Voice Recognition
If equipped, Google Assistant allows for hands-free use of media and messaging, navigation and climate control functionality in the vehicle. This feature can be started by pressing g on the steering wheel, touching Google Assistant on the Home screen, or by using the wake up words “Hey Google” or “OK Google.” However, not all features within these areas are supported by voice commands and requires the user to have a valid data subscription plan in order to use some of the Google Assistant features.
Using Voice Recognition
Voice recognition becomes available once the system is initialized. This begins when the vehicle is turned on. Initialization may take a few moments.
1. Press g on the steering wheel controls, touch Google Assistant on the Home screen, or use the wake up words “Hey Google” or “OK Google” to activate voice recognition. Google Assistant must be set as the Default Assistant for the g and the wake word options to work.
2. Clearly speak one of the commands described later in this section.
Canceling Google Assistant
. Pressc on the steering wheel controls
to cancel the Google Assistant request.
Helpful Hints for Speaking Commands
Voice recognition identifies commands that are naturally stated in sentence form, or direct commands that state the application and the task. For best results: . Speak the command naturally, not too
fast, not too slow. . Use direct commands without a lot of
extra words. For example, “Call <name> at work,” “Play” followed by the artist or song name, or “Play” followed by the radio station number.
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Direct commands are more clearly understood by the system. An example of a direct command is “Dial <number>.” If a cell phone number was saved with a name and a place, the direct command should include both. For example “Call <name> at work.”
Voice Recognition for the Radio
When voice is started, the voice recognition commands for AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped), and media apps (if supported) are available.
“Play <AM frequency> AM” : Tune to the radio station frequency identified in the command (like “nine fifty”).
“Play <FM frequency> FM” : Tune to the radio station frequency identified in the command (like “one oh one point one”).
“Play channel <SXM channel number> on SiriusXM” : Tune to the SiriusXM radio station channel number identified in the command. This command may require an online connection.
“Play <SXM channel name> on Sirius XM” :
Tune to the SiriusXM radio station channel name identified in the command. This command may require an online connection.
“Play <Media> on <Audio Source>” : Play media like a song or channel using a specified audio source such as Pandora or Spotify. This command may require an online connection.
Voice Recognition for the Phone
Make sure the phone is paired using Bluetooth to use the phone related voice commands.
“Call <contact name>” : Initiate a call to a stored contact. The command may include location if the contact has location numbers stored. You must accept Personal Results permission during set up for access to the contacts.
“Call < phone number>” : Initiate a call to a phone number of seven digits or 10 digits.
“Send a message to <contact name>” : Send a message to a stored contact.
Voice Recognition for Navigation
Navigation commands can be used to start, cancel route, or add way points/POI.
“Navigate to <destination address>” :
Initiate navigation to the address in the command.
“Find a <Place of Interest>” : Find and initiate navigation to a POI in the command.
“Add <destination> on my way” : Adds a way-point to the current route.
“Take me home” : Starts navigation to Home location set in Google maps.
Onboard Vehicle Commands
These commands can be used to adjust vehicle temperature, control window defrosters and obtain fuel information.
“Turn on the A/C” : Turns on the air conditioning.
“How much gas do I have left” : Find out how much fuel your vehicle has left.
“Set temperature to <desired number> degrees” : Set to a specific temperature inside your vehicle.
Phone Assistant Voice Recognition
While a device is connected via Bluetooth, Android Auto, or CarPlay, press and hold g on the steering wheel controls to pass through and launch the Voice Assistant on the connected mobile phone (e.g, Google assistant, Siri, etc.).
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