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Inspection Procedure

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  1. CHECK CONDITIONS 
    1. Check if the system's voice recognition level is low with only one particular voice.

      OK: The system's voice recognition level is low with any voice. 

    NG: SYSTEM'S VOICE RECOGNITION LEVEL VARIES DEPENDING VOICE AND PRONUNCIATION. THIS IS NOT A MALFUNCTION 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  2. CHECK MAP DISC 
    1. Check that the map disc is not deformed or cracked.

      OK: No deformations or cracks appear on the map disc. 

      Fig 1: Identifying Map Disc
      G01441431Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE THE MAP DISC 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  3. CHECK THE MAP DISC 
    1. Check for dirt on the map disc surface.

      OK: No dirt is on the map disc surface. 

    HINT:

    If dirt is on the map disc surface, wipe it with a soft cloth from inside to outside in a radial direction.

    NOTE: Do not use conventional record cleaner or anti-static preservative.

    NG: CLEAN THE MAP DISC 

    OK: Go to next step. 

    Fig 2: Checking Map Disc
    G01441432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. NAVIGATION CHECK MODE (MICROPHONE CHECK) 
    1. Enter the "Microphone Check" mode (see NAVIGATION CHECK MODE (MICROPHONE CHECK) )
    2. Follow the directions on the screen. Check if the word recognition indicator is displayed in green in each item.

      OK: All check items are recognized. 

      Fig 3: Identifying Multi-Display - Microphone Check
      G01441433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (SEE  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ) 

    OK: NORMAL OPERATION