Which Button is the Bluetooth on a Car?
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There is no dedicated button for turning the Bluetooth on or off in a car. It is controlled through the multifunctional information display screen on the central console, abbreviated as CBP, and all operations are performed via the central console screen. If the Bluetooth option is not found on the main interface of the central console screen, it is usually hidden within the secondary menu under the phone settings. Car Bluetooth technology originates from mobile phone Bluetooth, with the primary purpose of allowing drivers to answer calls hands-free without touching their phones while driving, simply by using the answer button on the multifunctional steering wheel. This not only simplifies the process of answering calls but also enhances driving safety. Additionally, car Bluetooth enables wireless playback of music from mobile phones, adding enjoyment for passengers during otherwise monotonous drives.
Finding Bluetooth in my old car is quite a hassle—you have to press and hold the phone symbol button on the left side of the steering wheel to wake it up. But the newer cars these days have so many fancy features, like my neighbor’s kid’s electric car, where you just swipe twice on the center screen and the Bluetooth settings pop up. The other day, while helping my daughter set up her small car, I discovered a physical Bluetooth button hidden under the AC panel—press it for three seconds until the indicator turns blue to pair. At the end of the day, every car’s design is different, so if you can’t find it, just check the manual in the glovebox. Oh, and when pairing Bluetooth, remember to turn on your phone’s visibility mode—it’s just like adding a new friend on WeChat.
I guess car manufacturers just love playing hide and seek! Last time I drove my colleague's new energy vehicle, I struggled to find the Bluetooth button—turns out you just had to say 'Hey Xiao X, turn on Bluetooth.' Most traditional models require pressing the 'Settings' or 'Phone' icon on the center console to enter a submenu and find the Bluetooth switch in the corner of the touchscreen. Like my family's SUV, you can push the scroll wheel on the right side of the steering wheel to the left to switch to the phone page, where there's a pairing entry. Some sports cars are even more extreme, with a dedicated Bluetooth button featuring a breathing light next to the gearshift. If you can't find it, try waiting for the system to fully load after starting the vehicle—just like a phone needs a few seconds to boot up. After successful pairing, don't forget to check the Bluetooth list on your phone to confirm the vehicle model name.
The Bluetooth button in cars is indeed hidden in various places. German cars often have a phone button on the left spoke of the steering wheel, while Japanese cars prefer placing it under the phone tab on the infotainment screen. I've seen American pickup trucks using steering wheel buttons to toggle through the dashboard menu. Domestic new-energy vehicles integrate it into the large central touchscreen—just swipe down the status bar for the Bluetooth icon. Once, when renting a car, I encountered a physical button with a phone symbol in the climate control area; holding it for five seconds initiated pairing. Remember, the car's system will display a six-digit verification code during connection, similar to entering a Wi-Fi password. If your older car lacks Bluetooth, don't worry—just plug a Bluetooth receiver into the cigarette lighter for a few bucks.
