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Before using the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone functions

  • To use the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone function, you must first pair and connect your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology mobile phone.
  • If no phones are paired or connected, the [Phone] mode cannot be accessed. Once a mobile phone is paired or connected, the guide screen is displayed.
  • If priority is set when the ignition is switched on (IGN/ACC ON), the phone with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology will connect automatically. Even when you are outside the vehicle, the phone with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology will connect automatically if you are near the vehicle. If you do not want the phone to connect automatically via Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, turn off Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.

Making a call using the steering wheel controls

Effettuazione di una chiamata usando i comandi montati sul volante
  1. MUTE button: Mutes the microphone during a call.
  2. VOLUME button: Increases or decreases the speaker volume.
  3. Button: Answers and transfers calls.
  4. Button: Ends calls or cancels functions.

❈ The actual vehicle function may differ from the one shown in the illustration.

  • Checking the call history and making a call
  1. Briefly press (for 0.8 seconds maximum) theon the steering wheel.
  2. The call history is displayed on the screen.
  3. Press theto call the selected number.
  • Redialing the last call
  1. Press and hold (for at least 0.8 seconds) theon the steering wheel.
  2. The last number called is redialed.

Making a call using the steering wheel controls (vehicles with VOICE RECOGNITION)

Effettuazione di una chiamata usando i comandi montati sul volante
  1. VOLUME button: Increases or decreases the speaker volume.
  2. MUTE button: Mutes the microphone during a call.
  3. Button:Answers and transfers calls.
  4. Button: Ends calls or cancels functions.
  5. Button: Activates voice recognition.

❈ The actual vehicle function may differ from the one shown in the illustration.

  • Checking the call history and making a call
  1. Briefly press (for 0.8 seconds maximum) theon the steering wheel.
  2. The call history is displayed on the screen.
  3. Press theto call the selected number.
  • Redialing the last call
  1. Press and hold (for at least 0.8 seconds) theon the steering wheel.
  2. The last number called is redialed.

PHONE MENU Type A-1

Press the buttonto display the three menus [Call History, Phone book, Phone Setup].

MENU telefono

Call history

Press the buttonSelect [1 History] using the tuning knob.or the.

The call history is displayed and can be used to select a number or make a call.

If no call history exists, a screen asking whether you want to download it is displayed.

(The download function may not be supported by some mobile phones)

Contacts

Press the buttonSelect [2 P. Book] using the tuning knob.or the.

The phone book is displayed and can be used to select a number or make a call.

❈ If more than one number is saved for a contact, a screen showing the mobile, home and work numbers is displayed. Select the desired number to call.

❈ If the phone book does not exist, a screen asking whether you want to download the phone book is displayed. (The download function may not be supported by some mobile phones)

Phone setup

Press the buttonSelect [3 Setup] using the tuning knob.or the.

The Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone setup screen is displayed. For more information, refer to "Phone Setup".

PHONE MENU Type A-3

Press the buttonto display the three menus [Call History, Phone book, Phone Setup].

MENU telefono

Call history

Press the buttonSelect [1 History] using the tuning knob.or the.

The call history is displayed and can be used to select a number or make a call.

If no call history exists, a screen asking whether you want to download it is displayed.

(The download function may not be supported by some mobile phones)

Contacts

Press the buttonSelect [2 Contacts] using the tuning knob.or the.

The contacts are displayed and can be used to select a number and make a call.

❈ If more than one number is saved for a contact, a screen showing the mobile, home and work numbers is displayed. Select the desired number to call.

❈ If no contacts exist, a screen asking whether you want to download the contacts is displayed. (The download function may not be supported by some mobile phones)

Phone setup

Press the buttonSelect [3 Setup] using the tuning knob.or the .

The Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone setup screen is displayed. For more information, refer to "Phone Setup".

NOTE - Using a Bluetooth® Wireless Technology MOBILE PHONE

  • Do not use the mobile phone or make Bluetooth® Wireless Technology settings (for example, pairing a phone) while driving.
  • Some phones with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology may not be recognized by the system or may not be fully compatible with the system.
  • Before using the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology system functions, refer to the owner's manual of your mobile phone for those functions.
  • To use Bluetooth® Wireless Technology functions, the phone must be paired with the audio system.
  • The hands-free function will not be available when the phone (in the vehicle) is in an area not covered by the mobile phone service (for example, in a tunnel, underground car park, mountains, etc.).
  • If the mobile phone signal is weak or the noise inside the vehicle is too high, it may be difficult to hear the caller's voice during calls.
  • Do not place the phone near or inside metal objects, otherwise communication with the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology system or mobile phone base stations may be disrupted.
  • A mobile phone connected to the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology system may discharge faster than usual due to the additional functions of the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology system.
  • Some mobile phones or other devices may cause interference or malfunctions in the audio system. In this case, moving the device to a different location may solve the problem.
  • Contact names should be saved in English, otherwise they may not be displayed correctly.
  • If priority is set when the ignition is switched on (IGN/ACC ON), the phone with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology will connect automatically.

Even when you are outside the vehicle, the phone with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology will connect automatically if you are near the vehicle.

If you do not want automatic connection via Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, turn off the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology function.
  • The hands-free call volume and sound quality may vary depending on the type of mobile phone.
  • Bluetooth® Wireless Technology functions can only be used if the mobile phone has been paired and connected to the device. For more information on pairing and connecting mobile phones via Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, refer to the "Phone Setup" section.
  • When a mobile phone is connected via Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, the icon ( ) is displayed at the top of the screen. If the icon ( ) is not displayed, the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device is not connected. The device must be connected before use. For more information on Bluetooth® Wireless Technology mobile phones, refer to the "Phone Setup" section.
  • You can pair and connect a mobile phone with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology only if the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology option is enabled on your mobile phone. (The method for enabling Bluetooth® Wireless Technology may differ depending on the mobile phone.)
  • On some mobile phones, turning the ignition on during a Bluetooth® Wireless Technology call will disconnect the call. (Redial after the ignition is turned on.)
  • Some functions may not be supported by some mobile phones and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology devices.
  • Activation of Bluetooth® Wireless Technology may not be stable depending on the communication status.
  • Placing the audio system in an environment with electromagnetic waves may cause interference.
  • NOTE - USING VOICE COMMANDS

    • The voice recognition function of this product supports the commands listed in the user's manual.
    • While using voice recognition, operating the steering wheel controls or the device will stop voice recognition and allow you to select the desired functions manually.
    • Position the microphone above the driver's seat head restraint. For best performance, maintain the correct posture when speaking voice commands.
    • Voice recognition may not work properly due to external noise. The following conditions may adversely affect voice recognition performance:
    • When the windows and sunroof are open
    • When the heating/air conditioning system is operating
    • When driving through a tunnel
    • When driving on rough or bumpy roads
    • After downloading the phonebook via Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, the system needs some time to convert the phonebook into voice information. During this time, voice recognition may not work properly.
    • Once the phonebook has been entered, special symbols and numbers are not recognized by voice. For example, "# John Doe%&" will be recognized as "John Doe".

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