2012 Lexus ES350 navigation voice

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When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode, the initial screen will be displayed
and the system will begin operating.
CAUTION
When the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running, always apply the
parking brake for safety.
After a few seconds, the “CAUTION”
screen will be displayed.
After about 5 seconds, the “CAUTION”
screen automatically switches to the map
screen. When touching“Show Map”or
pushing the “MAP/VOICE” button, the
map screen is displayed.
While the “CAUTION” screen is displayed,
the “DEST” or“SETUP” button cannot be
operated. And if the “Calendar”button on
the “Information” screen is touched, the
screen will change back to the “CAUTION”
screen. In about 5 seconds, or when the
“MAP/VOICE” button is pushed or the
“Show Map” is touched, the “CAUTION”
screen will change to the map screen.
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Initial screen

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When starting the navigation system, the
current position is displayed first.
This screen displays the current vehicle
position and a map of the surrounding local
area.
The current vehicle position mark (1) ap-
pears in the center or bottom center of the
map screen.
A street name will appear on the bottom of
the screen, depending on the scale of the
map (
2).
You can return to this map screen that
shows your current position at any time
from any screen by pushing the “MAP/
VOICE” button.
While driving, the current vehicle position
mark is fixed on the screen and the map
moves.
The current position is automatically set as
the vehicle receives signals from the GPS
(Global Positioning System). If the current
position is not correct, it is automatically
corrected after the vehicle receives sig-
nals from the GPS.
INFORMATION
D After battery disconnection, or on
a new vehicle, the current position
may not be correct. As soon as the
system receives signals from the
GPS, the correct current position
is displayed.
D To correct the current position
manually, see page 309.
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Help icon Map screen operation —
— Current position display
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When any point on the map is touched,
that point moves to the center of the screen
and is shown by the cursor mark (
1).
Use the scroll feature to move the desired
point to the center of the screen for looking
at a point on the map that is different from
the current position of the vehicle.
If the finger is continuously held on the
screen, the map will continue scrolling in
that direction until the finger is removed.
A street name, city name, etc. of the
touched point will be shown, depending on
the scale of the map (
2). Distance from
the current position towill also be
shown (3).
After the screen is scrolled, the map re-
mains centered at the selected location
until another function is activated. The cur-
rent vehicle position mark will continue to
move along your actual route and may
move off the screen. When the “MAP/
VOICE” button is pushed, the current ve-
hicle position mark returns to the center of
the screen and the map moves as the ve-
hicle proceeds along the designated route.
INFORMATION
When the scroll feature is used, the
current vehicle position mark may
disappear from the screen. Move the
map with a scroll again or push the
“MAP/VOICE” button to return to the
current vehicle position map location
display.
DTo set the cursor position as a des-
tination
A specific point on the map can be set as
a destination using the scroll function.
Touch “Enter”.
The screen changes and displays the map
location of the selected destination and the
route preference. (See “Starting route
guidance” on page 83.)
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The voice command system enables you
to operate the navigation system, audio/
video system, air conditioning system and
hands−free system by giving a command.
1. Push the talk switch.
After a beep sounds, the “Voice Menu”
screen is displayed.
INFORMATION
D Voice guidance for the voice com-
mand system can be skipped by
pushing the talk switch.
D The voice recognition prompt can
be set to on or off when “Voice
Prompts (on/off)’’ is touched.
This setting can also be changed
on the “Voice Settings’’ screen.
(See page 300.)
D When “Voice Prompts (on/off)’’ is
touched, voice recognition will be
temporarily suspended.
Push the talk switch again.
D Voice guidance can be canceled by
setting voice prompts to off.
Use this setting when you want to
say a command immediately after
pushing the talk switch.
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2. After a beep sounds, say the com-
mand of your choice.
Voice commands are marked with
.
Some commonly used commands are dis-
played on the screen. Speak the com-
mands as displayed on the screen.
If you want to check the all command list,
say “Command list” to display the com-
mand list screen. (See “— Command list”
on page 49.)
3. Following voice guidance, say the
command displayed on the screen.
If a desired outcome is not shown, or if no
choices are available, say “Go back”or
touch “Go Back” to return to the previous
screen.
To cancel voice command recognition, say
“Cancel” ,touch “Cancel” , or push and
hold the talk switch.
If the navigation system does not respond
or the confirmation screen does not disap-
pear, please push the talk switch and try
again.
If a voice command cannot be recognized
within 6 seconds, the voice guidance sys-
tem will say “Pardon?” (“Command not
recognized.” will be displayed on the
screen) and voice command reception will
restart.
If a voice command cannot be recognized
two consecutive times, the voice guidance
system will say “Paused. To restart voice
recognition, push the talk switch.”, then be
suspended.
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It is unnecessary to speak directly into
the microphone when giving a com-
mand.
INFORMATION
DWait for the confirmation beep be-
fore speaking a command.
DVoice commands may not be rec-
ognized if :
D Spoken too quickly
D Spoken at a low or high volume
D The windows or roof are open
D Passengers are talking while
voice commands are spoken
D The air conditioning speed is set
high
D The command is not correct or
clear.
Note that certain words, accents,
or speech patterns may be diffi-
cult for the system to recognize.
D There are some noises such as
wind noise, etc.
DVoice command example: Search-
ing for a route to your home.
1. Push the talk switch.
2. Say “Go home” .
If a home address is not registered, the
voice guidance system will say “Your
home is not set” and you will be prompted
to enter a home address. (See page 111.)
When the voice command is recognized,
a map of the area around your home is dis-
played.
3. Touch “Enter” or say “Enter”, and
the system starts searching for a route
to your home.
To return to the “Voice Menu” screen, say
“Go back” or touch“Go Back” .
Touch “Cancel” or say“Cancel” , and the
voice command system will be canceled.
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Due to natural language speech recogni-
tion technology, this system enables rec-
ognition of a command when spoken natu-
rally. However, the system cannot
recognize every variation of each com-
mand. In some situations, it is possible to
omit the command for the procedure and
directly state the desired operation.
DVoice recognition top screen ex-
pression examples
Command
Expression examples
Go HomeTake me home.
Let’s go home.
DestinationI’d like to set a des-
tination.
PhoneI’d like to make a call.
I need to use the
phone.
Bring up the phone
menu.
AudioAudio menu, please.
InformationLet me see the infor-
mation menu.
Give us the informa-
tion menu, please.
Command ListShow me the voice
command list.
DExpression examples for each func-
tion
In some situations, It is possible to omit a
command for each procedure and to say
the desired operation directly.
EXPRESSION EXAMPLES WITH THE
“Destination” SCREEN
Normal command recognition —
Destination >Point of Interest>Near
Here >Gas > The gas stations near the cur-
rent location will be listed.
Natural speech recognition —
Destination >What gas stations are
nearby? >The gas stations near the cur-
rent location will be listed.
INFORMATION
Natural speech example:
“Where’s the nearest Mexican restau-
rant?”
“Where is the closest ATM?”
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EXPRESSION EXAMPLES WITH THE
“Phone Menu” SCREEN (when making
a call using a phonebook)
Normal command recognition —
Phone>Dial by Name> Bob>mobile > The
phone number will be displayed.
Natural speech recognition —
Phone >Call to Bob on his mobile. >The
phone number will be displayed.
INFORMATION
Natural speech example:
“Get me Rob Brown on the phone.”
“Please place a call to John on his
mobile.”
EXPRESSION EXAMPLES WITH THE
“Phone Menu” SCREEN (when making
a call by saying a phone number)
Normal command recognition —
Phone >Dial by Number >123− 456−789>
The phone number will be displayed.
Natural speech recognition —
Phone >Call to 123− 456−789.> The
phone number will be displayed.
INFORMATION
The above mentioned command for
making a call can also be recognized
on the voice recognition top screen.
Natural speech example:
“I’d like to place a call to
123− 456−789.”
“I want to buzz 123− 456−789, please.”
EXPRESSION EXAMPLES WITH THE
“Information Menu” SCREEN
Normal command recognition —
Information >XM Nav Weather >Los An-
geles, California > The weather informa-
tion will be displayed.
Natural speech recognition —
Information >Give me a weather report
for Los Angeles, California. >The
weather information will be displayed.
INFORMATION
Natural speech example:
“How about Detroit, Michigan?”
EXPRESSION EXAMPLES WITH THE
“Audio Menu” SCREEN (when the au-
dio source is in satellite radio mode)
Normal command recognition —
Audio >Select Channel Number >90 > The
channel will be changed to the one se-
lected.
Natural speech recognition —
Audio >Play channel ninety, please >The
channel will be changed to the one se-
lected.
INFORMATION
Natural speech example:
“Switch the channel to XM one seven-
ty five.”
VOICE RECOGNITION TOP SCREEN
EXPRESSION EXAMPLES
Normal command recognition —
Command List >Dual Map > The map will
be displayed in dual map mode.
Natural speech recognition —
Switch to dual map mode. >The map will
be displayed in dual map mode.
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