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NOTE
ODepending on the Bluetooth device that is connected to the
system, the music may start playing when selecting while
it is paused. Conversely, the music may pause when selecting
while it is playing.
OIn the following conditions, the system may not function:
‡The Bluetooth device is turned off.
‡The Bluetooth device is not connected.
‡The Bluetooth device has a low battery.
OIt may take time to connect the phone when Bluetooth audio is
being played.
OFor operating the portable player, see the instruction manual that
comes with it.
OIf the Bluetooth device is disconnected due to poor reception
from the Bluetooth network when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ACC” or “ON” position, the system will automatically
reconnect to the portable player.
OIf the Bluetooth device is disconnected on purpose, such as it
was turned off, this does not happen. Reconnect the portable
player manually.
OBluetooth device information is registered when the Bluetooth
device is connected to the Bluetooth audio system. When
selling or disposing of the vehicle, remove the Bluetooth audio
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CONNECTING A Bluetooth DEVICE
To use the Bluetooth audio system, it is necessary to
register a Bluetooth device with the system.
XRegistering an additional device
1.SelectSelect Device (Select Device) on the Bluetooth
audio control screen.
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XSelecting a registered device
1.SelectSelect Device (Select Device) on the Bluetooth
audio control screen.
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AUDIO
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AUX
OVERVIEW
The AUX operation screen can be reached by the following
methods:

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CAUTION
ODo not leave portable audio device in the vehicle. The
temperature inside the vehicle may become high, resulting in
damage to the player.
ODo not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to
the portable audio device while it is connected as this may
damage the portable audio device or its terminal.
ODo not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage
the portable audio device or its terminal.

AUDIO/VISUAL REMOTE CONTROLS
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AUDIO/VISUAL REMOTE CONTROLS
STEERING SWITCHES
Some parts of the audio/visual system can be adjusted
using the switches on the steering wheel.
No. Switch
“+/-” switch
“/ ” switch
Mute/enter switch
Back switch
List switch
“Source” switch
X“+/-” switch
Mode Operation Function
VolumePress Volume up/down
Press and hold Volume up/down continuously
List screen Press Cursor up/down
X“/ ” switch
Mode Operation Function
AM/FM Radio,
SiriusXM
®
Press Preset channel up/down
Press and hold Seek up/down continuously
ahaPress Content up/down
Press and holdReverse the current content
item for 15 seconds/ Fast
forward the current content
item for 30 seconds

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Mode Operation Function
Audio CD, MP3/
WMA/AAC
disc, SD*
1,
USB, iPod,
Bluetooth audioPress6HOHFWDWUDFN¿OH
Press and hold Fast forward/rewind
Pandora*
2Press
Track up (“”only)
Press and hold Thumbs up/down
List screen Press Cursor left/right
*1: With navigation function
*2: Pandora is available in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
XMute/enter switch
Mode Operation Function
Except list
screenPress Mute/unmute
List screen Press Select cursor entry
XBack switch
Mode Operation Function
AllPressReturn to the previous screen
when
is displayed on
the screen.
Press and holdReturn to the “HOME
(HOME)” screen
XList switch
Mode Operation Function
Audio screen,
Navigation*
screenPress Show list screen
*: With navigation function
X“Source” switch
Mode Operation Function
All Press Change audio modes
NOTE
OIn the aha, Pandora* and STARLINK mode, some operation may
be done on the screen depend on the selected APPS.
*: Pandora is available in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

SETUP
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SETUP
AUDIO SETTINGS
Detailed audio settings can be programmed.
1.Select.
2.SelectSETTINGS (SETTINGS).
3.SelectAudio (Audio).
4.Select the items to be set.
AUDIO SETTINGS SCREEN

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No. Function Page
Select to specify the sound settings. 52
Select to change the number of preset radio
stations/channels displayed on the screen.90
Select to specify the iPod/SD*/USB auto play
settings on/off.-
Select to specify the iPod sound signal input
settings.91
Unsupported. -
Select to specify cover art settings on/off. -
Select to specify automatic sound levelizer
settings.91
Select to enable cache radio. -
Select to reset all setup items. -
*: With navigation function
DISPLAYING THE “Audio Settings (Audio
Settings)” SCREEN IN A DIFFERENT WAY
XUSB video/SD video*
*: With navigation function
1.Select on the audio control screen.
2.SelectSettings (Settings).
SETTING THE NUMBER OF RADIO PRESETS
1.Display the “Audio Settings (Audio Settings)” screen.

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2.SelectNumber of Radio Presets (Number of Radio
Presets).
3.Select the button with the desired number to be
displayed.

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iPod SETTINGS
1.Display the “Audio Settings (Audio Settings)” screen.

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2.SelectiPod Sound Input (iPod Sound Input).
3.Select a screen button for the desired setting.
AUTOMATIC SOUND LEVELIZER (ASL)
The system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone quality
according to vehicle speed to compensate for increased
vehicle noise.
1.Display the “Audio Settings (Audio Settings)” screen.

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2.SelectAutomatic Sound Levelizer (Automatic Sound
Levelizer).
3.SelectHigh (High), Mid (Mid), Low (Low), or Off
(Off).