2006 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 25

If no other commands are possible, then operate the equipment using iDrive. Example: selecting a track 1. Switch on Entertainment sound output if necessary. 2. Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console. 3. {Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}} Terminating or canceling voice command system Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console or {Cancel} Commands Having possible commands read aloud You can have the system read aloud the possible commands related to the selected menu item on the Control Display. To have the system list the possible commands: {Options} For example, if you have selected "CD", the system will read aloud the possible commands for operating the CD player and the CD changer*. 4. {CD} The system says: {{CD drive switched on}} {Help} Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function, e.g.: {Radio on} or {Turn radio on} 5. Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console. 6. Select track, e.g.: {Track 1} The system says: {{Track 1}} Running functions directly with short commands With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected, refer to page 205. Opening start menu {Main menu} Mobility 23 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Communications Entertainment Opening help Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance