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Optimal use of the audio system
Select “-” or “+” to adjust
the treble, mid or bass to
a level between -5 and 5.
Select “Front” or “Rear” to
adjust the front/rear audio
balance.
Select “L” or “R” to adjust the
left/right audio balance.
■ The sound quality level is adjusted individually
The treble, mid and bass levels can be adjusted for each audio mode sepa-
rately.
On the “Sound Settings” screen, sound quality (Treble/Mid/
Bass), volume balance can be adjusted.
How to adjust the sound settings and sound quality
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Audio system
Audio screen adjustment
The screen size can be selected for each type of media.
Select “Screen Format” on the iPod video or VTR control screen.
( P. 296, 307)
Select the desired item to be adjusted.
Display a 4 : 3 screen, with
both sides in black.
Enlarge the image horizon-
tally and vertically to full
screen.
Enlarge the image by the
same ratio horizontally and
vertically.
Settings are available for selecting the screen size and adjusting
display.
Screen size settings
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Audio system
Search for desired stations by turning the “TUNE SCROLL” knob or
pressing the “” or “ ” button on “SEEK/TRACK”.
Select “(add new)”.
To change the preset station to a different one, select and hold the preset
station.
Select “Yes”.
Select “OK” after setting the new preset station.
■Refreshing the station list
Select “Refresh” on the “Station List” screen.
To cancel the refresh, select “Cancel Refresh”.
■ Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continu-
ally changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and sur-
rounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
● The radio antenna is mounted on the roof. The antenna can be removed
from the base by turning it.
Setting station presets
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5-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
5
Audio system
Registering a Bluetooth® audio player for
the first time
Turn the Bluetooth® connection setting of your audio player on.
Press the “AUDIO” button.
Select “ Audio”.
Select “Select Device”.
Follow the steps in “How to register a Bluetooth
® device” from step
. ( P. 313)
To use the Bluetooth® Audio, it is necessary to register an audio
player with the system.
Once the player has been registered, it is possible to use the
Bluetooth
® Audio.
For details about registering a Bluetooth
® device ( P. 313)
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Registering a Bluetooth® phone for the first
time
Turn the Bluetooth® connection setting of your cellular phone on.
Press the “ ” button.
Select “OK” to register a phone.
Follow the steps in “How to register a Bluetooth
® device” from step
. ( P. 313)
To use the hands-free system, it is necessary to register a
Bluetooth® phone with the system.
Once the phone has been registered, it is possible to use the
hands-free system.
For details about registering a Bluetooth
® device ( P. 313)
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Select “Handset Mode” to on from a hands-free call to a cellular
phone call.
Select “Handset Mode” to off from a cellular phone call to a hands-free
call.Select “Transmit Volume”.
Select the desired level for the transmit volume.
Select “OK”.
Press the switch on the steering wheel or select .
When a call is interrupted by a third party while talking, an incoming
call message will be displayed.
To talk with the other party: • Press the switch on the steering wheel.
• Select .
To refuse the call: • Press the switch on the steering wheel.
• Select .
Every time you press the switch on the steering wheel or select during call waiting, you will be switched to the other party.
■Transferring calls
●If you transfer from the cellular phone to hands-free, the hands-free screen
will be displayed, and you can operate the system using the screen.
● Transfer method and operation may vary according to the cellular phone
used.
● For operation of the cellular phone in use, see the phone’s manual.
■ Call waiting operation
Call waiting operation may differ depending on your phone company and cel-
lular phone.
To transfer a call
Transmit volume setting
To hang up
Call waiting
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Interior features
■Changing the airflow mode
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
Press .
*
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
To switch the air conditioning (cooler/dehumidifier functions) ON or OFF,
press . (ON and OFF are switched between each time the button
is pressed.)
*: When is pressed, the current temperature setting display ( ) will be automatically selected.
Turn to the clockwise to raise the temperature, or counter-
clockwise to lower.
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or airflow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated are maintained.
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■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after the “AUTO” button is pressed.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F (24C) and the air condition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■ After pressing
The selection frame will automatically move to the fan speed display.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Pressing “A/C” button on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog
the windshield effectively.
● If you turn “A/C” button off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set
to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing outside air from
entering the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the recircu-
lated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.