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3. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
Talk button
Press the talk button to start the voice
command system.
To cancel voice recognition, press and
hold the talk button.
It is unnecessary to speak directly into the
microphone when giving a command.
The voice command system enables
the audio, hands-free systems, etc. to
be operated using voice commands.
Refer to the command list for samples
of voice commands. (→P.83)
USING THE VOICE
COMMAND SYSTEM
MICROPHONE
The actual design and microphone posi-
tion will differ depending on the vehicle.
For details, refer to vehicle “Owner’s
Manual”.
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INFORMATION
The voice command system can be operated
while guidance is being spoken, when “Voice
Prompt Interrupt” (→P.134) is set to on. (It is
not necessary to 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 prop-
erly 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.
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4. Bluetooth® HANDS-FREE SYSTEM
By pressing the volume switch, you can
adjust the volume.
The vehicle's microphone is used for
hands-free calling. It is unnecessary to
speak directly into the microphone during
a call.
USING THE VOLUME SWITCH
AND MICROPHONE
The availability, actual design and but-
ton or microphone position will differ
depending on the vehicle. For details,
refer to vehicle “Owner’s Manual” .
INFORMATION
The other party’s voice will be heard
from the front speakers. The audio sys-
tem will be muted during phone calls or
when hands-free voice commands are
used.
Talk alternately with the other party on
the phone. If both parties speak at the
same time, the other party may not hear
what has been said. (This is not a mal-
function.)
Keep call volume down. Otherwise, the
other party’s voice may be audible out-
side the vehicle and voice echo may
increase. When talking on the phone,
speak clearly towards the microphone.
The other party may not hear you clearly
when:
• Driving on an unpaved road. (Making
excessive traffic noise.)
• Driving at high speeds.
• The roof or windows are open.
• The air conditioning vents are pointed towards the microphone.
• The sound of the air conditioning fan is loud.
• There is a negative effect on sound quality due to the phone and/or net-
work being used.
