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Auxiliary terminals
The auxiliary terminals consist of one
image input terminal and two sound input
terminals (for left and right).
Image input terminal: Yellow
Sound input (Right) terminal: Red
Sound input (Left) terminal: White
To use, open the cover.
CAUTION
Close the cover when the terminals
are not in use. If foreign material
penetrates, or liquid is spilled on it, it
may cause a malfunction.
NOTE
lFor monaural equipment (with one sound
output terminal), connect the terminal to
the sound input terminal (White). The
sound is output from the speaker to which
the terminal has been connected.
lNoise may occur depending on the
connected equipment.
Power Outlet
The power outlet can be used as a power
supply for electrical devices when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
Only use AC 115 V electrical appliances
requiring no greater than 100 W
Open the cover to use the power outlet.
WARNING
ØNever use medical instruments
with the power outlet.
ØFollow the cautions below to
prevent electrical shock.
ØDo not plug accessories into the
power outlet or unplug them
with wet hands.
ØDo not put anything other than
plugs into the outlet.
ØDo not disassemble the outlet.
CAUTION
ØAlways close the cover when not in
use. If foreign objects or liquid
penetrate the outlet, it may cause
a malfunction.
ØDo not use electrical appliances
that exceed the prescribed power
capacity. It may cause a
malfunction.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the auxiliary input for long periods with
the engine off or idling.
Plug-in
1. Open the cover.
2. Lightly insert the plug and turn the
outlet 90 degrees, then insert it fully.
POWER OUTLET
Unplug
1. Pull the plug out.
2. Close the cover.
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Symptom Cause Action
Image
and/or sound
is distorted.The disc is dirty. Clean the signal surface of the disc.
The disc has a scratch. Replace the disc with another one.
Dew condensation on the disc Clear the dew condensation.
There are
subtle spots
or
luminescent
spots on the
screen.The LCD is high tech equipment with a
99.99% effective sensor resolution.
However, please be aware that 0.01%
pixel failure or pixel continuous
illuminated pixels may exist.―
Subtitles
cannot be
changedOther languages are not recorded on the
disc.Check the available language in the instruction manual
accompanying the disc.
Display
angle cannot
be changedMultiple angles are not recorded on the
disc.Check the available angle in the instruction manual
accompanying the disc.
Remote
controller is
inoperableThe remote controller is not pointed
toward the receiver on the unit.Point the remote controller toward the receiver on the unit.
The receiver is near the disc slot.
There is an obstruction between the
remote controller and the unit.Operate the remote controller avoiding the obstruction so
that the signal reaches the receiver on the unit. The
receiver is near the disc slot.
The remote controller batteries are
weak.Replace the batteries with new ones.
Refer to Remote Controller on page 6-89.
Remote controller batteries poles are
pointed in the wrong direction.Install the batteries in the correct direction.
Refer to Remote Controller on page 6-89.
No audio
output from
the
headphones.No power to the headphones. Turn on the power to the headphones.
The headphones' optical receiver is not
pointed towards the main unit's
transmitter.Point the headphones' optical receiver towards the main
unit's transmitter. The main unit's transmitter is located
near the disc insertion area.
There is an obstruction between the
headphones and the main unit.Avoid the obstruction.
The headphones' batteries are depleted. Replace the batteries with new ones.
The headphones' batteries have not been
correctly inserted in the
/directions.Insert the batteries correctly.
The headphones are exposed to direct
sunlight.Use the headphones while avoiding direct sunlight.
Power turns off automatically.If there is no sound for 3 minutes or longer, or if the
headphones are continuously used for 4 hours, there is a
function which automatically turns the power off. Turn the
power to headphones back on.
The
headphones'
optical
reception
range is too
narrow.The headphones' batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.
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qDisplayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.
(Screen display)
Garnish
Bumper
(Actual view)
Object
NOTElThe displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.lThe displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends cannot be
displayed.
lThe distance appearing in the displayed image is different from the actual distance because the
rear view parking camera is equipped with a specific lens.
lSome optionally installed vehicle accessories may be picked up by the camera. Do not install any
optional parts that can interfere with the camera view, such as illuminating parts or parts made of
reflective material.
lIt may be difficult to see the display under the following conditions, however, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
lIn darkened areas.lWhen the temperature around the lens is high/low.lWhen the camera is wet such as on a rainy day or during periods of high humidity.lWhen foreign material such as mud is stuck around the camera.lWhen the camera lens reflects sunlight or headlight beams.lIf the camera picks up high-intensity light such as sunlight reflected off the vehicle body, a bright
belt (light line) may appear on the display. (Smear phenomenon)
lImage display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qSide Extension Sunvisors
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract
the visor extender to its original
position. Otherwise, the visor
extender could hit the rearview
mirror.
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
The vanity mirror light will illuminate
when you open the cover.
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Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position)and the courtesy
lights turn on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition is
switched off (with the ignition key
removed).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
(With Advanced key)
About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed when the advanced key is
outside of the vehicle.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition is
switched off (with the ignition key
removed) with all doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition is switched ON and all
doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
Battery saver
If any door is left opened, the light turns off
after about 30 minutes to save the battery.
The light turns on again when the ignition is
switched ON, or when any door is opened after
all doors have been closed.
qOverhead Lights
When the center/rear overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position, the
center/rear overhead light can be turned
on or off using the front overhead light
switch.
Front
Switch
PositionOverhead Lights
lLight offlAll overhead lights are off when
the center/rear overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position
lLight is on when any door is openlLight is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
lLight onlAll overhead lights are on when
the center/rear overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position
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Center/Rear
Switch
PositionOverhead Lights
Light off
Light on or off in accordance with the
operation of front overhead light
switch
Light on
qMap Lights
The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.
qLuggage Compartment Light
Switch
PositionLuggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
qCourtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
Courtesy Light
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qClock
NOTE
Without navigation system (Type A)
When the trip computer is displayed, press the
CLOCK button to change the display to the
time.
With navigation system, Without navigation
system (Type B)
When the trip computer is displayed, press the
INFO button consecutively until the time is
displayed.
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the time is displayed.
Without navigation system
Time setting (Type A)
1. Press the CLOCK button until the beep
sounds and the displayed time flashes.
2. Press the H button to set the hour.
3. Press the M button to set the minutes,
then press the CLOCK button.
Time setting (Type B)
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.2. Adjust the time using the time setting
buttons (
,). The hours advance
while the time setting button (
)is
pressed. The minutes advance while
the time setting button (
) is pressed.
With navigation system
Refer to the separate manual
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM”.
NOTE
Minutes and seconds are adjusted by the GPS,
however, it is necessary to adjust hours under
the following conditions:
lDriving across different time zoneslDaylight saving time start and end
qAmbient Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, press
the OUTSIDE switch (page 6-6) to
display the ambient temperature.
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CANADA
NOTElEven though the distance-to-empty display
may indicate a sufficient amount of
remaining mileage before refueling is
required, refuel as soon as possible if the
fuel gauge needle nears E or the low fuel
warning light illuminates.
lThe display won't change unless you add
more than approximately 20 L (5.3 US gal,
4.5 Imp gal) of fuel.
Average vehicle speed mode
This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and the
time traveled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.
Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 10 seconds.
When this mode is selected, AV will be
displayed.U.S.A.
CANADA
To clear the data being displayed, press
the INFO switch for more than 1.5
second. After pressing the INFO switch, -
- - km/h (- - - mile/h) will be displayed for
about 1 minute before the vehicle speed is
recalculated and displayed.
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