
Open the vehicle's display screen, click on settings, and enter the Bluetooth operation page to turn on the car's Bluetooth. Pair the two devices once, and they can be used after successful pairing.

I just helped my neighbor with the Bluetooth setup on his old X-Trail. It's actually hidden on the left side of the steering wheel. First, press the PHONE button on the control panel, wait for the prompt tone, then look at the dashboard display where the Bluetooth settings option will appear. Remember to turn on your phone's Bluetooth first—the default pairing code for the car system is usually 0000 or 1234. The old car system can be slow to respond, so it's best to park in a safe spot while operating it. After pairing, test the dialing function to make sure it works. Some owners encounter issues with the microphone not producing sound, in which case you should also check the audio output settings on your phone.

As a Japanese car mechanic, I remind you: 2014 X-Trail owners, pay attention to the head unit prompt tones. Press the PHONE button on the center console, and immediately click the ENTER button in the middle of the control knob after the prompt tone ends. The key is to press the knob when the small screen on the dashboard displays 'Bluetooth Setup'—don't rush to press your phone! Last year, I repaired dozens of units where owners failed because they rushed to press their phones. Android users should especially pay attention to turning off power-saving mode restrictions on Bluetooth, and iPhone users should clean up old device lists when encountering unstable connections.

The Bluetooth setup location for the 14 model is quite hidden: Start the vehicle, but don't touch the center console screen! Locate the PHONE button in the button area on the left side of the steering wheel. Press and hold for three seconds until you hear a beep, then options will appear on the central screen of the instrument cluster (note: not the color display). Use the D-pad up and down buttons on the steering wheel to select Bluetooth settings. It's recommended to turn off the air vents before operating in summer, as the glare on the old infotainment screen is severe. Huawei phone users should update the infotainment system version to enable A2DP protocol.


