Kia RIO User Manual page 76

Voice Recognition
What is Voice Recognition?
The voice recognition feature operates the
multimedia system by recognizing voice
commands and enables hands-free oper-
ation of the system while you are driving
your car.
Not all possible voice commands are rec-
ognized by the system due to technological
limitations. To make up for these limitations,
the system displays the voice commands
that are available for you to use.
There are errors in communication between
people. Likewise, voice recognition some-
times misunderstands your voice command
in some circumstances. If this happens,
either check the screen for the available
options and say the command again, or
manually select and press the button for the
corresponding command on the screen.
5-2 I Voice Recognition
Precautions Required
for Successful Voice
Recognition
1. Voice recognition supports only the
commands that are displayed on the
screen and written in the User's Guide.
2. To ensure the correct recognition and
execution of your command, say your
command when you hear the beep after
a voice prompt.
3. Voice recognition automatically ends if:
1) A call is incoming or outgoing
2) A media device (USB or iPod, etc.) is
connected or disconnected
3) The rear view camera is operated
(optional)
4) The car engine starts or stops
5) A system key, such as
or key is selected
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4. The microphone used for the voice
recognition system is located in the
headliner directly above the driver's
head. To make your commands better
understood, keep your body straight
in the driver's seat when speaking the
command.
5. Speaking naturally and clearly will
ensure better recognition of your voice
commands.
6. In the following cases voice recognition
will be affected by ambient noise.
1) The sound of the wind if any window
or the sun roof is open.
2) High speed blower from the air vents.
Set climate control to blow lower than
level 3.
3) Vibrations from passing through a
key
tunnel.
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4) Vibrations from driving on an uneven
road.
5) Storms and heavy rain.