BMW 8 Coupe Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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BMW Gesture Control
Principle
BMW Gesture Control enables some iDrive func‐
tions to be operated simply by moving your
hands.
Overview
The gestures performed under the rear-view
mirror are detected by a camera in the roof lining.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Gesture control"
5. "Gesture control"
Settings
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Gesture control"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Display user help": the possible gesture
is displayed on the Control Display.
▷ "Audio confirmation": an audible signal is
output when the gesture is recognised.
Possible gestures
Gesture Operation Function
Move your index finger forward in the direction
of the screen and back again. Accept phone call.
Select highlighted entry of a list dur‐
ing voice control.
Confirm the pop-up.
Move your hand across the width of the Con‐
trol Display in the direction of the front-passen‐
ger side. Reject phone call.
Close the pop-up.
End voice control.
Slowly move your hand in a circle with your in‐
dex finger pointing forwards.
Gesture is detected after approximately one
circular movement. Increase or reduce the volume, de‐
pending on the direction of move‐
ment.
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