Using voice commands1

P5–1507–Voice control symbol

Press the button for voice control P5–1507–Voice control button on the right-side steering wheel keypad to activate the system and initiate a voice command dialog.

These may include:
  • Wait until after the tone, and then speak in your normal voice at a normal speed.
  • Do not speak while the system is responding (the system is unable to process commands during this time).
  • Avoid background noises in the passenger compartment by keeping doors, windows and the panoramic roof* closed.
Voice control can be canceled by:
  • pressing P5–1507–Voice control button briefly and saying "Cancel".
  • pressing and holding the steering wheel keypad's voice command button P5–1507–Voice control button until two audible signals are given.

To speed up the voice command dialog and skip system responses, press the voice command button P5–1507–Voice control button while the system is responding and give your next command.

To change the audio volume of the system, turn the volume knob while the voice is speaking. It is possible to use other buttons while voice commands are being given. However, because other audio is silenced during dialog with the system, it is not possible to perform any functions connected to audio using the buttons.

Voice command examples

Press P5–1507–Voice control button, say "Call [First name] [Last name] [number category]" - calls the selected contact from the phone book. If the contact has several phone numbers (e.g. home, cell, work), the right category must also be given.

Press P5–1507–Voice control button and say "Call Robyn Smith cellular".

Commands/phrases

The following commands can usually be used in any situation:
  • "Repeat" - repeats the most recent voice command in the current dialog.
  • "Cancel" - cancels the dialog.
  • "Help" - initiates a help dialog. The system responds with commands that can be used in the current situation, an instruction or an example.

Commands for specific functions, such as phone and audio, are described in the sections related to that function.

Numbers

Number commands can be given in different ways depending on the function to be controlled:
  • Phone numbers and zip codes should be given by stating each number individually, e.g. zero three one two two four four three (03122443).
  • Addresses can be given by stating each number individually or in a group, e.g. two two or twenty-two (22). For English and Dutch language settings, groups of numbers can also be said in sequence, e.g. twenty-two twenty-two (22 22). For English, double or triple digits can also be used, e.g. double zero (00). Numbers in the range 0-2300 can be used.
  • Frequencies can be given as ninety-eight point eight (98.8), one hundred four point two, or hundred four point two (104.2).

Speech rate and repeat mode

The speed at which the voice commands are given can be adjusted.

With repeat mode on, the system will repeat what you have said.

To change the speech rate or activate/deactivate repeat mode:

Tap Settings in the Top view.

Tap SystemVoice Control and select settings.

  • Repeat Voice Command
  • Speech Rate
  1. 1 Certain markets only.
  2. * Option/accessory.