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Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system uses the stan-
dard dialog or a short version.
In the short version of the voice dialog, the
responses from the system are given in abbre-
viated form.
On the Control Display:
1.
"Settings"
2.
"Language/Units"
3.
"Speech mode:"
4.
Select a setting.
Adjusting volume
Turn the volume knob during the spoken
instruction to select the desired volume.
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The volume remains the same, even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
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The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini-
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa-
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establishment
of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 250,
in the vicinity of the interior rearview mirror.
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Voice activation system
Ambient conditions
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Say the commands, numbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
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Always speak the commands in the lan-
guage of the voice activation system.
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When selecting a radio station, use the
standard pronunciation of the station name:
{Station ...} e.g. National Public Radio
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Keep the doors, windows, glass roof/pan-
oramic glass roof closed to prevent interfer-
ence from ambient noise.
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Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
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