Volvo XC 90 2016, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Using voice commands
The following is an introduction for using voice
commands.
Press the button on the right-
side steering wheel keypad to
activate the system and initiate
a voice command dialog.
Keep the following points in mind when using
voice commands:
•
When giving a command, speak at your usual
speed and in a normal tone of voice
after
the tone .
•
Avoid speaking while the system is respond-
ing. Commands cannot be processed during
a response.
•
Avoid background noises in the cabin when
using the system by closing the vehicle's
doors, windows and panoramic roof
*
when
giving voice commands..
Voice command dialogs can be cancelled by:
•
Saying " Cancel ".
•
By pressing and holding the button on
the right-side steering wheel keypad.
To speed up a command dialog or to skip system
responses, press the
button on the right-
side steering wheel keypad when the system is
responding.
Voice command examples
Press , say " Call "-" [First-name] "-" [Last-
name] "-" [number category] " to call a contact
in your phonebook if the person has more than
one phone number listed (i.e., home, mobile, work,
etc.).
For example, press and say
"
Call
"-"
Robin
"-"
Smith
"-"
mobile
".
Commands/phrases
The following commands can always be used:
•
Repeat : the system will repeat the most
recent voice instruction.
•
Cancel : cancel the dialog.
•
Help : Initiates a help dialog. The system will
provide several alternative commands that
can be used in a given situation.
The commands for specific situations are descri-
bed in the respective articles such as "Cell phone
commands", etc.
Numbers
Numbers can be spoken individually, in groups or
the entire phone number can be given at one
time.
Related information
•
Voice control (p. 120)
Voice control for cell phones
Voice commands can be used to control many
of the most common functions in a Bluetooth
®
-
connected cell phone.
Cell phone voice commands:
•
" Phone ": initiates a phone dialog and dis-
plays possible commands.
•
" Call "-" [First-name] "-" [Last-name] ": calls
the selected contact from the phonebook.
•
" Call "-" [First-name] "-" [Last-
name]
"-"
[number category]
": calls a con-
tact in your phonebook if the person has
more than one phone number listed (i.e.,
home, mobile, work, etc.).
•
" Call "-" [phone number] ": calls the phone
number.
•
" Call list ": displays a list of calls.
Command for having a text message read aloud:
•
"
Read message
": the message will be read
aloud.
Related information
•
Using voice commands (p. 121)