Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system
1. 
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The command is displayed in the instrument cluster.
This symbol in the instrument
cluster indicates
that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, continue operating the function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or ›Cancel‹.
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