Cadillac 2008 Escalade Navigation System Owner's Manual

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Voice RecognitionThe navigation system’s voice recognition allows forhands-free operation of the navigation system,audio system, and OnStar® features. The DVD mapdisc must be installed in the navigation system for voicerecognition to work. See “Installing the DVD MapDisc” under Maps on page 2-4.Voice recognition can be used when the ignition is on orwhen Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See“Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the Index ofyour vehicle’s owner manual for more information.To use voice recognition, do the following:1. Push and hold the talksymbol steering wheelcontrol until youhear a beep. The audiosystem will mute.2. Clearly state one of the commands listed on thefollowing pages.Helpful Hints for Stating Commands• When a multiple command is available, choose thecommand that works best for you.• Words that are in brackets are optional. Forexample, for the command Radio [band] [select] FM,stating Radio FM or Radio select FM are bothvalid commands.• When the system recognizes the command thesystem will do one of the following:− Perform the function.− Ask you to confirm your choice.− Issue an error message “Did not recognize.Voice Recognition Canceled.”• If the system is not yet ready, the system willdisplay a message.• To cancel a command or if the system responsedoes not match your verbal command, pressand hold the talk symbol button. The system willreply, “Voice Recognition Canceled”.• If you experience difficulty with the systemrecognizing a command, try saying it more softly,and wait for a few seconds after the beep, oryou may just try saying it again.4-2