2009 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 269
2009 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Audio unit/Navigation system The audio unit or navigation system is used for adjusting the volume. If Bluetooth Hands-Free is operated, information such as mobile phone signal strength of Bluetooth Hands-Free are displayed on the screen. (With navigation system) Close the windows and/or the moonroof to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle, or turn down the airflow of the climate control system while Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used. Voice recognition may not function correctly or voice quality may deteriorate under the following conditions. A passenger is speaking. Driving with the window and/or the moonroof open. Driving on bumpy roads. Noise outside of the vehicle is loud. (Construction sites, inside tunnels, excess oncoming traffic, or heavy rain.) Operation noise from turn signals, wipers, or the horn is heard. A/C airflow is strong or wind is blowing on the microphone. There is noise coming from cargo loaded in the vehicle. l Voice commands may not be recognized depending on the voice. If the voice commands are not recognized correctly, repeat the commands in a louder voice, at a natural pace, as if speaking to another person. l Dialects or different wording other than hands-free prompts cannot be recognized by voice recognition. Speak in the wording specified by the voice commands. Please be aware that the voice recognition may error despite following the above points. l l l l l l l l Bluetooth Hands-Free information qVoice To prevent the deterioration in voice recognition rate and voice quality, the following points must be observed: l It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it. Speak the voice commands while maintaining a safe driving position. 6-61