Question about Voice Control and Navi

Apr 30, 2006 | 11:17 AM

Dlau

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Question about Voice Control and Navi

Hi, I am thinking to purchase a S550, but want to confirm one feature. Can I use voice control to speak an address to input to the Navi? How does that actually work. Is this standard on the car or is there an option I need to get. I currently drive a W211 E500 that has a Navi that need input thru the small 5 arrow buttons which I think inputting is very slow. How does the voice inputting compare to other manufacturer's touch screen? Thanks!

Dlau

May 1, 2006 | 12:48 PM

silberrosa

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Voice control, a standard feature on the USA 221, does allow you to input Navigation destinations. I would suggest trying the feature at a dealership. It is fairly intuitive.

May 1, 2006 | 02:15 PM

Nevada Jack

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Originally Posted by Dlau

It worked fine on my '06 S430 but due to shortages of the Voice Control module and phone kit, many S550's are awaiting the intstall. This feature is standard on the S550 and is normally installed at the VPC but is on backlog nationally. MBUSA indicates stocks will be available in early Spring to early Summer and will be installed by local dealers.

I used it almost exclusively to program the NAVI on the S430...much quicker and easier to do.

May 2, 2006 | 09:44 AM