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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK CONDITION 
    1. Check if the system's voice recognition ability is low with only one person's voice.

      OK: System's voice recognition ability is low with only one person's voice. 

    1. OK: Go to step   2 
    2. NG: SYSTEMS VOICE RECOGNITION LEVEL VARIES DEPENDING ON VOICE AND PRONUNCIATION. THIS IS NOT A MALFUNCTION 
  2. CHECK MAP DISC 
    1. Check that the map disc is not deformed or cracked.

      OK: No deformations or cracks on map disc. 

      Fig 1: Identifying Deformed Or Cracked Map Disc
      G02956524Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: REPLACE MAP DISC 
    2. OK: Go to next step. 
  3. CHECK MAP DISC 
    1. Check for dirt on the map disc surface.

      OK: No dirt is on map disc surface. 

      HINT:

      If the disc is dirty, clean the disc by wiping the disc's surface radially with a soft cloth.

      NOTE: Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static preservative.
      Fig 2: Checking Map Disc Surface
      G02956525Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: CLEAN MAP DISC 
    2. OK: Go to next step. 
  4. CHECK MICROPHONE (NAVIGATION CHECK MODE) 
    1. Enter the NAVIGATION CHECK MODE (MICROPHONE CHECK)  .
    2. Follow the directions on the screen. Check that the word recognition indicator is displayed in green in each item.

      OK: All check items are recognized. 

      Fig 3: Checking Microphone (Navigation Check Mode)
      G02956526Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (See  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE   ) 
    2. OK: NORMAL OPERATION