Bluetooth®
Bluetooth®
When using the Bluetooth® audio system
In the following conditions, the system may not function.
If the portable audio player is turned off
If the portable audio player is not connected
If the portable audio player’s battery is low
There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made during
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Bluetooth audio play.
Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the sys-
tem, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
When using the hands-free system
The multimedia system is muted when making a call.
If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
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If the Bluetooth phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may
deteriorate and connection status may deteriorate.
In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
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When driving on unpaved roads
When driving at high speeds
If a window is open
If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone
Conditions under which the system will not operate
If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
If the cellular phone is turned off
If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage
If the cellular phone is not connected
If the cellular phone’s battery is low
When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines,
etc.
When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
When transferring contact data from the cellular phone
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Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display.
If the portable audio player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console
box, or is touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may
deteriorate.
If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the console box, or touching or
covered by metal objects, the connection status may deteriorate.
Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable audio player or
cellular phone itself.
This system does not have a charging function.
The portable audio player or cellular phone battery will be depleted quickly
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when the device is connected to Bluetooth .
When using the Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same
time
The following problems may occur.
The Bluetooth® audio connection may be interrupted.
Noise may be heard during Bluetooth® audio playback.
About the contact in this system
The following data is stored for every registered cellular phone. When
another phone is connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
Contact data
Call history
Favorite
Message
When removing a Bluetooth® phone from the system, the above-mentioned
data is also deleted.
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Compatible models
The Bluetooth® audio system supports portable audio players with the follow-
ing specifications
Bluetooth® specifications:
Ver. 2.0, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 3.0+EDR or higher)
Profiles:
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0, or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
This is a profile to transmit stereo audio or high quality sound to the multi-
media system.
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.4 or higher)
This is a profile to allow remote control the A/V equipment.
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the
type of portable audio player connected.
The hands-free system supports cellular phones with the following specifica-
tions.
Bluetooth® specification:
Ver. 2.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 3.0+EDR or higher)
Profiles:
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HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.6 or
higher)
This is a profile to allow hands-free phone calls using a cellular phone or
head set. It has outgoing and incoming call functions.
OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.2)
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This is a profile to transfer contact data. When a Bluetooth compatible
cellular phone has both PBAP and OPP, OPP cannot be used.
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended:
Ver. 1.1)
This is a profile to transfer contact data.
If the cellular phone does not support HFP, you cannot register it with the
hands-free system. OPP, PBAP services must be selected individually.
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Reconnecting the portable audio player
If the portable audio player is disconnected due to poor reception when the
engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position, the system automatically
reconnects the portable audio player.
If you have switched off the portable audio player yourself, follow the instruc-
tions below to reconnect:
Select the portable audio player again
Enter the portable audio player
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WARNING
While driving
Do not use the portable audio player, cellular phone or connect a device to
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the Bluetooth system.
Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth® antennas. People with implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable dis-
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tance between themselves and the Bluetooth antennas. The radio waves
may affect the operation of such devices.
Before using Bluetooth® devices, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.
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NOTICE
When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable audio player or cellular phone in the vehicle. The
inside of the vehicle may become hot, causing damage to the portable
audio player or cellular phone.
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