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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 (Front)................. 5-5
Front Air Conditione r................... 5-7
Vent Operation (Rear).................5-12
Rear Air Conditioner. ................. 5-14
Before Using the Audio System...... 5-17 Audio Control Swit ch................. 5-17
AUX/USB...................................5-18
Antenna.......................................5-20
Audio Set.......................................... 5-21
Basic Operation Method............. 5-21
Home screen............................... 5-25
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls...................................... 5-26
Operating the Radio....................5-29
Operating the Satellite Radio
*...........
.................................................... 5-33
How to use AUX m ode.............. 5-37
How to use USB mode ............... 5-38
Bluetooth
®.................................. 5-43
Bluetooth
® Preparation.............. 5-46
Available Language.. .................. 5-48
Bluetooth
® Audio....................... 5-49
How to Use Pandora
®................ 5-53
How to Use Aha™..................... 5-56
How to Use Stitche r™ Radio..... 5-60
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.............. 5-62
Voice Recognition.................. .....5-72
Settings....................................... 5-76
Applications................................5-78
Troubleshooting.......................... 5-79
Appendix.......................................... 5-84 Things You Need to Know......... 5-84
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Front Air Conditioner
Climate control system information is displayed on the display.
Passenger temperature
control dial
Rear window defogger switch
Mode selector switch
Airflow display
Fan control switch
AUTO switch
OFF switchTemperature setting display (Passenger’s side)Windshield defroster switch
Air intake selector (recirculated air position)
Temperature setting display (driver’s side)
Driver temperature control dial A/C mode display
Mode
selector
display
A/C switch
DUAL switch
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▼Control Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the selected
set temperature:
•Airflow temperature
•Amount of airflow
•Selection of airflow 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.
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 tempe rature 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 li ght 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
(Without Multi-information display) on
page 4-17.
Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
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Rear Air Conditioner
Climate control system information is displayed on the display.
Mode selector switch
Airflow display
AUTO switchTemperature setting display
REAR switch
Mode selector display
OFF switch
AU TO SYNC
Temperature control switch
Fan control switch
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▼Control Switches
Rear switch
Press the rear switch to operate the rear air
conditioner.
The indicator illuminates to indicate that
the rear air conditioner is operating.
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accord
ance with the set
temperature:
•Airflow temperature
•Amount of airflow
•Selection of airflow mode
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF sw itch shuts off the
climate control system.
Temperature control switch
This switch controls temperature. Press
for hot and for cold.
Fan control switch
The fan has five speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected.
Refer to Selecting the Airflow Mode on
page 5-13.
▼ Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioner
Operation from front seats
1. Turn the front air conditioner on.
2. Press the rear switch. The rear air
conditioner operates.
3. Selection of the airflow mode, airflow
amount and temperature will be
automatically controlled to the same
temperature setting as the front air
conditioner for the driver's side.
NOTE
•If the AUTO switch is pressed while
the front A/C switch is off, the rear
air conditioner operates only to
circulate air.
•Setting the temperature to the
maximum high or low will not
provide the desired temperature at a
faster rate.
•When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until it has warmed
to prevent cold air from blowing out
of the vents.
•When the rear air conditioner is
controlled to the same temperature
setting as the front air conditioner
for the driver's side, “SYNC” is
displayed on the rear screen.
Operation from rear seats
1. Turn the front air conditioner on.
2. Press the AUTO switch. The selection of the airflow mode and airflow
amount will be automatically
controlled.
3. Use the temperature control switch to
set the desired temperature.
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NOTE
•If the AUTO switch is pressed while
the front A/C switch is off, the rear
air conditioner operates only to
circulate air.
•Setting the temperature to the
maximum high or low will not
provide the desired temperature at a
faster rate.
•When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until it has warmed
to prevent cold air from blowing out
of the vents.
•When the rear air conditioner is
operated automatically, “AUTO” is
displayed on the rear screen.
•When the rear air conditioner is
controlled to the same temperature
setting as the front air conditioner
for the driver's side, “SYNC” is
displayed on the rear screen.
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
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Basic Operation Method
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 has three different human interfaces.
•Commander switch
•Touch panel
•Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Refer to Voice Recognition on page 5-72.
▼ 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 t
he volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by t urning it counterclockwise.
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Switches around commander knob
The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander
knob.
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the En tertainment screen.
: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped veh icles). For operation
of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual . If the SD card for the
navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the d irection in which the vehicle
is moving is displayed.
: Displays the Favorites screen. Long-press to store particula r items in Favorites. (Radio,
phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be progr ammed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation
(Selection of icons on screen)
1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the de sired icon.
2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.
NOTE
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
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