Audio Remote Control Switch Operation
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the volume switch (
).
Seek Switch
AM/FM/SiriusXM® (Some Models) radio
Press the seek switch (
, 
). The radio switches to the next/previous stored station in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (, ) to seek all usable stations at a higher or lower frequency whether programmed or not.
Radio stations which have been previously stored in favorites can be called up by pressing the seek switch (, ) while any radio station stored in the favorite radio is being received. Radio stations can be called up in the order they were stored with each press of the switch (, ).
DAB radio (Some Models)
Press the Seek switch (, ) while listening to DAB radio to call up a station previously stored to the favorites list. With each operation of the switch, radio stations can be called up in the order they were stored.
Press and hold the seek switch () to go to the next station, () to return to the previous station.
USB Audio/Bluetooth® Audio /CD (Some Models)
Press the seek switch () to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch () within a few seconds after playback begins to track down to the beginning of the previous track.
Press the seek switch () after a few seconds have elapsed to start playback from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (, ) to continuously switch the tracks up or down.
DVD (Some Models)
Press the seek switch () to skip forward to the beginning of the next chapter.
Press the seek switch () to return to the beginning of the previous chapter.
Pandora®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
Press the seek switch () to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch () to evaluate the playback of the current song as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch () to evaluate the playback of the current song as “Dislike”.
Pick up/hang up the Phone, or Activate Voice Control Using the Switch
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.
Pick-up button
Answers incoming calls. In addition, after selecting a contact or dialing a number, it places the call when the button is pressed.
Hang-up button
Ends the call or refuses an incoming call. In addition, it ends the voice recognition operation.
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 moonroof 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
|
Voice command |
Function |
|---|---|
|
Help |
Usable commands can be verified. |
|
Tutorial |
Basic voice commands and methods of use can be verified. |
|
(Navigate/Take me/Drive) Home |
Set the destination to Home. |
Communication (phone) related command
|
Voice command |
Function |
|---|---|
|
Call {name in phonebook} (mobile/home/work/other) Example: “Call John Mobile” |
Calls to the contact in the downloaded phonebook. |
|
Redial |
Calls to the last contact you called. |
|
Callback |
Calls to the last contact who called you. |
Entertainment (audio) related command
|
Voice command |
Function |
Corresponding audio source |
|---|---|---|
|
(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 |
|
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.
