Voice Recognition: Notes

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

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

On vehicles without the navigation system, the voice recognition software is contained in the TM. The microphone is hardwired to the IHU which in turn is connected to the TM via the MOST ring. The TM will only operate voice control of the telephone system. The TM has limited language capability with German, French, Italian, Spanish, USA and UK supported.

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 telephone system, the audio system, the rear seat entertainment and the navigation system. The navigation computer supports the same languages as the TM but with the addition of Japanese, Dutch and USA with male and female voices.

The voice recognition system enables the driver to activate important functions of the telephone 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 telephone system.