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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Brake Lights
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AUXILIARY BRAKE LIGHT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear spoiler.
Release screws (1).
Lift auxiliary brake light (2) in direction of arrow from rear spoiler.
Fig. 30: Lifting Auxiliary Brake Light
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unclip spray nozzle (2) f
HDC Hill Descent Control
Principle
HDC Hill Descent Control is a downhill control
feature that controls the vehicle speed on steep
downhill grades, for instance when driving on unpaved
roads.
General information
When the system is active, the vehicle moves at
the speed set by the driver, without the driver
having to depress
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