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5-12. Using the voice command system (Multimedia 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. 332
■ 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. 293)
● 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 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 (name)
(type)”Get me (Robert Brown).
I need to call (Robert Brown) at (Work) right away.
“Dial (number)”Please dial the number (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 (phone num-
ber)”Places a call to the said phone number
“Call (contacts)
(phonetypes)”Place a call to the said phone type of the contact from
the phone book
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conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 374
Seat heaters...................... 382
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 383
• Interior lights ................. 384
• Personal lights .............. 384
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 386
• Glove box...................... 387
• Console box .................. 387
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 388
• Cup holders .................. 389
• Bottle holders ................ 390
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 391
• Sun visors ..................... 391
• Vanity mirrors................ 391
• Outside temperature display........................... 391
• Power outlet .................. 393
• Coat hooks.................... 394
• Assist grips ................... 395
• Luggage cover .............. 396
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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to increase
the temperature and turn count erclockwise to decrease the
temperature.
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
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Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, press “
∧” on to increase the fan
speed and “ ∨” to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
■
Changing airflow modes
To change the airflow mode,
press .
The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.
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 oper-
ates.
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
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Switching between outside air
and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the button is
pressed.
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield
is defogged.
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Defogging the rear window and out side rear view mirrors (if
equipped)
Defogger(s) are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the ou tside rear view mirrors (if
equipped).
Press .
The defogger(s) will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Other functions