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Voice activation systemThe voice recognition function allows you to operate the navigation
system, audio system and hands-free phone system using your vo ice
instead of display screen handling. This section includes instructions
about how to perform the voice co mmands. The commands that can
be recognized by this system are restricted. (See Page 222.) For each
function, refer to the corresponding items.■ Correct voice recognitionThe interior circumstances of the vehicle will adversely affect the co r-
rect recognition of the voice. Note the following items in order for the
system to correctly recognize the voice. •Speak clearly into the microphone. Speaking faster or slower and
pausing between words will cause incorrect recognition.
• Close the windows to eliminate outside noise. Traffic noises, dr iv-
ing sounds and wind noises may af fect correct recognition of the
voice.
• Speak the voice commands correctl y. The commands that can be
recognized by this system are restricted. Any terms other than
the recognized terms for the system or dull sounds that are in cor-
rectly spoken will not be recognized by the system. If the name
of a facility is pronounced different from the recognized terms f or
the system, the command will not be recognized by the syst em.
• The microphone is located at the best distance and in the best
direction for each model to gain the maximum voice recogn ition
performance. Speak commands in a correct driving posture.
• Do not speak commands during na vigation voice guidance. This
causes sounds to overlap and re sults in incorrect voice recogni-
tion.
Basic operations of voice recognition1
Press the button located on the steering switch.The voice recognition mode is acti vated, and the icon of voice
recognition will be displayed on th e upper left side of the screen.
2
While the icon is displayed, speak a voice command.
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During the voice recognition mode, the sound from the audio sys-
tem is muted.
(voice input waiting mode):
shows the status of waiting for a voice command.
(during a calculation):
shows the status of accepting and processing a voice command.
After a voice command is spoken, the system recognizes the voice and
activates the function input by th e voice command. Then the system
confirms your command by voice guidance.
Pressing the button located on the steering wheel for a long
time during voice recognition will cancel the voice recognition mode.
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