At a glance
Voice activation system
Voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identi‐
fied.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
To set the language, refer to page 104.
Using the voice activation
system
Activating the voice activation system
1.
Press button on the steering
wheel.
Concept
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
Most functions displayed on the Control Dis‐
play can be operated by voice commands via
the voice activation system. The system sup‐
ports you with announcements during input.
A command that is recognized by the voice
activation system is announced and dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
General information
If no other commands are possible, operate
the function via iDrive.
▷
Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the
voice activation system.
Terminating the voice activation
system
▷
▷
The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.
Press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal
instructions to use with the voice activation
system.
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▷
Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.
Possible commands
General information
Most menu items on the Control Display can
be voiced as commands.
Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
The available commands depend on the menu
that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Functional requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
There are short commands for many functions.
You may select list entries such as phone list
entries via voice activation. Read these list en‐
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