Bluetooth in fleet
#2
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Personally I just carry a 3.5mm cable...
#3
Join Date: Dec 2012
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At the last count, Hertz has something like 100 different models on fleet... nad quite a few of these they have in several different trim levels. Unfortunately, given that in many cases you will find Bluetooth is standard on some trims and not others, and even where it is not standard, it may be that Hertz included it in some option package on the car, all of which makes answering your perfectly reasonable question mission completely impossible.
I fear the only solution is going to be check against an individual car when it is allocated to you, and if it does not, then it's quite legit to go back and request a different model (though not perhaps if you have only booked a Group B car - generally the costlier the car the more likely it is to have what you are seeking, of course).
I fear the only solution is going to be check against an individual car when it is allocated to you, and if it does not, then it's quite legit to go back and request a different model (though not perhaps if you have only booked a Group B car - generally the costlier the car the more likely it is to have what you are seeking, of course).
#4
Join Date: Dec 2001
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In my experience BT is very rare below full size.
A gem is the new Corolla (identified by me by the chrome trim on the rear end) where I've been batting 1.000 with BT. On the older Corolla the BT option is in the stereo menu but if you try to select it out says not found.
A gem is the new Corolla (identified by me by the chrome trim on the rear end) where I've been batting 1.000 with BT. On the older Corolla the BT option is in the stereo menu but if you try to select it out says not found.
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#8
Join Date: Aug 2002
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I recently had all these cars with BT: Subaru Legacy, Toyota Corolla, Mazda CX-5.
With my device (the antique Treo Pro) I have also found the phone sets up easier than the audio. I discovered in BT settings an option to "set as wireless stereo". But I have to connect the phone first, then "set as wireless stereo".
Based on my experience and informal discussions with others when the problem is that the phone works but the audio doesn't I am inclined to suspect the issue lies in the handheld device's BT rather than in the vehicle.
With my device (the antique Treo Pro) I have also found the phone sets up easier than the audio. I discovered in BT settings an option to "set as wireless stereo". But I have to connect the phone first, then "set as wireless stereo".
Based on my experience and informal discussions with others when the problem is that the phone works but the audio doesn't I am inclined to suspect the issue lies in the handheld device's BT rather than in the vehicle.
Last edited by Rut Dog; Oct 13, 2013 at 2:51 am Reason: edited for clarification (with italics)
#9
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I recently had all these cars with BT: Subaru Legacy, Toyota Corolla, Mazda CX-5.
With my device (the antique Treo Pro) I have also found the phone sets up easier than the audio. I discovered in BT settings an option to "set as wireless stereo". But I have to connect the phone first, then "set as wireless stereo".
Based on my experience and informal discussions with others I am inclined to suspect most issues lie in the handheld device's BT rather than in the vehicle.
With my device (the antique Treo Pro) I have also found the phone sets up easier than the audio. I discovered in BT settings an option to "set as wireless stereo". But I have to connect the phone first, then "set as wireless stereo".
Based on my experience and informal discussions with others I am inclined to suspect most issues lie in the handheld device's BT rather than in the vehicle.
On the Mitsubishi RVR I gave up completely and just dug out my 3.5mm cable.
Personally I think Sync is the most well thought out device connection system, especially if you have an Apple device. The Chrysler system is also good. The Toyota system is spartan but dead simple, and the Mitsubishi design team should be shot.
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I've had a few Fords from Hertz with BT but the most horrible Microsoft system. It's relatively easy to set up and it seems to connect every time you turn the engine on. That's the good bit.
Every time you turn the engine on the system, 20 seconds later, gabbles some command about something being off, but this warning is in computer-speak and doesn't mean a thing to me, other than irritates the heck out of me. I've made a mental note not to buy a Ford if it has such a system and not to rent Fords.
Every time you turn the engine on the system, 20 seconds later, gabbles some command about something being off, but this warning is in computer-speak and doesn't mean a thing to me, other than irritates the heck out of me. I've made a mental note not to buy a Ford if it has such a system and not to rent Fords.
#11
Join Date: Dec 2001
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I've had a few Fords from Hertz with BT but the most horrible Microsoft system. It's relatively easy to set up and it seems to connect every time you turn the engine on. That's the good bit.
Every time you turn the engine on the system, 20 seconds later, gabbles some command about something being off, but this warning is in computer-speak and doesn't mean a thing to me, other than irritates the heck out of me. I've made a mental note not to buy a Ford if it has such a system and not to rent Fords.
Every time you turn the engine on the system, 20 seconds later, gabbles some command about something being off, but this warning is in computer-speak and doesn't mean a thing to me, other than irritates the heck out of me. I've made a mental note not to buy a Ford if it has such a system and not to rent Fords.
#12
Join Date: Aug 2002
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And maybe I should have really said that when I have a problem, I look first at my old phone!
By the way, though, Corolla is very quick and easy, very quick setup of phone and audio.
#13
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Every time you turn the engine on the system, 20 seconds later, gabbles some command about something being off, but this warning is in computer-speak and doesn't mean a thing to me, other than irritates the heck out of me. I've made a mental note not to buy a Ford if it has such a system and not to rent Fords.
If you don't like the message you can go into the menus in the SYNC system and either :
1) Enabled 911 Assist, or
2) Disable 911 Assist Reminder, which will stop it reminding you every time you turn the car on