5–1*Some models.
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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Climate Control System
Manual Type
A/C switchAir intake selector switch Rear window defogger switchMode selector dial
Fan control dial
Temperature control dial
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
NOTE
When the mode is set to , or a
position in between them with the fan
control dial in a position other than 0 and
the temperature control dial in the
maximum cold position, the air intake
selector switches to the recirculated air
position 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
airfl ow mode (page 5-6 ).
NOTE
The 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 airfl ow between the two modes.
For example, when the mode selector
dial is at the
position between the
and
positions, airfl ow from the fl oor
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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Climate Control System
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffi c,
monitor the high engine coolant
temperature warning indication/
warning light to see if it is illuminated
or fl ashing (page 4-32 ).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or fl ashing, turn the air-
conditioning off (page 7-18 ).
NOTE
When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.
If warmer air is desired at fl oor level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
The air to the fl oor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).
Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
Windshield 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 dehumidifi ed 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
For 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.
If warm air is desired at the fl oor, set the
mode selector dial to the
position. 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.
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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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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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Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
6. Rotate the audio control dial clockwise and switch the display to “ SURE ?
YES ”.
NOTE
The display changes as follows depending
on whether the audio control dial is
rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.
-Clockwise: “ SURE ? YES ” displayed
-Counterclockwise: “ SURE ? NO ”
displayed
7. Press the audio control dial to delete the selected device.
NOTE
Select “ GO BACK ” and press the audio
control dial to return to the “ PAIR
DELETE ” display.
8. “ PAIR DELETED ” is displayed for three seconds after the deletion is
completed, and then it returns to the
normal display.
NOTE
If an error occurs while trying to delete
the paired device, “ Err ” fl ashes in the
display for three seconds and the display
returns to “ LINK DELETE ”.
Bluetooth ® audio device
information display
1. Using the audio control dial, select the
pair device information display mode
“ DEVICE INFO ” in the “ BT SETUP ”
mode. (Refer to “Bluetooth
® audio
device set-up” for details.)
2. Press the audio control dial to determine the mode.
3. The name of the Bluetooth
® unit device
is displayed.
4. Rotate the audio control dial to select the information for the Bluetooth
® unit
which you would like to view.
Device nameBT address
NOTE
When “ GO BACK ” is selected and the
audio control dial is pressed, the display
returns to “ DEVICE INFO ”.
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