BMW 7 Series: Voice activation system- Amazon Alexa Car Integration
Concept
Alexa is a digital voice-controlled assistant by
Amazon. With Amazon Alexa Car Integration,
Alexa can be used in the vehicle.
General information
Some of the Alexa functions are limited in the vehicle
to prevent any impairment of safety while
driving.
Functional requirements
- Connected Voice Services purchased via
ConnectedDrive Store.
- Same ConnectedDrive account used in the
vehicle and in the BMW Connected app.
- Vehicle added in the BMW Connected app.
- Amazon account and BMW account are
linked in the BMW Connected app.
- Smartphone connected to the vehicle via
Bluetooth or USB.
Activation in the BMW Connected
app
The Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in
the BMW Connected app.
Follow the instructions in the app.
Activation in the vehicle
An authorization for the use of Amazon Alexa Car
Integration is required every time before starting
a trip.
- Authorizing Amazon Alexa Car Integration:
- Connect the smartphone to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
- Selects appropriate driver profile.
Driver profiles
- If necessary, press the
button on the
steering wheel and wait for signal tone.
- Say activation word ›Alexa‹ and desired command.
Information about the active function is displayed
on the Control Display.
Malfunction
In case of a malfunction, switch off the engine
and start the engine again.
System limits
- Certain noises can be detected and may lead
to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and
glass sunroof closed.
- Noises from the front passenger or the rear
seat bench can impair the system. Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while
speaking.
- Major language dialects can cause problems
with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud
and clear.
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The following operations should only be carried out when using the tool kit
for calibrating the reversing camera
for the first time.
NOTE: The operation is described for the left-hand side; proceed in the
same way for
the right-hand side.
Remove support plate (1) from spindle (2).
Replace spindle
REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (N54, N63, N74)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Switch off ignition.
Remove IGNITION COILS.
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Oil and dirt particles may get into your eyes!
Clean spark plug slot with compressed air.
Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 220 and extensi