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Voice recognition105Voice recognitionGeneral information...................105
Navigation control ......................106
Phone control ............................ 107General information
The voice recognition function allows
you to operate certain functions via
voice input.
To ensure that conversations held
inside the vehicle do not start
unintentional calls to a saved contact, the voice recognition function must
first be activated via 5 on the steering
column controls.
Control elements overview 3 6.
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Available depending on version, the
voice recognition function of the
handsfree phone system allows you
to operate certain functions of a
compatible smartphone via voice
input.
Refer to "Phone control" in this
section 3 107.
To confirm that a paired and
connected smartphone is compatible with the voice recognition function,
press 7 followed by ÿSetting on the
display screen.Then select Bluetooth followed by
View Bluetooth device list . The list
shows the paired devices and 5
appears alongside the name of the
smartphone to indicate compatibility.
Notice
If supported, the language set on
your smartphone will automatically
be used by the Infotainment system
for voice recognition.
The navigation system can also be
operated using voice controls. Refer
to "Navigation control" in this section
3 106.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites must be met:
● The Bluetooth function of the Infotainment system must be
activated.
Refer to "Bluetooth connection"
in the "Phone" section 3 112.
● The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth-enabled smartphonemust be activated and the
smartphone must have a 3G, 4G
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106Voice recognitionor wi-fi connection (see
smartphone operating
instructions).
● Dependent upon the smartphone, it may be required
to set the device to "visible" (see smartphone operating
instructions).
● The smartphone must be paired and connected to the
Infotainment system.
Help
For information and help with
activating and operating voice
controls, press 7 followed by
ÿ Setting then Bluetooth on the
display screen.
Select Smartphone from the list
(press S/R to search list), then press
l to access help.
A series of screens are displayed,
explaining how to use the voice
recognition function and information
on the following:
● switching on/off with steering column controls
● compatible phones● operation methods
● available functions and descriptions
● conditions of use
NAVI 80 IntelliLink The voice recognition function allows
you to operate certain functions via
voice input, including:
● Navigation
Refer to "Navigation control" in
this section 3 106.
● Phone
Refer to "Phone control" in this section 3 107.
Press 5 on the steering column
controls to open the Voice control
main menu. After the tone, say the name of the menu you wish to access.
When activated, the Voice control
main menu is displayed and the voice
recognition indicator in the top right
corner indicates system status and
optimisation levels:Green:optimal voice recognitionOrange:good voice recognitionRed:average voice recognitionMicrophone é:System is ready to
receive a voice
commandLoudspeaker
l:Voice instructions
are currently being
given by the systemLoading icon:Data currently
loading
Navigation control
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Activating voice recognition
To activate the voice recognition
function during navigation:
Press 5 on the steering column
controls; 5 appears, alongside the
audio system information, in the
bottom right corner of the display.
Notice
During use of the voice recognition
function, audio source playback is
interrupted.
For a guide to using voice commands, refer to (NAVI 50 IntelliLink) "Help" in
the "General information" section 3 105.
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Voice recognition107NAVI 80 IntelliLinkActivating voice recognition
To activate the voice recognition
function:
Press 5 on the steering column
controls to open the Voice control
main menu.
After the tone, say " Destination" to
enter a new address. Say " Address"
then say the full destination of a new
address (number, street name,
destination town/city).
The address recognised by the
system is displayed. Confirm
destination when prompted to begin
guidance.
Alternatively, after the tone say
" Recent destinations " to access a list
of the most recent destinations
entered and select the desired
destination.
For further information, refer to
(NAVI 80 IntelliLink) "Destination
input" in the "Navigation" section
3 90.Phone control
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Activating voice recognition
To activate the voice recognition
function:
Press 5 on the steering column
controls to open the Smartphone
menu; a beep sounds and 5 appears
on the display, indicating activation.
To use voice recognition, press 5 on
the display (or press 5).
Notice
During operation of the voice
recognition function, Radio and
Media functions are not available for
use.
To deactivate, press and hold 5 on
the display (or press 5).
For a guide to using voice commands, refer to (NAVI 50 IntelliLink) "Help" in
the "General information" section 3 105.NAVI 80 IntelliLink
Activating voice recognition
To activate the voice recognition
function:
Press 5 on the steering column
controls to open the Voice control
main menu.
After the tone, say " Phone" to access
the Phone menu. Say the name of a
saved contact or a telephone number.
The desired contact appears in the
display when registered by the
system.
Say " Call" to start the dialling process.
Say " Delete " to cancel input and retry.
Alternatively, to initiate a call directly
from the Voice control main menu,
press 5 and say the name of a saved
contact or a telephone number.
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108PhonePhoneGeneral information...................108
Connection ................................. 110 Bluetooth connection .................112
Emergency call .......................... 116
Operation ................................... 116
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment .................................. 123General information
The handsfree phone system
provides you with the possibility of
having mobile phone conversations
via the vehicle's microphone and
loudspeakers, as well as operating
the most important mobile phone
functions via the Infotainment system.
To be able to use the handsfree
phone system, the mobile phone
must be connected with it via
Bluetooth .
Not all handsfree phone system
functions are supported by every
mobile phone. The possible phone functions depend on the relevant
mobile phone and network provider.
Refer to the operating instructions for
your mobile phone or consult your
network provider.Important information for
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Use of the handsfree phone
system while driving can be
dangerous as your concentration
is reduced when telephoning. Park the vehicle before using the
handsfree phone system.
Follow the regulations of the
country in which you are driving.
Also follow the special regulations
that apply in specific areas and
always switch off the mobile
phone if the use of mobile phones is prohibited, if interference is
caused by the mobile phone or if
dangerous situations can occur.
9 Warning
Mobile phones have effects on
your environment. For this reason,
safety regulations have been
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Phone109prepared which you should make
yourself familiar with before you use the telephone.
Bluetooth
The Phone portal is certified by the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG).
You will find further information about the specification on the Internet at
http://www.bluetooth.com
Phone controlsControls on Infotainment system or
steering column:
● 6TEL
- or -
● TEL
- or -
● yPHONE on the 7 Home menu
screen (NAVI 50 IntelliLink)
- or -
PHONE in the MAIN menu
screen (NAVI 80 IntelliLink)
Press to open the Phone menu.
Controls on steering column:
● 7, 8 : Take call, end/reject call.
- or -
● MODE/OK : Take call, end/reject
call, confirm an action.
● 5: Activate/deactivate voice
recognition.
Depending on Infotainment system, some features of the handsfree
phone system can also be operated
via voice recognition 3 107.
Display screen operation
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Display screen operation
● To move up/down in the display: Turn OK.
● To confirm actions: Press OK.
● To cancel actions (and return to previous menu): Press /.
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To access the Phone menu screen, press 7 followed by yPhone on the
display screen.The following submenus are
available:
● Phone book
● Calling Lists
● Dial
To switch between submenus, press S in top left corner.
● To move up/down in the display: Press R or S.
● To confirm actions: Press OK.
● To cancel actions (and return to previous menu/Home page):
Press r/7 .
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To access the "Phone" menu from the Home page, press MENU followed by
Phone on the display screen.
The following submenus are
available:
● Phonebook
● Call logs
● Dial a number
● Voice mail
● Settings
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110Phone● To move up/down in the display:Press 4 or 1.
● To cancel actions (and/or return to previous menu): Press r.
● To open a pop-up menu (e.g. to add contacts to a list of
favourites): Press <
Notice
Favourites can be accessed at any
time by pressing f on the Home
page.
Operating keyboards in the
display
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Operating keyboards in the display
To move within and to enter
characters in the numerical keyboard
shown on the display screen: Turn
and press OK.
Entries can be corrected during input
with the ← keyboard character.
Press / to stop using the keyboard
and return to the previous screen.NAVI 50 IntelliLink,
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keyboards in the display
To move within and to enter
characters in the numerical keyboard, make the appropriate selection by
touching the display screen.
Entries can be corrected during input
with the k keyboard character.
Press r to stop using the keyboard
and return to the previous screen.
Connection
A mobile phone must be connected to the handsfree phone system in order
to control its functions via the
Infotainment system.
No phone can be connected to the
system unless it has first been paired.
Refer to the Bluetooth connection
section ( 3 112) for pairing a mobile
phone to the handsfree phone system
via Bluetooth.
When the ignition is switched on, the
handsfree phone system searches for paired phones in the vicinity.
Bluetooth must be activated on the
mobile phone for the phone to berecognised by the handsfree phone
system. Searching continues until a
paired phone is found. A display message indicates that the phone is
connected.
Notice
When a Bluetooth connection is
active, using the handsfree phone
system will discharge the mobile
phone battery more rapidly.
Automatic connection
For your phone to connect
automatically when the system is
switched on, it may be necessary to
activate the automatic Bluetooth
connection function on your mobile
phone; refer to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
Notice
Depending on Infotainment system, when reconnecting to a paired
phone, or when 2 paired phones are
within range of the handsfree phone
system, either the priority phone (if
defined) or the last connected phone is connected automatically, even if
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Phone111this phone is outside the vehicle but
still within range of the handsfree
phone system.
During automatic connection, if a call
is already in progress, the
conversation will automatically switch
to the vehicle's microphone and
loudspeakers.
If connection fails: ● check the phone is switched on
● check the phone battery is not flat
● check if the phone has already been paired
The Bluetooth function on the mobile phone and on the handsfree phone
system must be active and the mobile phone must be configured to accept
the system connection request.Manual connection
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Manual connection
To change the phone connected to
the handsfree phone system, press
TEL and select the Select Device
menu. The device list shows the
phones already paired.
Select the desired phone from the list
and confirm by pressing OK. A
display message confirms phone
connection.
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connection
To change the phone connected to
the handsfree phone system, press
7 followed by ÿSETTINGS then
Bluetooth on the display screen (or
select Phone from the Home page).
Then select View Bluetooth device
list . The device list shows the phones
already paired.Select the desired phone from the list
and confirm by pressing OK.
Depending on version, J appears
alongside the selected phone, to
indicate connection.
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connection
To change the phone connected to
the handsfree phone system, from
the Home page, press MENU then
Phone followed by Settings on the
display screen.
Then select Manage devices . The
device list shows the phones already
paired. Select the desired phone from the list.
Disconnecting a phone
If the mobile phone is switched off, the phone is automatically disconnected
from the handsfree phone system.
During disconnection, if a call is
already in progress, the conversation
will automatically switch to the mobile
phone.
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Disconnecting a phone
To disconnect a phone from the
Infotainment system, press TEL (or
the SETUP ) and select Bluetooth
connection . Select the desired device
from the device list then select
Disconnect the device by turning and
pressing OK. A display message
confirms phone disconnection.
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Depending on version, to disconnect
a phone from the Infotainment
system, press 7 followed by
ÿ SETTINGS then Bluetooth on the
display screen (or select yPhone
from the Home page).
Then select View Bluetooth device
list and press on the connected phone
shown in the displayed list to
disconnect it; I appears alongside
the phone, to indicate disconnection.NAVI 80 IntelliLink - Disconnecting a phone
To disconnect a phone from the
Infotainment system, from the Home
page, press MENU then Phone
followed by Settings on the display
screen.
Then select Manage devices . Select
the connected phone in the displayed list to disconnect.
Defining the priority phone
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Defining the priority phone
The priority phone is the last
connected phone.
When the ignition is switched on, the handsfree phone system searches
first for the priority paired phone.
Searching continues until a paired
phone is found.
Bluetooth connection Bluetooth is a radio standard for the
wireless connection of, e.g., a
telephone with other devices.Information such as a mobile phone
contact list and call lists can be
transferred. The functionality can be
restricted depending on the phone
model.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites must be
met, in order to control a Bluetooth-
enabled mobile phone via the
Infotainment system:
● The Bluetooth function of the Infotainment system must be
activated.
● The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone
must be activated (see mobile
phone operating instructions).
● Dependent upon the mobile phone, it may be required to set
the device to "visible" (see mobile phone operating instructions).
● The mobile phone must be paired
and connected to the
Infotainment system.