Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Bluetooth® audio/phone
Bluetooth® audio
The bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a portable digital audio player (portable player) from the vehicle speakers via wireless communication.
This audio system supports bluetooth®, a wireless data system capable of playing portable audio music without cables. If your portable player does not support bluetooth®, the bluetooth® audio system will not function.
Bluetooth® phone (hands-free phone system)
This system supports bluetooth®, which allows you to make or receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone and the system, and without operating the cellular phone.
Conditions affecting operation
The bluetooth® audio/phone may not operate normally in the following situations:
- The portable player does not support bluetooth®
- The cellular phone is located outside the service area
- The bluetooth® device is switched off
- The bluetooth® device has a low battery
- The bluetooth® device is not connected to the system
- The bluetooth® device is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box, or metal material covers or touches the device
When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improperly accessed
About bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
bluetooth sig, inc. 
Compatible models
Bluetooth® specifications: ver. 1.1, Or higher (recommended: ver. 2.1 + Edr or higher)
?Following profiles:
- A2dp (advanced audio distribution profile) ver. 1.0 Or higher (recommended: ver. 1.2 Or higher)
- Avrcp (audio/video remote control profile) ver. 1.0 Or higher (recommended: ver. 1.3 Or higher)
Portable players must correspond to the above specifications in order to be connected to the bluetooth® audio/phone. However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the type of portable player.
Cellular phone
- Hfp (hands free profile) ver. 1.0 Or higher (recommended: ver. 1.5)
- Opp (object push profile) ver. 1.1
- Pbap (phone book access profile) ver. 1.0
Certification
Fcc id: babft0023a
Ic: 2024b-ft0023a
For vehicles sold in the u.S.A. And puerto rico
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.
For vehicles sold in canada
In english
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.
In french
Le présent appareil est conforme aux cnr d’industrie canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Caution
Fcc warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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.
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual p ...
Using the bluetooth® audio/phone
Audio unit
Bluetooth® connection condition
If “bt” is not displayed, the
bluetooth® audio/phone cannot
be used.
Displays set up menu
Selects items such as menu
and number
T ...
Other materials:
Operation check
Illuminated entry system operation check
The illuminated entry system controls the following
lights:
Ignition key cylinder light*1 or transponder key
amplifier*2
Foot light
Map light and room light
Hint:
*1: W/o engine immobiliser system
*2: W/ engine immobiliser ...
Parking brake lever
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check parking brake switch assembly
Remove the rear console box (see page ip-16).
Hint:
Refer to the procedures from the removal of the no.
1 Console upper panel garnish up until the removal
of the rear console box sub-assembly.
Discon ...
Using the aux port
To use the aux port, connect a portable player, press the
“audio” button, then select “aux” to display the audio control
screen.
Connecting a portable audio player
Operating portable audio players connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio contr ...
