BMW 520D User Manual

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 This symbol appears on the control display if 
further commands can be given. 
If no further commands are possible, continue 
by operating the item of equipment via iDrive.
Ending or interrupting voice input
Press the 
 button on the steering wheel or in 
the centre console
or 
Commands
Having possible commands read aloud
You can prompt the system to read out the 
commands that are possible, depending on 
which menu item is selected on the control dis-
play.
To have the possible commands read out to 
you:
For instance, if you have selected "CD", the 
commands available for operating the CD 
player and CD changer
*
 will be read out.
Requesting help
Using alternative commands
There are often several different commands 
available for performing the same function, e.g.: 
Calling up functions immediately using 
short commands
Short commands enable you to perform certain 
functions straight away, irrespective of which 
menu item is selected, see page
Calling up start menu
An example: selecting a track
1.
If necessary, switch on entertainment audio 
output.
2.
Press the 
 button on the steering wheel 
or in the centre console.
{Cancel}
{Options}
{Help}
{Settings menu} or {i menu}
{Main menu}
3.
{Entertainment} 
The system says: 
{{Entertainment}}
4.
{CD} 
The system says: 
{{CD drive switched on}}
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