Toyota IS300h Manual page 272

1. SPEECH COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
1. SPEECH COMMAND SYSTEM
The speech command system en-
ables the navigation, audio/visual
and hands-free systems to be operat-
ed using speech commands.
Refer to the command list for sam-
ples of speech commands. (P.280)
INFORMATION
Commands that are not displayed in

the "Shortcuts" screen can be oper-
ated from the "Main menu" screen.
USING THE SPEECH
COMMAND SYSTEM
STEERING SWITCH
Talk switch
 Press the talk switch to start the speech
command system.
 To cancel voice recognition, press and
hold the talk switch.
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MICROPHONE
 It is unnecessary to speak directly into
the microphone when giving a com-
mand.
INFORMATION
Wait for the confirmation beep before

speaking a command.
Speech commands may not be recog-

nized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while speech
commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set
high.
• The air conditioning vents are
turned towards the microphone.
In the following conditions, the sys-

tem may not recognize the command
properly and using speech 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.