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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear
Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a fl at surface, the distance to the
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.
A
A
C B
CB
(Actual distance) B>C=A
Sensed distance on screen A>B>C (Screen display)
(Actual condition)
Picture Quality Adjustment
WARNING
Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is stopped: Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast, color,
and tint while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to an accident.
Picture quality adjustment must be done while the shift lever/selector l\
ever is in reverse (R).
There are four settings which can be adjusted including, brightness, con\
trast, tint, and color.
When adjusting, pay suf fi cient attention to the vehicle surroundings.
1. Select the icon on the screen to display the tabs.
2. Select the desired tab item.
3. Adjust the brightness, contrast, tint, and color using the slider.
If you need to reset, press the reset button.
4. Select the
icon on the screen to close the tab.
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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system.
Climate Control System...................... 5-4
Operating Tips ................................ 5-4
Vent Operation ............................... 5-5
Manual Type .................................. 5-7
Fully Automatic Type ................... 5-11
Before Using the Audio System ........ 5-15 Audio Control Switch .................. 5-15
AUX/USB .................................... 5-16
Antenna ........................................ 5-18
Audio Set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)] .............. 5-20 Power/Volume/Sound Controls .... 5-20
Clock ............................................ 5-22
Operating the Radio ..................... 5-24
How to use AUX mode ................ 5-26
How to use USB mode ................. 5-28
How to use iPod mode ................. 5-32
Error Indications .......................... 5-34
Bluetooth
® .................................... 5-35
Bluetooth® Preparation ................. 5-38
Available Language ...................... 5-48
Security Setting ............................ 5-49
Bluetooth
® Audio ......................... 5-50
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ................ 5-53
Voice Recognition ........................ 5-60
Voice Recognition Learning Function
(Speaker Enrollment) ................... 5-62
Troubleshooting ........................... 5-65
Audio Set
[Type B (touchscreen)] ...................... 5-69
Basic Operation Method .............. 5-69
Home screen ................................. 5-73
Volume/Display/
Sound Controls ............................. 5-74
Operating the Radio ..................... 5-76
Operating the Satellite Radio
* ...... 5-80
How to use AUX mode ................ 5-84
How to use USB mode ................. 5-85
Bluetooth
® .................................... 5-90
Bluetooth® Preparation ................. 5-94
Available Language ...................... 5-97
Bluetooth
® Audio ......................... 5-97
How to Use Pandora® ................. 5-102
How to Use Aha™ ....................... 5-105
How to Use Stitcher™ Radio ...... 5-109
Bluetooth® Hands-Free .............. 5-111
Voice Recognition ...................... 5-121
Settings ....................................... 5-124
Applications ............................... 5-126
Troubleshooting ......................... 5-127
Appendix .......................................... 5-132 Things You Need to Know ......... 5-132
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Interior Features
Climate Control System
Fully Automatic Type
Climate control information is displayed on the display.
Airflow display
Temperature setting display (driver’s side)
Mode selector
display
A/C mode display
Air intake selector
(outside air position)
Driver temperature control dial
AUTO switch Mode selector switch
Fan control switch OFF switchWindshield defroster switch
Rear window defogger switch
Passenger temperature
control dial
DUAL switch
A/C switch
Temperature setting display
(Passenger’s side)
Air intake selector
(recirculated air position)
Control Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the selected
set temperature:
Airfl ow temperature Amount of airfl ow Selection of air fl ow mode Outside/Recirculated air selection Air conditioner operation
NOTE
AUTO switch indicator light When on, it indicates auto operation,
and the system will function
automatically.
If any of the following switches are
operated while in auto control, the
AUTO switch indicator turns off.
Mode selector switch Fan control switch Windshield defroster switch The functions for switches other than
those operated continue to operate in
auto control.
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
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Climate Control System
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
When the DUAL switch is off: Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
When 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
The 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.
The temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display.
(Type A instrument cluster) Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-24 .
(Type B instrument cluster) Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-17 .
Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired air fl ow mode can be selected
(page 5-6 ).
NOTE
With the air fl ow 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
fl ow through the central, left and right
vents.
To set the air vent to , press the
windshield defroster switch.
In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
or position, the
outside air position cannot be changed
to the recirculated air position.
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 on/off of the air-conditioning switches
each time the A/C switch is pressed.
NOTE
The air conditioner operates when the
A/C switch is pressed while the air
conditioner is turned off.
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
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Interior Features
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume/Audio control dialMenu button
Audio 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 menu button ( ) to select
the function. The selected function will
be indicated. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the
selected functions as follows:
Indication Setting value Turn
Counterclockwise Turn
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 front Shift the
sound to
the rear
BAL
(Left/right volume balance) Shift the
sound to
the left Shift the
sound to
the right
BEEP
(Audio operation sound) OFF ON
BT SETUP Select mode
12Hr
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time adjustment) 12Hr
(Flashing) 24Hr
(Flashing)
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Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
NOTE
If not operated for several seconds, the
display returns to the previous display. To
reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press
the menu button (
) 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
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 (page 5-38 ).
12Hr
24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment)
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-22 ).
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Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
Clock
Audio display
Audio control dial
Hour/Minute set switch:00 button
Menu button
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 fl ash.
Time adjustment
To adjust the time, press the hour/ minute set button (
, ) while the
clock's current time is fl ashing.
The hours advance while the hour set
button (
) is pressed. The minutes
advance while the minute set button
(
) 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 ( 1 ).
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
When the :00 button ( 1 ) is pressed, the
seconds will start at “ 00 ”.
Switching between 12 and 24-hour
clock time:
Press the menu button ( ) 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 fl ashing.
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Interior Features
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
Operating the Radio
Band selector buttonChannel preset
buttons
Scan button Auto memory button
Tuning button Audio display
Radio ON
Press a band selector button ( ) to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button (
) switches the bands as
follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
Manual tuning
Select the station by pressing the tuning
button (
, ) lightly.
Seek tuning
Automatic search for radio stations starts
when the tuning button (
, ) is pressed
until a beep sound is heard. The search
stops when a station is found.
NOTE
If you continue to press and hold the
button, the frequency will continue
changing without stopping.
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