Activating the voice activation system

1. Press the button on the 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.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indicates This symbol in the instrument cluster indicates that the voice activation system is active.

If no other commands are available, operate the function in this case via iDrive.

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