2015 Lexus ES350 Owner's Manual - ES 300h, ES 350

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Voice command system
Press the talk switch.
To cancel the voice command system,
press and hold the talk switch.
After a beep sounds, say the
desired command.
On the list screen, you can select the
desired command.
■Menu screen
To display the menu screen, move
the controller to the left.Offer examples of commands
and operation methods
Adjust the settings for voice
guidance volume and voice
recognition prompts. (“Hints”
screen) ( →P. 366)
Start over voice recognition (except “Hints” screen)
Cancel voice recognition
The voice command system enables the audio and hands-free systems
to be operated using voice commands.
Operations of the voice command system can be performed by select-
ing the menu corresponding to each function on the right part of the
screen. Even if any menu is selected , commands displayed on all menus
can be operated.
Using the voice command system
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■Microphone
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■When using the microphone
●It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone when giving a command.
●Wait for the confirmation beep before speaking a command.
●Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
●In the following conditions, the system may not recognize the command properly
and using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
■When searching for a track
●A USB memory or iPod must be connected to enable track searching and play-
back. ( →P. 3 5 9 )
●When a USB memory or iPod is connected, recognition data is created so tracks
can be searched using voice commands.
●Recognition data is updated under the following conditions:
• When the USB memory or iPod data has changed.
• When the voice recognition language is changed. ( →P. 3 6 2 )
●While the recognition data is being created or being updated, a track search can-
not be performed using a voice command.
■The Gracenote® media database
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Due to natural language speech recognition technology, this system
enables recognition of a command when spoken naturally. However, the
system cannot recognize every variation of each command.
In some situations, it is possible to omit the command for the procedure
and directly state the desired operation.
This function is available in English, Spanish and French.
■Expression examples for each function
*: Say the desired artist name or album name in the place of the “<>”.
Some recognizable voice commands and their actions are shown below
as examples.
XBasic
Casual speech recognition
CommandExpression examples
“Call ”Get me .
I need to call at right away.
“Dial ”Please dial the number <3334445555>.
Ring <3334445555>.
“Play Artist ”Play the artist .
I’d like to hear the band .
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“Play Album ”Play album .
Music from album .
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Command list
CommandAction
“Help”Prompts voice guidance to offer examples of com-
mands or operation methods
“Go Back”Returns to the previous screen
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XAudio
XInfo
CommandAction
“Redial”Places a call to the phone number of the latest out-
going call
“Call Back”Places a call to the phone number of latest incoming
call
“Show Recent Calls”Displays the call history screen
“Dial ”Places a call to the said phone number
“Call
”Place a call to the said phone type of the contact
from the phone book
CommandAction
“Play Playlist ”Plays tracks from the selected playlist
“Play Artist ”Plays tracks from the selected artist
“Play Song ”Plays the selected track
“Play Album ”Plays tracks from the selected album
“Turn Music On/Off”Turns the audio system on/off
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Mobile Assistant
Press and hold the off hook
switch until you hear the beeps
that indicate the system is listen-
ing.
The Mobile Assistant can be used
only when the “Mobile Assistant”
screen is displayed.
To cancel the Mobile Assistant, select
“Cancel”, or press and hold the off
hook switch.
To restart the Mobile Assistant for
additional commands, press the off
hook switch. Mobile Assistant can
only be restarted after the system
responds to a voice command. After
some phone and music commands,
the Mobile Assistant feature will auto-
matically end to complete the
requested action.
■Adjusting the volume
The volume of the Mobile Assistant can be adjusted using the “PWR•VOL” knob or
steering wheel volume switches. The Mobile Assistant and phone call volumes are
synchronized.
The Mobile Assistant feature on this system allows the activation of
Apple’s Siri
® Eyes Free mode via the steering wheel switches. To oper-
ate the Mobile Assistant, a compat ible cellular phone must be regis-
tered and connected to this system via Bluetooth
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■Microphone
●Wait for the listening beeps before using the Mobile Assistant.
●The Mobile Assistant may not recognize commands in the following situations:
• When spoken too quickly.
• When spoken at a low or high volume.
• When the roof or windows are open.
• When passengers are talking while the Mobile Assistant is being used.
• When the air conditioning system’s fan speed is set high.
• When the air conditioning vents are turned toward the microphone.
■Mobile Assistant precautions
●The available features and functions may vary based on the iOS version installed on
the connected device.
●Some Siri features are limited in Eyes Free mode. If you attempt to use an unavail-
able function, Siri will inform you that the function is not available.
●If Siri is not enabled on the cellular phone connected via Bluetooth®, an error mes-
sage will be displayed on the screen.
●While a phone call is active, the Mobile Assistant cannot be used.
●If using the navigation feature of the cellular phone, ensure the active audio source
is Bluetooth® audio or iPod in order to hear turn by turn direction prompts.
It is not necessary to speak directly into the
microphone when using the Mobile Assistant.

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LEXUS Enform Remote∗
After you sign the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement, download
the Lexus Enform Remote app from your cellular phone’s app store, and
register within the app (or enroll and complete registration at the dealer),
you can begin using these services. (→P. 513)
A variety of subscription terms are available. Contact your Lexus dealer,
or call 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) for further subscription
details.
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: If equipped
Lexus Enform Remote is a cellular phone application that lets you view
and remotely control certain aspects of your vehicle.
For details about the functions and services of this application, refer to
http://www.lexus.com/enform/
.
Function of the Lexus Enform Remote is achieved by using an
embedded cellular device in the ve hicle (DCM: Data Communication
Module).
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■Availability of service
Lexus Enform Remote is available in the contiguous United States, Washington D.C.
and Alaska.
■Lexus Enform Remote Information
●Lexus Enform Remote should only be used by authorized users.
●Laws in some communities may require that the vehicle be within view of the user
when operating Lexus Enform Remote.
In some states, use of Lexus Enform Remote may violate state or local laws. Before
using Lexus Enform Remote, check your state and local laws.
●Any malfunction of the Lexus should be repaired by your Lexus dealer.
●Lexus Enform Remote is designed to work at temperatures above -22°F (-30 °C).
This specification is related to the Lexus Enform Remote operation, but is depen-
dent on the vehicle’s operating temperature range which may be different.
●Content is subject to change without notice.
●Some features of the Lexus Enform Remote may not be available on some models.
●Additional information can be found at www.lexus.com/enform/.
●Availability of functions of the Lexus Enform service is dependent on network
reception level.
■Safety information for Lexus Enform Remote
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