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Status display
You can check indicators such as signal strength and battery charge
on the “Telephone” screen.
Connection status
Battery charge
Call area
Signal strength
IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood Not connected
Battery chargeFull Empty
Call area“Rm”: Roaming area
Signal strengthExcellent Poor
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When using the hands-free system
The audio system is muted when making a call.
If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth
® phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound
may deteriorate and connecting condition may go down.
In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• There is an effect from the network of the cellular phone
Conditions under which the system will not operate
If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth
®
If the cellular phone is turned off
If you are outside service range
If the cellular phone is not connected
If the cellular phone’s battery is low
When outgoing is controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.
When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
When transferring the phonebook data from the cellular phone
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Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display. If the cellular phone is behind the seat
or in the console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, connection
status may deteriorate.
Battery charge/Signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the cellular phone itself.
This system does not have a charging function.
The Bluetooth
® phone battery will burn quickly when it is connected to
Bluetooth®.
When using Bluetooth
® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
The Bluetooth
® connection may be cut.
Noise may be heard on the Bluetooth
® audio playback.
About the phonebook in this system
The following data is stored for every registered phone. When another
phone is connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
Phonebook data
All of call history
Speed dial
When you delete the phone, the above-mentioned data is also deleted.
When you release your car
Be sure to initialize your data. (P. 317)
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Clock
The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Vehicles without multi-information display
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
Rounds to the nearest
hour
*
*
: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 2:00
Vehicles with multi-information display
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
Rounds to the nearest
hour
*
*
: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 2:00
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Power outlet
: If equipped
The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12V 10A.
To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
The power outlet can be used for 12V accessories that run on less
than 10A.
Open the cover.
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CAUTION
Burns
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.
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Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the multi-information display.)
The battery has been disconnected.
A door is open.
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 462
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 466
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 470
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 474
Hood ................................. 478
Engine compartment......... 480
Tires .................................. 496
Tire inflation pressure ....... 500
Wheels .............................. 502
Air conditioning filter ......... 504
Wireless remote control
battery............................. 506
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 509
Light bulbs ........................ 525