Environmental conditions

▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis, and speed.
▷ Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system.
▷ When selecting a radio station, use the common pronunciation of the station name.
▷ Keep doors, windows and /panoramic glass sunroof closed to prevent noise interference.

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.

    See also:

    Switching off automatically
    System switches off: above approx. 9 mph/ 15 km/h. Switch on the system again if necessary. ...

    The concept
    ▷ Most functions that are displayed on the Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system. The system prompts you to make your entries. ▷ Function ...

    Selecting a channel
    You can only listen to enabled channels. The selected channel is stored for the remote control currently in use. Via iDrive1.  "Radio" 2.  "Satellite radio" 3.  ...