Voice commands in display mode (if equipped)
While in display mode, press
or VOICE on the steering wheel
controls. When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
•Display on•Auto
•Day•Night
•Status bar•Display off
•Brighter•Dimmer
•Help
Note:If you are not in display mode, press
or VOICE on the steering
wheel controls. When prompted, say, “Display mode” and then any of the
above commands.
STATUS BARS
Your screens may have status bars on the top and bottom of each screen.
The status bar on the top of the
screen will tell your current mode,
the exterior temperature, the time
as well as display icons if you have
enabledBluetooth,or are using headphones with your Rear overhead
mounted Family entertainment DVD system among other options.
The status bar on the bottom of the
screen may list the Home icon, the
current temperature selected for the
Driver and Passenger as well as the fan speed and air flow direction, the
current mode being used (if equipped), the Artist and Title of the
currently playing CD (if available), Artist and Title for Jukebox (if
available) and satellite radio (if activated).
Note:As climate controls are vehicle dependent, some vehicles may not
display climate readings in the status bar.
HOME SCREEN
Your system has a Home Screen where you can save/view favorite
pictures, view your current audio and climate control settings as well as
display the audio visualizer or the hybrid fuel economy (if equipped).
You can split the screen in to two or three different sections, or you can
choose to have one main view.
To access your home screen, press the house icon (
)atthebottom
left hand corner of any screen.
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QUICK REFERENCE CHART
SYNCworks with your navigation system, DVD system (if equipped),
voice commands and also through your steering wheel controls. Below is
a quick listing of the functions of some steering wheel controls and
navigation system controls.
Navigation
bezel controlSteering wheel
controlFunction
N/A
Press to answer an incoming call.
Press to send a call or text message
(if supported).
Press and hold to end a call.
Press it initiate a redial.
N/A VOICE
Press to activate Voice Recognition.
Press and hold to end an active
voice session.
Refer to theVoice recognition
system overviewchapter for further
information.
SEEK,
,
Press to access the previous/next
preset radio station, preset satellite
channel (if activated) or CD track.
Press and hold to seek to the next
satellite channel (if activated).
N/A OK Press to confirm your selection.
MEDIA N/A Press repeatedly to access all
available media sources in your
vehicle such as: CD, DVD, Jukebox,
Rear Zone, Rear DVD (if equipped)
Line In, and User Device (if
equipped with SYNC).
PHONE N/A Press to access SYNCPHONE
features.
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VOICE RECOGNITION
Your vehicle may be equipped with an advanced interactive Voice
Recognition (VR) system. This system allows you to perform many
operations such as operating the navigation, audio, phone (if equipped),
media, climate (if equipped), display and voice settings by “speaking”
certain commands. The system will respond with a series of audible
tones, prompts, questions and spoken confirmations depending on the
situation and the chosen level of dialogue interaction.
Feedback through audible tones
Your VR system will respond through various audible tones. You may
hear a tone at the following times:
•When you press VOICE or
on your steering wheel controls.
•When you access the help feature.
•When the VR system does not understand your request
•When a VR session is completed successfully
•When a VR session is ended unsuccessfully
•When a speed dependent feature has been accessed
•When a new device is connected
The navigation system has five different audible tones that will play
depending on the circumstance.
•Initial: Sounds when you are entering a new mode.
•Positive: Sounds for a positive recognition or a successful VR session
completion.
•Negative: Sounds for a negative recognition, an unsuccessful VR
session, or when a speed dependent feature has been accessed.
•Listening: Sounds when the system is ready to listen for a command.
•Help: Sounds when you ask for ’Help’.
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Confirmation prompts
Confirmation prompts are short questions asked by the system when the
system has not clearly understood your request or when there are
several possible responses to your request. For example, if you have
Confirmation prompts ON, the system may say, “Phone, is that correct?”.
The system will then listen for a “Yes” or “No” confirmation from you. If
you say “Yes”, the system will proceed. If you say “No”, the system will
ask you to say the command again. If you have Confirmation prompts
OFF, the system may assume it understood your request or may ask you
to repeat your request. If the system is unsure of what was asked, it will
prompt you to try again or ask for help.
Note:Even with Confirmation prompts turned OFF, you may be asked to
confirm certain settings occasionally.
HOW TO USE VOICE COMMANDS WITH YOUR SYSTEM
Press
or VOICE on your steering wheel controls to activate Voice
Recognition. Depending on the feedback setting, you will hear the
prompt, “Please say a command” followed by a tone, or you will hear a
tone, signaling that the system is ready to accept your command. Any
command spoken prior to the beep will not register with the system.
Speak the command clearly to ensure that the system is able to
recognize and perform the desired function. You can, at any time,
press
or VOICE and say “Help” for a list of possible commands.
The main categories of your voice commands are as follows:
•Audio•Climate (if equipped)
•Radio•Jukebox
•User profile•Display mode
•CD•Disc
•Video CD•DVD
•Rear AUX (if equipped)•Line in
•Phone (if equipped)•USB (if equipped)
•Voice settings•Tutorial
•Dial (if equipped)•Confirmations
To access a list of all available voice commands:
1. Press the i button (
) on the system.
2. Select the ‘Help’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Select ‘Voice commands’ at the top of the screen.
4. Select the desired category.
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Voice recognition visual feedback
When Voice recognition (VR) is activated, the following icons will appear
in the status bar.
VR State VR Icon
Main Menu/Generic
VR recognition failure
VR session unsuccessful?
Listening
Listening paused
Speaking instructions
For the best voice recognition, please ensure that:
•The interior of the vehicle needs to be as quiet as possible. Wind noise
from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the system from
correctly recognizing voice commands.
•Press
or VOICE and wait until the second tone sounds before
speaking a command.
•Speak naturally without large pauses in between words.
•Speak louder if background noise is preventing the system from
recognizing your command
•Only one person should speak while the system is listening for a
command.
•Please realize voice recognition performance is not 100% and varies by
user. The voice recognition system is meant to be a secondary
convenience control and if it doesn’t operate optimally, you can still
operate your system via the touch screen and hard buttons.
To speak voice commands:
Depending on the feedback setting, the system will respond differently. If
the feedback settings are set to ‘Standard’, the system will respond with
a tone, a prompt and another tone. If the feedback settings are set to
Advanced, the system will respond without a prompt and with tones
only.
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound.
2. The system will say, “Please say a command” and VOICE/Main Menu
and
will appear in the status bar.
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2. Select the ‘Feedback Settings’
tab.
3. Press + to increase or — to
decrease the voice volume levels.
OR
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound followed
by the prompt, “Please say a command.” Another tone will sound
signaling the system is ready to accept your command.
2. Say “Voice volume decrease” or “Voice volume increase”.
Voice feedback / interaction
You can adjust the level of interaction and feedback you would like from
your voice recognition system. There are four different levels varying
from the most interaction/feedback to the least.
Standard Interaction Mode with Confirmation Prompts on:This
selection provides the most feedback and guidance from the system. You
will be prompted to say a command. The system will repeat your
command and ask, “Is that correct?”
Standard mode with prompts off:This selection offers the second
highest level of feedback with the system. You will be prompted to say a
command. If the system is not certain of your command, the system will
repeat your command and ask, “Is that correct?”
Advance mode with prompts on:You will be prompted by two tones.
If the system is not certain of your command, the system may repeat
your command and ask, “Is that correct?”.
Advance mode with prompts off:This selection provides the least
interaction with the system. You will be prompted by two tones. You will
rarely be asked to confirm your command.
Standard interaction mode provides more detailed interaction and guidance
with confirmation prompts while the advanced mode has less audible
interaction and more tone prompts. Confirmation prompts are short
questions asked by the system when the system has not clearly heard or
understood your request. Tone prompts are audible sounds signifying the
system has entered a mode or is waiting for your command.
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To access these settings:
1. Press the MENU hard button on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Feedback Settings’ tab
on the touchscreen to make
adjustments.
VOICE RECOGNITION TUTORIAL
Your system has three different tutorials to help you become better
acquainted with the voice recognition system. They are as follows:
•Lesson one: What you can do with speech
•Lesson two: How we’ll work together
•Lesson three: Getting accustomed to the system
To access:
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel.
A tone will sound and the system will prompt you, “Please say a
command.”
2. After the tone, say “Tutorial”. The system will begin with Lesson 1.
3. To listen to a different lesson, press
on the steering wheel and say
one of the voice commands on the screen.
Tutorial voice commands
While listening to the tutorial lessons, press
or VOICE on the
steering wheel controls and after the tone, you may say any of the
following commands:
•Lesson 1•Lesson 2
•Lesson 3•Next Lesson
•Previous Lesson•Help
Note:If you are not in tutorial mode, press
or VOICE on the
steering wheel controls. When prompted, say, “Tutorial” and then
press
or VOICE on the steering wheel controls again to say any of
the above commands.
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VOICE NAME TAGS
Your voice recognition system includes a feature which allows you to
enter personal names for locations. These are called ’voice name tags’.
You can assign voice name tags to all locations entered in your Address
Book and then use them as destinations. Press
or VOICE on the
steering wheel controls and say, “Destination
CREATING A USER PROFILE
You can create user profiles in your voice recognition system to help train
the system to fine tune its listening to a specific person (voice). To access:
1. Press the MENU hard button on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Feedback Settings’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Select ‘Edit’.
4. Select ‘Create’ to create either Profile 1 or Profile 2.
5. Follow the voice prompt instructions.
CREATING A USER PROFILE USING VOICE RECOGNITION
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound and the
system will say, “Please say a command”. Another tone will sound
signaling the system is ready for your command.
2. Say “User Profile”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
3. Say “Create”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
4. Say “User Profile 1” or “User Profile 2”.
5. Follow the voice prompts.
Once a user profile has been created, it will then become the active user
profile in the system.
Selecting a user profile
1. Press the MENU hard button on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Feedback Settings’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Select the ’Profile 1’ or ’Profile 2’ icon.
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