At a glance
 23Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
In dialogs that call for a text of your choice, the 
procedure can only be canceled using the but-
ton on the steering wheel.
Possible commands
The commands available in each case depend 
on the menu item selected on the Control Dis-
play.
To have the available commands read aloud:
For example, if "CD" is selected, the commands 
for operating CD/Multimedia are read aloud.
Calling up functions immediately via 
short commands
With short commands you can run certain func-
tions directly, regardless of which menu item is 
selected, refer to page231.
Example: selecting the track of a CD
1.If necessary, switch on entertainment audio 
output.
2.Press the   button on the steering wheel.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use the 
standard dialog or a shorter variant. In the 
shorter variant of the voice dialog, the prompts 
and responses from the system are abbrevi-
ated.
1."Settings"
2."Language/Units"3."Speech mode:"
4.Select a setting:
>"Default"
>"Short"
Notes
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
>Do not use the voice activation system to 
initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful 
situations, the voice and vocal pitch can 
change. This can unnecessarily delay the 
establishment of a telephone connection.
>Pronounce the commands and digits 
smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding 
excessive emphases and pauses. This also 
applies when spelling out and saying a full 
word during destination entry.
>When selecting a radio station, use the 
standard pronunciation of the station name.
>Keep doors, windows, and glass sunroof
* 
closed in order to avoid interference from 
outside noises.
>Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while 
speaking.
To operate the telephone by voice, refer 
to page177.< {Voice commands} or {Help}
3.Select the music track, e.g.: 
{CD track 4}
System says: 
{{Track 4}} 
Telephone
180
Selecting an entry
The connection to the phone number of the 
selected entry is established. 
Notes
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. Use the SOS but-
ton
* instead, refer to page219.
Important for voice commands
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
>Say the commands, numbers and letters 
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
>Always say commands in the language of 
the voice activation system.
>Keep the doors, windows, glass sunroof
* or 
convertible top
* closed to prevent interfer-
ence from ambient noise.
>Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while 
speaking.
Inserting/removing the snap-
in adapter*
1.Press button1 and remove the cover.
2.Insert the snap-in adapter in the front and 
press it downward until it engages.
To remove the snap-in adapter:
Press button1. 1.{Dial name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is 
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the query with {Yes}. 
Everything from A to Z
248 Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance219
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance219
Service data in remote 
control207
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS207
Service Request187
Service requirements72
Service status188
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format75
– date format76
– DVD154
– language79
Settings for the map view133
Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times100
Shifting62
– 7-gear sports automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch61
Shifting gears with automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic59
Shift into a drive position, refer 
to Selector lever 
positions60
Shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever positions58
Shift paddles on the steering 
wheel62
Short commands for the voice 
activation system231
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route130
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer152
– CD player152
Side airbags88
Side windows, refer to 
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– airbags43
– safety belt43Ski bag107
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric36
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray106
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing180
– use170
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest105
Snow chains201
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances106
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD208
Sound, adjusting during audio 
playback, refer to Tone 
control140
Sound output for 
entertainment on/off140
Spare fuses218
Special destinations124
Special destinations, 
displaying126
Special destinations, entering 
by name126
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils205
Specified engine oils, refer to 
Approved engine oils205
Speed
– for winter tires201
Speed display, refer to 
Speedometer12
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit78
Speedometer12
Speed Volume141
Split screen content, refer to 
Display for split screen 
content, selecting20
Sport program, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic59
Sport program with 7-gear 
Sports automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch61Sports automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch60
– driving dynamics control62
– idle position61
– kick-down61
– Launch Control64
– manually unlocking parking 
lock63
– reverse gear61
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Windshield washer 
nozzles66
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems81
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump-starting220
Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for 
navigation121
Station, selecting
– radio143
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam jet209,210
Steering wheel
51
– adjustment51
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– heating51
– shift paddles62
Steering wheel shift paddles, 
refer to Shift paddles62
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering86
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
Storage212
Storage compartment 
package105