Voice Command System - Lexus LS500 Quick Manual

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5-1. Voice command system operation
5-1.Voice command system operation

Voice command system

The voice command system
enables the radio, phone dialing,
etc. to be operated using voice
commands. Refer to the command
list for samples of voice commands.
(→P.233)
Using the voice command sys-
tem
Steering switch
■
Talk switch
A
• Press the talk switch to start the voice
command system.
• To cancel voice command, press and
hold the talk switch.
Microphone
■
 It is unnecessary to speak directly
into the microphone when giving a
command.
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● Voice commands may not be recognized
if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice com-
mands are spoken.
• The fan speed of the air conditioning sys-
tem is set at high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned
towards the microphone.
In the following conditions, the system
●
may not recognize the command prop-
erly and using voice commands may not
be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear.
Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the
system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise,
such as wind noise.
● Normally, it is necessary to wait for a
beep before saying a command. To
enable the ability to talk over prompts
and say commands before the beep,
enable the voice prompt interrupt func-
tion. (→P.57)
This system may not operate immediately
●
after the engine switch <power switch> is
in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode <ON mode>.
NOTICE
Do not touch and put a sharp object to
●
the microphone. It may cause failure.
Voice command system opera-
tion
The voice command system is oper-
ated by saying commands which cor-
respond to a supported function. To
display examples of commands for
supported functions, select a function
button on the screen after starting the
voice command system.