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Press the talk switch.Select to train voice recogni-
tion.
Select to start the voice rec-
ognition tutorial.
Select “OK” and say the desired command.
On the list screen, you can select the desired command.
To cancel the voice command system, press and hold the talk switch.
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.
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■Microphone
P. 387
■ 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. 351)
● 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.
Due to natural language speech recognition technology, this system
enables recognition of a command when spoken naturally. However,
the system cannot recognize ev ery 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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The Mobile Assistant feature will activate Apple’s Siri® Eyes Free
mode via the steering wheel switches. To operate the Mobile Assis-
tant, a compatible cellular phone must be registered and connected to
this system via Bluetooth
®. (  P. 379)
Press and hold the   until
you hear the beeps.
The Mobile Assistant can be
used only when the following
screen is displayed.
To cancel the Mobile Assistant,
select “Cancel”, or press and hold
the   on the steering wheel.
To restart the Mobile Assistant for
additional commands, press the  on the steering wheel.
• 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 automatically end to complete the requested action.
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Adjusting the Mobile Assistant 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.
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■ Notes about Mobile Assistant
●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
unavailable function, Siri will inform you that the function is not avai\
lable.
● If Siri is not enabled on the cellular phone connected via Bluetooth
®, an
error message 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
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Front manual air  conditioning system ........ 426
Front automatic air  conditioning system ........ 432
Rear manual air  conditioning system ........ 439
Rear automatic air  conditioning system ........ 442
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 445
6-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 448
• Interior lights ................. 448
• Personal lights .............. 449
6-3. Using the storage  features
List of storage features ..... 450
• Glove box...................... 451
• Console box .................. 451
• Bottle holders ................ 452
• Cup holders .................. 453
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 455
• Open tray ...................... 456
Luggage compartment  features ........................... 457 6-4.  Using the other interior 
features
Other interior features ....... 459
• Sun visors ..................... 459
• Vanity mirrors................ 459
• Conversation mirror ...... 460
• Clock ............................. 461
• Outside temperature  display........................... 462
• Power outlets ................ 463
• Rear sunshades............ 466
• Armrest ......................... 467
• Coat hooks.................... 468
• Assist grips ................... 468
• Side table ...................... 469
Garage door opener.......... 470
Safety Connect ................. 477
Compass ........................... 483 
         
        
        
     
        
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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.
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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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