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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Rear window defogger switch
nThe defoggers can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nThe outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers on.
CAUTION
nWhen the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can become very
hot and burn you.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops,
dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Without navigation system
Turns the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
on/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
With navigation system
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Windshield wiper de-icer∗
nThe windshield wiper de-icer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
nWhen the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pillars, as the
surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Without navigation system
Turns the windshield wiper de-
icer on/off
The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.
With navigation system
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
∗: If equipped

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3-2. Using the audio system
nPlay mode list
nSelecting a list
Turn to display the first selection list.
Press to select the desired item.
Pressing the knob changes to the second selection list.
Repeat the same procedure to select the desired song name.
To return to the previous selection list, select “GO BACK” or press
.
Play modeFirst
selection
Second
selection
Third
selection
Four th
selection
“PLAYLISTS”Playlists selectSongs select--
“A R T I S T S ”Artists selectAlbums selectSongs select-
“A L B U M S ”Albums selectSongs select--
“SONGS”Songs select---
“PODCASTS”
Albums selectSongs select--
“GENRES”Genre selectArtists selectAlbums selectSongs select

“COMPOSERS”
Composers
selectAlbums selectSongs select-

“AUDIOBOOKS”
Songs select---
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STEP2
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Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
Press to enter iPod menu mode.
Pressing changes sound modes. (→P. 335)
nAbout iPod
lApple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
liPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
niPod functions
lWhen an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode, the
iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.
lDepending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may
not be available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to
a system specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once
again may resolve the problem.
lWhile connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated with its own con-
trols. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle’s audio system instead.
niPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect your iPod
from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it.
For instructions on how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner's Manual.
nDisplay
→P. 3 0 3
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
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
(type A and B):
Selects a track
and album
iPod mode (type A):
Selects a song
USB memory mode (type A):
Selects a file and
folder

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
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Interior features
nWhen transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improperly
accessed. (→P. 388)
nAbout Bluetooth®
nCompatible models
lBluetooth® specifications:
Ver. 1.2, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 2.0+EDR or higher)
lFollowing Profiles:

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
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Interior features
Using the hands-free phone system for the first time
Before using the hands-free phone system, it is necessary to register a
mobile phone in the system. The system will enter phone registration
mode automatically when starting the system with no mobile phone reg-
istered. Follow the procedure below to register (pair) a mobile phone:
Press the off-hook switch or the talk switch.
The introductory guidance and phone name registration instructions are
heard.
Select “Pair Phone” using a voice command or .
Register a phone name by either of the following methods:
a. Select “Record Name” using , and say the name to be
registered.
b. Press the talk switch and say the name to be registered.
A voice guidance instruction to confirm the input is heard.
Select “Confirm” using a voice command or .
A passkey is displayed and heard, and a voice guidance instruction for
inputting the passkey into the mobile phone is heard.
Input the passkey into the mobile phone.
Refer to the manual that comes with the mobile phone for the operation
of the phone.
Guidance for registration completion is heard.
If the mobile phone has a Bluetooth® audio player, the audio player can
be registered at the same time. A voice guidance instruction to register a
Bluetooth® audio player is heard.
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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3-7. Other interior features
Seat heaters and ventilators∗
nOperating condition
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nWhen not in use
Set the knob at “0”. The indicator light turns off.
∗: If equipped
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
nSeat heaters
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
nSeat heaters/ventilators
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
stronger the airflow becomes.