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3.
If needed, press and hold the but-
ton on the right or left side to enter special
characters.
Displaying call duration
To display the duration during a call:
Press the button.
Hands-free system
General information
Calls being conducted using the hands-free
system can be continued using the mobile
phone and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the
hands-free system
Calls that have been initiated from outside the
Bluetooth range of the vehicle can be continued
using the hands-free system if the ignition is
switched on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the call is
automatically switched to hands-free mode.
If the switch does not occur automatically, then
follow the instructions that appear on the dis-
play of the mobile phone, also refer to the
owner's manual for the mobile phone.
From hands-free system to mobile
phone
Calls being conducted using the hands-free
system can also be continued using the mobile
phone if so desired, depending on the mobile
phone.
At this point, follow the instructions that appear
on the display of the mobile phone, also refer to
the owner's manual for the mobile phone.
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Telephone
Operation by voice
The concept
The mobile phone can be operated without
removing your hand from the steering wheel. In
many cases, the entry process is supported by
means of announcements or questions.
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
{...} Say the specified commands word for
word.
{{...}} Indicates responses of the voice acti-
vation system.
Voice commands
Activating voice activation system
1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
2. Say the command.
Deactivating voice activation system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
{Cancel}.
Possible commands
Having possible commands read aloud
The system understands default commands
that must be spoken word for word.
{Help}.
Possible commands are read aloud.
Digits from zero to nine are recognized.
Each digit can be spoken individually or com-
bined into a sequence to accelerate the entry
process.
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a
function, e.g.:
{Dial name} or {Name}.
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