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system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 288
Automatic air conditioning system ... 295
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................ 305
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 307 5-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 308
Using the radio .................. 312
Using the CD player .......... 315
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ...................... 320
Operating an iPod.............. 327
Operating a USB memory ................... 335
Optimal use of the audio system ................... 343
Using the AUX port ............ 345
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................. 346
Bluetooth
® audio/phone .... 349
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone..................... 354
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player............................... 359
Making a phone call........... 362
Using the “SETUP” menu (“Bluetooth
*”
menu) .............................. 367
Using the “SETUP” menu (“PHONE” menu) ... 372
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 377
• Interior lights.................. 378
• Personal lights............... 378
5Interior features
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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5-2. Using the audio systemAudio system types ........... 308
Using the radio .................. 312
Using the CD player .......... 315
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ...................... 320
Operating an iPod ............. 327
Operating a USB memory................... 335
Optimal use of the audio system ................... 343
Using the AUX port ........... 345
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................ 346
Bluetooth
® audio/phone .... 349
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone .................... 354
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player .............................. 359
Making a phone call .......... 362
Using the “SETUP” menu (“Bluetooth
*”
menu) .............................. 367
Using the “SETUP” menu (“PHONE” menu) ............ 372 5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 377
• Interior lights ................. 378
• Personal lights .............. 378
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ..... 380
• Glove box...................... 381
• Console box .................. 382
• Cup holders .................. 383
• Bottle holders ................ 384
Luggage compartment features ........................... 385
5-5. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 395
Clock ................................. 396
Power outlets .................... 397
Seat heaters...................... 398
Armrest ............................. 400
Coat hooks ........................ 401
Assist grips........................ 402
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Vo l u m e
Radio mode:
Selects a radio station
CD mode:
Selects a track and file (MP3
and WMA)
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and album
iPod mode:
Selects a song
USB memory mode:
Selects a file and folder
Power on, select audio source
: If equipped
Some audio features can be c ontrolled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
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Press the “MODE” switch when the audio system is turned off.
Press the “MODE” switch when the audio system is turned on. The
audio source changes as follows each time the button is pressed. If a
mode cannot be used, it will be skipped.
AM FM1 FM2 CD mode iPod or USB memory
Bluetooth
® audio AUX
Press the “+” switch to increase the volume and the “-” switch to
decrease the volume.
Hold down the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Press and hold the “MODE” switch.
To cancel, press and hold the switch again.
Press the “MODE” switch to select the radio mode.
Press the “ ” or “ ” switch to select a preset station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you hear a
beep.
Turning on the power
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume
Silencing a sound
Selecting a radio station
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Press the “MODE” switch to select the CD, Bluetooth® audio, iPod
or USB memory mode.
Press the “ ” or “ ” switch to select the desired track/file or song.
Press the “MODE” switch to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold the “ ” or “ ” switch until you hear a beep.
Press the “MODE” switch to se lect CD or USB memory mode.
Press and hold the “ ” or “ ” switch until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Selecting an album
Selecting a folder (MP3 and WMA or USB memory)
CAUTION
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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Bluetooth® audio/phone
■Bluetooth® audio
The Bluetooth
® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on
a portable digital audio player (p ortable player) from the vehicle
speakers via wireless communication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system
capable of playing portable audio music without cables. If your por-
table player does not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth® audio sys-
tem will not function.
■Bluetooth® phone (hands-free phone system)
This system supports Bluetooth
®, which allows you to make or
receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone and
the system, and without ope rating the cellular phone.
■Conditions affecting operation
The Bluetooth
® audio/phone may not operate normally in the following situa-
tions:
● The portable player does not support Bluetooth
®
●The cellular phone is located outside the service area
● The Bluetooth
® device is switched off
● The Bluetooth
® device has a low battery
● The Bluetooth
® device is not connected to the system
● The Bluetooth
® device is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box,
or metal material covers or touches the device
: If equipped
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■When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improp-
erly accessed. ( P. 371)
■ About Bluetooth
®
■Compatible models
●Bluetooth
® specifications:
Ver. 1.1, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 2.1 + EDR or higher)
● Following Profiles:
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (recom-
mended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (recom- mended: Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Portable players must correspond to the above specifications in order to be
connected to the Bluetooth
® audio/phone. However, please note that some
functions may be limited depending on the type of portable player.
● Cellular phone
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.5)
• OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1
• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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CAUTION
■While driving
Do not use the portable audio player or connect the Bluetooth
® system.
■ Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
● Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth
® antennas. People with implanted
pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should maintain a reasonable dis-
tance 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 implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillators
should consult 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
■ To prevent damage to portable players
Do not leave portable players in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to the player.