Volvo XC90: Displays and voice control / Use voice recognition
Starting voice control1
Voice commands are given through
a "dialog" with the voice control system. Press the button for voice control
on the right-side steering wheel keypad
to activate the system and initiate a voice command dialog. When you press the button,
a beep will sound and the voice control symbol will appear in the instrument panel.
This shows that the system has begun listening and you can now begin speaking
commands. As soon as you start speaking, the system will be trained to recognize
and understand your voice. This takes several seconds and is done automatically,
which means that you don't need to manually initiate any voice training.
These may include:
- Wait until after the tone, and then speak in your normal voice at a normal
speed.
- Do not speak while the system is responding (the system is unable to process
commands during this time).
- Avoid background noises in the passenger compartment by keeping doors, windows
and the panoramic roof* closed.
NOTE
Not all system languages support voice control. If a language supports
voice control, it is marked with a
symbol in the list of available system languages. Read more about where the information
is found in the section on voice control settings.
Generally, the system will listen for a basic command that is then followed by
more detailed commands specifying what you want the system to do.
To change the audio volume of the system, turn the volume knob while the voice
is speaking. It is possible to use other buttons while voice commands are being
given. However, because other audio is silenced during dialog with the system, it
is not possible to perform any functions connected to audio using the buttons.
Canceling voice control
To cancel voice control, do one of the following:
- Briefly press
and say "Cancel".
- Press and hold the steering wheel keypad's voice command button
until two audible signals
are given. This cancels voice control even when the system is speaking.
Voice control will also be canceled if you do not respond during a dialog. The
system will first ask three times for a response and if the response is still not
given, voice control will be automatically canceled.
To speed up communication and skip prompts from the system, press the voice control
button on the steering
wheel keypad. This will interrupt the system's response and you can say the next
command.
Voice command examples
- Tap .
- Say "Call [First name] [Last name] [number category]", e.g. "Call
Robyn Smith cellular".
- The system will call the selected contact from the phone book. If the
contact has several phone numbers (e.g. home, cell, work), the right category
must also be given.
Commands/phrases
The following commands can usually be used in any situation:
- "Repeat" - repeats the most recent voice command in the current dialog.
- "Cancel" - cancels the dialog.2
- "Help" - initiates a help dialog. The system responds with commands
that can be used in the current situation, an instruction or an example.
Commands for specific functions, such as phone and audio, are described in the
sections related to that function.
Numbers
Number commands can be given in different ways depending on the function to be
controlled:
- Phone numbers and zip codes should be given by stating each number
individually, e.g. "zero, three, one, two, two, four, four, three" (03122443).
- Addresses can be given by stating each number individually or in
a group, e.g. "two, two" or "twenty-two" (22). For English and Dutch language
settings, groups of numbers can also be said in sequence, e.g. "twenty-two,
twenty-two" (22 22). For English, double or triple digits can also be used,
e.g. "double zero" (00). Numbers in the range 0-2300 can be used.
- Frequencies can be given as "ninety-eight point eight" (98.8), "one
hundred four point two" or "hundred and four point two" (104.2).
Speech rate and repeat mode
The speed at which the system speaks can be adjusted.
With repeat mode on, the system will repeat what you have said.
To change the speech rate or activate/deactivate repeat mode:
- Tap Settings in the Top view.
- Tap System Voice Control
and select settings.
- Repeat Voice Command
- Speech Rate
* Option/accessory.
1 Certain markets
only.
2Note that this
only cancels the dialog when the system is not speaking. To do this, press and hold
until you hear two beeps.
Voice control1 allows
you to control functions in the vehicle, e.g. the climate control system, radio
or a Bluetooth-connected phone, using spoken commands...
(Certain markets only.)
Call a contact in the phone book, have a text message read aloud or dictate
short messages using voice commands to a Bluetoothconnected phone...
Other information:
In certain driving conditions, such as driving in mountainous areas or hot
weather, there is a risk of the engine or transmission overheating, especially when
carrying heavy loads.
Engine power may be temporarily limited.
Remove any auxiliary lights mounted in front of the grille when driving
in hot weather...
The brake lights are automatically illuminated when braking.
The brake lights are illuminated when the brake pedal is depressed and when the
brakes are automatically applied by a driver support system.
Emergency brake lights
The emergency brake lights are activated to warn following vehicles of hard
braking...