Mazda 2009 MX-5 Miata, Owner'S Manual

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Audio unit
The audio unit is used for adjusting the
volume.
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Voice
To prevent the deterioration in voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points must be observed:
l
It is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
l
Close the windows and/or the
moonroof to reduce loud noises from
outside the vehicle, or turn down the
airflow of the climate control system
while Bluetooth Hands-Free is being
used. Voice recognition may not
function correctly or voice quality may
deteriorate under the following
conditions.
l
A passenger is speaking.
l
Driving with the window and/or the
moonroof open.
l
Driving on bumpy roads.
l
Noise outside of the vehicle is loud.
(Construction sites, inside tunnels,
excess oncoming traffic, or heavy
rain.)
l
Operation noise from turn signals,
wipers, or the horn is heard.
l
A/C airflow is strong or wind is
blowing on the microphone.
l
There is noise coming from cargo
loaded in the vehicle.
l
Voice commands may not be
recognized depending on the voice. If
the voice commands are not recognized
correctly, repeat the commands in a
louder voice, at a natural pace, as if
speaking to another person.
l
Dialects or different wording other than
hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
Please be aware that the voice recognition
may error despite following the above
points.
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Function restrictions while using
Bluetooth Hands-Free
Some functions are limited while
Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used. They
include:
l
Beep sound and voice guidance related
to the audio unit are not heard.
l
Beep sound related to the A/C
operation is not heard.
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How to use this section
Descriptions in the text are as follows:
Say
: Voice commands to be spoken by
you.
Prompt
: Voice guidance output from the
speaker.
NOTE
Say voice commands after the beep sound
[Beep] is heard.
Example)
Say
: [Beep]
“
Dial
”
Prompt
:
“
Number, please
”
Say
: [Beep]
“
XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
“
555-1234
”
) (Telephone number)
”
Bluetooth Hands-Free Activation
Method
1. Program the mobile telephone (Pairing)
Refer to Bluetooth Hands-Free
preparation on page 6-64.
2. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
Interior Comfort
Bluetooth Hands-Free
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