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5
Audio system
In other situations
Even though all conceivable measures have been taken, the symptom sta-
tus does not change.
The cellular phone is not close enough to this system.
Bring the cellular phone closer to this system.
The cellular phone is the most likely cause of the symptom.
Turn the cellular phone off, remove and reinstall the battery pack,
and then restart the cellular phone.
Enable the cellular phone’s Bluetooth
® connection.
Stop the cellular phone’s security software and close all applica-
tions.
Before using an application installed on the cellular phone, care-
fully check its source and how its operation might affect this sys-
tem.
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Bluetooth®
■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
●In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low
●There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made during
Bluetooth
® audio play.
●Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the sys-
tem, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system is muted when making a call.
●If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
●If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth
® phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may
deteriorate and connection status may deteriorate.
●In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth
®
●If the cellular phone is turned off
●If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage
●If the cellular phone is not connected
●If the cellular phone’s battery is low
●When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines,
etc.
●When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
●When transferring contact data from the cellular phone
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5
Audio system
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display.
If the Bluetooth
® device is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box,
or is touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may deterio-
rate.
■Battery charge/signal status
●This display may not correspond exactly with the portable audio player or
cellular phone itself.
●This system does not have a charging function.
●The portable audio player or cellular phone battery will be depleted quickly
when the device is connected to Bluetooth
®.
■When using the Bluetooth
® audio and hands-free system at the same
time
The following problems may occur.
●The Bluetooth
® audio connection may be interrupted.
●Noise may be heard during Bluetooth
® audio playback.
■About the contact in this system
The following data is stored for every registered cellular phone. When
another phone is connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
●Contact data
●Call history
●Favorite
●Message
When removing a Bluetooth
® phone from the system, the above-mentioned
data is also deleted.
■About Bluetooth
®
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Blue-
tooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by Panasonic Corporation is under
license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective own-
ers.
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)■Compatible models
The Bluetooth
® audio system supports portable audio players with the follow-
ing specifications.
●Bluetooth
® specifications:
Ver. 2.0, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 3.0+EDR or higher)
●Profiles:
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0, or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
This is a profile to transmit stereo audio or high quality sound to the audio
system.
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.4 or higher)
This is a profile to allow remote control the A/V equipment.
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the
type of portable audio player connected.
The hands-free system supports cellular phones with the following specifica-
tions.
●Bluetooth
® specification:
Ver. 2.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 3.0+EDR or higher)
●Profiles:
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.6 or
higher)
This is a profile to allow hands-free phone calls using a cellular phone or
head set. It has outgoing and incoming call functions.
• OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.2)
This is a profile to transfer contact data. When a Bluetooth
® compatible
cellular phone has both PBAP and OPP, OPP cannot be used.
• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended:
Ver. 1.1)
This is a profile to transfer contact data.
• MAP (Message Access Profile) Ver.1.0 or higher
This is a profile to using phone message.
If the cellular phone does not support HFP, you cannot register it with the
hands-free system. OPP, PBAP or MAP services must be selected individu-
ally.
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Audio system
■Certifications for the Bluetooth
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
For vehicles sold in Canada
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5
Audio system
■Reconnecting the portable audio player
If the portable audio player is disconnected due to poor reception, the system
automatically reconnects the portable audio player.
If you have switched off the portable audio player yourself, follow the instruc-
tions below to reconnect:
●Select the portable audio player again
●Enter the portable audio player
■When you sell your car
Be sure to delete your personal data. (P. 278)
WARNING
■While driving
Do not operate the portable audio player, cellular phone or connect a device
to the Bluetooth
® system.
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth
® antennas. People with implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable dis-
tance between themselves and the Bluetooth
® antennas. The radio waves
may affect the operation of such devices.
●Before using Bluetooth
® devices, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.
NOTICE
■When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable audio player or cellular phone in the vehicle. The
inside of the vehicle may become hot, causing damage to the portable
audio player or cellular phone.
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■Safety Connect Services Information
●Phone calls using the vehicles Bluetooth® technology will not be possible
during Safety Connect.
●Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Toyota models.
Contact with the Safety Connect response center is dependent upon the
telematics device being in operative condition, cellular connection availabil-
ity, and GPS satellite signal reception, which can limit the ability to reach the
response center or receive emergency service support. Enrollment and
Telematics Subscription Service Agreement required. A variety of subscrip-
tion terms is available; charges vary by subscription term selected.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle
Location, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance will function in the United
States, including Hawaii and Alaska, and in Canada. No Safety Connect
services will function outside of the United States in countries other than
Canada.
●Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the Telecommuni-
cations Act and the device is not TTY compatible.
■Languages
The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multiple languages.
The Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English and Spanish.
Please indicate your language of choice when enrolling.
■When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response center if the network is busy.
When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the red indicator light
comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green indicator
light comes on, indicating that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage
conditions:
●Green indicator light on = Active service
●Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process
●Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Toyota dealer)
●No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active
Safety Connect LED light Indicators