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.

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.