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INFINITI VOICE RECOGNITION
INFINITI Voice Recognition allows hands-
free operation of the navigation system
and other systems equipped on this
vehicle, in one of two modes, Standard
Mode or Alternate Command Mode. Stan-
dard Mode allows the operation of Naviga-
tion, Phone, Audio, Information and Help.
The commands that are available are
always shown on the display and an-
nounced by the system. To perform opera-
tions, simply follow the prompts given by
the system. In Standard Mode, hands-free
operation of Change map view, Route
selection and Bluetooth Audio, etc. is not
available through Voice Recognition.
Alternate Command Mode allows advanced
operations. When this mode is active, an
expanded list of commands can be spoken
after pushing >, and the voice
command menu prompts are turned off.
Note that in this mode the recognition
success rate may be affected because the
number of available commands and ways
of speaking each command are increased.
Otherwise, it is recommended that Alter-
nate Command Mode be turned OFF and
Standard Mode be used for the best recognition performance.
“Alternate command mode”
(page 9-9)
INFO:
.
For U.S. customers, Standard Mode is
selected by default. For Canadian custo-
mers, Alternate Command Mode is the
default mode.
.To improve recognition success when Alter-
nate Command Mode is active, try using the
Speaker Adaptation function available in
that mode.
“Speaker adaptation” (page 9-15)
Otherwise, it is recommended that Alternate
Command Mode be turned OFF and Stan-
dard Mode be used for the best recognition
performance.
.For the voice commands for the audio,
phone and other systems, refer to the
vehicle Owner’s Manual. The following sec-
tions refer only to the navigation, phone and
information systems.
.The voice recognition system cannot be
operated when the retractable hard top is
not closed (for G37 Convertible only).
STANDARD MODE
CONFIRMING HOW TO USE VOICE
COMMANDS
When operating the voice recognition
system for the first time or if help is
preferred to use the system, the User
Guide can be displayed.
It is possible to confirm how to use voice
commands by accessing a simplified User
Guide, which contains basic instructions
and tutorials for several voice commands.
Basic operation
1. Push .
2. Highlight [Others] and push .
3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push .

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tion.
Useful tips for correct operation
It is possible to display useful speaking
information that may help the system to
accept a voice command correctly.
1. Highlight [Help on Speaking] and push.
2. To confirm the page, scroll the screen using the INFINITI controller.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION SYS-
TEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, Voice Recognition is initia-
lized, which may take up to one minute.
When completed, the system is ready to
accept voice commands. If >is
pushed before the initialization completes,
the display will show the message: “Sys-
tem not ready”.
BEFORE STARTING
To get the best recognition performance
from Voice Recognition, observe the follow-
ing items.
. The interior of the vehicle should be as
quiet as possible. Close the windows to
eliminate the surrounding noises (traf-
fic noise and vibration sounds, etc.),
which may prevent the system from
correctly recognizing the voice com-
mands.
. Wait until the tone sounds before
speaking a command.
. Speak in a natural conversational voice
without pausing between words. .
If the air conditioner is set to “Auto”,
the fan speed is automatically lowered
so that voice commands can be recog-
nized more easily.
GIVING VOICE COMMANDS
1. Push located on the steering
wheel.
2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system provides the
voice menu prompt “Would you like to
access Phone, Navigation, Information,
Audio or Help?”.
3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from [
]to[],
speak a command.
4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts and speak after the tone
sounds until the preferred operation is
completed.

Operating tips
.Speak a command after the tone.
. Commands that are available are al-
ways shown on the display and spoken
through voice menu prompts. Com-
mands other than those that are dis-
played are not accepted. Follow the
prompts given by the system.
. If the command is not accepted, the
system announces, “Please say again”.
Repeat the command in a clear voice.
. Push once to return to the
previous screen.
. To cancel the command, push and hold
>. The message, “Voice can-
celed” will be announced.
. Push >to stop the voice
prompt and give the command at once.
Remember to wait for the tone before
speaking.
. To adjust the volume of the system
feedback, push the volume control
buttons <+> or <−> on the steering wheel
or use the audio system volume control
knob while the system is making an
announcement.
How to speak numbers
INFINITI Voice Recognition requires a cer-
tain way to speak numbers when giving
voice commands. Refer to the following
examples.
General rule:
Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used.
(For example, if speaking 500, “five zero
zero” can be used, but “five hundred”
cannot.)
Examples:
1-800-662-6200
“One eight zero zero six six two six two
zero zero”
Improving Recognition of Phone numbers:
Recognition of phone numbers can be
improved by speaking the phone number
in 3 groups of numbers. For example, to
call 800-662-6200, speak “Eight Zero
Zero” first, and the system will then ask
to speak the next three digits. Then, speak
“ Six Six Two” . After recognition, the
system will then ask to speak the last 4
digits. Speak, “Six Two Zero Zero”. Using
this method of phone digit entry can
improve recognition performance.
INFO:
For best recognition, speak “zero” for the
number “0”and “oh” for the letter “o”.
VOICE COMMAND EXAMPLES
To use the voice recognition function,
speaking one command is sometimes
sufficient, but at other times it is necessary
to speak two or more commands. As
examples, some additional basic opera-
tions that can be performed by voice
commands are described here.
Example 1: Placing call to phone
number 800-662-6200
1. Pushlocated on the steering
wheel.
2. The system announces, “Would you like
to access Phone, Navigation, Informa-
tion, Audio or Help?”.
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prompts.
.Do not add a“1”in front of the area code
when speaking phone numbers.
.If the system does not recognize a voice
command, please try repeating the com-
mand using a natural voice. Speaking too
slowly or too loudly may further decrease
recognition performance.
Example 2: Placing international
call to phone number 011-81-111-
222-333
1. Push located on the steering
wheel.
2. The system announces, “Would you like
to access Phone, Navigation, Informa-
tion, Audio or Help?”.
3. Speak “Phone”.
4. Speak“International Call ”.
5. Speak“01181111222333”.
6. Speak“Dial”.
7. The system makes a call to 011-81-
111-222-333.
INFO:
Any digit input format is available in the
International Number input process.
Example 3: Setting destination by
street address
1. Push located on the steering
wheel.
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2. The system announces,“Would you like
to access Phone, Navigation, Informa-
tion, Audio or Help?”.
3. Speak “Navigation”.
4. Speak“Address”.
INFO:
Push or touch [Help] to display the
user guide screen.
5. Speak the name of the state, “Califor-
nia”.
6. Speak the name of the city, “Gardena”.
7. Voice feedback will be provided when
the command is accepted, and the list
of city names is displayed.
8. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes again, speak
“Four”.
9. Speak the name of the street, “South
Figueroa street”.
INFO:
.Only the official street names stored in
the map database can be recognized by
the system. To improve accuracy, speak
the street name precisely and include
Boulevard, Way, North, South, etc., if
known. If unsure of the full name,
speaking only part of the street name
such as “Figueroa” is acceptable, but
recognition accuracy may be reduced.

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Basic operation
1. Push.
2. Highlight [Others] and push .
3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push .
4. Highlight the preferred item and push .
Available items
. [Command List]:
A list of voice commands that the
system can accept is displayed.
. [User Guide]:
A simplified operation manual of the
voice recognition system can be dis-
played and how to use the voice
commands can be confirmed.
INFO:
The Command List feature is only available
when Alternate Command Mode is active.
Confirming voice commands
When controlling the system by voice
commands for the first time or if an
appropriate voice command is unknown,
confirm using the voice command lists.
The following information describes how to
display the navigation command list and
the help list. For information about the
operations of other functions, refer to the
vehicle Owner’s Manual.
Example: Displaying the navigation com-
mand list
1. Push .
2. Highlight [Others] and push .
3. Highlight [Voice Recognition] and push .
4. Highlight [Command List] and push.
5. Highlight the preferred item and push
.
“Command Lists (Alternate com-
mand mode)” (page 9-24)
Available items
.Phone Commands
.Navigation Commands

COMMAND LISTS (Standard mode)
CategoryCommand Action
Phone Operates the Phone function.
Navigation Operates the Navigation function.
Information Displays the Vehicle Information function.
Audio Operates the Audio function.
Help Displays the User Guide.
Navigation Command
Action
Destination Home Sets a route to the home location that is stored in the Address book.
Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continental U.S.
and Canada only).
Places Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location.
Address Book Searches for information stored in the Address Book.
Previous Destinations Sets a route to a previous destination.
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COMMAND LISTS (Alternate command
mode)
INFO:
The words initalicsare variable.
Navigation Com-
mandsCommand
Action
Destination Home Sets a route to your home location.
Address Sets a route to the street address that you specify (for continental U.S. and Canada only).
Places Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location.
Address Book Sets a route to a location stored in the Address Book.
Previous Destinations Sets a route to a previously entered destination.
Previous Start Point Sets a route to the previous starting point.
Minimize Freeway Route Sets the route search condition to minimize the usage of freeways.
Fastest Route Sets the route search condition to find the fastest time.
Shortest Route Sets the route search condition to find the shortest distance.
Cancel Route Stops the current route but can be resumed by using .
Delete Destination Deletes the entire route (destination and waypoints).
Birdview Map Displays the map in Birdview
TM(3D).
Planview Map Displays the map in Plan View (2D).
North Up Locks the map to make North always point up.
Heading Up Locks the vehicle indicator to make it always point up.
Zoom In
<1 to 13>Increases the magnification of the map by the number of steps specified.

Navigation Com-
mandsCommand Action
Zoom Out
<1 to 13>Decreases the magnification of the map by the number of steps specified.
Voice Guidance
On/OffTurns the navigation guidance on and off.
Guidance Voice Repeat Repeats the current navigation voice guidance.
Information Com-
mands Command Action
Fuel Economy Displays fuel economy information.
Tire Pressure (if so equipped) Displays tire pressure information.
Trip Computer (if so equipped) Displays trip information.
Maintenance Displays maintenance information.
Where am I? Displays the current location.
Traffic Information Turns the traffic information system on and off.
Weather Information Displays weather information (for continental U.S. and Canada only).
Weather Map Displays the weather map (for continental U.S. and Canada only).
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Help Commands CommandAction
Command List Displays the category list of commands.
Navigation Commands Displays the navigation command list.
Phone Commands Displays the phone command list.
Audio Commands Displays the audio command list.
Information Commands Displays the information command list.
Help Commands Displays the help command list.
User Guide Displays the User Guide
Speaker Adaptation The system memorizes the voices of up to three persons for better voice recognition performance.
INFO:
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for the operations related to phone, information and audio.
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