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Adjusting sound quality and volume balance■ Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Pressing the button changes sound modes in the following order:
“BAS” “MID” “TRE” “FAD” “BAL”“A S L ”
■ Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelTurn counter- clockwiseTu r n c l o c k - wise
“BAS”Bass*-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”Mid-range*-5 to 5
“TRE”Tr e b l e*-5 to 5
“FAD”
Front/rear volume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
“BAL”
Left/right volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right

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Turning the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) on/offTurning clockwise turns on the ASL, and turning
counterclockwise turns off the ASL.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume an d tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.

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Using the AUX port
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other adjust-
ments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable audio
device.
■Routing portable audio device cables
 P. 2 9 7
This port can be used to connect a po rtable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press .

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning the power on
Press when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for 1 second
or more.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radio
station
CD mode: Selects a track, file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: Selects a file and folder

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Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time the button is pressed. If no discs are
inserted in the player, that mode will be skipped.
FM1 FM2 SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 CD player 
Bluetooth
® audio AUX iPod or USB memory 
AM FM1
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the vo lume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select radio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold “ ” or “ ” on the button
until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, Bluetooth
® audio, iPod or USB mem-
ory mode.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select the desired track/file or song.

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Selecting an albumPress to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a folder
Press to select USB memory mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
■Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Press again.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

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Bluetooth® audio system
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a portable player that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the portable player is switched off
●If the portable player is not connected
●If the portable player’s battery is low
●If the portable player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box
●If metal is covering or touching the portable player
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a por-
table digital audio player (portable pl ayer) from the vehicle speakers via
wireless communication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system capable of
playing portable audio music without ca bles. If your portable player does
not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth® audio system will not function.
Vehicles without a navigation system:
Vehicles with a navigation system:
Owners of models equi pped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the Bluetooth® audio systemP. 3 1 8
Operating a Bluetooth® enabled portable playerP. 3 2 3
Setting up a Bluetooth® enabled portable playerP. 3 2 6
Bluetooth® audio system setupP. 3 3 1

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■When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improperly
accessed. ( P. 3 5 7 )
■About Bluetooth®
■Compatible models
●Bluetooth® specifications:
Ver. 1.2, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 2.0+EDR or higher)
●Following Profiles:
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Ver. 1.3 or
higher recommended)
Portable players must correspond to the above specifications in order to be con-
nected to the Bluetooth
® audio system. However, please note that some functions
may be limited depending on the type of portable player.
■Certification for the Bluetooth® audio system
FCC ID: AJDK018
IC ID: 775E-K018
MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions : (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must a ccept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.