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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK CONDITION 
    1. Check if the system's voice recognition level is low by using only one particular voice.

      OK: 

      System's voice recognition level is low with any voice. 

    NG: SYSTEM'S VOICE RECOGNITION LEVEL VARIES DEPENDING ON 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 on map disc. 

    Fig 1: Checking Map Disc For Deformed Or Cracked
    G04945341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE MAP DISC 

    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 surface radially with a soft cloth.

      NOTE: Do not use a conventional record cleaner or antistatic preservative.
    Fig 2: Cleaning Disc With Soft Cloth
    G04966906Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: CLEAN MAP DISC 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK MICROPHONE (NAVIGATION CHECK MODE) 
    1. Enter the "MICROPHONE & VOICE RECOGNITION CHECK" mode (see NAVIGATION CHECK MODE ).
    2. When a voice is input into the microphone, check that the microphone input level meter changes according to the input voice.
    3. Push the recording switch and perform voice recording.

      HINT:

      The recording limit is 5 seconds.

    4. Check that the recording indicator remains on while recording and that the recorded voice is played normally without noise or distortion.

      OK: 

      All check results are normal. 

    Fig 3: Checking Microphone (Navigation Check Mode)
    G05190032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: PROCEED TO NEXT INSPECTION PROCEDURE SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    OK: END