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Inspection Procedure

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  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. 

      HINT

      System's voice recognition level varies depending on voice and pronunciation. This is not a malfunction

    NG: END 

    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 the map disc. 

    2. Fig 1: Checking MAP Disc
      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 the map disc surface. 

      NOTE: Do not use a conventional record cleaner or antistatic preservative.

      HINT.

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

      Fig 2: Cleaning Disc Surface 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 OPERATION CHECK  ).
    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: Diagnosis Display Screen - Microphone & Voice Recognition Check Mode
      G05190032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    OK: END