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Manual Type
A/C switch Air intake selector switch Rear window defogger switchMode selector dial Fan control dial Temperature control dial
qControl Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
NOTE
When the mode is set toorwith the fan
control dial in a position other than 0 and the
temperature control dial in the maximum cold
position, the air intake selector switch to the
recirculated air mode and the A/C turns on
automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to
turn it off.
Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 5-4).NOTE
lThe mode selector dial can be set at the
intermediate positions (
) between each
mode. Set the dial to an intermediate
position if you want to split the airflow
between the two modes.
lFor example, when the mode selector dial is
at the
position between theand
positions, airflow from the floor vent is less
than that of the
position.
A/C switch
Press the A/C switch to turn the air
conditioner on. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate when the fan
control dial is in any position except OFF.
Press the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when the
outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
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CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffic, monitor the engine coolant
temperature warning light to see if it
is illuminated or flashing (page
4-20).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or flashing, turn the air
conditioning off (page 7-18).
NOTE
lWhen maximum cooling is desired, set the
temperature control dial to the extreme cold
position and set the air intake selector to
the recirculated air mode, then turn the fan
control dial fully clockwise.
lIf warmer air is desired at floor 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).
qVentilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turned off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position:
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident. Set the temperature control
to the hot or warm position when
using the
position.
NOTE
lFor maximum defrosting, turn on the air
conditioner, set the temperature control dial
to the extreme hot position, and turn the fan
control dial fully clockwise.
lIf warm air is desired at the floor, set the
mode selector dial to the
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.
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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 mode is automatically
selected to defrost the windshield. In the
orposition, the outside air mode
cannot be changed to the recirculated air
mode.
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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Audio Set (Type A)
Power/Volume/Sound Controls ......................................................................... page 5-22
Clock ................................................................................................................. page 5-24
Operating the Radio ........................................................................................... page 5-26
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .......................................................... page 5-28
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port ................................................................. page 5-31
Error Indications ................................................................................................ page 5-31
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qPower/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume dial Audio control dialAudio 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 audio control dial 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
*1Select mode
12Hr
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment)12Hr
(Flashing)24Hr
(Flashing)
*1 Depending on the model, this function
may not be available.
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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 audio
control dial 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
í
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
Hour set button :00 button
Minute set buttonAudio control dial Audio display 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 (H, M) while the
clock's current time is flashing.
lThe hours advance while the hour
set button (H) is pressed. The
minutes advance while the minute
set button (M) 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.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 is pressed, the seconds
will start at“00”.
lSwitching between 12 and 24-hour clock
time:
Press the audio control dial 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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qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player
CD play buttonScan button
Text button Track down/Reverse button Track up/Fast-forward button
File dial Folder up button
Folder down button Audio display
CD eject button CD slot Random button
Play/Pause button
Repeat button
Type Playable data
Music/MP3/WMA/
AAC CD player
lMusic data (CD-DA)lMP3/WMA/AAC file
NOTE
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and
MP3/WMA/AAC files, playback of the two or
three file types differs depending on how the
disc was recorded.
Inserting the CD
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
The auto-loading mechanism will set the
CD and begin play.
NOTE
There will be a short lapse before play begins
while the player reads the digital signals on
the CD.
Ejecting the CD
Press the CD eject button (
) to eject the
CD.
Playback
Press the CD play button (
) to start
play when a CD is in the unit. If a CD is
not in the unit when the CD play button
(
) is pressed,“NO DISC”will flash on
and off.
Pause
To stop playback, press the Play/Pause
button (5).
Press the button again to resume
playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button
(
) to advance through a track at high
speed. Press and hold the reverse button
(
) to reverse through a track at high
speed.
Track search
Press the track up button (
) or turn the
file dial clockwise once to skip forward to
the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button (
) or turn
the file dial counterclockwise within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button (
) or turn
the file dial counterclockwise after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
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