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Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
lWhen the DUAL switch is off:
Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
lWhen the DUAL switch is on:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.
NOTE
lThe climate control system changes to the
individual operation mode (DUAL switch
indicator light illuminated) by turning the
front passenger temperature control dial
even when the DUAL switch is off, which
allows individual control of the set
temperature for the driver and front
passenger.
lThe temperature units for the temperature
setting display can be changed in
conjunction with the temperature units for
the outside temperature display. Refer to
Outside Temperature Display on page 4-14.
Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 5-4).NOTE
lWith the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control dial
set at a medium temperature, heated air is
directed to the feet and air at a comparably
lower temperature will flow through the
central, left and right vents.
lTo set the air vent to, press the
windshield defroster switch.
lIn theorposition, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on and
the outside air position is automatically
selected to defrost the windshield. In the
orposition, the outside air position
cannot be changed to the recirculated air
position.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The air conditioning can be turned on and
off by pressing the A/C switch while the
fan control switch is on.
NOTE
lThe air conditioning operates when the A/C
switch is pressed even if the fan is off.
lThe air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can
be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffic (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
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qPower/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume/Audio control dialMenu button Audio display
Power ON/OFF
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press
the power/volume dial to turn the audio
system on. Press the power/volume dial
again to turn the audio system off.
Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial. Turn the power/volume dial
clockwise to increase volume,
counterclockwise to decrease it.
Audio sound adjustment
1. Press the menu button (
)to
select the function. The selected
function will be indicated.2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the
selected functions as follows:
IndicationSetting value
Turn
Counterclock-
wiseTurn
Clockwise
ALC
(Automatic
volume
adjustment)Level decrease Level increase
BASS
(Low pitch sound)Decrease bass Increase bass
TREB
(Treble sound)Decrease treble Increase treble
FADE
(Front/back
volume balance)Shift the sound
to the frontShift the sound
to the rear
BAL
(Left/right volume
balance)Shift the sound
to the leftShift the sound
to the right
BEEP
(Audio operation
sound)Off On
BT SETUP Select mode
12Hr
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment)12Hr
(Flashing)24Hr
(Flashing)
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NOTE
If not operated for several seconds, the display
returns to the previous display. To reset bass,
treble, fade, and balance, press the menu
button (
) for 2 seconds. The unit will
beep and“CLEAR”will be displayed.
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC)
changes the audio volume automatically
according to the vehicle speed. The faster
the vehicle speed, the higher the volume
increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC
LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7,
the amount that the volume can increase is
at the maximum. Select the mode
according to the driving conditions.
BEEP (Audio operation sound)
The setting for the operation sound when
pressing and holding a button can be
changed. The initial setting is ON. Set to
OFF to mute the operation sound.
BT SETUP mode
Music and other audio such as voice data
recorded on portable audio devices and
mobile phones available on the market
which are equipped with the Bluetooth
®
transmission function can be listened to
via wireless transmission over the
vehicle's speakers. Using the BT SETUP
mode, these devices can be programmed
to the Bluetooth
®unit or changed.
Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation (Type A)
on page 5-71.
12Hr
24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment)
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time.
Refer to Clock on page 5-24.
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qClock
Audio display Audio control dial
Hour/Minute set switch:00 button
Menu button Clock button
Setting the time
The clock can be set at any time when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
1. To adjust the time, press the clock
button (
) for about 2 seconds
until a beep is heard.
2. The clock's current time will flash.
Time adjustment
lTo adjust the time, press the hour/
minute set button (
,) while
the clock's current time is flashing.
lThe hours advance while the hour
set button (
) is pressed. The
minutes advance while the minute
set button (
) is pressed.
3. Press the clock button (
) again to
start the clock.
Time resetting
1. Press the clock button (
) for
about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
2. Press the :00 button (1).3. When the button is pressed, the time
will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
lWhen the :00 button (1) is pressed, the
seconds will start at“00”.
lSwitching between 12 and 24-hour clock
time:
Press the menu button (
) several
times until 12 and 24-hour clock time are
displayed. Turn the audio control dial in
either direction, select the desired clock
setting while the preferred clock time is
flashing.
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Volume adjustment
Turn the commander switch volume dial.
The volume switch on the steering switch
can also be pressed.
Display setting
Select the
icon on the home screen
and display the Settings screen.
Select the
tab to select the item
you would like to change.
Display OFF/Clock
The center display can be turned off.
Select
to turn the display
off.
When
is
selected the center display turns off and
the clock is displayed.
The center display can be turned back on
as follows:
lTouch the center display.lOperate the commander switch.
Daytime/nighttime (System) screen
setting
The daytime or nighttime screen can be
selected.
: Switches screen automatically
according to headlight illumination
condition
*1
: Daytime screen setting
: Nighttime screen setting
*1 The display is constantly on daytime
screen when the illumination dimmer
is cancelled.
Brightness adjustment
Adjust the center display brightness using
the slider.
Contrast adjustment
Adjust the center display contrast using
the slider.Display setting reset
All of the screen setting values can be
reset to their initial settings.
1. Select
.
2. Select
.
Audio sound adjustment
Select the
icon on the home screen
and display the Settings screen.
Select the
tab to select the item you
would like to change.
Indication Setting value
Bass
(Low pitch sound)
Side: Low pitch
enhancement
Side: Low pitch
reduction
Treble
(Treble sound)
Side: Treble
enhancement
Side: Treble reduction
Fade
(Front/Rear volume
balance)Front: Front speaker
volume enhancement
Rear: Rear speaker
volume enhancement
Balance
(Left/right volume
balance)Right: Right speaker
volume enhancement
Left: Left speaker volume
enhancement
ALC
*2
(Automatic volume
adjustment)Off―Adjustment at
seven levels
Centerpoint
®*3
(Automatic surround
level adjustment)On/Off
AudioPilot
®*3
(Automatic volume
adjustment)On/Off
Beep
(Audio operation sound)On/Off
*2 Standard audio
*3 Bose
®Sound System
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qSettings
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Select theicon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab Item Function
AD-DispHeight
Brightness Control
OtherRefer to Active Driving Display on page 4-20.
Display Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-36.
SafetyDistance Recognition Support System
SBS/SCBS
OtherRefer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
Sound Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-36.
ClockAdjust TimeDisplays the currently set time is displayed.
Press
to advance the hour/minute, and selectto move the hour/minute back.
AM/PM can only be selected with the 12-hour
clock display.
GPS SyncWhen ON is selected,“Adjust Time”is
disabled.
Time FormatChanges the display between 12 and 24-hour
clock time.
Time Zone Select Selects the time zone.
Daylight Savings TimeTurns the daylight saving time setting on/off.
When ON, the time advances 1 hour. When
OFF, it returns to normal time.
VehicleRain Sensing Wiper
Door Locks
OtherRefer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
Devices Bluetooth
®Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation (Type B) on
page 5-86.
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NOTE
The display changes as follows depending on
whether the audio control dial is rotated
clockwise or counterclockwise.
_
Clockwise:“SURE ? YES”displayed
_
Counterclockwise:“SURE ? NO”displayed
7. Press the audio control dial to delete
the selected device.
NOTE
Select“GO BACK”and press the audio
control dial to return to the“PAIR DELETE”
display.
8.“PAIR DELETED”is displayed for
three seconds after the deletion is
completed, and then it returns to the
normal display.
NOTE
If an error occurs while trying to delete the
paired device,“Err”flashes in the display for
three seconds and the display returns to
“LINK DELETE”.
Bluetooth®audio device information
display
1. Using the audio control dial, select the
pair device information display mode
“DEVICE INFO”in the“BT SETUP”
mode. (Refer to“Bluetooth
®audio
device set-up”for details.)
2. Press the audio control dial to
determine the mode.
3. The name of the Bluetooth
®unit
device is displayed.4. Rotate the audio control dial to select
the information for the Bluetooth
®unit
which you would like to view.
Device name
BT address
NOTE
When“GO BACK”is selected and the audio
control dial is pressed, the display returns to
“DEVICE INFO”.
qAvailable Language (Type A)
The available languages are English,
Spanish, and Canadian French. If the
language setting is changed, all of the
voice guidance and voice input
commands are done in the selected
language.
NOTE
lIf the language setting is changed, device
registration is maintained.
lPhonebook records are not cleared, but
each language has a separate phonebook.
Therefore, entries created in one language
will need to be re-entered in the phonebook
of the new language.
lDo these steps before you start driving.
These less used functions are too
distracting to undertake while driving until
you are fully familiar with the system.
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