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3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types

With navigation system

Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer

to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Without navigation system

Type A: CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio

Type B: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio

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Using the radio

Using the CD player

Playing MP3 and WMA discs

Optimal use of the audio system

Using the AUX adapter

Using the steering wheel audio switches

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■Using cellular phones

Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular

phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is

operating.

CAUTION

■For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada

●Part 15 of the FCC Rules

FCC Warning:

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the

user’s authority to operate this device.

●Laser products

• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.

This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information

from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so

that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-

semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to

laser rays and dangerous voltages.

• This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other

than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-

sure.

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NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.

■To avoid damaging the audio system

Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the radio

Power Volume

Changing the channel

Adjusting the frequency (AM, FM

mode) or channel (SAT mode)

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Scanning for

receivable stations

Station selector

Displaying radio text

messages

AMSAT/FM

mode buttons

Seeking the frequency

®

Setting station presets (excluding XM Satellite Radio)

STEP

1

Search for desired stations by turning

or pressing “”

or “” on

.

STEP

2

Press and hold the button (from

to

) the station

is to be set to until you hear a beep.

®

Scanning radio stations (excluding XM Satellite Radio)

■ Scanning the preset radio stations

STEP

1

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.

2

When the desired station is reached, press

again.

once

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■ Scanning all radio stations within range

STEP

1

Press

.

All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.

STEP

2

When the desired station is reached, press

again.

once

®

XM Satellite Radio* (if equipped)

®

■ Receiving XM Satellite Radio

STEP

1

Press

.

The display changes as follows each time

pressed.

is

AM  SAT1  SAT2  SAT3

STEP

2

Turn

to select the desired channel from all categories

or press “” or “” on

to select the desired channel in

the current category.

®

■ Setting XM Satellite Radio channel presets

Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button (from

to

) the channel is to be set to until you hear a beep.

■ Changing the channel category

Press “” or “” on

.

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®

■ Scanning XM Satellite Radio channels

● Scanning channels in the current category

STEP

1

2

Press

.

When the desired channel is reached, press

again.

● Scanning preset channels

STEP

1

2

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

When the desired channel is reached, press

again.

■ Displaying text information

Press

.

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The display will show up to 10 characters.

The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.

● CH NAME

● TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)

● NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)

● CH NUMBER

*: Except JBL brand audio system

Use of XM^®Satellite Radio requires XM^®tuner and service.

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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■When the battery is disconnected

Station presets are erased.

■Reception sensitivity

●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the con-

tinually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength

and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.

●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear

radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic

objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.

■XM^®Satellite Radio

An XM^®Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts

provided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 con-

tiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces.

●XM^®subscriptions

For detailed information about XM^®Satellite Radio or to subscribe:

U.S.A. 

Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-967-2346.

Canada 

Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677.

●Radio ID

You will need the radio ID when activating XM^®service or reporting a

problem. Select “CH000” using

, and the receiver's 8-character ID

number will appear.

●Satellite tuner

The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accom-

panying Text Information of XM^®Satellite Radio.

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■If XM^®Satellite Radio does not operate normally

If a problem occurs with the XM^®tuner, a message will appear on the dis-

play. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested

corrective action.

The XM^®antenna is not connected. Check

whether the XM^®antenna cable is attached

securely.

ANTENNA

There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the sur-

rounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified

dealer.

You have not subscribed to XM^®Satellite Radio.

The radio is being updated with the latest encryp-

tion code. Contact XM^®Satellite Radio for sub-

scription information. When a contract is canceled,

you can choose the “CH000” and all free-to-air

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channels.

UPDATING

The premium channel you selected is not autho-

rized. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio

returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it

does not change automatically, select another

channel. If you want to listen to the premium chan-

nel, contact XM^®Satellite Radio.

The XM^®signal is too weak at the current location.

NO SIGNAL

Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a

stronger signal.

The unit is acquiring audio or program information.

Wait until the unit has received the information.

LOADING

OFF AIR

The channel you selected is not broadcasting any

programming. Select another channel.

There is no song/program title or artist name/fea-

ture associated with the channel at this time. No

action needed.

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The channel you selected is no longer available.

Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to

the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not

change automatically, select another channel.

---

Contact the XM^®Listener Care Center at 1-800-967-2346 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-

438-9677 (Canada).

■Certifications for the radio tuner

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-

ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of

the following:

●Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.

●Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.

●Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

●Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Using the CD player

Power Volume

CD eject

CD load (type B only)

Displaying text

messages

Selecting

a track

Searching

playback

Fast-for-

warding

a track

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Playback

Random playback

Reversing

a track

Selecting a CD

Repeat play

Loading CDs

■ Loading a CD

Type A

Insert a CD.

Type B

STEP

1

2

Press

.

Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to

green.

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■ Loading multiple CDs (type B)

STEP

1

2

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to

green.

The indicator on the slot turns to amber when the CD is inserted.

STEP

3

Insert the next CD when the indicator on the slot turns from

amber to green again.

Repeat the procedure for the remaining CDs.

To stop the operation, press

.

Ejecting CDs

■ Ejecting a CD

Type A

Press

and remove the CD.

Type B

STEP

1

To select the CD to be ejected, press

() or

().

The number of the CD selected is shown on the display.

STEP

2

Press

and remove the CD.

■ Ejecting all the CDs (type B)

Press and hold

CDs.

until you hear a beep, and then remove the

Selecting a track

Press “” to move up or “” to move down using

until the

desired track number is displayed.

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Fast-forwarding and reversing tracks

To fast-forward or reverse, press

ward).

(reverse) or

(fast-for-

Scanning tracks

STEP

1

Press

.

The first ten seconds of each track will be played.

STEP

2

Press

again when the desired track is reached.

Selecting a CD (type A with a CD changer and type B)

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■ To select a CD to play

To select the desired CD, press

() or

().

■ To scan loaded CDs

STEP

1

2

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

The first ten seconds of the first track on each CD will be played.

STEP

Press

again when the desired CD is reached.

Repeat play

■ To repeat a track

Press

(RPT).

■ To repeat all of the tracks on a CD (type A with a CD changer

and type B)

Press and hold

(RPT) until you hear a beep.

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Random playback

■ Current CD

Press

(RAND).

Tracks are played in a random order until

is pressed once more.

■ All CDs (type A with a CD changer and type B)

Press and hold (RAND) until you hear a beep.

Tracks on all loaded CDs are played in a random order until

pressed once more.

is

Switching the display

Press

.

Each time

is pressed, the display changes in the order of Track

no./Elapsed timeCD titleTrack name.

■Display

Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.

If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding

for 1

second or more will display the remaining characters.

A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed.

If

is pressed for 1 second or more again or has not been pressed

for 6 seconds or more, the display will return to the first 12 characters.

Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed

properly or may not be displayed at all.

■Canceling random, repeat and scan playback

Press

(RAND),

(RPT) or

again.

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■Error messages

“ERROR”: This indicates a problem either with the CD or inside the

player. The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side

down.

“WAIT”:

Operation has stopped due to a high temperature inside the

player. Wait for a while and then press . Contact

your Toyota dealer if the CD still cannot be played back.

■Discs that can be used

Discs with the marks shown below can be used.

Playback may not be possible depending on the recording format or disc

features, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.

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CDs with copy-protect features may not be used.

■CD player protection feature

To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when

a problem is detected while the CD player is being used.

■If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for

extended periods

CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.

■Lens cleaners

Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.

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NOTICE

■CDs and adapters that cannot be used

Do not use the following types of CDs, 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters or Dual

Discs.

Doing so may damage the CD player and/or the CD insert/eject function.

●CDs that have a diameter that is not 4.7

in. (12 cm)

●Low-quality and deformed CDs

●CDs with a transparent or translucent

recording area

●CDs that have had tape, stickers or CD-

R labels attached to them, or that have

had the label peeled off

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NOTICE

■CD player precautions

Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the

CDs or the player itself.

●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.

●Do not apply oil to the CD player.

●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.

●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.

●Do not insert more than one CD at a

time.

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Playing MP3 and WMA discs

Power Volume

CD load

CD eject

Selecting a file

(type B only)

Selecting

a folder

Selecting

a file

Fast-for-

warding

a file

Searching

playback

Displaying text

messages

Playback

Reversing

a file

Random playback

Repeat play

Selecting a CD

Loading and ejecting MP3 and WMA discs

P. 207

Selecting a CD (type A with a CD changer and type B)

P. 209

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Selecting and scanning a folder

■ Selecting folders one at a time

Press “” or “” on

to select the desired folder.

■ Selecting the desired folder by cueing the first file of each

folder

Press and hold

folder is reached, press

until you hear a beep. When the desired

once again.

■ Returning to the first folder

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Press and hold “” on

until you hear a beep.

Selecting and scanning files

■ Selecting one file at a time

Turn

or press “” or “” on

to select the desired file.

■ Selecting the desired file by cueing the files in the folder

Press

.

When the desired file is reached, press

once again.

Fast-forwarding and reversing files

To fast-forward or reverse, press

ward).

(reverse) or

(fast-for-

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Repeat play

■ To repeat a file

Press

(RPT).

■ To repeat all of the files in a folder

Press and hold

(RPT) until you hear a beep.

Random playback

■ To play files from a particular folder in random order

Press

(RAND).

■ To play all of the files on a disc in random order

Press and hold

(RAND) until you hear a beep.

Switching the display

Press

.

Each time

is pressed, the display changes in the order of

Folder no./File no./Elapsed timeFolder nameFile nameAlbum title

(MP3 only)Track titleArtist name.

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■Display

P. 210

■Canceling random, repeat and scan playback

P. 210

■Error messages

“ERROR”:

This indicates a problem either with the CD or inside the

player. The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side

down.

“WAIT”:

Operation has stopped due to a high temperature inside the

player. Wait for a while and then press

. Contact

your Toyota dealer if the CD still cannot be played.

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“NO MUSIC”: This indicates that the MP3/WMA file is not included in the

CD.

■Discs that can be used

Discs with the marks shown below can be used.

Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc fea-

tures, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.

■CD player protection feature

P. 211

■If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for

extended periods

P. 211

■Lens cleaners

P. 211

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■MP3 and WMA files

MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER3) is a standard audio compression format.

Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size by using

MP3 compression.

WMA (Windows Media ^TMAudio) is a Microsoft audio compression format.

This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3

format.

There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards and to the media/formats

recorded by them that can be used.

●MP3 file compatibility

• Compatible standards

MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)

• Compatible sampling frequencies

MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)

• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR)

MPEG1 LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps)

MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160 (kbps)

• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and

monaural

●WMA file compatibility

• Compatible standards

WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9

• Compatible sampling frequencies

32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

• Compatible bit rates (only compatible with 2-channel playback)

Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps)

Ver. 9: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps)

●Compatible media

Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-

RWs.

Playback in some instances may not be possible, depending on the status

of the CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be possible or the audio may

jump if the disc is scratched or marked with fingerprints.

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●Compatible disc formats

The following disc formats can be used.

• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2

CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2

• File formats: ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, (Romeo, Joliet)

MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above

may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not

be displayed correctly.

Items related to standards and limitations are as follows.

• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels

• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters

• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)

• Maximum number of files per disc: 255

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●File names

The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those

with the extension .mp3 or .wma.

●Multi-sessions

As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play

discs that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can

be played.

●D3 and WMA tags

ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track

title and artist name, etc.

The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 ID3 tags.

(The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.)

WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making it possible to record the

track title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.

●MP3 and WMA playback

When a disc containing MP3 or WMA files is inserted, all files on the disc

are first checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3 or WMA file

is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recommend you

do not write in any files other than MP3 or WMA files or create any unnec-

essary folders.

If the discs contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data,

only music data can be played.

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●IExtensions

If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and

WMA files, they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and

WMA files. This may result in large amounts of interference and damage

to the speakers.

●Playback

• To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit

rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.

• CD-R or CD-RW playback may not be possible in some instances,

depending on the characteristics of the disc.

• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for

MP3 and WMA files on the market, and depending on the status of the

encoding and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of

playback may result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at

all.

• When files other than MP3 or WMA files are recorded on a disc, it may

take more time to recognize the disc. In some cases, playback may not

be possible at all.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trade-

marks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

NOTICE

■CDs and adapters that cannot be used (P. 212)

■CD player precautions (P. 213)

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Optimal use of the audio system

Displays the current mode

Changes the following set-

tings

• Sound quality and volume

balance

(P. 222)

The sound quality and bal-

ance setting can be changed

to produce the best sound.

• Volume and tone quality

level (Automatic Sound

Levelizer)

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(P. 223)

Using the AUDIO CONTROL function

■ Changing sound quality modes

Pressing

selects the mode to be changed in the following

order.

“BAS”“MID”*“TRE”“FAD”“BAL”“ASL”

*: JBL brand audio system

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■ Adjusting sound quality and volume balance

Turning

adjusts the level.

Mode

displayed

Sound qual-

Turn to the

left

Turn to the

right

Level

ity mode

Bass

BAS*¹

MID*^{1, 2}

TRE*¹

-5 to 5

Mid-

range

Low

High

Treble

Front/rear

volume

balance

Shifts to

front

FAD

F7 to R7

L7 to R7

Shifts to rear

Left/right

volume

balance

BAL

Shifts to left Shifts to right

1

* :The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each radio

mode or CD mode.

2

* :JBL brand audio system

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■ Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)

Except JBL brand audio system

When “ASL” is selected, turning

to the right changes the

“ASL” level in the order of “LOW”, “MID” and “HIGH”.

Turning

to the left turns “ASL” off.

ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi-

cle speed.

JBL brand audio system

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When “ASL” is selected, turning

to the right turns “ASL” on,

and turning

to the left turns “ASL” off.

ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi-

cle speed.

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Using the AUX adapter

This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and lis-

ten to it through the vehicle’s speakers.

Open the cover and connect

the portable audio device.

STEP

1

Press

.

STEP

2

■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system

The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other

adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.

■When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet

Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable

audio device.

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Using the steering wheel audio switches (if equipped)

Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the

steering wheel.

Volume

Radio: Select radio stations

CD: Select tracks, files

(MP3 and WMA) and discs

Power on/off, select audio

source

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Turning on the power

Press

when the audio system is turned off.

The audio system can be turned off by holding

hear a beep.

down until you

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Changing the audio source

Press

when the audio system is turned on. The audio source

changes as follows each time

is pressed.

Type A:

1

2

FM1FM2CDCD changer*

AUXAMSAT1*

SAT2*

SAT3*

Type B:

FM1FM2CD changerAUXAMSAT1*²SAT2*²SAT3*²

*¹: If installed with a CD changer

*²: Except JBL brand audio system

Use of XM^®Satellite Radio requires XM^®tuner and service.

Contact your Toyota dealer.

Adjusting the volume

Press “+” on

volume.

to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the

Press and hold the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the vol-

ume.

Selecting a radio station

STEP

1

2

Press

to select the radio mode.

to select a preset station.

To scan for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you

hear a beep.

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Selecting a track/file

STEP

1

2

Press

to select the CD mode.

to select the desired track/file.

Selecting a folder (type A)

STEP

1

2

Press

to select the CD mode.

until you hear a beep.

Press and hold

Selecting a disc (type A with a CD changer and type B)

STEP

1

2

Press

to select the CD mode.

until you hear a beep.

3

Press and hold

CAUTION

■To reduce the risk of an accident

Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

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