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Voice Recognition Difficulty

  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: Ensure Map Disc Is Not Cracked Or Deformed
      G04115819Courtesy 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. 

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

      HINT:

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

      Fig 2: Cleaning Disc
      G04050396Courtesy 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 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:

      Voice can be recorded up to 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: Identifying MICROPHONE & VOICE RECOGNITION CHECK Mode
      G04050445Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    OK: END