on.
Additional information:
High beams.
Drive power
Reduced drive power due to a
cold drivetrain.
Additional information:
Power gauge.
Gray lights
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go
function
Indicator light is illuminated:
the system
is interrupt
REPLACING A BRAKE PAD SENSOR (FRONT)
IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been
removed (brake pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).
If a brake lining sensor that has already been ground has to be replaced even
though the minimum brake lining