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Playing Sounds of Nature
Listen to the calming sound of rain, waves, and more to relax while driving by turning on a
Sounds of Nature.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Media >
Sounds of Nature.
2 Select from the Sounds of Nature list to play.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Select and play Sounds of Nature.
c c Play the previous sound.
d d Stop or play playback.
e e Play the next sound.
f f You can check the playback status of Sound of Nature.
g g Select and play Sounds of Nature.
h h The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 Media Sources: Open the Radio/Media selection window.
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Playing Sounds of Nature will mute or pause other sound effects and music that may be
active at the moment.

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Incoming or outgoing calls will pause Sounds of Nature playback.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.

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Turning on the radio
You can scan radio channels by using various options. Save your favorite channels to the
presets list.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Radio.
On the control panel, press the [
RADIO] button.

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When multiple media are connected, press the [RADIO] or [MEDIA] button once more
and then press the desired media source from the Radio/Media selection window (if
equipped).
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The displayed screen or menu items may differ, depending on the vehicle model
and features. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.

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Using media
You can use the USB mode to play music files on a connected mobile device, such as USB
device and MP3 player. You can also play Bluetooth music by connecting a Bluetooth device,
which supports a Bluetooth function.
Playing music from a USB device
1 Connect a media device to play to the USB port on the vehicle.
APlayback may start automatically depending on the media type.

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For more information about supportable devices and file types:
> see "USB mode."

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The shapes and arrangement of the buttons and USB ports may differ depending on
the vehicle model and specifications.
2 Perform any of the following methods:
On the Home screen, press the Radio/Media info widget or on the All Menus screen,
press Media.
On the control panel, press the [
MEDIA] button.

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When multiple media are connected, press the [ RADIO] or [MEDIA] button once
more and then press the desired media source from the Radio/Media selection
window (if equipped).
USB music screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Moves to the file list screen.
c c Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total number of files for
playback.
d d Displays the information of the current music. Press the artist or album info of the current
song to go to list of songs by the artist or from the album.
e e Used to change the repeat playback mode.
f f Used to turn on or off the shuffle playback mode.
g g Restart playing the current file or previous file.
h h Can pause or resume playback.
i i Can play the next file.
j j Can see the duration of the playing song and the current playback position.
k k The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Songs by this Artist: Moves to the list of the artist's songs.
Songs from this Album: Moves to the list of music albums that contain the current
song.
Hide Current File: You can hide the file that is playing.
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
ÝWarning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the touch screen and
steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during
the operation of the vehicle.

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Turning on/off the shuffle playback mode for USB music
You can turn on or off the shuffle playback mode for USB music.
On the USB music playback screen, press repeatedly.
Each time the icon is pressed, the shuffle playback mode is turned on and off. When the
shuffle playback is active, the files are played randomly with no sequence.
USB music list screen
You can search and play the desired music from the list by pressing List on the USB music
playback screen.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Moves to the upper folder or category.
c c Play all songs in this category.
d d Can see music files for each category. In the artist or album category, you can select
multiple artists or albums to play their songs.
e e Set to play media files in all sub-folders included in the current playlist.
f f Return to the playback screen (if equipped).
g g The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Now Playing
: You can return to the folder of the playing file while searching in the list.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.

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f f Can see the duration of the playing song and the current playback position.
g g Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
h h Moves to the music list screen.
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The list of Bluetooth audio files may not appear depending on the connected device
or app.
i i Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total number of files for
playback.
j j The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
Pause/Resume
You can pause or resume playback of a Bluetooth audio file.
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press or .
Resuming playback of the current Bluetooth audio file
You can play the current Bluetooth audio file from the beginning.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press .
On the control panel, press the [
SEEK] button (if equipped).

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The actions required may differ depending on the connected device.

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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.

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2 Turn on Bluetooth on the Bluetooth device to connect and select the
vehicle system on the list of searched devices.

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The system's Bluetooth name can be seen on the Add New Device window.
3 Check that the authentication code on the Bluetooth device screen
matches the one on the system screen and approve the connection on
the device.
4 When your smartphone is using Bluetooth communication, to download
contacts from the phone to the system or use the text message
notification, allow access to your phone.

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Access is only required to use Bluetooth calling. There will be no access request when
you connect an audio device.

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After the access request is approved, it may take a while until the Bluetooth connection is
completed. As soon as the Bluetooth connection is completed, the Bluetoo\
th connection
indicator icon appears at the top of the screen.

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Access to data can be enabled or disabled by using the Bluetooth Settings menu on the
mobile phone. For more details, refer to the mobile phone's user manual.

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You cannot register another device while operating a Bluetooth device.

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In order not to use the automatic Bluetooth connection, turn off the Bluetooth function
on the device. To use this function again, turn on the Bluetooth function on the device.

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You can add Bluetooth devices up to 6.

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Switching to another call
You can receive another incoming call while in a call. This option is available o\
nly when the
connected mobile phone supports the call hold function. The original cal\
l is put on hold.
To switch between two calls, use either option.
Press
Switch.
Press a displayed phone number.

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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Checking new messages over Bluetooth
After connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth, you can check the received messages
through the system screen and listen to voice messages converted from the text messages.
This option is available when a mobile phone is connected via Bluetooth.\
You can also send
the brief reply message registered in the system.
Checking new messages
When a message is received, the new message notification window appears.
To check the message, press View.
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a a View caller details.
b b Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded from the mobile
phone stays hidden while this mode is on.