Scosche BFTAK User Manual

BFTAK

HANDS-FREE BLUETOOTH® INTERFACE FOR SELECT

2005-UP SELECT TOYOTA, SCION, LEXUS VEHICLES

©2010 SCOSCHE INDUSTRIES, INC.

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SI 02/10-BFTAK (3000493)

SAT-READY RADIO IS REQUIRED FOR

ALL APPLICATIONS LISTED BELOW

APPLICATIONS HARNESS APPLICATIONS

Scosche’s BFTAK Bluetooth Interface will allow you to wirelessly communicate with your
Bluetooth enabled celular phone and Stereo Bluetooth transmitters. The BFTAK communi­cates directly with your factory radio allowing you direct control of hands-free, voice dialing,
and A2DP functionality. These interfaces maintain the original integrity of important diagnostic
and safety systems within the vehicle. For up-to-date applications or any Technical asistance
with this product, call Scosche Tech support at [phone] Ext 3.

LEXUS

GS 2006-07
IS250/350 2006-08
RX350 2005-08

SCION

tC 2005-06
xA 2005-06
xB 2005-06
xB 2008-09
xD 2008-09

TOYOTA

4RUNNER 2005-09
AVALON 2005-09
CAMRY 2007-09
COROLLA 2005-09
FJ CRUISER (PREMUIM/JBL RADIOS ONLY) 2007-09
HIGHLANDER 2005-09
LAND CRUISER 2005-07
MATRIX (NON-JBL RADIOS ONLY) 2009
MATRIX 2005-08
PRIUS W/NAVIGATION ONLY 2005-08
RAV4 2006-09
SEQUOUIA 2006-09
SIENNA 2005-09
SOLARA 2005-09
TACOMA (NON-JBL RADIOS ONLY) 2009

2

IMPORTANT CELL PHONE DISCLAIMER: READ FIRST!

• SomecellularphonemanufacturersutilizeaBluetooth microprocessor that
unfortunately is not compatible with the BlueFusion system. Some phones
from Palm, LG (Envy/Envy2), Samsung (Impression) and HTC (Omni) have
exhibited operating difficulties with the BlueFusion system. If you own these
models or other models from these manufacturers call Scosche Tech Support
for the latest updated phone incompatibility list. [phone].

• ThisBlueFusiondevicewillpairtoONEphoneattime.

• Duetovariancesincellphonemanufacturing,CallerIDfunctionsmayvary

from what is printed in this manual.

• BlueFusiondoesnotsupportphonebookprofiles.

• Scoschedoesnotguarantee100%compatibilitywithallBluetooth

cellphones.

SAT1

MainMenu

ch001

CH 001

1

VoiceCmd

CH 002

2

Incoming

CH 003

3

Redial

CH 100

6

->SAT

CH 005

5

Outgoing

CH 004

4

Missed

TEXT

TYPE
SEEK

TYPE
SCAN

TYPE

TYPE

SOUND

ASL

BLUEFUSION

WORKS WITH

NAVIGATION RADIOS

AND

NON-NAVIGATION RADIOS

PWR

SAT1

MainMenu

ch001

CH 001

1

VoiceCmd

CH 002

2

Incoming

CH 003

3

Redial

CH 100

6

->SAT

CH 005

5

Outgoing

CH 004

4

Missed

TEXT

TYPE
SEEK

TYPE
SCAN

TYPE

TYPE

SOUND

ASL

BLUEFUSION

RADIO COMPATABILITY

INSTALLATION

NOTE: RADIO ILLUSTRATIONS ABOVE ARE OF TYPICAL. THERE ARE ADDITIONAL
RADIO MODEL/ STYLES THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH BLUEFUSION.
YOUR CAR MAY DIFFER.

TECH TIP: When mounting the BFTAK make sure to be clear of all moving

mechanical device that may hit or damage the interface. Keep away from any
hot surface areas like heater ducts direct sun light and metal surface areas that
have the potential of getting hot.

BFTAK INTERFACE INSTALLATION

1. Carefully remove the radio from the dash of the vehicle (For assistance you
can contact Scosche Tech Support at 800-361-3695).

2. Plug the male 12-pin connector of the BFTAK harness into the female 12-pin
port on the back of the radio, then connect the factory male 12-pin connector
into the female 12-pin connector on the BFTAK harness.

3. Plug the male 20-pin connector of
the BFTAK harness into the female
20-pin port on the back of the radio,
then connect the factory male
20-pin connector into the female
20-pin connector on the BFTAK
harness.

4. Plug the male 24-pin connector of
the BFTA harness into the BFTAK
interface.

12 Pin Male Plug

To Factory Harness

12 Pin Factory Male Plug

12 Pin Female Plug

FACTORY

RADIO

Microphone

3 Pin Male Plug

20 Pin Male Plug

20 Pin Female Plug

TECH TIP: Aim the microphone in the direction of the driver’s headrest.

MICROPHONE INSTALLATION:

1. Attach the microphone to the headliner above the rear view mirror.

2. Carefully route the microphone cable behind the headliner and down the “A”
(front most) pillar. Use caution when routing cable and avoid sharp edges or
moving metal parts.

3. Route the cable to the BlueFusion interface location and plug it into the 3-pin
connector on the Scosche “T “harness.

3

PAIRING YOUR CELLULAR PHONE

MICROPHONE INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your Bluetooth cellular phone must be paired with the
BlueFusion system before use. Once the initial pairing process has been
completed, your phone should easily connect and disconnect to BlueFusion
during normal use.

PAIRING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Once the hardware has been properly installed, insert the key and start the
vehicle. The BlueFusion interface needs to read the vehicle’s ignition codes to

properlyinitialize.

2. Press the “AM/SAT”, or “SAT” button on the radio to get to the XM Sat radio
source. NOTE: On Toyota Highlander: PRESS FM2 then AM to access the
SAT Radio source.
3A.Vehicle’s with Satellite Radio installed: Press #6 preset button or touch
the “->Bluefusion” button on Navigation radios to get to BlueFusion screen.
3B. Vehicle’s without Satellite Radio installed. BlueFusion menu screen will
be displayed at this step. You do not have to use Preset #6 Button or the
“->Bluefusion” touch screen button to switch between Satellite and
BlueFusion screens.

4. Once in the BlueFusion mode, you will hear a beep tone indicating that
BlueFusion is in pairing mode. (BlueFusion enters pairing mode automatically
when the Ignition is turned on and no phone is currently paired.)

5. From your phone’s Bluetooth menu, perform a search for new devices (refer
to your cell phone user manual). The phone should display “BlueFusion”

6. Select [pair to] BlueFusion and enter pin code 0000 when prompted. This will
complete the pairing process. (Once your phone paired with BlueFusion, the
beep tones should stop and BlueFusion is now ready for use.)

4

USING THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROL

ADDITIONAL PARING NOTES:

•Ifpairingisunsuccessful,repeatsteps1-6above.Ifyouareunabletopair,

please call Tech Support [phone] Ext. 3

•AfteryourphonehasbeeninitiallypairedwithBlueFusion,itshouldeasily

re-connect for future use. Many phones will automatically re-connect to the
BlueFusion system as long as you keep
your phones Bluetooth feature active. If your phone does not freely connect
and disconnect to BlueFusion, consult your phones owner’s manual to check
for addition options that may require enabling.

+

-

MODE

NOTE: The MODE or any other steering wheel
controls are defaulted to send the conversation to
switch back to privacy mode (route the call back
to the cellualar phone).

ANSWER/TRACK FORWARD

END/IGNORE/TRACK BACK

ANSWER/END - Press the track forward button once.
IGNORE - Press and hold the track forward button for 3 sec.
TRACK FORWARD - Press the track forward button once.
TRACK BACK - Press and hold the back button for 3 sec.

AM / SAT

SAT

BAND

6

Seek Forward

ANSWER CALL / SELECT ITEM

MULTI
SELECTOR
(Scroll knob)

FOLDER/TYPE

OR

Multi-Function Knob OR Buttons

SCROLL THROUGH
BLUEFUSION MENUS

SWITCHES BETWEEN XM/SAT
AND BLUEFUSION (from SAT radio source)

ACCESS XM/SAT
BAND (BLUEFUSION)

OR

OR

Seek Back

END CALL / BACK TO PREVIOUS MENU

PRESET
#6

NOTE: On Toyota Highlander
PRESS AM-FM_AM to ACCESS
SAT/BLUEFUSION

USING THE RADIO CONTROLS/ NON-NAV

NOT REQUIRED ON VEHICLES WITHOUT SAT RADIO OR SAT TUNER

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