[alk3997]

Does anyone have a full list of voice commands available for the XLR? I have a very partial list but I know it includes "Find Italian Restaurant" and similar items.

Also does anyone know where the video/audio aux inputs are located?

Thanks! It is tough without seeing a car to figure these things out...

:yawn

 

[alk3997]

The List of Nav/Audio Voice Commands

Attached is a list of 2004 Cadillac XLR voice commands. The list is extensive and does *not* cover Onstar commands. Very impressive list...

Voice command categories:
HELP
MAP
DESTINATION
GUIDANCE
RADIO
DISC

HELP Subcategories:
MAP HELP
DESTINATION HELP
GUIDANCE HELP
RADIO HELP
DISC HELP

RADIO Commands:
RADIO
AM
FM1
FM2
CD CHANGER
WX, WEATHER RADIO
POWER ON, POWER OFF
AUDIO ON, AUDIO OFF
SEEK UP, SEEK DOWN
STOP SCAN

CD CHANGER Commands:
TRACK UP, TRACK DOWN
PREVIOUS TRACK

Screen Commands:
SCREEN DAY MODE, SCREEN DAY MODE ON
SCREEN NIGHT MODE, SCREEN NIGHT MODE ON
SCREEN AUTO MODE, SCREEN AUTO MODE ON
SCREEN OFF

Position Commands:
CURRENT POSITION, CURRENT LOCATION
SHOW CURRENT POSITION, SHOW CURRENT LOCATION
MAP

MAP Commands:
ZOOM IN, ZOOM OUT
MAXIMUM SCALE
MINIMUM SCALE
HEADING UP, CHANGE TO HEADING UP
NORTH UP, CHANGE TO NORTH UP
MAP DIRECTION, CHANGE MAP DIRECTION
MARK, MARK THIS POINT

DESTINATION Commands:
HOME, GO HOME
GO TO STARTING POINT, PREVIOUS STARTING POINT

GUIDANCE Commands:
REPEAT GUIDANCE, REPEAT VOICE
LOUDER
SOFTER
VOICE GUIDANCE OFF
VOICE GUIDANCE ON
OPEN GUIDANCE, OPEN GUIDANCE SCREEN
OPEN GUIDE, OPEN GUIDE SCREEN
CLOSE GUIDANCE, CLOSE GUIDANCE SCEEN
CLOSE GUIDE, CLOSE GUIDE SCREEN
ARROW GUIDANCE, ARROW GUIDE
CHANGE TO ARROW GUIDANCE, CHANGE TO ARROW GUIDE
TURN LIST GUIDANCE, TURN LIST GUIDE
CHANGE TO TURN LIST GUIDANCE, CHANGE TO TURN LIST GUIDE
ENTIRE ROUTE, ENTIRE ROUTE MAP, ROUTE OVERVIEW
REROUTE
DETOUR, DETOUR ENITRE ROUTE
DELETE DESTINATION, CANCEL DESTINATION
NEXT WAYPOINT MAP
FIRST WAYPOINT MAP
SECOND WAYPOINT MAP
THIRD WAYPOINT MAP
FOURTH WAYPOINT MAP
FIFTH WAYPOINT MAP
DESTINATION MAP

Points of Interest Commands:
I'M HUNGRY
RESTAURANT
AMERICAN RESTAURANT/FOOD
CHINESE RESTAURANT/FOOD
CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT/FOOD
FRENCH RESTAURANT/FOOD
ITALIAN RESTAURANT/FOOD
JAPANESE RESTAURANT/FOOD
MEXICAN RESTAURANT/FOOD
OTHER RESTAURANT/FOOD
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT/FOOD
SHOPPING, SHOPPING MALL
GROCERY STORE
GAS STATION, GAS
PARKING GARAGE
PARKING LOT
RENTAL CAR AGENCY
AUTOMOBILE CLUB, AAA
AUTO SERVICE & MAINTENANCE, AUTO SERVICE, MAINTENANCE
HOTEL
GOLF COURSE
SKI RESORT, SKIING
AMUSEMENT PARK
SPORTS COMPLEX, STADIUM
CASINO
MARINA
TOURIST ATTRACTION
WINERY
CITY HALL
POLICE STATION
LIBRARY
HOSPITAL
PARK & RECREATION, PARKS & RECREATION
CIVIC CENTER, COMMUNITY CENTER
CONVENTION CENTER, EXHIBITION CENTER
COURT HOUSE
TRAIN STATION
AIRPORT
BUS STATION
COMMUTER RAIL STATION
FERRY TERMINAL
PARK & RIDE
REST AREA, REST STOP
TOURIST INFORMATION
HISTORICAL MONUMENT
PERFORMING ARTS
MUSEUM
BANK
SCHOOL
ATM
HIGHER EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE
BUSINESS FACILITY
CITY CENTER
POI OFF


Voice commands are copyright (c) General Motors Corportation 04/28/03 - All Rights Reserved

There are no climate control voice commands. Navigation disc must be installed for the voice commands to work.

 

[alk3997]

OnStar Voice Commands

Just to finish out the topic, attached is a partial list of the XLR OnStar voice commands. These came from the OnStar FAQ:

VIRTUAL ADVISOR

GET MY EMAIL
GET MY NEWS
GET MY SPORTS SCORES
GET MY STOCK QUOTES
GET MY WEATHER

TAKE A BREAK
COME BACK
STOP PLAYING

WHAT ARE MY CHOICES?
HELP
CLEAR
CANCEL

GOOD-BYE

DIAL <number>
CALL <nametag>
REDIAL
MY NUMBER

STORE <number>
DELETE <nametag>
VOICE FEEDBACK <on/off>
UNITS

SECURITY <PIN>


Hopefully if I've missed any of the OnStar voice commands, it is a small number of commands.

 

[alk3997]

A few notes from using the voice recognition system and some hints I have received:

1) The voice control system "learns" by repeated use of the system. Everytime you issue a valid voice command the system learns the speaker's dialect and accent. There are no special voice training commands, instead the training is just by using the system.

2) Use the exact phrase or word in the "Nav/Radio manual" only. The system is very picky on what is allowed. If the exact phrase/word is not used, the system will respond in random ways.

3) Speak clearly and accentuate words as specified in the OnStar voice command hints. These can be found in the OnStar manual that came with the XLR. While I am discussing the "Nav/Radio" voice recognition, the speaking hints in the OnStar manual apply to both systems.

4) Wait for the beep before speaking. This is very important and the time until the beep will vary slightly.

By following the four hints above, I am at very close to 100% accurate voice recognition. It is really a nice system but some user training is required.