Interior Features; recognition rate and voice quality, the ; following points should be observed:- Page 355

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Interior Features

Bluetooth

®

  To prevent a deterioration in the voice 
recognition rate and voice quality, the 
following points should be observed:

y

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 fi nished before saying your 
commands.

y

 Phone related commands are available 

only when your phone is connected via 
Bluetooth

®

 . Make sure your phone is 

connected via Bluetooth 

®

  before you 

operate phone related voice commands.

y

 Music play commands, such as Play 

Artist and Play Album can be used only 
in USB audio mode.

y

 Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no 

loud voice).

y

 Speak clearly, without pausing between 

words or numbers.

y

 Dialects or different wording other 

than hands-free prompts cannot be 
recognized by voice recognition. Speak 
in the wording specifi ed by the voice 
commands.

y

 It is not necessary to face the 

microphone or approach it. Speak the 
voice commands while maintaining a 
safe driving position.

y

 Close the windows and/or the moonroof 

to reduce loud noises from outside 
the vehicle, or turn down the airfl ow 
of the air-conditioning system while 
Bluetooth

®

  Hands-Free is being used.

y

 Make sure the vents are not directing air 

up towards the microphone.

   NOTE

  If the voice recognition performance is not 
satisfactory.
  Refer to Troubleshooting on page  5-131 .