Mini 2013 Countryman User Manual
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Voice activation system
AT A GLANCE
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Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system uses the stan-
dard dialog or a short version.
With the short version of the spoken dialog, a
shortened version of the requests and responses
of the voice activation system are played aloud.
1.
"Settings"
2.
"Language/Units"
3.
"Speech mode:"
4.
Select a setting:
>
"Default"
>
"Short"
Notes
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
>
Do not use the voice activation system to ini-
tiate an emergency call. In stressful situa-
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish-
ment of a telephone connection.
>
Pronounce the commands and digits
smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding
excessive emphases and pauses. The same
applies to spelling when entering a destina-
tion for navigation.
>
Always speak the commands in the lan-
guage of the voice activation system.
>
When selecting a radio station, use the stan-
dard pronunciation of the station name
{Select station} e.g. WPLJ
>
Keep the doors, windows and glass roof
closed to prevent interference from outside
noise.
>
Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
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