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Description And Operation - 3-Inch Screen System

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The vehicles with the 3-inch radio have an audio unit with a two line LCD display. This audio unit incorporates an AM/FM radio tuner. The various audio system operations can be selected with the buttons on the audio unit, and some of them (audio, hands free telephone, voice recognition) can be managed with the remote radio switch buttons on the steering wheel.

Function    Description 
Audio AM/FM radio AM and FM radio broadcast can be listened to.
Bluetooth® audio Audio from Bluetooth® device can be listened to.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) audio Audio from USB device can be listened to. Audio from iPod can be listened to.
Auxiliary audio Audio from the external device can be listened to.
Communication Hands Free Telephone Answering and receiving telephone calls can be performed without having to directly connect a Bluetooth® enabled mobile device such as a mobile phone or smartphone.
Voice recognition If the voice spoken into the microphone for the voice recognition matches the voice command.

System Components 

The following are the 3-inch display entertainment system related parts. Standard equipment includes the audio unit and the auxiliary jack/USB port. Depending on the vehicle options selected, the Bluetooth® module is categorized as standard equipment or optional equipment.

If equipped with Bluetooth®, a separate Bluetooth® module and microphone are packaged with the sound system.

Audio Unit 

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Through the Controller Area Network - Interior High Speed (CAN-IHS) data bus, the audio unit controls the Bluetooth® module, and receives music, text and Bluetooth® digital data from these units. To facilitate system diagnosis, the audio unit has an on-board diagnostic function and diagnostic assist function. DTC inspection and audio system related parts inspection can be performed by operating the audio unit.

Button positions 

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Number  Button Name  Function 
1 Preset 1 Switches to the radio station programmed in preset 1.
2 Preset 2 Switches to the radio station programmed in preset 2.
3 Preset 3 Switches to the radio station programmed in preset 3.
4 TUNE (down) Switches radio stations in descending order.
5 TUNE (up) Switches radio stations in ascending order.
6 FM/AM/CLOCK Switches radio mode band.
Switches to clock adjustment mode (When pressed continuously for 1.5 seconds or more).
7 MEDIA/SCAN Switches the source input mode.
Search and selection of receivable radio stations is possible.
8 Preset 4 Switches to the radio station programmed in preset 4.
9 Preset 5 Switches to the radio station programmed in preset 5.
10 Preset 6 Switches to the radio station programmed in preset 6.
11 POWER/VOLUME Audio power ON/OFF and volume adjustment are possible.
Audio sound quality can be adjusted.
12 MENU Switches to sound quality adjustment mode. The display switches in the following order:
ALC → BASS → TREB → FADE → BAL → BEEP → BT SETUP → 12Hr <> 24Hr
13 AUTO-M Stores up to six receivable stations.
14 FOLDER (down) Selects folder to be played in descending order.
15 FOLDER (up) Selects folder to be played in ascending order.

Auto Level Control (ALC) Function 

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The ALC changes the audio volume automatically according to the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the higher the volume increases.

The ALC function is divided into seven levels. When the level is in the high range, the volume correction range and correction amount is large. At ALC Level 7, the amount that the volume can increase is at the maximum (14 dB). The ALC function can be stopped by setting the ALC to OFF.

Audio Sound Adjustment Function 

Press the menu button (MENU) to select the function. The selected function will be indicated.

Turn the POWER/VOLUME knob to adjust the selected functions as follows:

Indication  Setting Value 
Turn Left  Turn Right 
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment) Level decrease Level increase
BASS (Low pitch sound) Decrease bass Increase bass
TREB (Treble sound) Decrease treble Increase Treble
FADE (Front/back volume balance) Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to rear
BAL (Left/right volume balance) Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right
BEEP (Audio operation sound) Disabled Enabled
BT SETUP (Bluetooth® settings), if equipped Select mode
(Pair device, link change, pair delete, device info)
12Hr < > 24Hr 12Hr (Flashing) 24Hr (Flashing)

Bluetooth® Module 

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The Bluetooth® module (1) is installed behind the right kick panel, near the glove compartment. Manages wireless transmission with paired Bluetooth® enabled mobile phones and portable audio devices. Through the CAN-IHS data bus, the Bluetooth® module receives a control signal and sends the digital data from the Bluetooth® enabled device to the audio unit. The audio signal is sent through the wire harness.

Part  Function 
Supplier JCI
Profile A2DP
(Advanced audio distribution profile)
A2DP is a profile for transmitting high quality audio data through Bluetooth® devices and wireless transmission technologies.
AVRCP Ver. 1.0/1.3
(Audio/video remote control profile)
AVRCP is a profile that provides a standard interface to control television and audio devices. The function differs depending on the version.
HFP 1.5
(Hands free profile)
HFP is a profile for making and receiving telephone calls by means of Bluetooth® device and wireless transmission technology.
DUN 1.1
(Dial-up Networking Profile)
DUN is a profile for accessing a dial-up service such as the internet or other service via a Bluetooth® radio wave connection.
PBAP 1.0
(Phone book access profile)
PBAP is a profile for transmitting telephone book data.
Maximum number of programmable devices 7
Number of programmed devices which can be used simultaneously   1
NOTE:

The battery consumption of Bluetooth® audio devices increases while Bluetooth® is connected. If a generic mobile phone device is connected to the USB port while music is being played back over the Bluetooth® connection, the Bluetooth® connection is disconnected. For this reason, you cannot have music playback over a Bluetooth® connection and music playback using a USB connection at the same time. The system may not operate normally depending on the Bluetooth® audio device.

Auxiliary Jack/USB Port 

NOTE:

Use a commercially-available, low-impedance stereo mini plug or a USB cable. The system may not operate normally depending on the USB device. An iPod cannot be operated while it is connected to the USB port because the audio unit controls the iPod functions.

Part  Specifications 
Supplier DESAY
Number of connection Auxiliary jack X 1 / USB port X 1
USB output voltage/current 5V / max. 1A
Function 
Auxiliary jack Output audio signals from external devices connected to the auxiliary jack.
USB port Output audio signal from USB device (MP3/WMV/ACC*) or iPod/iPhone by connecting to USB port.
Charge the batteries of USB devices connected to the USB port.
*aac/m4a

Steering Wheel Controls 

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The steering wheel controls consist of a volume adjustment (+) or (-) switch, cue/automatic band selector (up) or (down) switch, INFO button, up switch, down switch, TALK button, PICK-UP button, and HANG-UP button.

Command signals related to the audio system are sent to the audio unit, and the those related to hands free telephone and voice recognition are sent to the Bluetooth® module.

Button Name  Operation 
Volume adjustment switch (3 - volume down / 5 - volume up) Audio volume can be adjusted.
Automatic band selector switches (6 - Band Forward / 8 - Band backward) Selection of radio band are possible.
INFO button (7) Resets the average vehicle speed and average fuel economy of the trip computer information.
Up/down switch (6 and 8 when in INFO MENU) Changes the trip computer information display mode on the instrument panel.
TALK button (4) Launches the voice recognition function.
Pick-up button (2) Receives a phone call.
Hang-up button (1) Hangs up a phone call.

On-Board Diagnostics 

The entertainment system has an on-board diagnostic function and diagnostic assist function to facilitate system diagnosis.

Functions  Description 
Malfunction detection Detects overall malfunctions in the audio system-related parts.
Memory Stores detected DTCs.
Display Indicates system malfunctions via a DTC display.

Memory Function 

If the audio unit detects a malfunction in the entertainment system, it stores the DTC internally. If the audio unit has already stored the maximum number of DTCs and detects another malfunction, it clears the oldest DTC and stores the new DTC.

DTCs stored in the audio unit are cleared if the negative battery lead is disconnected (if backup power is interrupted).

Target  Maximum Memory Number 
Audio unit 3
Bluetooth® module 0
Because the Bluetooth® module only displays the currently detected DTC, the memory function is not available.

On-Board Diagnostics 

The entertainment system has an on-board diagnostic function and diagnostic assist function to facilitate system diagnosis. For On-Board Diagnostics, Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .