The navigation system's voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of the navigation system, audio system, and OnStar® features. The DVD map disc must be installed in the navigation system for voice recognition to work. See "Installing the DVD Map Disc" under Maps. Voice 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 your vehicle's owner manual and for more information.
To use voice recognition, do the following:
- Push and hold the SRCE (source) steering wheel control until you hear a beep. The audio system, if on, will mute.
- Clearly state one of the commands listed on the following pages.
Helpful Hints for Stating Commands
| • | When a multiple command is available, choose the command that best works for you. |
| • | Words that are in brackets are optional. For example, for the command Radio [band] [select] FM, stating Radio FM or Radio select FM are both valid commands. |
| • | When the system recognizes the command the system will: |
| - | either perform the function |
| - | ask you to confirm your choice by clearly stating "yes or no" |
| - | issue an error message such as "System does not recognize this command" or direct you to "Please start speaking after the beep" |
| • | If the system is not yet ready, the system may state "System is checking the disc. Please wait.". |
| • | To cancel a command or if the system response does not match your verbal command, press and hold the talk symbol button. The system will reply, "System will cancel the voice recognition". |
| • | If you experience difficulty with the system recognizing a command, try saying it more softly, and wait for a few seconds after the beep, or you may just try saying it again. |
| • | Background noise may cause voice commands to be misunderstood, including airflow noise from wind. |
| • | To use the voice recognition system, the map DVD must be loaded. |
This system is able to recognize commands in three different languages. The system will only recognize commands based on the language selected from the Driver Information Center (DIC). See "Driver Information Center, DIC Vehicle Personalization" in the Index of your vehicles owner manual.
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 you can access by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. You may have up to 40 voice tag entries for destinations.
Navigation go to [destination] (voice tag), navigation select [destination] (voice tag): These commands instruct the system to select a destination saved under the voice tag you have stored. When a destination is requested using a voice tag, the system will state, "Press or say cancel if not correct". To cancel this voice tag destination, using voice recognition, push and hold the (talk) steering wheel control until you hear a beep, then say "cancel". Canceling voice tag destination by voice recognition must be done within five seconds after the voice prompt. If you are not currently driving on a route, the system will automatically create the voice tag destination as the final destination. If you are currently driving on a route, the system will automatically create the voice tag destination as a waypoint. Up to three waypoints can be created.Storing Voice Tags
From the address book entry information page, press the Add Voice tag screen button. The system will respond "Name Please?".
Navigation Help
Navigation Help: This command instructs the system to assist with navigation commands.Display Commands
Use the following display commands to set the display mode.
Display [set] day [mode]: Use this command to set the display to daytime mode.Display [set] night [mode]: Use this command to set the display to night mode.
Display [set] auto [mode]: Use this command to set the display to automatic mode. The system will change 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 you can access by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. The commands are only available when you are in one of the following audio modes, AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped).
Radio: This command instructs the system to turn the audio system on.Radio [band] [select] AM, radio [band] [select] FM, radio [band] [select] XM, radio [band] [select] satellite: These commands instruct the system to go to either the AM, FM, or XM (if equipped).
Radio [select] (frequency) AM, radio [select] (frequency) FM: These commands instruct the system to go to a specific frequency on either AM or FM.
Radio [select] (channel) XM, radio [select] (channel) satellite: These commands instruct the system to go to a specific channel on the XM™ band (if equipped). The channel must be a valid channel or the system will keep the radio at the current station setting. The system will pause while searching for the channel.
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 they are written.
CD, DVD, Disc: Use this command to select a CD, DVD, or disc that is currently loaded.CD, DVD, Disc, [select] track (one, two, three, etc.): This command instructs the system to select a specific track number.
CD, DVD, Disc select next folder: Use this command to select the next folder on the MP3 or audio DVD.
CD, DVD, Disc select previous folder: Use this command to select the previous folder on the MP3 or audio DVD.
CD help, DVD help, Disc help: This command 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 they are written. The commands are available when the auxiliary source is available.
Aux, Auxiliary: Use this command to select the auxiliary device, when a device is connected.OnStar® Command
OnStar: This command instructs the system to connect to OnStar®. You will enter the OnStar® voice recognition system. Refer to your OnStar® manual for more information.Voice Help
Voice help: This command will provide a description of help commands that are available to use.