HONDA 2012 Civic Hybrid - Technology Reference Guide User Manual

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Key Functions by Voice Command

Commonly Used Voice Commands

Voice Command Tips

• Press and release the Talk button, wait for a beep, then give a command.

• For a list of available commands, press and release the Talk button and say

“Help” at any time.

• Speak in a clear, natural voice.

• Reduce all background noise.

• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.

• Close the windows.

• The system also uses a touch screen display. You can select options or icons by

touching them on the screen.

Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming

call, or go directly to the Phone screen.
Hang-Up/Back button: End a call,

decline an incoming call, or cancel a

selection.
Talk button: Give navigation, HFL, audio,

and climate control commands.

Control four different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling

microphone.
To prevent driver distraction, certain manual and touch screen functions

may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice

commands are always available.

Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these

to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

Locate Points of Interest

Say a command like “Display

restaurant” to see restaurant

icons appear on the map.

Make Hands-Free Phone Calls

Say a command like “Dial by

number” to make a call without

handling your cell phone (when a

phone is paired to HFL, see

Make Audio Selections

Say a command like “Radio 97.1

FM” to select that station.

Adjust the Vehicle’s

Climate Setting

Say a command like “Air

conditioner on” to start the

air conditioning system.

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