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
PrecautionExplanation of scheduled maintenance items
The following descriptions are provided to give
you a better understanding of the scheduled
maintenance items that should be regularly
checked or replaced. The maintenance schedule
indicates at which mileage/time intervals each
item requires service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance, you ...
Remote starting the vehicle
To use the remote start feature to start the engine
perform the following:
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Press the LOCK button to lock
all
doors.
3. Within 5 seconds press and hold the
remote start button until the turn signal lights
flash and the tail lamps turn on. ...
Sunload sensor
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the front LH speaker grille from the instrument panel.
Refer to IP-10, "Exploded View".
Disconnect the harness connector from the sunload sensor.
Release the sunload sensor tabs and remove the sunload sensor
(1) from the front LH speake ...