Get Voice Command Guide for Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED

Voice Command System Operation

When you press the Voice Command

button, you

will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a

command.

This Voice Command system allows you to

control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc

player, and a memo recorder.

NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few

seconds, the system will present you with a list of

options.

NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface

System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of

the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com-

mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a

raised voice level.

If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists

options, press the Voice Command

for the beep, and say your command.

button, listen

Pressing the Voice Command

button while the

system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system

will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or

change commands. This will become helpful once you

start to learn the options.

WARNING!

Any voice commanded system should be used only

in safe driving conditions following local laws and

phone use. All attention should be kept on the

roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an

accident causing serious injury or death.

NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel”,

“Help” or “Main Menu”.

These commands are universal and can be used from any Commands

menu. All other commands can be used depending upon The Voice Command system understands two types of

the active application.

commands. Universal commands are available at all

times. Local commands are available if the supported

radio mode is active.

For example, if you are in the disc menu and you are

listening to FM radio, you can speak commands from the

disc menu or from the FM radio menu.

Changing the Volume

When using this system, you should speak clearly and at 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command

a normal speaking volume.

button.

The system will best recognize your speech if the win-

dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is

set to low.

2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).

3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the

volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command

system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for

Voice Command is different than the audio system.

At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your

commands, you will be prompted to repeat it.

To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice

Main Menu

Command

Menu”.

button and say “Help” or “Main

Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command

button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main

menu.

In this mode, you can say the following commands:

Radio FM

To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In

this mode, you may say the following commands:

•

“Radio” (to switch to the radio mode)

“Disc” (to switch to the disc mode)

•

“Frequency” (to change the frequency)

“Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder)

“System Setup” (to switch to system setup)

“Next Station” (to select the next station)

“Previous Station” (to select the previous station)

“Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)

“Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium

Wave — If Equipped)

To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In

this mode, you may say the following commands:

Satellite Radio

•

“Frequency” (to change the frequency)

To switch to satellite radio mode, say “Sat” or “Satellite

Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com-

mands:

“Next Station” (to select the next station)

“Previous Station” (to select the previous station)

“Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)

“Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

•

“Channel Number” (to change the channel by its

spoken number)

•

“Next Channel” (to select the next channel)

•

“Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel)

“List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels)

“Select Name” (to say the name of a channel)

“Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)

“Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

Memo

To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In

this mode, you may say the following commands:

•

“New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the

recording, you may press the Voice Command

button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of

the following commands:

Disc

To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you

may say the following commands:

−

“Save” (to save the memo)

“Continue” (to continue recording)

“Delete” (to delete the recording)

•

“Track” (#) (to change the track)

“Next Track” (to play the next track)

“Previous Track” (to play the previous track)

“Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

•

“Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos)

— During the playback you may press the Voice

Command

button to stop playing memos. You

proceed by saying one of the following commands:

−

“Repeat” (to repeat a memo)

“Next” (to play the next memo)

−

“Previous” (to play the previous memo)

“Delete” (to delete a memo)

NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice

Command

button first and wait for the beep

before speaking the “Barge In” commands.

•

“Delete All” (to delete all memos)

Voice Training

System Setup

To switch to system setup, say “Setup”. In this mode, you

may say the following commands:

For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-

nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™

Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used.

•

“Language German”

“Language Dutch”

“Language Italian”

“Language English”

“Language French”

“Language Spanish”

“Tutorial”

1. Press the Voice Command

button, say “System

Setup” and once you are in that menu then say “Voice

Training.” This will train your own voice to the system

and will improve recognition.

2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by

Uconnect™ Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training”

session should be completed when the vehicle is parked,

engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan

switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new

user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.

“Voice Training”

Voice Command for Your Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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