Using voice activation

Activating the voice activation system

1. steering Press the button on the steering wheel.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

The command is displayed in the instrument cluster.

cluster indicates 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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