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Using the voice command system
Press the talk switch.
To cancel the voice command sys-
tem, press and hold the talk switch.
After a beep sounds, say the desired command.
On the list screen, you can select the desired command.
■Microphone
P. 385
■ When using the microphone
●It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone when giving a com-
mand.
● When “Voice Prompt Interrupt” set to on, it is not necessary to wait for the
confirmation beep before speaking a command. ( P. 349)
● 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.
Voice command system
The voice command system enables the hands-free system to
be operated using voice commands.
Operations of the voice comm and system can be performed by
selecting the menu corresponding to each function on 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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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 possibl e to omit the command for the proce-
dure and directly state the desired operation.
Not all voice commands are displayed in the short cut menu.
This function is available in English, Spanish and French.
■Expression examples for each function
Casual speech recognization
CommandExpression examples
“Call
”Get me .
Dial on his phone.
“Dial ”Dial <3334445555>.
Ring <3334445555>.
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Some recognizable voice commands and their actions are shown
below as examples.
Basic
Phone
Command list
CommandAction
“Help”Prompts voice guidance to offer examples of com-
mands or operation methods
“Go Back”Returns to the previous screen
CommandAction
“Redial”Places a call to the phone number of the latest outgo-
ing call
“Call Back”Places a call to the phone number of latest incoming
call
“Show Recent
Calls”Displays the call history screen
“Dial
ber>”Places a call to the said phone number
“Call
”Place a call to the said phone type of the contact from
the phone book
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system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ........ 422
Front automatic air conditioning system ........ 428
Rear manual air conditioning system ........ 435
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........ 438
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 441
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 444
• Interior lights ................. 444
• Personal lights .............. 445
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 446
• Glove box...................... 447
• Console box .................. 447
• Bottle holders ................ 448
• Cup holders .................. 449
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 451
• Open tray ...................... 452
Luggage compartment features ........................... 453 6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 455
• Sun visors ..................... 455
• Vanity mirrors................ 455
• Conversation mirror ...... 456
• Clock ............................. 457
• Outside temperature display........................... 458
• Power outlets ................ 459
• Rear sunshades............ 462
• Armrest ......................... 463
• Coat hooks.................... 464
• Assist grips ................... 464
• Side table ...................... 465
Garage door opener.......... 466
Safety Connect ................. 473
Compass ........................... 479
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Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to increase
the temperature and countercloc
kwise to decrease the tempera-
ture.
The temperature for the driver, front passenger and rear seats can be
adjusted separately when: • is pressed. (The “SYNC” displays disappear.)
• The front passenger side dial is turned. (The “PASS SYNC”
display changes to “PASS”.)
• The “
” or “” side of is pressed. (The “REAR SYNC” display
changes to “REAR”.)
The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchro-
nized modes each time is pressed.
Front automatic air conditioning system
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
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The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Clock
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The temperature display shows temperatures within the range of -40 F
(-40 C) to 122 F (50 C).
■ The outside temperature is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 15 mph
[25 km/h]).
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When the outside temp erature display flashes
Vehicles with monochrome display
If the outside temperature is 37 F (3 C) or less, the temperature display
flashes 10 times, and then illuminates.
Vehicles with color display
If the outside temperature is 37 F (3°C) or less, the ice warning indicator
flashes 10 times, and then illuminates.
■ When “--” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Outside temperature display
Vehicles with monochrome dis-
playVehicles with color display
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Press the appropriate HomeLink® button. The HomeLink® indicator
light should turn on.
The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators.
Opening
Closing
This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is
a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to the
owner’s manual supplied with the
garage door opener motor.)
The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are obstacles between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses a nd trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received.
To recall the previous door operat ion status, press and release either
HomeLink
® buttons “1” and “2” or “2” and “3” simultaneously for 2 sec-
onds. The last recorded status will be displayed for 5 seconds.
Operating HomeLink®
Garage door operation indicators
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ColorStatus
Orange (flashing)Currently opening/closing
GreenOpening/closing has completed
Red (flashing)Feedback signals cannot be received