AT A GLANCE
Voice activation system
Voice activation system
activation system. To set the language,
refer to page 47.
Vehicle features and options
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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‹.
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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
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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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