The navigation system's voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of navigation and audio system features. Voice recognition can be used when the ignition is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.

The radio commands feature only works if the map DVD is inserted. Bluetooth® and OnStar® functions will work without the map DVD inserted. See Bluetooth® and OnStar® in the index of the vehicle's owner manual.

The system may not hear you or may hear the incorrect word with the windows open or the convertible top down due to background noise.

To use radio voice recognition:

1. Push and hold the SRCE (source) button on the steering wheel controls, if equipped, or the AUDIO button on the radio faceplate. A beep will be heard and the audio system mutes.
2. Clearly state one of the commands listed on the following pages. For example, say "Radio Select FM" or just say, "Radio FM".
3. The system tells you the command being implemented. For example, the system says "Radio Select FM" and changes the audio system to the FM source.

You may end voice recognition by not speaking any commands or by pressing the SRCE button again. After about five seconds of silence, the system automatically cancels voice recognition.

At times, the system may not understand a spoken command. If this happens, try again. If a spoken command is not available, the system provides feedback based on availability.

While using voice recognition, make sure to keep interior noise levels to a minimum. Otherwise, the system might not recognize voice commands.

The system recognizes commands spoken in English, Spanish, or French depending on the global language setting in the vehicle. See the vehicle's owner manual for details about changing languages.

Voice Recognition Commands

The following list shows all of the voice commands available for the navigation system with a brief description of each. The commands are listed with the optional words in brackets. To use the voice commands, refer to the instructions listed previously.

Voice Tag Commands

The following are voice tag commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. There can be up to 40 voice tag entries for destinations.

Navigation go to [destination], navigation select: These commands instruct the system to select a destination saved under the stored voice tag. The system prompts for a destination name then waits for the name to be stated. If you are not currently driving on a route, the system automatically creates the voice tag destination as the final destination. If you are currently driving on a route, the system automatically creates the voice tag destination as a stopover. Up to three stopovers can be created.

Storing Voice Tags

From the address book entry information page, press the Add Voice tag screen button. The system responds "Name Please?" and you will have four seconds to record a name. The system asks for confirmation of the name before saving it as a voice tag.

Navigation Help

Navigation Help: This command instructs the system to assist with navigation commands.

Display Commands

To set the display mode:

Display [set] day [mode]: Sets the display to daytime mode.

Display [set] night [mode]: Sets the display to night mode.

Display [set] auto [mode]: Sets the display to automatic mode. The system changes between day and night mode automatically.

System help: This command instructs the system to assist with display commands.

Radio Commands

The following are radio commands can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as written.

Radio [band] [select] AM, radio [band] [select] FM, radio [band] [select] XM, radio [band] [select] satellite: Instructs the system to go to either the AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped).

Radio [select] (frequency) AM, radio [select] (frequency) FM: Instructs the system to go to a specific frequency on either AM or FM.

Radio [select] (channel) XM, radio [select] (channel) satellite: Instructs the system to go to a specific channel on the XM™ band (if equipped).

Radio help: This command instructs the system to assist with radio commands.

CD Commands

The following are CD, MP3, and DVD commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as written.

CD, DVD, Disc: Selects a CD, DVD, or disc that is currently loaded.

CD, DVD, Disc, [select] track (one, two, three, etc.): Instructs the system to select a specific track number. (May not be available during DVD movie play).

CD, DVD, Disc select next folder: Selects the next folder on the MP3 or audio DVD.

CD, DVD, Disc select previous folder: Selects the previous folder on the MP3 or audio DVD.

CD help, DVD help, Disc help: Instructs the system to assist with CD and DVD commands.

Auxiliary Commands

The following auxiliary commands can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as written. The commands are available when the auxiliary source is available.

Aux, Auxiliary: Selects the auxiliary device, when a device is connected.

OnStar® Command

OnStar®: Instructs the system to connect to OnStar. The OnStar voice recognition system must be entered. Refer to your OnStar® owner guide for more information.

Voice Help

Voice help: Provides a description of help commands that can be used.