NAVI Voice Command Problems? Check This Out (ASN0206-01)

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION NAVI Voice Command Problems? Check This Out (ASN0206-01)
Publication date: 2006-02-01
Reference number: ASN0206-01

NAVI VOICE COMMAND PROBLEMS? CHECK THIS OUT

NAVI VOICE COMMAND PROBLEMS? CHECK THIS OUT

ACURA SERVICE NEWS

Reference Number(s): ASN0206-01, Date of Issue:  February 1, 2006
ACURA: 2003-06 MDX, 2004-06 RL, TL, and TSX
CATEGORY: Honda Service News
APPLIES TO: 2003-06 MDX, 2004-06 RL, TL, and TSX With Navigation System

SERVICE INFORMATION

If you've got a vehicle in your shop because the navigation system doesnt seem to understand voice commands, check these items. Any one of them can affect voice recognition performance.

  • Air Vents:  Make sure none of the dashboard vents point toward the map light and microphone. Air blowing on the microphone creates noise that cuts down a lot on the navigation systems voice recognition capability.
  • Road Noise:  Driving on noisy road surfaces, driving with the moonroof or a window open, or using the Recirc mode with the blower cranked up increases the noise level inside the vehicle. This can affect how well the navigation systems voice recognition works.
  • Other Passengers:  The navigation system's voice recognition can't separate the drivers voice from those of other passengers.
  • HandsFreeLink:  A conversation using the HandsFreeLink disables any navigation system voice commands.
  • OnStar:  A conversation using OnStar disables any navigation system voice commands.
  • Wrong Commands:  If the navigation system doesnt respond to voice commands, make sure they're the right ones and they're given in a clear and concise voice. For more info, press the INFO  button on the front of the audio unit and select Voice Command Help  from the Information screen  .

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