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For example, if the "Settings" menu is displayed,
the commands for the settings are read out loud.
Executing functions using short
commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly by means of short commands, usually
irrespective of which menu item is currently se‐
lected, for instance ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation
system, refer to page 268.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: information about the
current operating options and the most im‐
portant commands for them are announced.▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the voice
activation system is announced.
Example: playing back a CD
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›C D and multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.4.›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use the
standard dialog or a shorter version.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the an‐
nouncements from the system are issued in an
abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech mode:"4.Select the setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume knob while giving an instruction
until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant 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 initiate
an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a te‐
lephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 253, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
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SymbolFunctionWith the lights switched on:
Dimming instrument lighting,
refer to page 83Calling up Check Control, refer
to page 77Checking the engine oil level,
refer to page 239Setting the time, refer to
page 72Setting the date, refer to
page 73Viewing service requirement
display, refer to page 75
Exiting displays
The external temperature reading and the time
reappear when you press button 2 or if you make
no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required,
complete the current setting first.
Units of measure
The units for fuel consumption, route/distance,
temperature, and pressure can be changed.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.
Clock
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster
To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the
time format below.
1.Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompanied
by the time and the word "SET".2.Press button 2.Seite 72ControlsDisplays72
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Press the adjustment button for 3‑4 seconds.
The number of the compass zone set is shown
in the display.
To change the zone setting, briefly press the
adjustment button repeatedly until the display
shows the number of the compass zone corre‐
sponding to the current location.
The compass is operational again after approx.
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
following situations:▷An incorrect compass direction is shown.▷The cardinal direction displayed does not
change even if the direction of travel
changes.▷Not all compass directions are shown.
Procedure
1.Make sure that there are no large metal ob‐
jects or overhead power lines in the vicinity
of the vehicle and that there is enough space
to drive in a circle.2.Set the currently valid compass zone.3.Press the adjustment button for 6‑7 sec‐
onds to call up C. Then drive at least one full
circle at a maximum speed of 4 mph/7 km/h.
When the system is calibrated, the C is re‐
placed by the compass directions.
Right-hand/left-hand steering
The digital compass is set for right-hand or left-
hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press the adjustment button for 12‑13 seconds.
Briefly press the adjustment button again to
switch between English "E" and German "O".
The setting is automatically saved after approx.
10 seconds.
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Destination entry by voice
General information▷Instructions for voice activation system, re‐
fer to page 25.▷When making a destination entry by voice,
you can change between voice operation
and iDrive.▷To have the available spoken instructions
read out loud: ›Voice commands‹.
Saying the entries
▷The town/city, street, and house number
can be entered using a single command.▷Countries, towns and cities, streets, and in‐
tersections can be said as whole words or
spelled in the language of the system, refer
to page 74.
Example: to enter a destination in a US state
as a whole word, the system language must
be English.▷Spell the entry if the spoken language and
the language of the system differ.▷Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag‐
gerating the pronunciation and inserting
lengthy pauses between the letters.▷The methods of entry depend on the navi‐
gation data in use and the country and lan‐
guage settings.
Entering the address in a command
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.›Enter address‹3.Wait for a request from the system.4.Say the address in the suggested order.5.Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
If necessary, individually name the separate
components of the address, e.g., the town/
city.Entering a town/city separately
The town/city can be said as a complete word.
With the destination entry menu displayed:1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.›City‹ or ›Spell city‹3.Wait for the system to prompt you for the
town/city.4.Say the name of the town/city, or name at
least the first three letters.
Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/cit‐
ies may be suggested.5.Select a location:▷Select a recommended town/city: › Yes‹.▷Select a different town/city: ›New entry‹.▷Select an entry: ›Entry ...‹, for instance,
entry 2.▷Spell an entry: ›Spell city‹.6.Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
If there are several towns/cities with the same
name:
Towns/cities of the same name are grouped in a
list and displayed as one location followed by an
ellipsis.
1.Select an entry: ›Yes‹ or ›Entry ...‹, e. g., En‐
try 2.2.Select the desired town/city.
Entering a street or intersection
separately
Enter a street and intersection in the same way
as you would enter a town/city.
Entering a house number separately
Depending on the data in the navigation system,
house numbers up to number 2,000 can be en‐
tered.
1.›House number‹Seite 146NavigationDestination entry146
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SymbolFunction Next chapter Previous chapter Fast forward Reverse
In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases ev‐
ery time the controller is pressed. To stop, start
playback.
DVD menu
1.If necessary, turn the controller to open the
video menu.2. "DVD menu"
The DVD menu is displayed. The display de‐
pends on the contents of the DVD.3.To select menu items: move the controller
and press it.
To change to the video menu: turn the controller
and press it.
DVD/VCD settings
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via
the DVD menu; refer also to the information on
the DVD.
Selecting the language
The languages that are available depend on the
DVD.
1.Turn the controller during playback.2.Open "Options".3."Audio/language"4.Select the desired language.
Selecting the subtitles
The subtitles that are available depend on the
DVD.
1.Turn the controller during playback.2.Open "Options".3."Subtitles"4.Select the desired language or "Do not
display subtitles".
Setting the brightness, contrast and color
1.Turn the controller during playback.2.Open "Options".3."Display settings"Seite 173CD/multimediaEntertainment173
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2.Say the name after being prompted to do so.3.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹
Deleting all entries
1.›Delete phone book‹2.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹3.Confirm the prompt again: ›Yes‹
Reading and selecting entries
1.›Read phonebook‹2.When the desired entry is read aloud:
say ›Dial number‹
Selecting an entry
1.›Dial name‹2.Say the name after being prompted to do so.3.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹
Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob during an announcement.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Do not use voice operation to initiate an Emer‐
gency Request. In stressful situations, the voice
and vocal pitch can change. This can unneces‐
sarily delay the establishment of a telephone
connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 253, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the system. The language for the mobile
phone voice operation is preset and cannot
be changed in the Control Display.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof
closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
Snap-in adapter
General information
More information on compatible snap-in adapt‐
ers that support the functions of the mobile
phone is available at the service center.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
note the operating instructions of the mobile
phone.
Installation position
In the center armrest.
Inserting/removing the snap-in adapter
1.Press button 1 and remove the cover.Seite 202CommunicationTelephone202
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Fuse 252
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener 110
Gasoline 226
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Gasoline quality 226
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 151
Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Gear change, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 66
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 66
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 62
General driving notes 126
Glass sunroof, electric
– Convenient operation 32– Remote control 32
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof 41
Glove compartment 120
Glove compartment
– USB interface 120
Glove compartment, light‐
ing 120
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 138
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 267
H
Halogen headlamps
– Bulb replacement 247
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 111
Hands-free microphone 16
Hazard warning sys‐ tem 16, 253
HDC Hill Descent Control 96
HD Radio 163
Head airbags 85
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 80, 81
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 81
Headlamp cover, remov‐ ing 247
Headlamp flasher 59, 82
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlamps 80
Headlamps– Bulb replacement 247
Headlamps, care 260
Headlamps, cleaning 60
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid 62
Headliner 17
Head restraints 46
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 46– Removing 47
Heating
– Rear window 107– Seats 45
Heating, mirrors 49
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 131
Height adjustment
– Seats 43
Height, refer to Dimen‐
sions 266
High-beam Assistant 82
High beams 82
High beams
– Bulb replacement 247
High beams/low beams, auto‐
matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 82
High beams, indicator lamp 15
High-pressure washers 259
Hill Descent Control HDC 96
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 97
Hills 128
Holder for beverages 122
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 54
Homepage 6
Hood 238
Hood, opening 238
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 126
Hotline 218
House number, entering for navigation 141
Hydraulic brake assistant 94
Hydroplaning 127
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 68
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 68
Identification marks, tires 233
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 238
iDrive 18
iDrive– Changing settings 74– Changing the date and
time 73– Changing the language 74– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format 72– Setting the brightness 75
Ignition 54
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 54
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 54
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Ignition lock 54
Ignition, switched off 55
Ignition, switched on 54
Indication of a flat tire 89, 91
Indicator and warning lamps 15
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