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Driving
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)∗
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
● The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making t he decision when changing lanes
● The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
The Blind Spot Monitor on/off screen and indicator
The Blind Spot Monitor system can be turned on/off on the multi-informa-
tion display. When the system is set to on, the indicator illuminates on the
multi-information display. The Blind Spot Monitor function and the Rear
Cross Traffic Alert function are turned on/off simultaneously.
∗: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the out-
side rear view mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is oper-
ated.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the left-hand rear seat.
Press or of the meter control switches and select on
the multi-information display.
Press or of the meter control switches and select ,
and then press .
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.
■ Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises
such as high audio volume.
■ When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, the
warning messages will be displayed: ( →P. 631, 633)
● There is a malfunction with the sensors
● The sensors have become dirty
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● The sensor voltage has become abnormal
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor system on/off
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5-1. Basic OperationsAudio system types ........... 326
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................ 329
AUX port/USB port ............ 332
5-2. Using the audio system Optimal use of the audio system ................... 334
5-3. Using the radio Radio operation ................. 336
5-4. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation .......... 338
5-5. Using an external device Listening to an iPod .......... 348
Listening to USB memory device................ 354
Using the AUX port ........... 360
5-6. Using Bluetooth
® devices
Bluetooth® audio/
phone .............................. 361
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 366
Register a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 367
5-7. “SETUP” menu Using the “SETUP” menu (“Bluetooth
*” menu) ........ 368
Using the “SETUP” menu (“PHONE” menu) ............ 373 5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable
player .............................. 378
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Making a phone call .......... 381
When receiving a phone call ....................... 383
Speaking on the phone ..... 384
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®......................... 386
5-11. Using the audio system (Entune Audio)
Audio system (Entune Audio) ................ 389
5-12. Basic Operations Audio system operations (Entune Audio) ................ 391
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 393
AUX port/USB port ............ 394
Basic audio operations...... 395
5-13. Setup Setup menu....................... 397
General settings ................ 398
Audio settings ................... 400
Display settings ................. 401
Voice settings.................... 403
5-14. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ............................. 404
List screen operation......... 405
Optimal use of the audio system ............................ 407
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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5-15. Using the radioRadio operation ................. 408
5-16. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 410
CD player and disc information ...................... 411
5-17. Using an external device iPod player operation ........ 417
USB memory device player operation .............. 422
Using the AUX port ........... 427
5-18. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 428
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 431
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time .......................... 432
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 433
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 435
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 437
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings............................ 438 5-19. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio............................... 440
5-20. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone ............................. 442
Making a call ..................... 444
Receiving a call ................. 447
Speaking on the phone ..... 448
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 451
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 456
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 457
5-21. Phonebook Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 459
5-22. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 469
Bluetooth
®......................... 473
5-23. Other function Voice command system ............................ 478
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Optimal use of the audio system∗
Displays the “SETUP” menu
Changes the following settings• Sound quality and volume balance
The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro-
duce the best sound.
• Automatic sound levelizer→ P. 3 3 5
• Language → P. 3 2 7
Selecting the mode
■Changing sound quality modes Press the “SETUP” button.
Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select “Sound Setting”.
Press the knob.
Turn the knob as corresponds to the desired mode.
“BASS”, “TREBLE”, “FADER”, “BALAN CE”, or “ASL” can be selected.
Press the knob.
∗: If equipped
The sound quality, volume balance and ASL settings can be
adjusted.
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■Adjusting sound quality
Turning the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Press the knob or (SAVE) to return to the sound setting menu.
■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
When ASL is selected, turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to change
the amount of ASL.
“LOW”, “MID”, “HIGH”, or “OFF” can be selected.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to
vehicle speed.
Press the knob or (SAVE) to return to the sound setting menu.
Sound
quality modeMode
displayedLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
Bass*“BASS”-5 to 5LowHighTreble*“TREBLE”-5 to 5
Front/rear volume balance“FADER”F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
Left/right volume
balance
“BALANCE”L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
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Radio operation∗
Search for the desired stations by turning the “TUNE•SCROLL”
knob or pressing “ ∧”
or “ ∨” on the “SEEK/TRACK” button.
Press and hold one of the station selectors ( ) to be set until you
hear a beep.
∗: If equipped
Power
Vo l u m e
Adjusting the frequency
Scanning for receivable sta-
tions AM/FM mode button
Station selectors
Seeking the frequency
Displaying text message
Setting station presets
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■Scanning the preset radio stationsPress and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
To cancel, press the button again.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
■Scanning all the radio stations within rangePress the “SCAN” button.
All the stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
To cancel, press the button again.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
Press the “TEXT” button to display or hide the radio texts.
If there are continuing texts, is displayed.
Press the button to display the remaining texts.
■ When the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
■ Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continu-
ally changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and sur-
rounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
● The radio antenna is mounted on the roof.
Scanning radio stations
Switching the display
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