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6. "Response length"
7. Select the desired setting.
Speaking during voice output
It is possible to answer during inquiries of the
voice activation system. The function can be de‐
activated if inquiries are often undesirably inter‐
rupted, for instance due to background noise or
conversations in the vehicle.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. If necessary, "Personal assistant"
5. "Voice control"
6. "Speaking during voice output"
Online speech processing
Online voice processing improves the quality of
the speech recognition and search results for
points of interest. To use the functions, data is
transmitted to a service provider via an encrypted
connection and stored locally there.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. If necessary, "Personal assistant"
5. "Voice control"
6. "Online speech processing"
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the voice guid‐
ance until the desired volume is set.
The volume remains constant even if the volume
of other audio sources is changed.
Using the voice activation of the
smartphone
Depending on the device, a smartphone con‐
nected to the vehicle can be used via voice con‐
trol.
The device must be connected via Apple Car‐
Play or Android Auto.
1. Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
The voice activation of the smartphone is ac‐
tivated.
2. Release the button.
If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
Automating routines
General information
The Personal Assistant can automate routines,
for instance the automatic activation of the seat
heating from a specific outside temperature.
Rules are created for this purpose, which can be
activated and deactivated at any time.
Activate/deactivate
1. "APPS"
2. "Installed apps"
3. "Personal assistant"
4. "Automate habits"
5. Select the desired setting.
Caring Car
Principle
Different vehicle functions in the car's interior are
harmonized for the driver in a short-term pro‐
gram.
General information
By selecting a program, the interior lighting, cli‐
mate control and music selection will be ad‐
justed. A program takes 3 minutes.
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