Operation Using Voice Recognition Function
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.
Hang-up button
Ends the voice recognition operation.
Basic Operation Method
Activating Voice Recognition
Press the talk button.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
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Press the hang-up button.
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Say, “Cancel”.
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Operate the commander switch or the center display (only when vehicle is stopped).
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster operation)
Press and release the talk button.
Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition
If you do not understand an operation method while in the voice recognition mode, say “Tutorial” or “Help”.
Commands useable anytime during voice recognition
“Go Back” and “Cancel” are commands which can be used at anytime during voice recognition.
Returning to previous operation
To return to the previous operation, say, “Go Back” while in voice recognition mode.
Cancel
To put the Bluetooth® Hands-Free system in standby mode, say, “Cancel” while in voice recognition mode.
To prevent a deterioration in the voice recognition rate and voice quality, the following points should be observed:
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The voice recognition cannot be performed while voice guidance or the beep sound is operating. Wait until the voice guidance or the beep sound is finished before saying a command.
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Phone related commands are available only when a phone is connected via Bluetooth®. Make sure a phone is connected via Bluetooth® before you operate phone related voice commands.
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Music play commands, such as Play Artist and Play Album can be used only in USB audio mode.
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Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no loud voice).
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Speak clearly, without pausing between words or numbers.
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Dialects or different wording other than hands-free prompts cannot be recognized by voice recognition. Speak in the wording specified by the voice commands.
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It is not necessary to face the microphone or be close to it. Speak the voice commands while maintaining a safe driving position.
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Close the windows and/or the convertible top to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle, or turn down the airflow of the climate control system while Bluetooth® Hands-Free is being used.
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Make sure the vents are not directing air up towards the microphone.
Voice Command List
Voice command
When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken, the audio or navigation can be operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The specified name and number are put into the {}.
Standard command
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Voice command |
Function |
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Help |
Usable commands can be verified. |
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Tutorial |
Basic voice commands and methods of use can be verified. |
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(Navigate/Take me/Drive) Home |
Set the destination to Home. |
Communication (phone) related command
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Voice command |
Function |
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Call {name in phonebook} (mobile/home/work/other) Example: “Call John Mobile” |
Calls to the contact in the downloaded phonebook. |
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Redial |
Calls to the last contact you called. |
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Callback |
Calls to the last contact who called you. |
Entertainment (audio) related command
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Voice command |
Function |
Corresponding audio source |
|---|---|---|
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(Go to/Play) Bluetooth (Audio) |
Switches the audio source to Bluetooth® audio. Can also switch to each audio source by similarly using commands such as FM, AM, or USB. |
All |
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Play Artist {Artist name} |
Plays the selected artist. |
USB |
Navigation related command (Some Models)
For the navigation screen voice commands, refer to the separate navigation system manual.
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Some commands cannot be used depending on the vehicle specifications.
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Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions and the use conditions.
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The commands indicated in this manual are some examples of usable voice commands. Some commands cannot be used depending on the vehicle specifications.
