The concept
▷ The voice activation system can be used to operate functions by means of spoken commands.
The system prompts you to make
your entries.
▷ Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be operated using
the voice activation system.
▷ The system uses a special microphone located
in the area of the interior rearview mirror.
▷ ›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation system.
See also:
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e ...
Executing functions using short commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly by means of short commands, nearly irrespective of which menu item is
currently selected,
e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of ...
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