The navigation system's speech recognition allows for hands-free operation of navigation and audio system features.

Speech recognition can be used when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" in the Index of the vehicle's owner manual for more information.

Speech Recognition -- Using

Push and hold the talk symbol steering wheel control until a beep is heard. The audio system mutes.

1. While in the navigation screens, the system displays a symbol () while the speech recognition is active.
2. Clearly state one of the commands listed under Speech Help.

Speech Recognition -- Canceling

Press the Mute/Voice button while using speech recognition. Press this button again to turn speech recognition back on.

Speech Recognition -- Overview

1. Press the INFO hard key to enter the menu options, press the INFO key repeatedly until Speech Help is selected or touch the Speech Help screen button.
2. Touch the Overview screen button. Available features in the system gives explanation of how to use the feature. A list of questions/categories display.
3. Touch the question/category to learn how to use speech recognition.

A command may be invalid if it does not recognize the command or if it cannot perform the command due to not being in an appropriate area for that command, the system states "Invalid Command".

Speech Recognition -- Commands

Press the INFO hard key to enter the menu options, press the INFO key repeatedly until Speech Help is selected or touch the Speech Help screen button. Touch one of the following command categories to view the list of speech commands for that category.

Common Commands: These commands are available anytime.

Top Level Commands: All commands can be stated at each main menu.

Map Commands: Available when the map screen is displayed. When a split screen, Audio/Map, is displayed, the map commands are not available.

Guidance Commands: Available when driving on a route.

Radio Commands: Available when listening to AM or FM stations or XM™ (if equipped) channels.

Disc Commands: Available when a CD, MP3, or DVD is loaded.

HDD (Hard Drive) Commands: Available when listening to music or audio books that are on the hard drive.

AUX (Auxiliary Device) Commands: Available when an auxiliary device is being used.