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Switches around commander knob
The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander
knob.
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the Entertainment screen.
: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation
of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual. If the SD card for the
navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle
is moving is displayed.
: Displays the Favorites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favorites.
(Radio, phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation
(Selection of icons on screen)
1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.
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NOTE
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
Touch panel operation
CAUTION
Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise,
the screen could be damaged.
NOTE
For safety reasons, touch panel operation is disabled while the vehicle is moving.
qBasic Operation Method
TOUCH & TAP
1. Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
2. The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.
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SLIDE
1. Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
2. Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level.
SWIPE
1. Touch the screen with your finger and move up or down.
2. Items which were not displayed can be displayed.
Return to previous screen
Touch the
.
Displaying the home screen
Touch the
.
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qHome screen
Icon Function
Applications
Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified.
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Entertainment
Operates audio such as the radio and CDs. The audio source most recently used is
displayed. An audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and the previous
audio source is displayed.
To change the audio source, select the
icon again.
Communication
Bluetooth®related functions are available.
Navigation
Navigation screen is displayed (vehicles with navigation system).
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction
in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
The compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or traveling
at a slow speed.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth®and Language).
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
qVolume/Display/Sound Controls
Volume switch Commander switchAudio control switch
Volume dial
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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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ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC) is a
feature that automatically adjusts audio
volume and sound quality according to
the vehicle speed. The volume increases
in accordance with the increase in vehicle
speed, and decreases as vehicle speed
decreases.
Centerpoint
®*4(Automatic surround
level adjustment)
Centerpoint
®lets vehicle owners enjoy a
Bose®surround sound experience from
their existing CDs, MP3s and satellite
radio.
Specifically engineered to meet the
unique demands of reproducing surround
sound in a vehicle.
Converts stereo signals to multiple
channels allowing greater precision when
reproducing the sound.
An enhanced algorithm to simultaneously
create a wider, more spacious sound field.
*4 Centerpoint
®is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
AudioPilot
®*5(Automatic volume
adjustment)
When driving, background noise can
interfere with enjoying music.
AudioPilot
®noise compensation
technology continuously adjusts the music
to compensate for background noise and
vehicle speed.
It reacts only to sustained noise sources
and not intermittent ones, such as speed
bumps.
An enhanced DSP algorithm allows faster
and more effective compensation for
unusual situations, such as driving on a
very rough road or at high speeds.
*5 AudioPilot
®is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
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qOperating the Radio
Radio ON
Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Entertainment screen. When
selecting the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the center
display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.
Selectto display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.
Displays the Favorites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.
Switches theon and off. Displays the multi-cast channel list of the.
You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about five seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the radio station.
You can change the radio frequency manually.
Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency.
Press
orto change the radio frequency one step at a time.
Whenoris long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when
you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Launches the iTunes Tagging function (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be used
when theis on.
Automatic radio station selection.
When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you remove
your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-36.
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Favorites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for
convenient operation. Up to 50 stations
can be registered. The Favorites list is
common to AM, FM, and satellite radio.
Registering to Favorites
Long-press the
icon to register the
current radio station. The registration can
also be performed using the following
procedure.
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. The station is added to the bottom of
the Favorites list.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, your Favorites
list will be not deleted.
Selecting radio station from Favorites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select the radio station name or radio
frequency to tune in the radio station.
Deleting from Favorites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select the radio station or radio
frequency you want to delete.
5. Select
.Changing Favorites list order
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select a radio station or radio
frequency. The selected radio station
can be moved.
5. Slide the radio station or move it using
the commander switch, then select
.
Radio Broadcast Data System
(RBDS)í
Radio text information display
Radio text information sent from a
broadcasting station is displayed in the
center display.
NOTE
Radio text information is a function of FM
radio. Text information is not displayed in the
following:
lDuringreceptionlNot an RBDS broadcastlRBDS broadcast, but radio text is not
transmitted from the radio station
Genre Seek
Some FM stations transmit Genre codes
(Program type like a Rock, News, and so
on). This code enables alternative stations
transmitting the same Genre code to be
found quickly.
(To scan for Genre Seek:)
1. Select the
icon while in the FM
mode.
2. Select
to open the genre list.
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