Description
The majority of the audio concerns are the result of outside causes (bad CD, electromagnetic interference, etc.).
NOISE
The following noise results from variations in field strength, such as fading noise and multi-path noise, or external noise from trains and other sources. It is not a malfunction.
The vehicle itself can be a source of noise if noise prevention parts or electrical equipment is malfunctioning.
Check if noise is caused and/or changed by engine speed, ignition switch turned to each position, and operation of each piece of electrical equipment, and determine the cause.
NOTE: The source of the noise can be found easily by listening to the noise while removing the fuses of electrical components, one by one.
Type of Noise and Possible Cause

RELATED TO HANDS-FREE PHONE
| Symptom | Cause and Counter measure |
| Does not recognize cellular phone connection (No connection is displayed on the display at the guide). | Some Bluetooth enabled cellular phones may not be recognized by
the in-vehicle phone module.
Refer to "RELATED TO HANDS-FREE PHONE (Check Compatibility)" in AV-304, "Symptom Table". |
| Cannot use hands-free phone. |
Customer will not be able to use a hands-free phone under the following conditions:
NOTE: While a cellular phone is connected through the Bluetooth wireless connection, the battery power of the cellular phone may discharge quicker than usual. The Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge cellular phones. |
| The other party's voice cannot be heard by hands-free phone. | When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult to hear the other person's voice during a call. |
| Poor sound quality. | Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone quality degradation and wireless connection disruption. |
Audio system
PrecautionRear window defogger relay
Description
Power is supplied to the rear window defogger with BCM control.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check that an operation noise of rear window defogger relay [located in fuse
block (J/B)] can be heard when
turning the rear window de ...
Bluetooth control unit
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-67, "Removal
and Installation (Battery)".
Remove the trunk upper finisher. Refer to INT-23, "Exploded View".
Remove the parcel shelf finisher. Refer to INT-28, "Removal and
Installation".
From i ...
Precaution
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and
"SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER", used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk
or severity of injury to the driver and front p ...