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The same prerequisites apply as for operation
via iDrive, refer to page
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Saying commands
Activating the system
1.
Briefly press the
button on the steering
wheel.
A sound signal indicates that you can say
commands.
2.
Say the command.
The text or numbers that the voice com-
mand system has registered will appear on
the Control Display.
Ending/canceling operation by voice
commands
Briefly press the
button on the steering
wheel
or
In dialogs where text is spoken, e.g. a name
rather than a command, canceling is only possi-
ble using the button on the steering wheel.
Having the possible commands read
aloud
The system recognizes specific commands
that must be pronounced exactly word for word.
You can have the possible commands for any
function read aloud to you:
Using alternative commands
Often there is more than a single command to
run a function, e.g.:
Digits from zero to nine are recognized.
You can say each digit individually or group
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
{
...
}
Say the specified commands word for
word.
{{
...
}}
Indicates responses of the system.
{
Cancel
}
.
{
Help
}
{
Dial name
}
or
{
Name
}
.
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