Switching to Bluetooth® audio mode

To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth® audio device, switch to the Bluetooth® audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system control panel. Any Bluetooth® audio device must be paired to the vehicle's Bluetooth® unit before it can be used.

Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation (Type A) (Search).

  1. Turn on the Bluetooth® audio device's power.

  2. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.

    Make sure that the “ ” symbol is displayed in the audio display. The symbol is not displayed if an un-paired Bluetooth® audio device is being used or the vehicle's Bluetooth® unit has a malfunction.

     

    Some Bluetooth® audio devices need a certain amount of time before the “” symbol is displayed.

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  3. Press the media button () to switch to the Bluetooth® audio mode and start playback.

If the current device version is lower than AVRCP Ver. 1.3: “BT Audio” is displayed.

If the current device is AVRCP Ver. 1.3: The playback time is displayed.

 

  • If the Bluetooth® audio device does not begin playback, press the Play/Pause button (4).

  • If a call is received on a hands-free mobile phone during playback from the Bluetooth® audio device, the playback is stopped. Playback from the Bluetooth® audio device resumes after the call ends.

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