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activation system. To set the language,

refer to page 47.

Vehicle features and options

–

Always say commands in the language

of the voice activation system.

This chapter describes all standard, coun-

try-specific and optional equipment offered

with the series. It also describes features

and functions that are not necessarily avail-

able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also ap-

plies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Using the voice activation sys-

tem

Activating the voice control system

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

Wait for the signal tone.

Say the command.

Principle

This icon indicates that the voice acti-

vation system is active.

Most functions displayed on the control dis-

play can be operated by voice commands

via the voice activation system. The system

supports you with announcements during

input.

No other commands may be available. In

this case, operate the function via the Cen-

tral Information Display (CID).

Ending the voice control system

General information

Press the button on the steering

wheel or ›Cancel‹.

–

Functions that can only be used when

the vehicle is stationary can only be op-

erated via the voice activation system to

a limited extent.

Possible commands

–

The system uses a special microphone

on the driver's side.

General information

Most menu items on the control display can

be spoken as commands.

›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes ver-

bal instructions to use with the voice

activation system.

Commands from other menus can also be

spoken.

You can also select list entries such as

phone list entries via the voice activation

system. Read these list entries out loud ex-

actly as they are shown in the respective

list.

Functional requirements

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A language must be set via the control

display that is supported by the voice

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The short version of the voice control plays

back short messages in abbreviated form.

Displaying possible commands

The following is displayed in the top area of

the control display:

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

–

Some possible commands for the current

menu.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Language"

–

Some possible commands from other

menus.

4. "Speech mode:"

–

Status of the speech recognition.

5. Select the desired setting.

Encrypted connection is not availa-

ble.

Activating speech recognition via

Help on the voice activation system the server

–

›General information on voice control‹:

have information on the operating prin-

ciple of the voice activation system read

out loud.

The speech recognition feature via the

server provides a dictation function and a

natural method of destination input while

improving the quality of voice recognition.

To use the functions, data is transmitted to

a service provider via an encrypted connec-

tion and stored locally there.

–

›Help‹: have help for the current menu

read out loud.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Example: going to the sound

settings

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Language"

The commands of the menu items are spo-

ken just as they are selected via the Con-

troller.

4. "Server speech recognition"

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the voice

guidance until the desired volume is set.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound out-

put, if needed.

Press the button on the steer-

ing wheel.

–

The volume remains constant even if

the volume of other audio sources is

changed.

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

The volume is stored for the profile cur-

rently used.

Settings

Information on Emergency

Requests

Setting the voice control

You can set the system to use standard dia-

log or a short version.

Do not use the voice activation system to

initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful

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situations, the voice and vocal pitch can

change. This can unnecessarily delay the

establishment of a telephone connection.

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to

page 291, close to the interior mirror.

System limits

–

Certain noises can be detected and may

lead to problems. Keep the doors, win-

dows, 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 prob-

lems with the speech recognition fea-

ture. Speak loud and clear.

Using the voice activation sys-

tem of the smartphone

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can

be used via voice control.

Activate voice command response on the

smartphone for this purpose.

Press and hold the button on

the steering wheel for approx. 3 sec-

onds.

Voice command response is activated on

the smartphone.

Release the button.

If activation is successful, a confirma-

tion appears on the control display.

If it was not possible to activate voice com-

mand response, the list of Bluetooth devices

appears on the control display.

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