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Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
Press the air intake selector switch to
alternate between the outside air and
recirculated air modes.
Recirculated air mode (
)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
Outside air mode (
)
Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the recirculated air mode in
cold or rainy weather:
Using the recirculated air mode in
cold or rainy weather is dangerous as
it will cause the windows to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
qHeating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air mode.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.NOTE
lIf the windshield fogs up easily, set the
mode selector dial to the
position.lIf cooler air is desired at face level, set the
mode selector dial at the
position and
adjust the temperature control dial to
maintain maximum comfort.
lThe air to the floor is warmer than air to
the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold
position).
lIn theorposition, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on and
the outside air mode is automatically
selected to defrost the windshield. In the
orposition, the outside air mode
cannot be changed to the recirculated air
mode.
qCooling (With air conditioner)
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan
control dial and temperature control
dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort.
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qDehumidifying (With air conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
desired position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air mode.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
NOTE
One of the functions of the air conditioner is
dehumidifying the air and, to use this function,
the temperature does not have to be set to cold.
Therefore, set the temperature control dial to
the desired position (hot or cold) and turn on
the air conditioner when you want to
dehumidify the cabin air.
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Fully Automatic Type
Climate control information is displayed on the display.
Airflow display
Temperature setting display (driver)
Mode selector display A/CTemperature setting display (passenger)
Air intake selector
(recirculated air
position)
Air intake selector
(outside air position)
Driver temperature control dialAUTO switch
Mode selector switchFan control dialOFF switch Windshield defroster switch
Rear window defogger switchPassenger temperature control dialDUAL switchA/C switch
qControl Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the selected
set temperature:
lAirflow temperaturelAmount of airflowlSelection of airflow modelOutside/Recirculated air selectionlAir conditioner operationNOTE
AUTO switch indicator lightlWhen on, it indicates auto operation, and
the system will function automatically.
lIf any of the following dials or switches are
operated while in auto control, the AUTO
switch indicator turns off.
lMode selector switchlFan control diallWindshield defroster switch
The functions for dials and switches other
than those operated in the above continue
to operate in auto control.
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
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Outside air position ()
Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use theposition in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the
position in cold or
rainy weather is dangerous as it will
cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident.
DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the mode
between the individual operation (driver
and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
qOperation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the
front passenger temperature control
dial to control the set temperature
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
NOTE
lSetting the temperature to maximum high
or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
lWhen selecting heat, the system will restrict
airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold
air from blowing out of the vents.
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows (page 5-4). Airflow amount will
be increased.
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Antenna
qAM/FM Radio Antenna
The antenna is embedded into the window
glass.
CAUTION
When washing the inside of the
window which has an antenna, use a
soft cloth dampened in lukewarm
water, gently wiping the antenna
lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the antenna.
qSatellite Radio Antennaí
The satellite radio antenna receives
SIRIUS signals.
Satellite radio antenna
Operating Tips for Audio
System
WARNING
Always adjust the audio while the
vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the audio while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to
a serious accident.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep
your maximum attention on the road
while driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving,
adjust the audio volume to a level
that allows you to hear sounds
outside of the vehicle including car
horns and particularly emergency
vehicle sirens.
NOTE
lTo prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio system
on for a long period of time when the
engine is not running.
lIf a cellular phone or CB radio is used in
or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to
occur from the audio system, however, this
does not indicate that the system has been
damaged.
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Bit rate
Refers to the volume of data per second,
expressed in bps (bits per second).
Generally, the larger the number of the
transfer bit rate when compressing an
MP3 file, the more information regarding
musical reproduction it carries, and
therefore the better the sound quality.
Packet writing
A general term for the method, similar to
that used for floppy discs or hard drives,
of recording the required file in a single
increment on a CD-R and similar.
ID3 Tag
ID3 tag is a method for storing
information related to the music in an
MP3 file. Information such as track, artist
and album name can be stored. This
content can be freely edited using ID3
editing function software.
VBR
Abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. While
CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally
used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio
compression according to compression
conditions and this allows for
compression with preference given to
sound quality.
qOperating Tips for WMA
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio
and is the audio compression format used
by Microsoft.
Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
* Microsoft and Windows Media are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation U.S. in the United States
and other countries.Playable WMA files are as follows:
Item Content
SpecificationWindows Media Audio Version
7.0, 8.0, 9.0 (standard), 10.0
(standard)
Sampling rate 32/44.1/48 kHz
Bit rate 32―320 kbps
CAUTION
This unit plays files with the (.wma)
file extension as a WMA file. Do not
use the WMA file extension for files
other than WMA files. Otherwise, it
could result in noise or a
malfunction.
lTrack, artist and album name
information is recorded as data termed
“WMA-Tag”, and this information is
displayable.
lWMA files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.
lThe file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings.
In this case, add the file extension“.
wma”to the end of the file name, and
then write it to the disc.
qOperating Tips for AAC
AAC stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
which is standardized voice compression
established by the ISO
*1working group
(MPEG). Audio data can be created and
stored at a higher compression ratio than
MP3.
*1 International Organization for
Standardization
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CAUTION
This unit plays files with the file
extension (mp3) as an MP3 file. Do
not use the MP3 file extension for
files other than MP3 files. Otherwise,
it could result in noise or a
malfunction.
lMP3 files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.
lThe file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings.
In this case, add the file extension“
.mp3”to the end of the file name, and
then write it to the memory.
Playable WMA file specification
Playable WMA files are as follows:
Item Content
SpecificationWindows Media Audio Version
7.0, 8.0, 9.0 (standard)
Sampling rate8/11.025/12 kHz (LOW)
16/22.05 kHz (MID)
44.1/48/32 kHz (HI)
Bit rate 32―320 kbps
CAUTION
This unit plays files with the file
extension (wma) as a WMA file. Do
not use the WMA file extension for
files other than WMA files.
Otherwise, it could result in noise or
a malfunction.
lWMA files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.
lThe file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings.
In this case, add the file extension“.
wma”to the end of the file name, and
then write it to the memory.
Playable AAC file specification
Playable AAC files are as follows:
Item Content
Specification MPEG4 AAC-LC
Sampling rate8/11.025/12 kHz
16/22.05/24 kHz
32/44.1/48 kHz
Bit rate 16―320 kbps
CAUTION
This unit plays files with the file
extension (.aac*1/.m4a) as an AAC
file. Do not use the AAC file extension
for files other than AAC files.
Otherwise, it could result in noise or
a malfunction.
*1 Type B
Refer to Audio Set (Type B) on
page 5-35.
lAAC files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.
lThe file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings.
In this case, add the file extension“.
aac
*1”or“.m4a”to the end of the file
name, and then write it to the memory.
*1 Type B
Refer to Audio Set (Type B) on
page 5-35.
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lClose the windows and/or the
moonroof to reduce loud noises from
outside the vehicle. Turn down the
airflow of the air-conditioning system
while Bluetooth
®Hands-Free is being
used.
lMake sure the vents are not directing
air up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-108.
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
qMaking a Call
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying
the contact name in the downloaded
phonebook or the name of a person whose
phone number has been registered in the
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free. Refer to Import
contact (Download Phonebook).
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt:“Ready.”
3.Say:[Beep]“Phone call”
4.Prompt:“Name, please.”
5.Say:[Beep]“XXXXX... (Ex.“John”)”
(Say a name registered in the
phonebook.)
The name spoken will be searched for
in the phonebook.
If a contact is matched, go to Step 7.
If multiple contacts are matched, go to
Step 6.
6.Prompt:“Would you like to call
XXXXX... (Choice 1)?”
(Person you would like to call)
Say:[Beep]“Yes.”Then go to Step 7.
(Person you do not want to call)
Say:[Beep]“No”Then go to Step 6
(Maximum 3 times)
7.Prompt:“Would you like to call
XXXXX... (Ex.“John”) at home, at
work, or mobile, or other... or press the
hang-up button to exit Hands-Free
mode.”
8.Say:[Beep]“XXXXX... (Ex.“at
home”)”
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