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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
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6Interior features
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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 setti ng, turn clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn to the “M AX A/C” position. The air condi-
tioning will automatically turn on in recirculated air mode.
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Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn clockwise (increase) or coun-
terclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.
Front manual air conditioning system
: If equipped
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Changing airflow modes
To change the airflow mode,
press , , or
.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically switch to the out-
side air mode.
Perform the following operations accordingly:
●To adjust the fan speed, turn .
● To adjust the temperature setting, turn .
● If the dehumidification function is not operating, press to
operate the dehumidif ication function.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
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Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
A defogger is used to defog the rear window.
Press .
The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
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Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.
The indicator comes on when
the windshield wiper de-icer is
on.
The windshield de-icer will auto-
matically turn off after a period
of time.
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Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.
Air outlets