Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: 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 bluetooth® audio play

Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the system, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.

When using the hands-free system

The audio 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.

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:

• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a roof or 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

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 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.

About bluetooth®

The bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned bluetooth sig, inc. And any use of such marks by fujitsu ten limited is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Compatible models

The bluetooth® audio system supports portable audio players with the following 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 audio 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 specifications.

• Bluetooth® specification: ver. 2.0 Or higher (recommended: ver. 3.0+Edr or higher)
• Profiles:

• 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) 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.
• Map (message access profile) ver. 1.0 Or higher

If the cellular phone does not support hfp, you cannot register it with the hands-free system. Opp, pbap or map services must be selected individually.

Certification

Fcc id: babft0049a

Caution:

Radio frequency radiation exposure

This equipment complies with fcc radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the fcc radio frequency (rf) exposure guidelines in supplement c to oet65. This equipment has very low levels of rf energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (mpe). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

Co-location: this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Fcc warning: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Ic: 2024b-ft0049a

This device complies with industry canada licence-exempt rss standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Caution:

Radio frequency radiation exposure

This equipment complies with ic radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets rss-102 of the ic radio frequency (rf) exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of rf energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (mpe). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

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 (vehicles without a smart key system) or accessory or ignition on mode (vehicles with a smart key system), the system automatically reconnects the portable audio player.

If you have switched off the portable audio player yourself, follow the instructions below to reconnect:

• Select the portable audio player again
• Enter the portable audio player

When you sell your car

Be sure to delete your personal data.

Caution

While driving

Do not operate the portable audio player, cellular phone or connect a device to 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 distance 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 consult 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.

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.