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Color
Voice Recognition Feedback
VoiceClock Adjustment
To view the Select a color screen,
say ‘‘Color,’’ or select COLOR on the
screen. You can choose f rom one of
f ive colors f or the day and night
display modes.
The third setup screen allows you to
change the system’s screen color
and verbal reminders. To select a
setup item, turn the interface knob
until it is highlighted, then push the
interf ace selector in to select it.
To view the third setup screen, move
the interf ace selector down. To
return to the first setup screen, say
‘‘Backward,’’ or move the interface
selector to the lef t to select BACK.
Allowsyoutoturnvoicecontrol
system prompts or . To
select ON or OFF, turn the interface
knob to the right or left, then press
the interf ace selector. When ,
you will not hear the voice control
system conf irmations or prompts.
Allows you to select the guidance
voice: or . To
select MALE or FEMALE, turn the
interf ace knob to the right or lef t,
then press the interf ace selector.
You can adjust the clock of your
system. When the battery is
disconnected or the f use f or the
compass system is removed, you
need to reset the time. See page
f or more inf ormation on setting
the clock. 274
T hird Set up Screen
ON OFF
OFF
MA L E FEMA L E
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Pressing the () button allows you to switch
display modes.
Eachtimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position, the display mode is in auto.
The screen changes between day
and night modes when you turn the
headlights on and of f .
To override the auto mode, select
either day or night mode. This can
be usef ul if you want to use the
headlights during the day. Be aware
that using day mode at night will
make the screen extremely bright.
This f unction allows you to turn
or verbal reminders. Examples
of these reminders include:
Driving with the parking brake on
Driving with the trunk or a door
open
A reminder to f asten the driver’s
and f ront passenger’s seat belts
To select ON or OFF, turn the
interf ace knob to the right or lef t,
then press the interf ace selector.
To change the color, select Day or
night by turning the interf ace knob
to the right or left. Press the
interface selector, then turn the
interf ace knob to select desired color.
Press the interf ace selector to enter
your choice.
Choose silver metal (f actory
default) as the color to obtain
the best display contrast.
Choose black metal (f actory
default) as the color to
obtain the best display contrast.
Verbal ReminderSetting Display Mode Display
mode
ON
OFF
Day
Night
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Enter the f our-digit compass system
security code. If you have entered it
correctly, the display changes to the. You have ten
chances to enter the correct code. If
all ten are incorrect, turn the ignition
to OFF, then back to ON (II) to have
ten more chances to enter the
correct code.
When you purchased the vehicle,
you should have received two cards
that have the audio and compass
system’s security codes and serial
numbers. Keep these cards in a saf e place in case you need the codes. If
you lose the cards, you must obtain
the security codes f rom your dealer.
If the battery goes dead or is
disconnected f or any reason, you will
have to enter a security code into
both the audio system and the
compass system bef ore you can use
it again. To enter the code, turn the interf ace
knob to select the number, then
press the interf ace selector to enter
it. Keep doing the same procedure to
enter all f our correct numbers. If you
need to delete the number you
entered mistakenly, move the
interface selector to the right.
If f or any reason, you lose power to
the compass system (the battery was
disconnected), the system needs to
be initialized bef ore you can use it.
Initialization requires this:
Entry of the compass system 4-
digit security code to ‘‘unlock’’ the
system.
GPS initialization. This may not be
needed depending on how long the
system was without power. Disclaimer screen
System Initialization
Entering the Security Code
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If within ten minutes the system fails
to locate a suf f icient number of
satellites to locate your position, the
screen above appears. Follow the
instructions on the screen.You have acquired a device
(‘‘DEVICE’’) that includes sof tware
licensed by ALPINE ELECTRONICS,
INC., f rom an af f iliate of Microsof t
Corporation (collectively ‘‘MS’’).
Those installed software products of
MSorigin,aswellasassociated
media, printed materials, and
‘‘online’’ or electronic documentation
(‘‘SOFTWARE’’) are protected by
international intellectual property
laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE
is licensed, not sold. All rights
reserved.
After 30 minutes with this screen
displayed, turn of f the engine and
restart the vehicle. If you now see
the , the GPS
initialization is complete.
The average acquiring time is less
than 10 minutes, but it can take as
long as 45 minutes.
If the system is still unable to
acquire a signal, f ollow the
instructions on the screen, or
contact your local dealer for
assistance. License notice
Disclaimer screen
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This button activates the voice
control system. Press it when you
want to give a voice command. Seeon page f or
a list of voice commands.
This button has the same function as
the CANCEL button on the center
console(seepage).Whenyou
press it, the display returns to the
previous screen. When the previous
screen appears, the system replays
the last prompt. This button can be
used to cancel an audio, climate
control, or compass system voice
command up to one second af ter the
command conf irmation.
For models with navigation
system, ref er to the navigation
system manual.
Your vehicle has a voice control
system that allows hands-f ree
operation of the audio system, the
climate control system and some
functionsof thecompasssystem.
The voice control system uses the
TALK and BACK buttons on the
steering wheel and a microphone near the map light on the ceiling.
While using the voice control
system, all of the speakers are
muted. 268
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Voice Command Index
Voice Control BasicsTalk Button
Back But t on
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TALK BUTTON
BACK BUTTON MICROPHONE
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Most of the system’s functions can
be controlled by voice commands
activated with the button. To
control your compass system by
voice:Press and release the button.
Wait f or the beep.
Give a voice command.
Youshouldusethevoicecontrol
system as much as possible, and
consider manual entry using the
as a ‘‘back-up’’
method of entry. If the system does not understand a
command or you wait too long to
give a command, it responds with
‘‘Pardon,’’ ‘‘Please repeat,’’ or ‘‘Would
you say again.’’ If the system cannot
perf orm a command or the
command is not appropriate f or the
screen you are on, it sounds a beep.
Anytime you are not sure of what
voice commands are available on a
screen, you can always say ‘‘Help’’ at
any screen. The system can then
read the list of commands to you.When you speak a command, the
system generally either repeats the
command as a confirmation or asks
you f or f urther inf ormation. If you do
not wish to hear this f eedback, you
canturnitoff.Seethe
setting in
Setup.
If you hear a prompt such as ‘‘Please
use the interf ace dial to...’’ or ‘‘Please
choose an area with the interf ace
dial.’’ the system is asking f or input
thatcannotbedonebyvoice.
Once the microphone picks up your
command, the system changes the
display in response to the command
and prompts you f or the next
command. Using the button,
answer the prompts as required.
Using the Voice Control System
TalkTalk
interf ace dial
Voice
Recognition Feedback
Talk
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To achieve optimum voice
recognition, the f ollowing guidelines
should be f ollowed:Make sure the correct screen
is displayed f or the voice command
that you are using. See Voice
Command Index on page . Close the windows and the
moonroof .
The f an speed will be
automatically adjusted to low.
If the system cannot recognize
your command because of
background noise, speak louder.
If the microphone picks up voices
other than yours, the system may
not interpret your voice
commands correctly.
If you speak a command with
something in your mouth, or your
voice is either too high or too
husky, the system may
misinterpret your voice commands.
If you are still having trouble with
the voice control system, ref er to
on the
main menu screen.
Make sure the airf low f rom the
A/C vents does not interf ere with
the system microphone in the
ceiling console. Place your hand
over the microphone; if you f eel
any airf low, adjust the vents.
After pressing the button,
wait f or the beep, then give a voice
command.
Give a voice command in a clear,
natural speaking voice without
pausing between words.
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Improving Voice Recognition
Voice Command Help
Talk
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The voice control system needs
appropriate voice commands f or
controlling the climate control, the
audio system, and the compass
system.
The system accepts these
commands on any screen. (reads list of the commands
f or the displayed screen) (displays set up screen) (displays the
compass screen) (displays the main
menu) (displays the
screen)
(to previous screen,
same as CANCEL or BACK
button) (cancels current activity) The system accepts these climate
control commands on most screens.
The voice command help option on
the main menu lists many of the
f ollowing controls. To avoid
distraction while you are driving, the
system can read the commands f or
you.
The commands are accessible at any
time while driving and can be read to
you so that you do not need to
memorize all of them. (controls
temperature to 72 degrees F) (controls
temperature to your selection)
Help
Set upDisplay map guide
Display menuInformation tripcomputerTrip ComputerBackward
CancelWhat time is it?Calendar Calculator
Repeat voiceVoice command help
Climate control f ull automaticClimate control automaticClimate control of fAir conditioner onAir conditioner of fAir conditionerClimate control def rost onClimate control def rost of fClimate control def rostRear defrost onRear defrost offRear defrost
Voice Command Index
Global Commands Climat e Cont rol Commands
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Temperature Commands
Temperature degreesTemperature upTemperature downTemperature max hotTemperature max cold
Temperature balanceTemperature dual mode onTemperature dual mode of fTemperature dual modeDrive temperature degrees
Passenger temperature degreesDrive vent temperature adjustmentPassenger vent temperatureadjustmentVent temperature upVent temperature downVent temperature maxVent temperature minimumVent temperature normal
Climate control f resh air
Climate control recirculateClimate control ventClimate control bi-level
Climate control f loorClimate control f loor and def rostFan speed upFan speed downFan speed
The system accepts these
commands on most screens.
Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f . (:57to
87 degrees F)
(displays HI)(displays
LO)
(:57
to 87 degrees F)
( : 57 to 87 degrees F) Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f .
The commands f or vent
temperature settings are available on
theclimatecontrolscreen.
(vent and
f loor)
( : 1 7) (f or best
voice control, keep f an speed at 1 or
2)
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Select the by
turning the interf ace knob to the
right, then press the center of the
interf ace selector.Select the , then
press the center of the interf ace
selector. The display changes to the
screen f or HOUR.
To set the clock, the ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, and either or both
remotes must be linked.
Say ‘‘Set up’’ or press the SET UP
button on the center console to
display the Set up screen. Then
move the interface dial to the right.
Setting the Clock
Clock A djustment T ime A djustmentT ime A djustment
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