Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on the menu that is currently displayed on the Control Display.
The functions of the main menu have short commands.
Some list items, such as the phone book entries, can also be selected via the voice activation system. Say the list items exactly as they are displayed on the list.
Having possible commands read aloud
To have the available commands read out loud: ›Voice commands‹
For example, if the "Settings" menu is displayed, the commands for the settings are read out loud.
Executing functions using short commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands, irrespective of which menu item is currently selected, for instance ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation system
Help dialog for the voice activation system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:
▷ ›Help with examples‹: information about the
current operating options and the most important
commands for them are announced.
▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the voice
activation system is announced.
See also:
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