Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10122752) -
2017 - crc - 8/31/16
Infotainment System
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Voice Recognition
Voice recognition allows for
hands-free operation of the
infotainment system features.
Voice recognition can be used when
the radio is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See
. The system maintains
a minimum volume level.
Using Voice Recognition
1. Press
b
/
g
on the steering
wheel. The audio system
mutes. A voice prompt states,
“
Please say a command.
”
Wait
until the tone is heard before
speaking.
If there is no tone, make sure
that the volume is turned up.
While voice recognition is
active, the system displays a
g
symbol in the top right of the
infotainment display.
2. Clearly speak one of the
commands listed later in this
section.
Press
b
/
g
twice on the steering
wheel to skip the voice prompt
messages.
Canceling Voice Recognition
1. Press and release
$
/
i
on
the steering wheel control to
cancel a command, if the
system response does not
match the voice command,
or say
“
Goodbye
”
or
“
Cancel.
”
2. The system replies,
“
Goodbye.
”
Helpful Hints for Speaking
Commands
.
When multiple commands are
available, choose the command
that works best for you.
.
Words in parentheses are
optional. For example, for the
command
“
Tune FM
(frequency),
”
saying
“
Tune FM
87.7
”
or
“
Tune FM
”
are both
valid commands.
.
When the command is
recognized, the system will
either perform the function or
ask to confirm the choice.
.
When the system does not
recognize the command, the
system says
“
pardon.
”
.
If experiencing difficulty with the
system recognizing a command,
confirm that the command is
correct. Try saying the command
clearly or wait for a brief moment
after the tone.
.
Background noise such as a
climate control fan positioned on
high, open windows, and very
loud outside noises, even if the
windows are closed, can cause
voice commands to be
misunderstood.
.
The system is able to recognize
commands in different
languages, such as English,
Canadian French, and Spanish.
The system only recognizes
commands based on the
language selected.
.
To increase or decrease the
voice volume during a voice
recognition session, turn the
volume knob of the radio,
or press the volume steering
wheel control. If the volume is