The concept

> The voice activation system can be used to control functions by spoken commands.
> Functions that can only used when the vehicle is stopped cannot be operated using the voice activation system.
> The system includes a special microphone on the driver's side.
> In the Owner's Manual, {...} indicates commands for the voice activation system.
> In the Owner's Manual, {{...}} indicates the answers from the voice activation system.

Prerequisite

On the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system to permit identification of the commands to be spoken.

Setting the language.

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