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RApplication-specificvoice commandsareonlyavailableforthe active application.
OncetheVoice Control System isstarted anautocue is shown. Apart fromtheavailablevoicecommandsforthe application currently active,this also citesexamplevoice commandsforother applications which are not active. Inthisway,you will befamiliar morequickly withtheavailablevoice commands. The list can be scrol‐led or it can be operatedbyspeech orthe con‐troller/touchpad.
Information onthe language setting
You canchangethe language oftheVoice Con‐trol System viathe system language settings. Ifthe set system language is not supportedbytheVoice Control System, English will be selected.
TheVoice Control System isavailable in English,French,Portuguese and Spanish.
UsingtheVoice Control System effectively
Features of audible help functions
Youreceiveinformation and helpforthefollow‐ingtopics:
ROptimum operation:saythebrief instruc-tionvoice command.
RCurrent application:onthe multifunctionsteering wheel, pressthe£rocker switchup and saytheHelpvoice command.
RContinued dialog:saytheHelpvoice com‐mand during avoice dialog.
RSpecific function:sayvoice commandsforthe desired function, e.g.Help telephone.
Notes on howtoimprovespeechquality
IftheVoice Control System does not understandyou:
Ronly operatetheVoice Control System fromthe driver's seat.
Rsaythevoice commands coherently andclearly, but do notexaggeratethewords.
Ravoid loud noisesthat cause interferencewhile making avoice command entry, e.g.the blower.
Avoicetag inthe address book is notrecog‐nized:
Ronly createsensible address book entries inthe system/mobile phone, e.g. enter sur‐name andfirst name inthe correctfield.
Rdo not use any abbreviations, unnecessaryspaces or specialcharacters.
If astation list entryis notrecognized:
RsaytheRead out station listvoice command.
Essentialvoice commands
Overview of switchvoice commands
Switchvoice commands can be usedtoopencertain applications. Thevoice command selec‐tion can be usedregardless ofthe applicationthat is currently active.
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The multimedia system announcesthenames oftheroadsthat willfollowtheupcomingchange of direction.
This function is notavailable in all countriesand languages.
Displaying destination information
Requirements:RA destination is entered.
Multimedia system:
,Navigation
#SelectWay Points and Info.
Thefollowing information is displayed:
RIntermediate destinations and destination
Theroute can also include uptofourintermediate destinations.
RName, address
RRemaining driving distance
RTime of arrival
Selecting an alternativerouteMultimedia system:
,Navigation.ÀRoute and Position
#SelectAlternative Route.Theroutes are displayed in accordance withthe setting made intheroute settings.
The currently selectedroute is shown with adark blue line.
#Selectthe alternativeroute.
Activating a commuterroute
Requirements:RYour home andworkaddresses are saved asdestinations inthefavorites (→page317).
Multimedia system:
,Navigation.ÀRoute and Position
#SelectActivate Commuter Routes.Navigation automaticallyrecognizesthatthevehicle is located ontheroute between"home" and "work" or viceversa. It automati‐callystarts aroute guidance withoutvoiceoutput.
Ifthe destinationsfor home andworkhavenotyet been created, a promptappears.
Forthe daily commuterroute, traffic inci‐dents ontheroute are alsoreported whendriving withoutroute guidance.
Switchingthe automaticgasstation searchon/offMultimedia system:
,Navigation.ZOptions
#SwitchReserve Fuelonsor offS.Switched ons: whenthe fuelreservelevelisreached, a promptappears asking whetheryouwanttostart searchingforgasstations.
Using automaticgasstation search
Requirements:The automaticgasstation searchis activateds(→page311).
The promptReserve Fuel Do you want to start asearch for surrounding gas stations?appears.
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Information onNearField Communication(NFC)NFC enables short-range wireless data transferor (re)connection of a mobile phone withthemultimedia system.
Thefollowing functions areavailable withouthaving authorized a mobile phone:
RTransferring a URLtobe viewed inthe multi‐media system (seethe manufacturer's oper‐ating instructions).
RSetting upthevehicle'sWi-Fi access dataviathe system settings (→page 291).
Further information can befound at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
Usingthe mobile phone withNearField Com‐munication (NFC)
Requirements:RNFC is activated onthe mobile phone (seethe manufacturer's operating instructions)
RThe mobile phone's screen is switched onand unlocked (seethe manufacturer's oper‐ating instructions)
#Toconnect a mobile phone:openthe coverofthe armrest onthe center console.
#Placethe NFC area ofthe mobile phone (seemanufacturer's operating instructions) onNFC logo1.The mobile phone is connectedtothe multi‐media system.
#Tochange mobile phones:placethe NFCarea ofthe mobile phone on NFC logo1.Ifthe mobile phone has already been author‐ised onthe multimedia system, it is now con‐nected.
Ifthe mobile phone is authorised onthe mul‐timedia systemforthefirst time, it is connec‐ted after confirmingthe mobile phoneinstructions (seethe manufacturer's operat‐ing instructions).
Further information can befound at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
Settingthereception and transmissionvol‐ume
Requirements:RA mobile phone is authorized (→page 329).
Multimedia system:
,Phone.ZOptions.Phone
This function ensures optimal languagequality.
#SelectReception VolumeorTransmissionVolume.
#Setthevolume.
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Depending onthe setting,the program willrunfor between15and 30 minutes.
Adjusting the ambient lighting in therearpassenger compartment
Rear Seat Entertainment System:
,System.Ambient Light
#Changethe settings.
%For information about adjustingthe ambientlighting (→page150).
Activating/deactivating the panel heating
Rear Seat Entertainment System:
,System.bPanel Heating
#Activate or deactivatefunction.
Adjusting the entertainment system settings
Rear Seat Entertainment System:
,System.Entertainment System settings
Settingthe display brightness
#SelectDisplay settings.
#SelectBrightness.
#Adjustthe brightness.
Tiltingthe display
#SelectDisplay settings.
#SelectDisplay angle.
#Tiltthe displayUporDown.
Settingthe display design
#SelectDisplay settings.
#SelectDay Design,Night DesignorAuto-matic.
Adjusting the equalizer
#SelectAudio settings.
#SelectEqualizer.
#Setthe equalizer.
%For further information aboutthe equalizer(→page375).
Activating audio on cabin
#SelectAudio settings.
#SelectSwitch the speaker source on or off.Ifthe function is switched on,the currentmedia source is output viathevehicle'sspeakers.
Settingthe language
Rear Seat Entertainment System:
,System
#SelectLanguage.
#Setthe desired language.
Switching offthe display
Rear Seat Entertainment System:
,System
#SelectDisplay Off.The display is switched off.
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4Opensthe video display oftheRear SeatEntertainment System
5Confirms entryin control menu
6Navigatesthroughthe Blu-ray/DVD menu
7Changes camera perspectives
8Changesthe audio language
9Showsor hides subtitles
ASelects a scene
BColor selection menu
CStops playback
DPauses playback
Blu-ray/DVD menu
Rear Seat Entertainment System:
,Media.àMedia Sources.Disc
Calling upthe Blu-rayorDVD menuThe Blu-ray orDVD menu isthe menu saved onthe disc itself.
#Toshow disc functions: pressthe