Speech dialogue system
How to use the speech
dialogue system
Applies to: vehicles with speech dialogue system
You can operate many infotainment functions
conveniently by voice.
Important: The ignition and the MMI system
must be switched on, you must not be talking on
the phone, and the parking aid must not be ac
tive.
To switch on:
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Briefly press the [2!l
the multi-function steering wheel¢
Fig. 10 and give a spoken command after the
beep
signal.
To switch off:
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Press and hold the [2!l button for
several seconds.
To pause:
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Say the command
pause, press the [2!l button.
To make a correction:
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Input help
The system guides you through the input routine
with cues and messages.
Input help messages on screen:
-
speech dialogue system is switched on, a selec
tion of possible commands will be shown. The
command display can be switched on/off via
IM ENU I >
Settings
settings> Speech dialogue system.
Spoken input help cues:
-
play the commands currently possible, press
the [2!l button on the multi-function steering
Help.
wheel and say
How to help the system understand you
Speak clearly in a normal volume. Speak louder if
you are driving fast.
Speak in a normal tone without long pauses.
Avoid speaking when the speech dialogue system
is saying a cue.
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Cancel.
Say the command
Pause.
To end the
Press the� button once
Or:
Say the command
After the
> left control button >
To have the system
Close doors and windows and soft top* to reduce
background noise. Make sure that passengers are
not talking when you say a command.
Keep the air outlets of the air distribution system
pointed away from the microphone, which is fit
ted in the vicinity of the front interior lights in
the headliner/on the driver's seat belt*. For more
information about the seat belt microphone, re
page 157.
fer to¢
The system should only be operated by the driv
er, since the handsfree microphone is directed
towards the driver.
on
Other settings
page 218, Speech dialogue system.
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WARNING
- Please direct your full attention to the road
at all times! As the driver, you have full re
sponsibility for the safety of the vehicle and
other road users. For this reason, you should
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only use the functions in a manner that al
lows you to maintain control of the vehicle
in all situations - accident risk!
- The speech dialogue system must not be
used in cases of emergency, since the voice
changes in stressful situations. This could
result in a failed or delayed telephone con
nection. Always dial emergency numbers
manually!
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MMI
Note
- The dialogue is paused when an incoming
telephone call is received; you can continue
the dialogue by ignoring the call. If you an
swer the call, the dialogue will be cancelled.
- No navigation cues* or traffic announce
ments* are played when a dialogue is active.
- You can select an entry from a list both via
the speech dialogue system and using the
rotary pushbutton.
- The speech dialogue system does not sup
port commands in Arabic, Norwegian or
Hungarian.
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