Operation by voice commands

With voice activation system: Operation.

Without voice activation system: Depending on your equipment, the mobile phone can be operated by voice as described below.

The list of short commands in the Owner's Manual applies only to this type of voice activation.

The concept

> The mobile phone can be operated without removing your hand from the steering wheel.
> In many cases, the entry process is supported by means of announcements or questions.
> {...}indicates commands for voice activation.

Saying commands

Activating voice activation system

1.  Briefly press the wheel. button on the steering wheel.
2.  Say the command.

Finishing voice input

Press the or button on the steering wheel briefly

or

Possible commandsHaving the possible commands read aloud{Cancel}.

Possible commands

Having the possible commands read aloud

The system understands default commands that must be spoken word for word.

Possible commands are read aloud. Digits from zero to nine are recognized.{Help}.

Possible commands are read aloud. Digits from zero to nine are recognized.

Each digit can be spoken individually or combined into a sequence to accelerate the entry process.

Using alternative commands

Often there is more than a single command to run a function, e.g.:

Example: dialing phone numbersTo start the dialog:{Dial name} or {Name}.

Example: dialing phone numbers

To start the dialog:

Press the   CallingDialing phone numbers button on the steering wheel.

  Calling

Dialing phone numbers

1.  {Dial number}.

2.  Say the phone number.

3.  {Dial}.

The connection to the desired subscriber is established.

Correcting phone numbers

Digit sequences can be deleted after the system has repeated the digits.

The command can be repeated as often as necessary.{Correct number}.

The command can be repeated as often as necessary.

Deleting phone number

All digits entered up to this point are deleted.{Löschen}.

All digits entered up to this point are deleted.

Redialing

Voice phone bookDepending on how your vehicle is equipped, it may be necessary to create your{Redial}.

Voice phone book

Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, it may be necessary to create your own voice phone book.

The entries must be entered using voice commands and are separate from the memory in the mobile phone. Up to 50 entries can be set up.

Storing the entry

1.  {Save name}.

2.  Say the name aloud. Do not exceed a speaking duration of about 2 seconds.

3.  Say the phone number after being prompted to do so by the system.

4.  {Save}.

Deleting the entry

1.  {Delete name}.

2.  Say the name when prompted.

3.  Confirm the query with {Yes}.

Deleting all entries

1.  {Delete phonebook}.

The dialog for deleting the phone book opens.

2.  Confirm the query with {Yes}.

3.  Confirm the query again with {Yes}.

Listening to and selecting entries

1.  {Read phonebook}.

The dialog for reading the phone book opens.

2.  Say {Dial number} when the desired entry is read.

Selecting an entry

1.  {Dial name}.

2.  Say the name when prompted.

3.  Confirm the query with {Yes}.

Adjusting volume

Turn knob during announcement.

> The volume remains the same, even if the volume of other audio sources is changed.
> The volume is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Notes

Notes on Emergency Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful 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 234, in the vicinity of the interior rearview mirror.

Ambient conditions

> Say the commands, numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis and speed.
> Always say commands in the language of the system. The language of the voice activation of the mobile phone is preset and cannot be changed via the Control Display.
> Keep the doors, windows, glass sunroof, and convertible topclosed to prevent interference from ambient noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking.

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