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If this procedure is not necessary the
system proceeds directly to the
(see page ).
Du ring initialization, the system
searches for all available GPS
satellites, and obtains their orbital
info rmation. During this procedure
the vehicle should be out in the open
with a clear view of the sky.
Depending on the length of time the
battery was disconnected, your
system may require GPS
initialization. If it does, the above
screen appears. Follow the
instru ctions on the screen.
Follow
the instructions in the audio
system section to enter the 5-digit
audiocode(seepage ).The
system voice will not operate if the
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If within ten minutes the system fails
to locate a suf f icient number of
satellites to locate your position, the
screen above appears. Follow the
instructions on the screen.You have acquired a device
(‘‘DEVICE’’) that includes sof tware
licensed by ALPINE ELECTRONICS,
INC., f rom an af f iliate of Microsof t
Corporation (collectively ‘‘MS’’).
Those installed software products of
MSorigin,aswellasassociated
media, printed materials, and
‘‘online’’ or electronic documentation
(‘‘SOFTWARE’’) are protected by
international intellectual property
laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE
is licensed, not sold. All rights
reserved.
After 30 minutes with this screen
displayed, turn of f the engine and
restart the vehicle. If you now see
the
, the GPS
initialization is complete.
The average acquiring time is less
than 10 minutes, but it can take as
long as 45 minutes.
If the system is still unable to
acquire a signal, f ollow the
instructions on the screen, or
contact your local dealer for
assistance. License notice
Disclaimer screen
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NO WARRANTIES FOR THE
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You
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This button activates the voice
control system. Press it when you
want to give a voice command. See
on page for
a list of voice commands.
This button has the same function as
the CANCEL button on the center
console(seepage ).Whenyou
press it, the display returns to the
previous screen. When the previous
screen appears, the system replays
the last prompt. This button can be
used to cancel an audio, climate
control, or compass system voice
command up to one second af ter the
command conf irmation.
For models with navigation
system, ref er to the navigation
system manual.
Your vehicle has a voice control
system that allows hands-f ree
operation of the audio system, the
climate control system and some
functionsof thecompasssystem.
The voice control system uses the
TALK and BACK buttons on the
steering wheel and a microphone near the map light on the ceiling.
While using the voice control
system, all of the speakers are
muted. 241
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Voice Command Index
Voice Control BasicsTalk Button
Back But t on
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TALK BUTTON
BACK BUTTON MICROPHONE
(on the ceiling)
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Most of the system’s functions can
be controlled by voice commands
activated with the button. To
control your compass system by
voice:Press and release the button.
Wait f or the beep.
Give a voice command.
Youshouldusethevoicecontrol
system as much as possible, and
consider manual entry using the
as a ‘‘back-up’’
method of entry. If the system does not understand a
command or you wait too long to
give a command, it responds with
‘‘Pardon,’’ ‘‘Please repeat,’’ or ‘‘Would
you say again.’’ If the system cannot
perf orm a command or the
command is not appropriate f or the
screen you are on, it sounds a beep.
Anytime you are not sure of what
voice commands are available on a
screen, you can always say ‘‘Help’’ at
any screen. The system can then
read the list of commands to you.When you speak a command, the
system generally either repeats the
command as a confirmation or asks
you f or f urther inf ormation. If you do
not wish to hear this f eedback, you
canturnitoff.Seethe
setting in
Setup.
If you hear a prompt such as ‘‘Please
use the interf ace dial to...’’ or ‘‘Please
choose an area with the interf ace
dial.’’ the system is asking f or input
thatcannotbedonebyvoice.
Once the microphone picks up your
command, the system changes the
display in response to the command
and prompts you f or the next
command. Using the button,
answer the prompts as required. Using the Voice Control System
TalkTalk
interf ace dial
Voice
Recognition Feedback
Talk
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To achieve optimum voice
recognition, the following guidelines
should be followed:
Make sure the correct screen
is displayed for the voice command
th at you are using. See Voice
Command Index on page . Close the windows and the
moonroof .
The f an speed will be
automatically adjusted to low.
If the system cannot recognize
your command because of
background noise, speak louder.
If the microphone picks up voices
other than yours, the system may
not interpret your voice
commands correctly.
If you speak a command with
something in your mouth, or your
voice is either too high or too
husky, the system may
misinterpret your voice commands.
If you are still having trouble with
the voice control system, ref er to
on the
main menu screen.
Make sure the airf low f rom the
A/C vents does not interf ere with
the system microphone in the
ceiling console. Place your hand
over the microphone; if you f eel
any airf low, adjust the vents.
After pressing the button,
wait f or the beep, then give a voice
command.
Give a voice command in a clear,
natural speaking voice without
pausing between words.
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Improving Voice Recognition
Voice Command Help
Talk
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