BMW 5 Series: Environmental conditions
▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis,
and speed.
▷ Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
▷ When selecting a radio station, use the common
pronunciation of the station name:
›Station ...‹ e. g. Classic Radio station ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof closed to prevent noise interference.
▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking.
Notes on Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a teleph ...See also:
If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with
a smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ...
MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane-enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl). If you use such fuels, your emission control system performance
may deteriorate and t ...
Reverse Lockout
6-speed manual transmission only
The manual transmission has a
lockout so you cannot accidentally
shift from any forward gear to
reverse while the vehicle is moving
at a certain speed. If you ...