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At a glanceiDrive
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is 
narrowed down every ti me a letter is entered 
and letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the 
data stored in the vehicle.
> During entry, only letters for which there are 
data are offered.
> Destination search: town/city names can be 
entered with th e spelling used in any of the 
languages available on the Control Display.
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Voice activation system
At a glance
Voice activation system
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may 
not be available in a vehi
cle, for example due to 
the special options or  national-market version 
selected. This also app lies to safety related 
functions and systems.
The concept
> The voice activation system can be used to 
control most functions by spoken com-
mands.
> Functions that can only  used when the vehi-
cle is stopped cannot be operated using the 
voice activation system.
> The system includes a special microphone 
on the driver's side.
> In the Owner's Manual,  {...} indicates com-
mands for the voice activation system.
> In the Owner's Manual,  {{...}}  indicates the 
answers from the voice activation system.
Prerequisite
On the Control Display, set a language that is 
also supported by the vo ice activation system 
to permit identification of the commands to be 
spoken.
Setting the langua ge, refer to page94.
Saying commands
Activating voice activation system
1.Press the  button on the steering wheel.
2. Wait for the acoustic signal.
3. Say the command.  This symbol on the 
Control Display and an 
acoustic signal notify yo u that the voice activa-
tion system is activated.
If no additional comma nds are possible, con-
tinue by operating the function via iDrive.
Finishing voice input
Press the  button on the steering wheel
or
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be 
spoken as commands.
The available commands depend on which 
menu is currently selected on the Control Dis-
play.
There are short commands  for functions of the 
main menu.
Some list entries such as phone book entries 
can also be selected using the voice activation 
system. Make sure to say list entries the same 
way as they appear in the respective list.
{ Cancel }
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At a glanceVoice activation system
Having the possible commands read 
aloud
To have the available commands read aloud:
For example, if the "Settings" menu is dis-
played, the commands relating to settings are 
read aloud.
Performing functions using short 
commands
Functions from the main menu can be per-
formed directly by means of short commands, 
essentially regardless of  which menu item is 
selected, e.g. { Vehicle status}.
List of short command of the voice activation 
system, refer to page 290.
Help dialog for voice activation system
Accessing help:
Other commands for the help dialog:
>{Help with examples }: information about 
the current control options and the most 
important commands relating to them are 
read aloud.
> {Help with voice activation }: information 
about the principle operation of the voice 
activation system is read aloud.
Example: playing back a CD
1. If necessary, switch on entertainment audio 
output.
2. Press the  button on the steering wheel.
4. Press the  button on the steering wheel.
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.
>The volume remains the same, even if the 
volume of other audio sources is changed.
> 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 vo cal pitch can change. 
This can unnecessarily  delay the establishment 
of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS  button, refer to page276, 
in the vicinity of the interior rearview mirror.
{
Voice commands }
{ Help }
3. {C D and multimedia }
The system plays the last media played.
5. {C D track … } e.g. CD track 4.
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Opening and closing
Controls
for two remote controls 
if Comfort Access is in 
use.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on  specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages.
> Assignment of programmable memory 
keys, refer to page 23
> Response of the central locking system 
when the car is unlocked, refer to page 32
> Automatic locking of th e vehicle, refer to 
page 35
> Automatic call-up of th e driver's seat posi-
tion, refer to page 53
> Triple turn signal  activation, refer to 
page 71
> Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play and in the instrument cluster:
>12h/24h format of the clock, refer to 
page 91
> Date format, refer to page 91
> Brightness of the Control Display, refer 
to page 94
> Language on the Control Display, refer 
to page 94
> Units of measure, refer to page 87
> Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC, refer to page 97
> Light settings:
>Welcome lamps, refer to page 111
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 111
> Daytime running lights, refer to 
page 111
> High-beam Assistant, refer to page 113
> Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating AUTO program, cooling function 
and automatic recirculated air control, set-
ting temperature, air volume and distribu-
tion, refer to page 117 ff >
Entertainment:
>Setting tone contro ls, refer to page171
> Speed-dependent volume control, refer 
to page 172
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system functions when the 
driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
> Trunk lid
> Fuel filler flap
> Convertible: glove compartment
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
> Using the door lock
> In cars with Comfort Access, via the handles 
on the driver's door and the front passenger 
door
At the same time as locking and unlocking via 
the remote control:
> Welcome lights, the inte rior light, and the 
courtesy lighting are switched on and off.
> Alarm system, refer to page 37, is armed or 
disarmed.
Operating from inside
By means of the button fo r central locking, refer 
to page 35.
In the event of a sufficien tly severe accident, the 
central locking system un locks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
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Controls overview
Controls
Units of measure
You can change the units for fuel consumption, 
route/distance, temperature and pressure.
1.
"Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
The settings are stored  for the remote control 
currently in use.
Service requirements
The remaining driving dist ance and the date of 
the next scheduled service are displayed briefly 
immediately after you start the engine or switch 
on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can 
be read out from the remote control by 
your dealership  Service Advisor. <
For certain maintenance operations, you can 
view the respective distance remaining or due 
date individually in  the instrument cluster. 1.
Switch on the ignition, refer to page 61.
2. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam 
lever up or down re peatedly until the 
appropriate symbol appears in the display, 
accompanied by the words "SERVICE-
INFO".
3. Press button  2.
4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual 
service items.
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ControlsControls overview
Applying your curr ent speed as the 
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Select current speed"
The system adopts your current speed as the 
limit.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
4. Press the controller.
Settings on the Control 
Display
Language on the Control Display
Setting the language
1."Settings"
2. "Language/Units" 3.
"Language:"
4. Select the desired language.
The setting is stored fo r the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Setting the voice dialog
Switch between a standard dialog and a short 
dialog.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select the desired dialog.
The setting is stored fo r the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Brightness of the Control Display
The brightness is automa tically adapted to the 
ambient lighting conditions. However, you can 
change the basic setting.
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
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ControlsPractical interior accessories
by means of the hand-held transmitter was 
interrupted, hold down the button on the 
inside mirror and then press and release the 
button on the hand-hel d transmitter several 
times, holding it down for 2 seconds each 
time.
Operation
To prevent possible damage or injury, 
before programming  or using the inte-
grated universal remote control to operate a 
device, always inspect the immediate area to 
make certain that no people, animals or objects 
are within the pivoting or travel range of the 
device being operated.
Also follow the safety in structions supplied with 
the hand-held transmitter. <
The button on the inside  mirror can be used to 
operate the device, for example the garage 
door, if the engine is running or the ignition is 
switched on. To do so, within the reception 
range of the device, press the button of the 
device until the function  is triggered. The LED 
on the inside mirror remains lit during transmis-
sion of the radio signal.
Deleting stored functions
Simultaneously hold down the right and left 
buttons on the inside mi rror for approx. 20 sec-
onds until the LED on the inside mirror flashes 
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The 
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass
1 Adjustment button
2 Display
The display shows you the main or secondary 
compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating principle
You can call up various functions by pressing 
the adjustment button with a pointed object 
such as a pen or similar item. The following 
adjustment options are displayed one after the 
other, depending on how long you keep the 
adjustment button pressed:
> Press briefly: switch display on/off
> 3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone
> 6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass
> 9 to 12 seconds: set  left-hand/right-hand 
steering
> 12 to 15 seconds: set the language
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Set the language
You can set the language of the display:
Press the adjustment button for approx. 
12-13 seconds. Press the adjustment button 
again briefly to switch between English "E" and 
German "O".
The setting is automatica lly saved after approx. 
10 seconds.
Coupe:
Roller sunblinds
Briefly press the button in the center console to 
raise or lower the roller sunblind.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle. 
The light in the glove compartment comes on.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent while th e vehicle is being driven, 
close the glove compartment immediately after 
use. <
Closing
Fold the cover up.
Locking
To lock the glove compartment, use the inte-
grated key of the remote control, refer to 
page 30.
Convertible: when you lock the vehicle from the 
outside, the glove comp artment is locked as 
well.
USB interface for data transmission
Port for importing and exporting data on USB 
devices, e.g. music collections, refer to 
page 189.
Observe the following when connecting:
> Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or 
lamps to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard discs.
> Do not use the USB in terface to recharge 
external devices.
Center armrest
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats 
contains either a compar tment or the cover for 
the snap-in adapter, depending on the equip-
ment version.
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