R-Link 2
Introduction
Your multimedia system has a voice recognition system which allows voice control of some functions and applications of the multimedia system and your phone. This enables you to use your multimedia system or your phone while keeping your hands on the steering wheel.
Activation
To activate the voice recognition system, press the voice recognition button in your vehicle.
Note: the position of the voice recognition button may vary. Please refer to the driverʼs handbook for further information.
Voice controls
You can use voice control to call a contact in your phonebook, enter a destination, change radio station etc without touching the screen. Press 1 and follow the audio and visual instructions provided by the system and on the screen.
You can interrupt the voice synthesizer when using voice recognition by pressing the 2 button on the steering column control. A beep indicates that you may speak.
Using the multimedia system’s voice recognition
Main voice commands for your multimedia system
The term “Main menu”: return to the main voice recognition screen.
The term “Repeat”: replay the last phrase spoken by the system.
Say “Leave” to exit the voice recognition menu.
Say “Help” to hear the details for each system screen as well as the features available.
The term “Next Page”/”Previous Page”/”First page”/”Last page”: allows you to navigate within the voice recognition lists.
Voice recognition menu
From the main voice control menu, you can use the voice command to control the following functions:
- “Destination”;
- “Radio”;
- “Media”;
- “Phone”;
- “My apps”.
Voice recognition indicator A
The voice recognition indicator A is made up of colour markers and an icon.
The functions shown in blue on the screen are valid commands understood by the multimedia system.
The functions shown greyed out on the screen are commands not understood by the multimedia system.
Colour markers
The colour of indicator A is used to optimise voice recognition.
The coloured marker varies from blue (low) to red (too high) depending on how the voice command is interpreted by the multimedia system.
Central icon
Depending on the system status, different indicators A or a bar can be displayed:
- 3 icon: the system is ready to receive your voice command;
- 4 icon: the system communicates information via a synthetic voice;
- 5 icon: the system is processing the user’s request.
Speak loudly and so that you can be understood. Use the voice recognition indicator to optimise voice recognition.
Controlling navigation with voice recognition
There are several methods available to enter a destination using the voice control included with your multimedia system.
To do this:
- press the voice control button to display the main voice control menu;
- say “Destination” after the beep, then use one of the following methods.
“Destination”
To enter a complete address using speech input:
- After the second sound signal, say “Address”, then dictate the complete destination address (number, street name, destination town/city);
- the system will give you the address it has understood - confirm your destination to begin guidance.
“Previous destinations”
To retrieve an address already entered using voice control:
- say “Previous destinations” after the second beep, then select your destination;
- the system will give you the address it has understood - confirm your destination to begin guidance.
Note: When using voice recognition, always wait for a beep before speaking.
Note: When you enter an address, you can change country as long as this country is supported by the system’s language.
Precautions regarding navigation
Use of the navigation system does not in any way replace the responsibility or vigilance of the driver when driving the vehicle.
“Address book”
To retrieve an address saved in he address book using voice control:
- say “Address book” after the second beep, then select your destination;
- the system will give you the address it has understood - confirm your destination to begin guidance.
“Home”
To retrieve your home address using voice control:
- after the second beep, say “go home”;
- the system will indicate your pre-recorded home address. Confirm your destination to begin guidance.
Note: to be able to use the “Go home” voice function, you must first save a home address. For further information on saving a home address, please refer to the section on “Navigation settings”.
“Work”
To retrieve your work address using voice control:
- after the second beep, say “go to work”;
- the system gives your pre-recorded work address. Confirm your destination to begin guidance.
Note: to be able to use the “Go to work” voice function, you must first save a work address. For further information on saving a work address, please refer to the section on “Navigation settings”.
Multimodality
Multimodality enables the user to complete an address or a telephone number, using voice control, which was entered using the multimedia screen, and vice versa.
Use
When you start to enter an address using the multimedia system keypad:
- press the voice control button;
- complete the address after the beep (for example if you have entered your destination city, the system will ask you for the street name and number).
“Points of interest”
To search for a point of interest using voice control:
- press the voice control button to display the main voice control menu;
- say “Destination” after the beep;
- after a second beep, say “Points of interest”;
- search for a point of interest (petrol station, car park etc.);
- search for the place where the place of interest is.
For further information about using points of interest, please refer to the section on “Entering a destination”.
Using favourites with voice recognition
The favourite contacts added to your home pages with a saved telephone number or address can be called directly using voice recognition.
To do this:
- press the voice control button to display the main voice control menu;
- say “Display my favourites” after the beep.
The system displays the saved favourite(s).
- State the stored “Favourites” that you wish to use. For example, if the stored “Favourites” is Fanny, say:
- Call Fanny;
or
- Go to Fanny's house.
Controlling radio with voice recognition
You can activate the radio using the voice control included in your multimedia system. To do this:
- press the voice control button to display the main voice control menu;
- say “Radio” after the beep, then the radio band you wish to listen to (FM or AM):
- “FM";
- “AM";
- “DR".
- Say the desired frequency (for example “Listen to 94.4”) or your choice of search mode to find a radio station: stations (not available for AM) or "Presets” (for example “Listen to preset 1”);
To change the band while listening, say “change band” in the radio menu.
Controlling multimedia with voice recognition
You can launch audio media (an audio track, playlists, etc.) using the voice control included with your multimedia system. Possible auxiliary audio sources:
- “USB-1" (USB port);
- “USB-2" (USB port);
- “SD” (SD card);
- “CD" (audio CD or MP3);
- “AUX-1" (Jack socket);
- “AUX-2" (Jack socket).
To do this:
- press the voice control button to display the main voice control menu;
- say “Media” after the beep;
- Say the name of the auxiliary audio source that you would like to use, then say the name of the file you would like to open (e.g. “Songs”, “Playlists” etc.)
Depending on the source (USB or SD card), you can:
- search for and play music by artist name, song, album, playlist, podcast, genre or file;
- play the next/previous track;
- shuffle playback/play all.
Note: The sources CD and AUX do not allow you to open the functions above.
To display the requested media/file on the multimedia screen, say “Display” before saying the name of the file you would like to play/open.
To play a song and exit the voice recognition menu, say “play” before saying the song title or artist name.
To change the audio source, say “Change source” from the “Media” menu.
The use of USB cables recommended by the phone manufacturer are advisable for correct functioning of the application.
Using a telephone with voice recognition
It is possible to call a number or a contact using the voice control included with your multimedia system.
To do this:
- press the voice control button to display the main voice control menu;
- say “Phone” after the beep;
- state the contact name you wish to call, or dictate the telephone number you with to contact.
Note: you are recommended to dictate the numerals either one at a time or two at a time.
The system displays the stated number, say “Call” to call the number or “Delete”/”Start again” to dictate a different number.
Note: To use voice recognition with your phone, you must pair it with the multimedia system. For more information, please refer to the “Pairing, unpairing a telephone” section.
Using the voice control function, it is also possible to:
- view the call log;
- read an “SMS”;
- call your voicemail.
To do this:
- press the voice control button to display the main voice control menu;
- say “Phone” after the beep;
- state the name of the function displayed on the screen that you wish to use, then follow the instructions.
Multimodality
Multimodality enables the user to use voice control to complete an address or a telephone number which was entered using the multimedia screen, and vice versa.
Use
When you begin entering a telephone number using the multimedia system keypad:
- press the voice control button;
- complete the telephone number using your voice or say “Call” after the beep if you have already entered the full number and wish to launch the call.
Launch an application using voice recognition
You can launch an Application using the voice control included in your multimedia system.
To do this:
- press the voice control button to display the main voice control menu;
- say “My apps” after the beep;
- state the name or number (displayed in front of the app name) of the app you wish to run to start using it immediately.
“Help”
To find out more about using voice functions:
- press the voice control button, then say “Help”.
The system displays a number of help categories on the screen.
- Select the required function.
The “Help” function is available at all times. For example, if you wish to find the “Phone” on the screen and you say “Help”, the help voice will assist you in using the function.
Using the phone’s voice recognition with the multimedia system
To use your phone’s voice recognition system with your multimedia system you should:
- connect your telephone to the multimedia system (refer to the section on “Connecting, disconnecting a telephone”);
- ensure that your phone has a voice recognition function compatible with your multimedia system.
Note: If the voice recognition from your phone is compatible with the multimedia system, the 6 pictogram appears from the “Paired devices list” menu.
For more information, please refer to “Connecting/disconnecting a telephone”.
Note: if you wish to use your phone's voice recognition with the multimedia system, make sure that you are located in a network coverage area.
To activate your phone’s voice recognition system with the multimedia system, press and hold your vehicle’s voice recognition button .
The multimedia screen displays your telephone’s main voice control menu on the B screen.
To reactivate your phone’s voice recognition system with the multimedia system, briefly press your vehicle’s voice recognition button or screen B.
To deactivate your phone’s voice recognition system with the multimedia system, press and hold your vehicle’s voice recognition button .
Note: to access the B screen, press “Phone” from the main screen, then “Smartphone”.
From the main voice control menu, you can use voice control to control some functions and applications of your phone.
Voice recognition is disabled:
- When reversing your vehicle;
- during a call.
Note: the voice recognition session is automatically deactivated after several seconds of inactivity.
When using your phone's voice recognition with the multimedia system, the transfer of cellular data required for its operation can generate additional costs not included in your phone service contract.