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To achieve optimum voice
recognition, the f ollowing guidelines
should be f ollowed:Make sure the correct screen
is displayed f or the voice command
that 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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Voice Command Help
Talk
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The voice control system needs
appropriate voice commands f or
controlling the climate control, the
audio system, and the compass
system.
The system accepts these
commands on any screen. (reads list of the commands
f or the displayed screen) (displays set up screen) (displays the
compass screen) (displays the main
menu) (displays the
screen)
(to previous screen,
same as CANCEL or BACK
button) (cancels current activity) The system accepts these climate
control commands on most screens.
The voice command help option on
the main menu lists many of the
f ollowing controls. To avoid
distraction while you are driving, the
system can read the commands f or
you.
The commands are accessible at any
time while driving and can be read to
you so that you do not need to
memorize all of them. (controls
temperature to 72 degrees F) (controls
temperature to your selection)
Help
Set upDisplay map guide
Display menuInformation tripcomputerTrip ComputerBackward
CancelWhat time is it?Calendar Calculator
Repeat voiceVoice command help
Climate control f ull automaticClimate control automaticClimate control of fAir conditioner onAir conditioner of fAir conditionerClimate control def rost onClimate control def rost of fClimate control def rostRear defrost onRear defrost offRear defrost
Voice Command Index
Global Commands Climat e Cont rol Commands
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Temperature Commands
Temperature degreesTemperature upTemperature downTemperature max hotTemperature max cold
Temperature balanceTemperature dual mode onTemperature dual mode of fTemperature dual modeDrive temperature degrees
Passenger temperature degreesDrive vent temperature adjustmentPassenger vent temperatureadjustmentVent temperature upVent temperature downVent temperature maxVent temperature minimumVent temperature normal
Climate control f resh air
Climate control recirculateClimate control ventClimate control bi-level
Climate control f loorClimate control f loor and def rostFan speed upFan speed downFan speed
The system accepts these
commands on most screens.
Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f . (:57to
87 degrees F)
(displays HI)(displays
LO)
(:57
to 87 degrees F)
( : 57 to 87 degrees F) Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f .
The commands f or vent
temperature settings are available on
theclimatecontrolscreen.
(vent and
f loor)
( : 1 7) (f or best
voice control, keep f an speed at 1 or
2)
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Select the by
turning the interf ace knob to the
right, then press the center of the
interf ace selector.Select the , then
press the center of the interf ace
selector. The display changes to the
screen f or HOUR.
To set the clock, the ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, and either or both
remotes must be linked.
Say ‘‘Set up’’ or press the SET UP
button on the center console to
display the Set up screen. Then
move the interface dial to the right.
Setting the Clock
Clock A djustment T ime A djustmentT ime A djustment
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To adjust the minute, turn the
interface knob to the right to display
the adjustment screen f or MINUTE.Press the center of the interf ace
selector to enter the time. The
screen will return to the
screen (see page ).
Turn the interface knob to adjust the
minute.
To adjust the hour, turn the interface
knob, then press the center of the
interf ace selector.
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Clock
adjustment
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The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Trunk Open
monitor on the instrument panel (see
page ) to see if the doors and
trunk are f ully closed. Since it is not
part of the monitor display, manually
check the hood.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking/side marker
lights, and taillights f lash if someone
attempts to break into your vehicle
or remove the radio. This alarm
continues f or 2 minutes, then the
system resets. To reset an alarming
system bef ore the 2 minutes have
elapsed, unlock either f ront door
with the remote or the built-in key.
With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
without triggering the alarm. The
alarm will sound if the trunk lock is
f orced, or the trunk is opened with
the trunk release button on the
driver’s door or the emergency trunk
opener.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door or the hood
without using the built-in key or the
remote will cause it to sound. It also
sounds if the radio is removed f rom
the dashboard or the audio system
wiring is cut.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, close the hood, and close the
trunk. For the system to activate,
you must lock the doors f rom the
outside with the remote, built-in key,
lock tab, or door lock switch. The
security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself . 13
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Push in the CRUISE button or the
ACC button (models with adaptive
cruise control) on the steering
wheel. The CRUISE MAIN or
green ACC indicator (models with
ACC) indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
To switch f rom ACC to cruise
control, press the distance buttonon the steering wheel, and hold it
f or 1 second (see page ).
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
icon appears on the multi-
inf ormation display to show the
system is now activated.
When cruise control is on while
driving, the SH-AWD torque
distribution monitor and the tire
pressure monitor are not shown
on the multi-information display.
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control
Using Cruise Control
Cruise Control
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RES/
ACCEL
BUTTON
CRUISE (ACC) BUTTON
SET/
DECEL
BUTTON
Non-ACC model is shown
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button. Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, the vehicle speeds up about 1
mph (1.6 km/h).
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel cruise
control. On models with adaptive
cruise control (ACC), this also
causes the cruise control icon on the
multi-inf ormation display to go of f
and the cruise mode icon to come on.
To resume the set speed, press the
RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE
CONTROLicononthemulti-
inf ormation display will come back
on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshif t to hold the set speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake pedal lightly with
your f oot. The CRUISE
CONTROLindicatororACC
indicator on the instrument panel
and the CRUISE CONTROL icon
on the multi-information display
will go out. When the vehicle
slows to the desired speed, press
the SET/DECEL button.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
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