OnStar(R) - Programming for Canadian French Recognition
Information IB06-13-S003Programming OnStar(R) Module For Canadian French Voice
Recognition (OnStar(R) Generation 5 Or Generation 6)
ISSUE DATE: APRIL 2006
Affected Vehicles
2003-2006 Isuzu Ascender (US/UT) with OnStar(R) Generation 5 and/or 6 with Station Identification (STID)
Number in the following range: 9,100,001-13,000,000 or 14,000,001-15,999,999 or 22,000,001-23,200,000
Built PRIOR to the following VIN Breakpoints:
Ascender (UT) 62183983
Ascender (US) 66127994
Service Information
Remove/reinstall OnStar(R) fuse and replace VCIM or follow the Service Manual diagnostics.
NOTE:
This bulletin is not applicable to vehicles equipped with OnStar� Generation 6.1 or later.
The Gen 5 and 6 OnStar(R) systems have the capability to change the default English voice recognition to French.
Changing the language of the OnStar(R) system will change the following features to the language you select:
^ Voice recognition command prompts will be played in the language selected.
^ The voice recognition system will only recognize commands given in the selected language.
Once completed, this process completely changes all voice recognition and voice commands of the OnStar� system. The process will need to be repeated in its entirety to change to a different language, including English.
IMPORTANT:
If the following steps are NOT completed prior to performing the SPS download, the VCIM will be damaged and will have to be replaced. The technician must document the error codes displayed on the Tech 2 if the calibration fails.
IMPORTANT:
On vehicles with Gen 5 OnStar(R) modules, you will need to obtain the software ID number using a Tech 2. You will need this number later in the procedure to complete the download. The software ID number is found under ID Information, Module Information 1.
IMPORTANT:
Please follow each step in its entirety.
IMPORTANT:
This process does not change the routing of calls to a French-speaking advisor.
1. Be sure your Tech 2 software version is 25.009 or later and you are using IDS Version 6 or newer.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Install the Tech 2 to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
4. Turn ON the ignition with the engine off.
5. Turn off all vehicle accessories.
6. With the Tech 2, select F1: Service Programming System (SPS).
7. Select F0: Request Info on the Tech 2.
8. Verify that the displayed VIN matches the vehicle's VIN. If the displayed VIN does not match the actual VIN, write down the actual VIN and correct the VIN with IDS.
9. When complete, Exit Service Programming.
10. Turn OFF the Tech 2 and disconnect the Tech 2 from the vehicle.
11. Turn OFF the ignition.
12. Connect the Tech 2 to the Techline terminal.
13. Select Service Programming System.
14. Select Tech 2 as the tool you are using.
15. Select the type of programming to be performed.
16. Verify the displayed VIN with the vehicle's VIN. Correct the VIN as necessary.
17. Select OnStar Module. If OnStar(R) does not appear as a selection on the list, please contact the IDS Support line.
18. Identify what type of programming you are performing.
^ Normal: This type of programming is for updating an existing calibration or programming a new controller.
^ Vehicle Configuration Index (VCI): This selection is used if the vehicle VIN is unavailable or not recognized by IDS. Please note that you will need to contact the IDS Support Line.
19. Select the appropriate calibration.
^ French
^ English
20. Ensure that all connections are secure.
21. Select Next to initiate the download of the new calibration to the Tech 2.
22. After the download is complete, turn OFF the Tech 2.
23. Disconnect the Tech 2 from IDS.
24. Install the Tech 2 to the DLC.
25. Turn ON the Tech 2.
26. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
27. Select F1: Service Programming System.
28. Select F1: Program ECU.
29. After the download is complete, Exit Service Programming.
30. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
31. Turn OFF the Tech 2.
PROGRAMMING VERIFICATION
1. Turn ON the ignition.
2. Press the black button with the white dot. The "OnStar(R) Ready" response should play in the language you downloaded.
3. Say "Help" in the language downloaded.
4. The system should respond with a list of available features in the language you just downloaded.
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