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This symbol in the instrument cluster in‐
dicates that the voice control system is
active.
If no further spoken commands are possible,
switch to iDrive to operate the function.
Switching off the voice control system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or say ›Cancel‹.
Help with the voice control system
▷ To have possible voice commands read
aloud: ›Voice commands‹.
▷ To have information about the voice control
system read aloud: ›General information on
voice control‹.
▷ To have help on the current menu read
aloud: ›Help‹.
Information for emergency calls
The voice control system should not be used for
emergency calls. Under stress, a person's
speech and voice pitch can change. This could
unnecessarily delay the connection of your call.
Instead, use the SOS button located near the
rearview mirror.
Driving
Drive-ready state
Switching on drive-ready state
▷ Depress the brake pedal.
▷ Press the start/stop button.
Switching off drive-ready state
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, engage selec‐
tor lever position P.
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2. Press the start/stop button.
The engine is switched off.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Auto Start Stop function
The Auto Start Stop function switches the en‐
gine off automatically at a standstill to save fuel.
For driving off, the engine automatically starts
under the following conditions:
M Steptronic sport transmission:
▷ By releasing the brake pedal.
▷ With Automatic Hold activated: press the ac‐
celerator pedal.
Parking brake
Engaging
Pull the switch.
LED and indicator lamp are illuminated.
Releasing
With the drive-ready state switched on:
Press the switch with the brake pedal de‐
pressed or selector lever position P engaged.
LED and indicator lamp turn off.
The parking brake is released.
Parking
The parking brake is automatically applied when
the vehicle is held by Automatic Hold and the
drive-ready state is switched off or the vehicle is
exited.
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