Voice Recognition: Notes

The voice recognition system controls the following systems (where fitted):

• Audio (radio and CD)
• Telephone
• Note pad
• Touch screen display
• Rear seat entertainment
• Navigation.

On vehicles without the navigation system, the voice recognition software is contained in the telephone Transceiver Module (TM). The audio system is not supported for voice control by the TM, therefore voice operation of the audio functions is not possible.

On vehicles with the navigation system, the voice recognition software is contained in the navigation computer. The microphone is hardwired to both the navigation computer and the IHU. The navigation computer will allow voice control of the audio system, the telephone system, the rear seat entertainment and the navigation system. The navigation computer supports German, French, Italian, Spanish, USA, UK, Japanese, Dutch and USA languages with male and female voices.

The voice recognition system enables the driver to activate functions of the audio system without operating controls manually. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving the vehicle, improving safety. When the driver speaks one of the defined voice commands, with the voice recognition system active, the voice recognition software converts the command into a control signal for the audio system.