Mazda 2012 CX-9 Owner's Manual page 375

Information display (Type A/
Navigation system)
When available, the information display
shows telephone numbers, Bluetooth
Hands-Free messages, and operation
status.
Bluetooth phone connected
Microphone
The microphone is used for speaking
voice commands or exchanging
conversation.
Microphone
Audio unit/Navigation system
The audio unit or navigation system is
used for adjusting the volume.
Bluetooth Hands-Free (Voice Recognition)
qVoice
To prevent the deterioration in voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points must be observed:
It is not necessary to face the
l
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
Close the windows and/or the
l
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. Voice recognition may not
function correctly or voice quality may
deteriorate under the following
conditions.
A passenger is speaking.
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Driving with the window and/or the
l
moonroof open.
Driving on bumpy roads.
l
Noise outside of the vehicle is loud.
l
(Construction sites, inside tunnels,
excess oncoming traffic, or heavy
rain.)
Operation noise from turn signals,
l
wipers, or the horn is heard.
A/C airflow is strong or wind is
l
blowing on the microphone.
There is noise coming from cargo
l
loaded in the vehicle.
Voice commands may not be
l
recognized depending on the voice. If
the voice commands are not recognized
correctly, repeat the commands in a
louder voice, at a natural pace, as if
speaking to another person.
Dialects or different wording other than
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hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
Interior Comfort
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