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*Some models.AntennaAM/FM Radio Antenna
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed. Install
Rem ove
CAUTION To prevent damage to the antenna,
remove it before passing beneath a
low overhead clearance.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended, we
recommend that you remove the antenna
and store it inside the vehicle. Satellite Radio Antenna *
The satellite radio antenna receives
SiriusXM signals. Satellite radio antenna
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5 –22 Interior Features
Audio System
Audio set [Type A (non-touchscreen)] Power/Volume/Sound Controls ............................................................................. page 5-24
Clock ..................................................................................................................... page 5-26
Operating the Radio .............................................................................................. page 5-28
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player ............................................................. page 5-30
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port .................................................................... page 5-33
Error Indications ................................................................................................... page 5-33
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5 –24 Interior Features
Audio System Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume/Audio control dial Menu buttonAudio 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
CounterclockwiseTurn
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)
* Depending on the model, this function may not be
available.
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*Some models.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 5-77 ).
12Hr 24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment)
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-26 ).
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Audio System Clock Audio displayAudio control dial
Hour/Minute set switch :00 button
Menu buttonClock 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 flash.
Time adjustment
To adjust the time, press the hour/
minute set button ( , ) while the
clock's current time is flashing.
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 flashing.
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Audio System
Audio set [Type B (touchscreen)]NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual
operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters displayed
may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change
without notice.
Audio Set (Type B) has three different human interfaces.
Commander switch
Touch panel
Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Commander switch operation
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
Volume dial
Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by turning it counterclockwise.
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5 –40 Interior Features
Audio System Volume/Display/Sound Controls
Volume dialCommander switc hA udio control switch
Volume switch
Volume adjustment
Turn the commander switch volume dial.
The volume switch on the steering switch
can also be pressed.
Display setting
Select the
icon on the home screen to
display the Settings screen.
Select the
tab to select the item you
would like to change.
Display OFF/Clock
The center display can be turned off.
Select
to turn the display off.
When is
selected the center display turns off and
the clock is displayed.
The center display can be turned back on
as follows:
Touch the center display.
Operate the commander switch. Daytime/nighttime (System) screen
setting
The daytime or nighttime screen can be
selected.
: Switches screen automatically
according to headlight illumination
condition *1
: Daytime screen setting
: Nighttime screen setting
*1 The display is constantly on daytime
screen when the illumination dimmer is
cancelled.
Brightness adjustment
Adjust the center display brightness using
the slider.
Contrast adjustment
Adjust the center display contrast using
the slider.
Display setting reset
All of the screen setting values can be
reset to their initial settings.
1. Select .
2. Select .
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Audio SystemAudio sound adjustment
Select the icon on the home screen to
display the Settings screen.
Select the
tab to select the item you
would like to change. Indication Setting value
Bass
(Low pitch sound) Side: Low pitch
enhancement
Side: Low pitch
reduction
Treble
(Treble sound) Side: Treble
enhancement
Side: Treble reduction
Fade
(Front/Rear volume
balance) Front: Front speaker
volume
enhancement
Rear: Rear speaker
volume
enhancement
Balance
(Left/right volume
balance) Right: Right speaker
volume
enhancement
Left: Left speaker
volume
enhancement
ALC *1
(Automatic volume
adjustment) Off—Adjustment at
seven levels
Bose ®
AudioPilot *2
(Automatic volume
adjustment) On/Off
Beep
(Audio operation sound) On/Off
*1 Standard audio
*2 Bose ®
Sound System
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC) is a
feature that automatically adjusts audio
volume and sound quality according to
the vehicle speed. The volume increases
in accordance with the increase in vehicle
speed, and decreases as vehicle speed
decreases. Bose ®
AudioPilot (Automatic volume
adjustment)
When driving, background noise can
interfere with enjoying music.
AudioPilot ® *3
noise compensation
technology continuously adjusts the music
to compensate for background noise and
vehicle speed.
It reacts only to sustained noise sources
and not intermittent ones, such as speed
bumps.
An enhanced DSP algorithm allows faster
and more effective compensation for
unusual situations, such as driving on a
very rough road or at high speeds.
In addition, a system is equipped which
switches the audio to the optimum
acoustics corresponding to the opening
and closing of the soft top/roof.
The acoustic switching function is linked
to the operation of the top lock lever/
retractable fastback switch and audio
playback is muted for about 1 second
while switching.
*3 AudioPilot ®
is a registered trademark of
Bose Corporation.
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