BMW X5: 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 vehicle
with the automation of processes and habits.
General information
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is available
depending on the national-market version.
- The system includes special microphones on
the driver side and the front passenger side.
- Say commands at a normal volume. Speaking
directly into the microphone does not improve
the speech recognition.
- Say the commands and numbers fluently as
well as with normal volume, emphasis, and
speed.
- ›...‹ identifies commands that can be spoken.
Functional requirements
Enter the following settings to access the full
range of functions:
- "Online speech processing" is activated.
- All settings under "BMW ConnectedDrive"
activated.
- Activation word is activated.
- The Driver profile is activated.
- "Synchronize driver profile" under
"Personalization" is activated.
- Relevant ConnectedDrive Services purchased
from the ConnectedDrive Store.
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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
Possible commands
General information
Most contents on the Control Display can be
spoken as commands, e.g. menu items or list entries.
Say list entries as shown.
Instructions can be issued or questi
Settings
Setting the voice control
You can set the system to use standard dialog or
a short version.
The short version of the voice control plays back
short messages in abbreviated form.
1. "CAR".
2
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (TWEETER, FRONT DOOR)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front door trim.
Detach cover on door window frame in front area.
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows cover removed on door
window
frame.
Remove foam wedge (1) from cover on door wi
Safety information
Warning
Loose objects or devices with a cable connection
to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown about the car's interior while
driving, for instance in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk of
injury. Secure loose objects or devi