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Listening to Bluetooth® audio
The Bluetooth® audio system enables users to enjoy music played
on a portable player from the vehicle speaker via wireless commu-
nication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system
capable of playing portable audio music without cables. If your
portable player does not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth® audio
system will not function.
Press the “MEDIA” button if a Bluetooth
® audio player has
already been connected.
Select the “BT audio” tab or press the “MEDIA” button repeatedly
until the “BT audio” tab is selected.

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Folder/album selection
Track selection
Displays folder/album list
Displays track list
Connection status
Connecting Bluetooth
® audio
player
Play/pause
Repeat play“TUNE/SCROLL” knob:
Track selection
“CH•TRACK” button:
Track selection/fast forward/
rewind
MEDIA button
Power
Vo l u m e
Random playback
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To use the Bluetooth® audio system, you need to enter your porta-
ble player into the system. Once registered, you can enjoy your
music on the vehicle’s audio system. (P. 679)
For the operation procedure for the portable player, consult your
player’s accompanying instruction manual.
When “Bluetooth* power” is turned on
When the portable player is on standby for the connection, it will
be automatically connected whenever the power switch is in
either ACCESSORY or ON mode.
When “Bluetooth* power” is turned off
Manually connect the portable player in accordance with the fol-
lowing procedure.
Select “Connect”.
Select the desired portable
player.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
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When the connection is
completed, this screen is
displayed. It is now possible
to use the portable player.
Select to play, select to
pause or press to play/
pause.
Some titles may not be displayed
depending on the type of portable
player.
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Playing Bluetooth® audio

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If you select
The display returns to the previous screen.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
Selecting “Connect portable player” on the “Bluetooth*” screen also con-
nects a Bluetooth® audio player. (P. 679)
When none of the selectable portable players have been registered, a screen
confirming registration is displayed. The registration method is the same as
phone registration. (P. 672)
When the currently connected portable player is selected, a screen confirm-
ing the selected player’s disconnection is displayed. (P. 672)
If connection fails once, a changing connection method confirmation screen
is displayed. If connection fails 2 or more times, a message will be dis-
played. When this message is displayed, try again.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
When using the Bluetooth® audio system
In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• The portable player is turned off
• The portable player is not connected
• The portable player battery is low
There may be a delay if phone connection is carried out during Bluetooth®
audio play.
Depending on the type of portable player that is connected to the system,
operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the portable player is behind
the seat or in the glove box or console box, or is touching or covered by
metal objects, connection status may deteriorate.
Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable player, and this
system does not have a charging function.

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About Bluetooth®
Compatible models
Portable players must correspond to the following specifications:
Bluetooth® specification
Ver. 1.1 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 2.1+EDR or higher)
Profile
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.4 or higher)
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the
type of portable player. Also, the different screen is displayed depending on
which portable player is connecting.
Certification
P. 6 1 8
Reconnecting the portable player
If the portable player is disconnected with a poor reception when the power
switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, the system automatically reconnects
the portable player.
If you have switched off the portable player yourself, follow the instructions
below to reconnect:
Select the portable player again
Enter the portable player
When transferring ownership of your vehicle
Be sure to remove the registered portable player from the system. (P. 674) Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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CAUTION
While driving
Do not use the portable player or connect the Bluetooth
® system.
Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth® antennas. People with implant-
able cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers
or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable
distance between themselves and the Bluetooth
® antennas. The radio
waves may affect the operation of such devices.
Before using Bluetooth® devices, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.
NOTICE
When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable player in the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle
may become hot, causing damage to the portable player.

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Press to turn the front audio system on.
Pressing the button again turns the system off.
Press to change the audio source. The audio source as fol-
lows each time the button is pressed. If no discs are inserted in the
player, or if the external device is not connected, that mode will be
skipped.
FM DAB DVD player iPod or USB memory 
Bluetooth® audio player AUX AM
Press “” on to increase the volume and “” to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Turning the power on/off
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume