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When playing a CD or BT audio
Press up the seek switch to skip to the
next track.
Press down the seek switch to repeat the
current track.
Press and hold the seek switch in the up or
down position to continuously switch the
tracks up or down.
qMute Switchí
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the audio
muted, the mute will be canceled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted, the
audio is not muted. To mute the audio again,
press the mute switch (
).
Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and 7-
inch navigation system
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)
You can connect portable audio units,
such as an MP3 player or similar products
on the market, to the auxiliary jack to
listen to music or audio over the vehicle's
speakers.
WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or
a similar product while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to
a serious accident. Always adjust the
portable audio unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
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CAUTION
ØClose the lid when the auxiliary
jack is not in use to prevent
foreign objects and liquids from
penetrating the auxiliary jack.
ØDepending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when
using the device with it connected
to the accessory socket equipped
on the vehicle. (If noise occurs, do
not use the accessory socket.)
NOTE
lBefore using the auxiliary jack, read the
manufacturer's instructions for the product
being connected.
lUse a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug for
connecting the portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary
jack, read the manufacturer's instructions
for connecting a portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
lTo prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
lNoise may occur depending on the product
connected to the auxiliary jack.
lWith regard to connecting a portable audio
or similar device to a power source, use the
battery for the device, not the accessory
socket.
Connecting the auxiliary jack
1. Open the console lid.2. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the auxiliary jack.
Plug
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake
or the shift lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting
in an accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack with the plug
connected.
NOTE
lInsert the plug to the auxiliary jack
securely.
lInsert or remove the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
To listen to a portable audio unit
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
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6. When the programming is completed,
“
”and“PAIR SUCCESS”are
displayed after about 10-30 seconds,
after which“PAIR SUCCESS”
continues to be displayed for three
seconds, and then the unit returns to the
normal display.
NOTE
lIf pairing cannot be completed, try“1234”
instead. Refer to the owner's manual of
your mobile device for the right PIN code.
lSome Bluetooth audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the“
”
symbol is displayed.
lIf the programming failed,“Err”flashes
for three seconds then it returns to the
normal display.
lProgramming cannot be performed while
the vehicle is moving. If you attempt to
perform programming while the vehicle is
moving,“PAIR DISABLE”is displayed and
it returns to the normal display.
lIf seven Bluetooth audio devices have
already been programmed to the vehicle,
programming cannot be performed and
“MEMORY FULL”is displayed. Delete
one programmed device to program
another one.
Changing the link to a Bluetooth audio
device
If several devices have been programmed,
the Bluetooth unit links the device last
programmed. If you would like to link a
different programmed device, it is
necessary to change the link. The order of
device priority after the link has been
changed is maintained even when the
ignition is switched off.
1. Using the audio control dial, select the
link change mode“LINK CHANGE”
in the“BT SETUP”mode. (Refer to
“Bluetooth audio device set-up”for
details.)
2. Press the audio control dial to
determine the mode.
3. The name of the currently linked
Bluetooth audio device is displayed.
If no Bluetooth audio device is
currently linked, the name of the first
device among the programmed devices
is displayed.
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4. Rotate the audio control dial to select
the information for the Bluetooth unit
which you would like to view.
Device nameBT address
NOTE
When“GO BACK”is selected and the audio
control dial is pressed, the display returns to
“DEVICE INFO”.
qHow to Use the Bluetooth Audio
System
Switching to Bluetooth audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded
to a Bluetooth audio device, switch to the
Bluetooth audio mode to operate the
audio device using the audio system or 7-
inch navigation system control panels.
Any Bluetooth audio device must be
programmed to the vehicle's Bluetooth
unit before it can be used. (Refer to
“Bluetooth audio device programming”)
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth audio device's
power.
Make sure that the“
”symbol is
displayed in the information display.
The symbol is not displayed if an
unprogrammed Bluetooth audio device
is being used or the vehicle's Bluetooth
unit has a malfunction.NOTE
Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain
amount of time before the“
”symbol is
displayed.
3. Press the AUX button () to switch
to the Bluetooth audio mode and start
playback.
If the current device version is lower
than AVRCP Ver. 1.3:
“BT Audio”is displayed.
If the current device is AVRCP Ver.
1.3:
The playback time is displayed.
NOTE
lIf the Bluetooth audio device does not begin
playback, press the Play/Pause button
(
).lIf the mode is switched from Bluetooth
audio mode to another mode (radio mode),
audio playback from the Bluetooth audio
device stops.
lIf a call is received on a hands-free mobile
phone during playback from the Bluetooth
audio device, the playback is stopped.
Playback from the Bluetooth audio device
resumes after the call ends.
Playback
1. To listen to a Bluetooth audio device
over the vehicle's speaker system,
switch the mode to Bluetooth audio
mode. (Refer to
“Switching to Bluetooth audio mode”)
2. To stop playback, press the Play/Pause
button (
).
3. Press the button again to resume
playback.
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lA2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0
lAVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3
lOPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1
Bluetooth is the registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
NOTE
lThe Bluetooth Hands-Free system is
operable several seconds after the ignition
is switched to ACC or ON (requires less
than 15 seconds).
lIf the ignition is switched off during a
hands-free call, the line is transferred to the
device (Mobile phone) automatically.
lIf the device (Mobile phone) is in a location
where radio reception is difficult such as a
metal container or in the trunk, the call may
not be connected using Bluetooth. If
communication is not possible, change the
location of the device (Mobile phone).
qComponent Parts
Bluetooth Hands-Free consists of the
following items:
lTalk buttonlPick-up buttonlHang-up buttonlInformation displaylMicrophonelAudio unit/7-inch Navigation system
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-
Up button
Basic functions of Bluetooth Hands-Free
can be used for such things as making
calls or hanging up using the talk button,
pick-up button and hang-up button on the
steering wheel.
Talk button
Pick-up buttonTalk button
Hang-up button Pick-up button
Talk button operations
A short press or a long press of the talk
button is used to operate the system as
follows:
lShort press (Press the button less than
0.7 sec.)
lLong press (Press the button 0.7 sec. or
more.)
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After a device is registered, the system
automatically identifies the device. By
activating Bluetooth Hands-Free again, or
by activating Bluetooth Hands-Free first
after switching the ignition from OFF to
ACC, the system reads out a voice
guidance,“XXXXXX - - - (Ex.“Stan's
device”) (Device tag) is connected”.
NOTE
lDevice registration can also be done by
operating the audio unit or panel buttons
on the navigation unit.
l(Without 7-inch navigation system)
Refer to“Bluetooth Audio Preparation”
(page 6-65).
l(With 7-inch navigation system)
Refer to the separate manual
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM Owner's
Manual”
lDepending on the device, the registration
status may be lost after a certain period of
time. If this occurs, repeat the entire
process from Step 1.
qMaking a Call Using a Telephone
Number
NOTE
Practice this while parked until you are
confident you can do it while driving in a non-
taxing road situation. If you are not completely
comfortable, make all calls from a safe
parking position, and move out only when fully
under control and you can devote your eyes
and mind to driving.
(Without 7-inch navigation system)
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2.Say:[Beep]“Dial”
3.Prompt:“Number, please”4.Say:[Beep]“XXXXXXXXXXX
(Telephone number)”
5.Prompt:“XXXXXXXXXXX.
(Telephone number) After the beep,
continue to add numbers, or say Go-
Back to re-enter the last entered
numbers, or press the Pick-Up button
to execute dialing.”
6.(Dialing)
Press the pick-up button or say“Dial”,
then go to Step 7.
(Adding/inputting telephone
number)
Say,“XXXX”(desired telephone
number), then go to Step 5.
(Telephone number correction)
Say,“Go Back”. The prompt replies,
“Go Back. The last entered numbers
have been removed.”. Then go back to
Step 3.
7.Prompt:“Dialing”
(With 7-inch navigation system)
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a long press.
NOTE
For vehicles with the 7-inch navigation system,
you can also press the talk button with a short
press and say: [Beep]“Telephone”or
“Phone”.
2.Say:[Beep]“Dial”
3.Prompt:“Number, please”
4.Say:[Beep]“XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
“555-1234”) (Telephone number)”
5.Prompt:“Dialing XXXXXXXXXXX
(Ex.“555-1234”) (Telephone number)
is this correct?”
6.Say:[Beep]“Ye s”or“No”.
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6.Say:[Beep]“List”
7.Prompt:“XXXXX..., XXXXX...,
XXXXX... (Ex. Device A, device B,
device C)”(The voice guidance reads
out the device tags registered to the
hands-free system.)
Press the talk button with a short press
during the read-out at the desired device,
and then say one of the following voice
commands to execute it.
l“Select phone”: Selects device (Mobile
phone) when the talk button is short-
pressed.
l“Select music player”: Selects device
(Music player) when the talk button is
short-pressed.
l“Edit”: Edits device when the talk
button is short-pressed.
l“Continue”: Continues the list read-
out.
l“Delete”: Deletes the registered device
when the talk button is short-pressed.
l“Previous”: Returns to the previous
device in read-out when the talk button
is short-pressed.
8.Prompt:“End of list, would you like
to start from the beginning?”
9.Say:[Beep]“No”
10.Prompt:“Returning to main menu.”
Device selection
If several devices have been programmed,
the Bluetooth unit links the device last
connected. If you would like to link a
different programmed device, it is
necessary to change the link. The order of
device priority after the link has been
changed is maintained even when the
ignition is switched off.(Without 7-inch navigation system)
Hands-free phone
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2.Say:[Beep]“Setup”
3.Prompt:“Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confirmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4.Say:[Beep]“Select phone”
5.Prompt:“Please say the name of the
device you would like to select.
Available devices are XXXXX... (Ex.
device A), XXXXX... (Ex. device B),
XXXXX... (Ex. device C). Which
device please?”
6.Say:[Beep]“XXXXX... (Ex. Device
B)”
7.Prompt:“XXXXX... (Ex. Device B).
Is this correct?”
8.Say:[Beep]“Ye s”or“No”
9. If“Ye s”, go to Step 10. If“No”, the
procedure returns to Step 5.
10.Prompt:“XXXXX... (Ex. Device B)
selected.”
Music player
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2.Say:[Beep]“Setup”
3.Prompt:“Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confirmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4.Say:[Beep]“Select music player”
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NOTE
For vehicles with the 7-inch navigation system,
you can also press the talk button with a short
press and say: [Beep]“Telephone”or
“Phone”.
2.Say:[Beep]“Voice training”
3.Prompt:“Enrollment is enabled/
disabled. Would you like to disable/
enable or retrain?”
4.Say:[Beep]“Disable”or“Enable”
5. When“Disable”is spoken, the voice
recognition learning is turned off.
When“Enable”is spoken, the voice
recognition learning is turned on.
6.(Without 7-inch navigation system)
Prompt:“Speaker Enrollment is
disabled/enabled.”
(With 7-inch navigation system)
Prompt:“Speaker Enrollment is
disabled/enabled, returning to main
menu.”
When Bluetooth Hands-
Free Cannot be Used
Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used
under the following conditions:
lThe device is outside of the
communication area.
lThe device has a malfunction.lThe device is not connected to the
hands-free unit equipped on the
vehicle.
lThe device's battery is weak.lThe device is turned off.lThe device is placed where radio
reception is difficult.
lThe ignition is switched off.
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