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The calendar f eature allows you to
enter events and be reminded of
them in the future.
When you say ‘‘Calendar’’ or select
the on the
screen, the display changes to thescreen.
Dates with an icon indicate there is a
schedule entry f or that date.
Shows the estimated distance you
cantravelonthefuelremainingin
the tank. This distance is estimated
f rom the average f uel economy over
the last several miles, so it will vary
withchangesinspeed,traffic,etc.
The average fuel, average speed, and
elapsed time meters can be reset
automatically (see page ).
The ‘‘Range’’ value is approximate,
and may vary from actual range.
The ‘‘Average Fuel’’ and ‘‘MPG’’
may vary f rom actual f uel
consumed. These values are
estimates only.
Shows the instantaneous f uel
economy in miles per gallon.
Shows you the current f uel economy
in miles per gallon.
Shows you the average f uel economy
in miles per gallon since the display
was last reset.
Shows the elapsed time that the
ignition has been on since the display
was last reset.
Shows you the average speed in
miles per hour since the display was
last reset.
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Range
MPG
Instant FuelAverage Fuel
Elapsed TimeAverage Speed
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Calendar
Resetting the Display
Calendar Main Menu
calendar
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Interf ace Dial Feedback
On
Auto
(def ault)
NoThe system always
reads what you select.
The system reads your
selection only while
the vehicle is moving.
The system does not
read your selection.
Clock Adjustment
Changing this setting allows you to
controlwhen(andif)thesystemwill
read the current selection you
choose with the interf ace dial. This
feature can minimize the need to
look at the screen while operating
the dial. The three settings are
explained in the f ollowing table. The
f actory def ault setting is . You can adjust the clock of your
system. When the battery is
disconnected or the f use f or the
compass system is removed, you
need to reset the time. See page
f or more inf ormation on setting
the clock.
The second setup screen allows you
to change the system’s voice
recognition f eedback, auto volume
f or speed, and clock settings. To
select a setup item, turn the interf ace
knob until it is highlighted, then
push the interf ace selector in to
select it.
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AUTO
Set t ing Feedback L evel
Second Set up Screen
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The third setup screen allows you to
change the system’s screen color
and verbal reminders. To select a
setup item, turn the interface knob
until it is highlighted, then push the
interf ace selector in to select it.
To view the third setup screen, move
the interf ace selector down. To
return to the first setup screen, say
‘‘Backward,’’ or move the interface
selector to the lef t to select BACK.
To view the second setup screen, say
‘‘More,’’ or move the interf ace
selector to the right to select MORE.
To go back to the first setup screen,
say ‘‘Backward,’’ or move the
interface selector to the left to select
BACK.
Allowsyoutoturnvoicecontrol
system prompts or . To
select ON or OFF, turn the interface
knob to the right or left, then press
the interf ace selector. When ,
you will not hear the voice control
system conf irmations or prompts.
This compass system automatically
increases the system voice volume
according to the vehicle speed. This
setting allows you to adjust the rate
of the volume increase.
When you select , the volume is
not increased by the vehicle speed.
You can adjust the clock of your
system. When the battery is
disconnected or the f use f or the
compass system is removed, you
need to reset the time. See page
f or more inf ormation on setting
the clock. 313
Voice Recognition Feedback
Auto Volume f or Speed Clock Adjustment
T hird Set up Screen
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
ON OFF
OFF
OFF
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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
instructions on the screen.
When you purchased the vehicle,
you should have received two cards
that have the audio and compass
system’s security codes and serial
numbers. Keep these cards in a saf e
placeincaseyouneedthecodes.If
you lose the cards, you must obtain
the security codes f rom your dealer.
Enter the f our-digit compass system
security code. If you have entered it
correctly, the display changes to the
. You have ten
chances to enter the correct code. If
all ten are incorrect, turn the ignition
to OFF, then back to ON (II) to have
ten more chances to enter the
correct code.
To enter the code, turn the interf ace
knob to select the number, then
press the interf ace selector to enter
it. Keep doing the same procedure to
enter all f our correct numbers. If you
need to delete the number you
entered mistakenly, move the interface selector to the right.
Follow the instructions in the audio
system section to enter the 5-digit
audiocode(seepage ).The
system voice will not operate if the
audio code is not entered
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GPS init ializat ion
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Disclaimer screen
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SOFT WA RE T RA NSFER
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Whileusingthevoicecontrol
system, all of the speakers are
muted.
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.
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Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
Voice Control Basics
EXPORT RESTRITIONS.
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TALK BUTTON
BACK BUTTON MICROPHONE
(on the ceiling)
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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.
Youshouldusethevoicecontrol
system as much as possible, and
consider manual entry using the
as a ‘‘back-up’’
method of entry.
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.
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.
This button activates the voice
control system. Press it when you
want to give a voice command. See
on page f or
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. 307
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Using the Voice Control System
interf ace dial TalkTalk
TalkTalk Button Back But t on
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