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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O NTo keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel\b use voice commands for
handsfree calling\b navigation\b audio\b and climate control. For a full list of commands\b
say “Voice Help.”
How It Works
The voice control system uses the steering wheel buttons and th\1e ceiling
microphone.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions
may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving\b Voice
commands are always available\b
Voice Command Portal
The system recognizes
your command.
Press the Talk button
again\b and the system waits
for you to say a command.
When you press the Talk button from any of the main screens (NAV\b PHONE\b
INFO\b AUDIO)\b the voice portal screen appears and the system gives you examples
of voice commands that can be used. For more examples\b see page 26.
PickUp button:
Answer an incoming
call.
HangUp/\fack button: End a call\b
decline an incoming call\b or cancel an
operation.
Talk button: Give phone\b navigation\b
audio\b or climate control commands.
Voice Command Tips
• When the Talk button is pressed\b all available voice commands are highlighted in
yellow.
• To bypass the system prompts\b press and release the Talk button again to give a command.
• To hear a list of available commands at any time\b press and release the Talk button\b then say “Voice help.”
• Speak in a clear\b natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
The system confirms the
command.
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Commonly Used Voice Commands
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands\b most of which are
accepted on the Voice Portal screen. Try some of these to familiarize yourself
with the voice command system.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s
• Display map
• Display menu
• Display phone
• Display information
• Display audio screen
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s
• Find nearest: ATM Honda dealer
gas station airport
Mexican hospital restaurant bank
post office charging station
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N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire route
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s
• Display (or hide): ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
• Display north up/heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
A u d i o C o m m a n d s
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• DISC play
• DISC play track #
• DISC skip forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD play
P h o n e C o m m a n d s
• Call by name
• Call by number
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s
• Air conditioner on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control recirculate/ fresh air
• Fan speed up/down
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot/cold
H e l p C o m m a n d s
• Voice help (list of all available commands by category)
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