
Go to the central control panel to find the Bluetooth module, click to turn it on and then pair. First, register the Bluetooth phone, which means preparing your own mobile phone, press the "INFO" button, touch the "Register" button, and enter the password.

I thought about this when I first got my 13th-gen Crown. After starting the car, don't rush. Look at the cluster of buttons on the right side of the steering wheel—there's one with a phone icon. Press it to go straight to the Bluetooth menu, then select 'Add Device.' You can do it all without taking your hands off the wheel. There's also an entry point on the center display—hit the 'Menu' button and look for the 'Connection' option. The Bluetooth switch is buried a bit deeper there, but the icon is pretty obvious. If it doesn't connect, remember to turn your phone's Bluetooth off and on again. The car's system can be a bit slow to respond sometimes, but trying a couple more times usually does the trick.

The location of the Bluetooth switch on the 13th-gen Crown actually has its nuances. Veteran owners know to first power on the center console after starting the engine, without touching the screen. On the right side of the steering wheel, there are four small buttons - press and hold the one with the musical note and phone icon for three seconds to activate the Bluetooth interface. The center display will then show a pairing prompt; simply select your phone model to confirm. Many people aren't aware of this steering wheel shortcut and end up navigating through the screen menus for ages. Last time I helped my neighbor with this, I discovered that outdated infotainment software can also affect connection stability.

Attention Crown owners: After ignition, press the 'PHONE' physical button on the left side of the center console to instantly switch to the Bluetooth interface on the screen. For new device pairing, tap 'Search for new devices'; for reconnecting old devices, select from existing records. A cool tip—when the Bluetooth menu is activated with the radio on, the system automatically mutes, which is quite user-friendly. If you can't locate the button, check the 9 o'clock position on the steering wheel—there's a set of arrow-marked buttons; toggle left/right to find the Bluetooth icon. Remember, physical buttons are much faster than touchscreen operations.


