2021 TOYOTA PRIUS Accessories, Audio & Navigation (in English)

129
6. TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO SYSTEM
PRIUS_Navi_OM47E22U_(U)
20.03.26 18:17
AUDIO SYSTEM
3
ERROR MESSAGES
ModeMessageExplanation
USB
“USB error”This indicates a problem in the USB memory or
its connection.
“No music files found”This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files are
included in the USB memory.
iPod
“iPod error”This indicates a problem in the iPod or its con-
nection.
“No music files found”This indicates that there is no music data in the
iPod.
“Please check the iPod
firmware version.”This indicates that the software version is not
compatible. Perform the iPod firmware updates
and try again.
“iPod authorization failed.”This indicates that it failed to authorize the iPod.
Please check your iPod.
INFORMATION
●If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

130
6. TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO SYSTEM
PRIUS_Navi_OM47E22U_(U)
20.03.26 18:17

4
131
PRIUS_Navi_OM47E22U_(U)
20.03.26 18:17
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM ...... 132
USING THE VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM ............................................ 132
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION ..................................... 133
2. CASUAL SPEECH RECOGNIZATION..................... 139
3. COMMAND LIST ......................... 140
1. MOBILE ASSISTANT.................. 144
1VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
OPERATION
2MOBILE ASSISTANT
OPERATION
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM

132
PRIUS_Navi_OM47E22U_(U)
20.03.26 18:17
1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
Talk switch
Voice command system:
 Press the talk switch to start the voice
command system.
 To cancel voice recognition, press and
hold the talk switch.
When an Apple CarPlay connection is es-
tablished:
Press and hold the talk switch to start Siri.
To cancel Siri, press the talk switch.
 Press the talk switch to start the voice
command system. 
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.140)
USING THE VOICE
COMMAND SYSTEM
STEERING SWITCH
PS095IO
0,&523+21(
PS097IO

133
1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
PRIUS_Navi_OM47E22U_(U)
20.03.26 18:17
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
4
1Press the talk switch.
2Say a category name or select
“Shortcut Menu”.
3Say the command displayed on the
screen.
Commands related with each function are
displayed on the screen of the each func-
tion tab. Some commonly used com-
mands are displayed on the screen of the
function tab.
 The tabs are found on the upper part of
the screen.
INFORMATION
● Voice guidance for the voice command
system can be skipped by pressing the
talk switch.
● 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.
● The ability to dial a contact using voice
commands may take some time after the
power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON
mode, especially when the phone has
many contacts.
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
OPERATION
The voice command system is operat-
ed by selecting a category correspond-
ing to each function.
Selecting or saying “Help”
prompts voice guidance to offer exam-
ples of commands and operation meth-
ods.

134
1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
PRIUS_Navi_OM47E22U_(U)
20.03.26 18:17
Registered POIs, registered names in the
contacts list etc., can be said in the place
of the “<>” next to the commands.
( P.140)
For example: Say “Find nearby dining” ,
“Call John smith” etc.
 If a desired outcome is not shown, or if no
selections are available, perform one of
the following to return to the previous
screen:
•Say “Go back” .
 To cancel voice recognition, select
, or press and hold the talk switch.■DISPLAYING THE “Voice Settings”
SCREENS
Selecting can be displayed the
“Voice Settings” screen. In this case, the
voice command system will be finished.
( P. 7 5 )
INFORMATION
●If the system does not respond or the
confirmation screen does not disappear,
press the talk switch and try again.
● “Voice Recognition Prompts” can be set
on the “Voice Settings” screen. ( P. 7 5 )
● Some voice guidance can be canceled
by setting voice prompts to off. Use this
setting when it is desirable to say a com-
mand immediately after pressing the talk
switch and hearing a beep.

135
1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
PRIUS_Navi_OM47E22U_(U)
20.03.26 18:17
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
4
■INCREASING THE VOICE RECOG-
NITION PERFORMANCE
In order to improve voice recognition
performance, select “Train Voice Rec-
ognition” on the “Voice Settings” screen.
(
P.75)
When “Train Voice Recognition” is se-
lected, the user will be asked to say 10
sample phrases. This will help the voice
command system adapt to the user’s ac-
cent.
1Press the talk switch.
2Say “Enter an address” .
3Say “ city name, State>” continuously.
A confirmation screen will be displayed
showing the recognition results. If multiple
matching items are found, a selection
screen will be displayed. Say “ ber>” or select the number.
 Some areas cannot be recognized by the
voice recognition system.
4Say “Yes” .
If another destination already is set, User
should say command, “Go directly” or
“Add to route”. ( P.225)
 After this, follow the voice guidance and
search for a destination route by voice
command operation.
VOICE COMMAND EXAMPLE:
PERFORMING A DESTINATION
SEARCH BY ADDRESS
(ENGLISH ONLY)
 For information regarding the state/
province setting to perform a destination
search by address: P. 2 2 6

136
1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
PRIUS_Navi_OM47E22U_(U)
20.03.26 18:17
1Press the talk switch.
2Say “Play song ” .
A confirmation screen will be displayed
showing the recognition results. If multiple
matching items are found, a selection
screen will be displayed. Say “ ber>” or select the number.
 The system starts playing music and the
song lists are displayed.
INFORMATION
●The voice command recognition is
designed to recognize the main body of
the official street name.
For example: if the official street name is
“East Main Street”, the voice command
recognition will recognize
“Main”.
● Say the desired number, cardinal direc-
tion etc. in the place of the “<>”.
For example: Say “West 555” .
●Inputting the house number can be
skipped.
● Even if the state set using voice recogni-
tion is different from the set state in the
“Address” screen (which was set when a
destination was set manually), the set
state in the “Address” screen will not
change. ( P.227)
● The house number voice recognition
conditions are outlined below:
• Numerals: 10 digits or less
• Numerals and cardinal direction or a
hyphen and numerals: A total of 9
digits or less (Do not say “and”.)
• Cardinal direction and numerals: A total of 9 digits or less (Do not say
“and”.)
• Numerals are recognized as single digits only.
• The cardinal direction and hyphens are only recognized once.
• The following cardinal directions can be recognized: North, East, West and
South.
VOICE COMMAND EXAMPLE:
SEARCH FOR A SONG*
INFORMATION
● The Gracenote database is only com-
patible with the USB or iPod mode.
● A USB memory or iPod must be con-
nected to enable track searching and
playback. ( P.105, 109)
● When a USB memory or iPod is con-
nected, recognition data is created so
tracks can be searched using voice
commands.
● Recognition data is updated under the
following conditions:
• When the USB memory or iPod data
has changed.
• When the voice recognition language
is changed. ( P.72)
● While the recognition data is being cre-
ated or being updated, a track search
cannot be performed using a voice com-
mand.
*: Only for external music device