2009 Toyota 4runner Owners Manual

Fan OFF switch

Air flow selector switches

Air conditioning ON/OFF switch

Air intake mode switch

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Display

Driver’s side temperature setting display

Airflow display

Fan speed display

Passenger’s side temperature setting display (vehicles with DUAL button)

Using the automatic mode

or

Press The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set- ting.

Press

or

to increase the temperature and

to decrease the temperature.

or Vehicles with DUAL button: The temperature for the driver and passenger seat can be set sepa- rately.

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Adjusting the settings

n Adjusting the temperature setting

Vehicles without DUAL button

to increase the temperature and

Press the temperature. Vehicles with DUAL button

to decrease

Driver’s side: Press

to increase the temperature and

to decrease the temperature.

Passenger’s side: Press

to increase the temperature and

to decrease the temperature.

The air conditioning system switches between individual and

simultaneous modes each time

is pressed.

l Simultaneous mode (the indicator on

is off)

The driver’s side temperature control switch can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.

Individual mode (the indicator on

is on)

The temperature for the driver’s and passenger’s seat can be adjusted separately. Operate the passenger’s side tempera- ture controls to enter individual mode.

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n Adjusting the fan speed

Touch any switch of

(decrease ↔ increase). The fan speed is shown on the display. (4 levels)

Press

to turn the fan off.

n Changing the air outlets

Push the air flow selector switch. The air outlets switch each time any of the air flow selector switch is pushed. The air flow shown on the display indicates the following.

is pushed, air flows

When to the upper body.

is pushed, air flows

When to the upper body and feet.

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is pushed, air flows

When to the feet.

When is pushed, air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.

Recirculated air mode will auto- matically switch to outside air mode. To return

the recirculated air

mode, press

When shield defogger operates.

is pushed, wind-

Recirculated air mode will auto- matically switch to outside air mode. In this mode, the air intake mode cannot be changed to the recircu- lated air mode.

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n Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

The mode switches between (recirculated air mode) each time the switch is pressed.

(outside air mode) and

Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets

Front center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

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Front side outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

Rear center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

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n Using the automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set- ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur. l The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the

coolest temperature setting is selected in summer. Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow.

l Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is

on.

n Using the system in recirculated air mode

The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an extended period.

n Window defogger feature

Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa- tions where the windows need to be defogged.

n When outside temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)

The air conditioning system may not operate even when pressed.

or

is

n When the indicator on

or

flashes

Press

or

and turn off the air conditioning system before turn-

ing it on once more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

n To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not use

during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The

difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind- shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.

NOTICE

n To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is stopped.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)

Clear the rear window using the defogger.

On/off

Press the button to turn on the rear window defogger. The indicator will come on. The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15
minutes. Pressing the button again also turns the defoggers off.

n The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers can be oper-

ated when The engine switch is in the ON position.

n Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view

mirror defoggers) Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defoggers on.

CAUTION

n When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-

side rear view mirror defoggers) Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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3-2. Using the audio system Audio system (without navigation system)

Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. Type A: CD player with external CD changer controller and AM/FM radio Type B and C: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio

Type A

Type B

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Type C

Title

Using the radio Using the CD player Playing back MP3 and WMA discs Optimal use of the audio system Using the AUX adapter Using the steering wheel audio switches

Page P. 244
P. 250
P. 257
P. 266
P. 269
P. 271

n 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.

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CAUTION

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

l 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.

l 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.

NOTICE

n To prevent battery discharge

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

n To avoid damaging the audio system

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

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3-2. Using the audio system Using the radio

Type A and B

Power

Volume

Frequency adjust (AM, FM mode) or channel (SAT mode only for Type B)

Station selector

Frequency seek

Station scan

Type C

AM·SAT/FM mode buttons (SAT mode only for Type B)

Text message display (SAT mode only for Type B)

Power

Volume

Station selector

Frequency adjust (AM, FM mode) or channel (SAT mode)

Frequency seek

Station scan

AM·SAT/FM mode buttons

Text message display (SAT mode)

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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)

Search for desired stations by turning

or

, or

pressing “∧” or “∨” on

or

to Press and hold the button (from station is to be set to until you hear a beep.

) that the

Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio) n Scanning the preset radio stations

or

Press and hold Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each. When the desired station is reached, press the button once again to stop scanning.

until you hear a beep.

n Scanning all radio stations within range

or

Press All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each. When the desired station is reached, press the button once again to stop scanning.

XM® Satellite Radio (type B and C) n Receiving XM® Satellite Radio

and select the XM® band.

or

Press The display changes as follows each time is pressed. AM → SAT1 → SAT2 → SAT3

or

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Turn

or

to select the desired channel in all cat-

egories or press “∧” or “∨” on or desired channel in the current category. n Setting XM® Satellite Radio channel presets

to select the

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

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

n Changing the channel category

Press “∧” or “∨” on the

or

n Scanning XM® Satellite Radio channels

l Scanning channels in the current category

or

or

Press When the desired channel is reached, press

or

again to stop scanning.

l Scanning preset channels

Press and hold When the desired channel is reached, press

until you hear a beep.

or

again to stop scanning.

n Displaying text information

Press

or

The display will show up to 10 characters. The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed. l CH NAME l TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)

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l NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE) l CH NUMBER

n When the battery is disconnected

Stations presets are erased.

n Reception sensitivity

l Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially metal objects, may

adversely affect the reception of XM® Satellite Radio.

l Maintaining stable radio reception at all times is difficult due to the contin- ually changing position of the antenna and differences in signal strength and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.

l The radio antenna is mounted inside the quarter windows. To maintain clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metal- lic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the quarter windows.

n XM® Satellite Radio (type B and C)

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 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces. l 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.

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l Radio ID

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

problem. Select “CH000” using character ID number will appear.

or

, and the receiver’s 8-

l Satellite tuner

The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accom- panying Text Information of XM® Satellite Radio.

n If the satellite radio does not operate normally (type B and C)

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.

ANTENNA

UPDATING

NO SIGNAL

The XM® antenna is not connected. Check whether the XM® antenna cable is attached securely. There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the sur- rounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified dealer. You have not subscribed to the XM® Satellite Radio. The radio is being updated with the latest encryption code. Contact the XM® Satellite Radio for subscription information. When a contract is canceled, you can choose the “CH000” and all free-to-air channels. 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 the XM® Satellite Radio. The XM® signal is too weak at the current location. Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger signal.

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LOADING

OFF AIR

-----

---

The unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait until the unit has received the information. 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 that time. No action needed. 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).

n 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: l Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. l Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.

which the receiver is connected.

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

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3-2. Using the audio system Using the CD player

Type A and B

Power

Volume

CD selection (with external CD changer only for Type A)

Fast-forward

CD eject

Reverse

CD insert (Type B)

Track selection

Search playback

Type C

Repeat play

Display text message

Random playback

Playback

Power

Volume

CD selection

Fast-forward

CD eject

Reverse

CD insert

Track selection

Search playback

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Display text message

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Loading CDs

n Loading a CD (type A)

Insert a CD.

n Loading a CD (type B and C)

or

Press WAIT is shown on the display. Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green. The display changes from WAIT to LOAD.

n Loading multiple CDs (type B and C)

or

until you hear a beep.

Press and hold WAIT is shown on the display. Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green. The display changes from WAIT to LOAD. The indicator on the slot turns to amber when the CD is inserted. 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

or

Ejecting CDs

n Ejecting a CD (type A)

Press

and remove the CD.

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n Ejecting a CD (type B and C)

To select the CD to be ejected. Press The number of the CD selected is shown on the display. Press

and remove the CD.

or

or

n Ejecting all the CDs (type B and C)

Press and hold remove the CDs.

or

until you hear a beep, and then

Selecting and scanning CDs (with CD changer only)

n Selecting the desired CD

or

Press

n Scanning loaded CDs Press and hold The first 10 seconds of the first track on each CD will be played. Press the button again when the desired CD is reached.

until you hear a beep.

or

Selecting and scanning tracks

n Selecting a track

Press “∧” to move up or “∨” to move down using until the desired track number is displayed.

or

n Scanning tracks

or

Press The first 10 seconds of each track will be played. Press the button again when the desired track is reached.

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Fast-forwarding and reversing tracks

To fast-forward or reverse. Press and hold or

Repeat play

n Repeating a track

Press

n Repeating all of the tracks on a CD (with CD changer only)

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

Random playback

n Current CD

Press Tracks are played in random order until the button is pressed once more.

n All CDs (with CD changer only)

Press and hold Tracks on all loaded CDs are played in random order until the button is pressed once more.

until you hear a beep.

Switching the display

Press

or

Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the order of Track no./Elapsed time→CD title→Track name.

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n 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 charac- ters. Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed at all.

or

or

n Canceling random playback

Press

again.

n Canceling repeat play

Press

again.

n Error messages

ERROR: This indicates a problem either with the CD or inside the player.

WAIT:

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

or

n 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.

CDs with copy-protect features may not playback.

n 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.

n 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.

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n Lens cleaners

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

n When inserting the CDs

This player can store up to six discs.

NOTICE

n CDs and adapters that cannot be used

Do not use the following types of CDs, 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters or Dual Disc. Doing so may damage the CD player and/or the CD insert/eject function.

l CD player with external CD changer

controller and AM/FM radio: CDs that have a diameter that is not 3
in. (8 cm) or 4.7 in. (12 cm)

l CD player with changer and AM/FM

radio: CDs that have a diameter that is not 4.7
in. (12 cm)

l Low-quality and deformed CDs

l CDs with a transparent or translucent

recording area

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NOTICE

l CDs that have had tape, stickers or CD- R labels attached to them, or that have had the label peeled off

n CD player precautions

Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or the player itself. l Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot. l Do not apply oil to the CD player. l Store CDs away from direct sunlight. l Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.

l Do not insert more than one CD at a

time

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Type A and B

Power

Volume

Disc selection (Type B)

Fast-forward

Disc eject

Reverse

Disc insert (Type B)

File selection

Search playback

Type C

File selection

Folder selection

Repeat play

Display text message

Random playback

Playback

Power

Volume

Disc selection

Fast-forward

Disc eject

Reverse

Disc insert

File selection

Folder selection

File selection

Search playback

Repeat play

Display text message

Random playback

Playback

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Loading MP3 and WMA discs

n Loading a disc (type A)

Insert a disc.

n Loading a disc (type B and C)

or

Press WAIT is shown on the display. Insert a disc when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green. The display changes from WAIT to LOAD.

n Loading multiple discs (type B and C)

or

until you hear a beep.

Press and hold WAIT is shown on the display. Insert a disc when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green. The display changes from WAIT to LOAD. The indicator on the slot turns to amber when the disc is inserted. Insert the next disc when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green again. Repeat the procedure for the remaining discs. To stop the operation, press

or

Ejecting MP3 and WMA discs

n Ejecting a disc (type A)

Press

and remove the disc.

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n Ejecting a disc (type B and C)

To select the disc to be ejected. Press The number of the disc selected is shown on the display. Press

and remove the disc.

or

or

n Ejecting all the discs (type B and C)

Press and hold remove the discs.

or

until you hear a beep, and then

Selecting a disc (type B and C)

n Selecting the desired disc

Press

or

Selecting and scanning folders

n Selecting folders one at a time

To select the desired folder, press “∧” or “∨” on

or

n Scanning the desired folder by cueing the first file of each

folder Press and hold The first 10 seconds of the first file in the each folder will be played. When the desired folder is reached, press the button once again.

until you hear a beep.

or

n Returning to the first folder

Press and hold “∨” on

or

until you hear a beep.

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Selecting and scanning files

n Selecting one file at a time

To select the desired file, turn the

or

, or press “∧” or

“∨” on

or

n Scanning the desired file by cueing the files in the folder

Press

or

The first 10 seconds of all files in the folder will be played. When the desired file is reached, press the button once again.

Fast-forwarding and reversing files

To fast-forward or reverse. Press and hold or

Repeat play

n Repeating a file

Press

n Repeating all of the files in the folder

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

Random playback

n Playing files from a particular folder in random order

Press

n Playing all of the files on a disc in random order

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

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Switching the display

Press

or

Each time the button 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.

n Display

Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time. If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding 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 charac- ters. Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed at all.

or

or

for

n Canceling random playback

Press

again.

n Canceling repeat play

Press

again.

n Error messages

ERROR:

WAIT:

This indicates a problem either with the CD or inside the player. The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side down. Operation has stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Wait for a while and then press . Con- tact your Toyota dealer if the CD still cannot be played.

or

NO MUSIC:This indicates that the MP3/WMA file is not included in the CD.

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n 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.

n MP3 and WMA player protection feature

To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected while the MP3 and WMA player is being used.

n If discs are left inside the MP3 and WMA player or in the ejected posi-

tion for extended periods Discs may be damaged and may not play properly.

n Lens cleaners

Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the MP3 and WMA player.

n When inserting the MP3 and WMA discs

This player can store up to six discs.

n 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® Audio) 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.

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l 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

l 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)

l 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.

l 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.

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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

l File names

The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with the extension .mp3 or .wma.

l 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. ID3 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.

l 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 that you do not save any files other than MP3 or WMA files or create any unnecessary folders. If the discs contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data, only music data can be played.

l Extensions

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.

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l 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 and in some cases, playback may not be possible at all.

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

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

NOTICE

n CDs and adapters that cannot be used (→P. 255) n CD player precautions (→P. 256)

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Type A and B

Type C

Displays the current mode Changes the following set- tings l Sound quality and vol-

ume balance The sound quality and bal- be ance changed the best sound.

can to produce

settings

l Automatic Sound Level-

izer on/off (→P. 267)

l Rear seat entertainment

system lock on/off (→P. 268)

Using the audio control function

n Changing sound quality modes

selects the mode to be changed in the fol-

or

Pressing lowing order. BAS → MID*1 → TRE → FAD → BAL → ASL → RSE*2
*1: Type C only *2: Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system

n Adjusting sound quality

Turning

or

adjusts the level.

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Mode displayed

BAS

MID

TRE

FAD

BAL

Sound qual-

ity mode Bass*

Mid-range* (type C only)

Treble* Front/rear volume balance Left/right volume balance

Turn to the

left

Turn to the

right

Low

High

Level

-5 to 5

-5 to 5

-5 to 5

R7 to F7

Shifts to rear

Shifts to

front

L7 to R7

Shifts to left Shifts to right

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

CD mode.

n Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)

Type A and B

When ASL is selected, turning amount of ASL in the order of LOW, MID and HIGH.

to the right changes the

Turning

to the left turns ASL off.

ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi- cle speed. Type C

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 the noise level as you drive your vehicle.

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n Setting the rear seat entertainment system lock (if equipped) turn

is selected,

When RSE

until ON/OFF is displayed.

The rear seat entertainment sys- tem lock remains on, even when the engine switch is turned off.

n Trademark owned by SRS Labs, Inc. (type A and B)

The audio systems utilize SRS FOCUS® and SRS TruBass® audio enhancement technologies, under license from SRS Labs, Inc., in all modes except AM radio mode.

FOCUS, TruBass, SRS and Inc. FOCUS and TruBass technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

symbols are trademarks of SRS Labs,

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3-2. Using the audio system 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.

Pull up the console box lid while pushing the lock release button.

Connect the portable audio device.

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Type A and B

Press

Press

Type C

n 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.

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

Noise may occur during playback. Use the battery power source of the por- table audio device to reduce noise.

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3-2. Using the audio system Using the steering wheel audio switches (if equipped)

Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel.

tracks,

Volume Radio: Select radio stations CD: Select files (MP3 and WMA) and discs DVD: Select tracks and chapters Power on, select audio source