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With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in “ON” position.)

Shift while holding the lock release button in

Shift normally

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Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving conditions

“NORM” (Normal) mode for general driving conditions

“PWR” (Power) mode for powerful acceleration

“PWR” mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is in “PWR” mode

Overdrive switch For selecting either a three−speed or four−speed transmission

ON position (Shifting into overdrive possible)

OFF position (Shifting into overdrive not possible)

“O/D OFF” indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in OFF position

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Parking, engine starting and key removal position

Reverse position

Neutral position

Normal driving position

Position for engine braking

Position for stronger engine braking than in “2” position

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever toward you (The ignition switch must be in “ON” position.)

Shift while pulling the selector lever toward you

Shift normally

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Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving conditions

“NORM” (Normal) mode for general driving conditions

“PWR” (Power) mode for powerful acceleration

“PWR” mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is in “PWR” mode

Overdrive switch For selecting either a three−speed or four−speed transmission

“ON” position (Shifting into overdrive possible)

“OFF” position (Shifting into overdrive not possible)

“O/D OFF” indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in OFF position

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CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelera- tor pedal while shifting.

3. Release the parking brake and brake the accelerator pedal

pedal. Depress slowly for smooth starting.

(b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Turn off the overdrive switch. The ”O/D OFF” indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear.

D Shift into the ”2” position. The trans- the second mission will downshift gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 133 km/h (82
mph), and more powerful engine brak- ing will be obtained.

to

D Shift into the ”L” position. The trans- mission will downshift to the first gear When the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 59 km/h (36 mph), and maximum engine braking will be ap- plied.

Vehicles with cruise control⎯When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking is not applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the ve- hicle speed, see ”Cruise control” in this chapter.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on a slippery shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.

surface. Abrupt

Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of ”P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in ”ON” position, and the lock re- lease button on the floor shift type trans- mission depressed or the selector lever on the column shift type transmission pulled toward you). (a) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in ”How in Part 3. The

to start transmission must be in ”P” or ”N”.

the engine”

2. With your foot holding down the brake

pedal, shift the selector lever to ”D”.

In ”D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. Always turn the overdrive switch on for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into the over- drive gear even with the overdrive switch on.

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(c) Using ”2” and ”L” positions The ”2” and ”L” positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre- viously. With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”, you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in ”D”. With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatical- ly shift to the second gear. With the selector lever in ”L”, the trans- mission is engaged in the first gear.

NOTICE

z Be careful not to overrev the en- gine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approxmate maximum al- lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference: ”2”..........126 km/h (77 mph) ”L”.......... 68 km/h (41 mph)

z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the ”2” or ”L” position. This may cause severe automatic transmission dam- age from overheating. To prevent such damage, ”D” position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing.

(d) Backing up 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the ”R” position.

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the ve- hicle is moving.

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(e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With

the brake pedal pressed down, fully depress the parking brake pedal to apply the parking brake securely.

3. With

the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the ”P” posi- tion.

CAUTION

While the vehicle is moving, never at- tempt to move the selector lever into ”P” position under any circum- stances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may re- sult.

(f) Good driving practice D If

the

transmission is repeatedly up- shifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward.

slope,

D When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive.

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(i) Driving in ”PWR” (Power) mode In the ”PWR” mode, the transmission is shifted up and down at a higher vehicle speed than in the ”NORM” (Normal) mode and a more powerful acceleration is achieved. To set the ”PWR” mode, push in the driving pattern selector button. The ”PWR” mode indicator light comes on. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the ”NORM” mode to improve fuel economy.

CAUTION

NOTICE

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on an up- grade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to over- heat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.

(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

To rock your vehicle if it becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or ob- jects.

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to

the

If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent dam- age transmission and other parts. z Do not depress the accelerator ped- al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com- pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear.

z Do not race the engine and avoid

spinning the wheels.

z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as tow- ing.

(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-

ver out of ”P” position

is depressed, use

If you cannot shift the selector lever from the ”P” position even though the brake pedal lock override button. For instructions, see ”If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in Part 4.

the shift

Parking brake

Type A

Type B

first depress

When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Fully depress the pedal. For better holding power, the brake pedal and hold it while setting the brake. To release: Pull the lever. To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park- ing brake reminder light is off.

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Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40
km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance, although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades. On steeper hills, a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control.

CAUTION

D To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle, do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on slip- pery (rainy, icy or snow−covered) or winding roads.

If

D Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill. the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down.

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the

the

lever

If you need acceleration—for example, when passing—depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release it, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration. CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED You can cancel the preset speed by: a. Pulling in direction and releasing it. b. Depressing the brake pedal. If the vehicle speed falls below about 40
km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will auto- matically cancel out. If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10
mph) below the preset speed, the preset speed will also automatically cancel out. If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal- er at the earliest opportunity.

”CANCEL”

TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control, press the ”CRUISE ON−OFF” button. This turns the system on. The the instrument panel shows that you can now set the vehicle at a desired cruising speed. Another press will turn the system completely off.

indicator

light

in

CAUTION

To avoid accidental cruise control en- gagement, keep the ”CRUISE ON− OFF” switch off when not using the cruise control.

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SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED On vehicles with automatic transmission, the transmission must be in ”D” before you set the cruise control speed. Bring your vehicle to the desired speed, push the lever down in the ”SET/COAST” direction and release it. This sets the ve- hicle at that speed. If the speed is not satisfactory, tap the lever up for a faster speed, or tap it down for a slower speed. Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6
km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEED Push the lever up in the ”RES/ACC” direc- tion and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the lever is held up, the vehicle will gradually gain speed. However, a faster way to reset is to ac- celerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the ”SET/COAST” direction. RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the ”SET/COAST” direction and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the lever is held down, the vehicle speed will gradually decrease. However, a faster way to reset is to de- press the brake pedal and then push the lever down in the ”SET/COAST” direction. Even if you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control on, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. To decrease the vehicle speed, reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. the brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled.

If you use

lever or by depressing

RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control the brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the lever up in the ”RES/ACC” direction will restore the speed set prior to cancellation. However, once the vehicle speed falls be- low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will not be resumed. CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control, press the ”CRUISE ON− OFF” button to turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on. If any of the following conditions then oc- curs, there is some trouble in the cruise control system. D The indicator light does not come on. D The indicator light flashes again. D The

light goes out after

”CRUISE”

indicator

indicator

light

the

in

it

comes on.

If this is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−7
Car audio system and Air conditioning system Car audio system D Reference D Using your audio system:

some basics

D Using your audio system:

controls and features

D Car audio system operating

hints

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Car audio system— —Reference

Type 1−1: AM F M ETR radio/cassette play- er/compact disc auto changer controller

Type 1−2: AM F M ETR radio/cassette play- er/compact disc auto changer controller

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Type 3: AM F M ETR radio/cassette player/com- pact disc player/compact disc auto changer con- troller

Type 2: AM F M ETR radio/compact disc player/compact disc auto changer controller

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—Using your audio system: some basics This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem. Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the ”ACC” or ”ON” position. TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF Push ”PWR V OL”, ”PWR/VOL” or ”VOL/ PWR” to turn the audio system on and off. Push ”AM”, ”FM”, ”AM F M”, ”TAPE”, or ”CD” to turn on that function without push- ”VOL/ ing PWR”. You can turn on each player by inserting a cassette tape or compact disc. You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or compact disc. If the audio system was previously off, then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette tape or com- pact disc. If the another function was pre- viously playing, it will come on again. SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push ”AM”, ”FM”, ”AM F M”, ”TAPE”, or ”CD” if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to anoth- er.

”PWR/VOL” or

”PWR V OL”,

TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system’s tone and balance controls, see the description of your own system. Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble, midrange, and bass levels. In fact, different kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with differ- ent mixes of treble, mid−range, and bass. Balance A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the front and rear sound levels is also important. Keep in mind that if you are listening to a stereo recording or broadcast, changing the right/left balance will increase the vol- ume of one group of sounds while de- creasing the volume of another.

YOUR RADIO ANTENNA Your vehicle has an antenna printed on the inside of the rear window.

NOTICE

Attaching the film (especially conduc- tive or metalic type) on the rear win- dow will noticeably reduce the sensi- tivity of the radio.

YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be to the right.

NOTICE

Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cas- sette tapes into the slot, or the tape player may be damaged.

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YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER When you insert a disc, gently push it in with the label side up. (The player will automatically eject a disc if the label side is down.) The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc. Then it will play from track 1 again.

NOTICE

Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player. Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot.

8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play compact disc singles. Compact disc singles are about 8 cm (3
in.) than standard discs. After you eject a compact disc single, do not insert a standard 12 cm (5 in.) disc until ”DISC” disappears from the display.

in diameter−smaller

NOTICE

Do not use an adaptor for compact disc singles⎯it could cause tracking errors or interfere with the ejection of compact discs.

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—Using your audio system: controls and features "Type 1−1

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Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.

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(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)

the

the

fast

Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for- ward a cassette tape. ”FF” will appear on the display. Push the reverse button to rewind a tape. ”REW” will appear on the display. To stop the tape while it is fast forward- ing, push forward button or ”TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re- winding, push reverse button or ”TAPE”. If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- sette player will stop and then play that same side. If a tape fast forwards com- pletely, the cassette player will play the other side of the tape, using the auto−re- verse feature. Compact Disc Player If you want forward or reverse to fast through a compact disc track, push and hold in the fast forward or reverse button. When you release the button, the compact disc player will resume playing.

Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.

to preset and

1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used tune in radio stations. To preset a station to a button: Tune in the desired station (see ”TUNE” or ”SEEK” button). Push and hold down the button until you hear a beep⎯this will set the station to the button. The button number will appear on the display. To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for the station you want. The but- ton number and station frequency will ap- pear on the display. These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button (The display will show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when you push ”AM” or ”FM”).

(Eject button)

Push this button to eject a cassette. After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, you will be able to eject a cassette but you will not be able to reinsert it.

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is used

to adjust

AM Push ”AM” to switch the AM band. ”AM” will appear on the display. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing ”AM”. Also, push ”AM” to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation. AUDIO CONTROL / MODE Manual tone adjustment function— This knob the manually. tone adjustment, push For ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAS” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show range ”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”. Type 1−2 only tone adjustment, push For middle−pitch / MODE” repeatedly ”AUDIO CONTROL until ”MId” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show the range from ”MId −5” to ”MId 5”.

low−pitch

from

tone

the

the

from

is also

to adjust

tone adjustment, push For high−pitch ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”TRE” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show range ”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”. Sound balance adjustment function— This knob the sound balance between the front and rear, and the right and left speakers. For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd” appears on the turn knob to adjust the front/rear balance. The display will show the range from ”FAd F7” to ”FAd R7”. For ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL” appears on the knob to adjust the left/right balance. The display will show the range from ”BAL L7” to ”BAL R7”.

left/right adjustment, push

the display. Then

the display. Then

turn

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time you push ”CD”,

CD (Compact Disc) Push ”CD” to switch from radio or cas- sette operation to compact disc operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the compact disc player by pushing ”CD”. In both cases, a disc must already be loaded in the player. When the audio is set into compact disc operation, the display shows the track or, track and disc number currently being played. Each the system changes between single disc play- er and automatic changer. Your audio system shows six different dis- play if the player malfunctions. If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indi- cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera- ture. Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down. If ”Err 1” appears on the display, it indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it was the disc or insert it correctly.

inserted up−side down. Clean

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in

is put

the cassette player,

MTL (Metal) Display Type 1−2 only If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette tape the player will automatically adapt to it and ”MTL” will appear on the display. PROG (Program) Push ”PROG” to select the other side of indicates a cassette which side is currently selected (” ” indi- indicates bottom cates side). Auto−reverse the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side. This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding.

tape. The display

feature: After

top side,

”

”

is

it the

inside

loaded

If ”Err 2” appears on the display, indicates no disc magazine, insert a disc. If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, it indicates there is a trouble inside the sys- tem. Eject the disc or magazine. Set the disc or magazine again. If ”OPEn” appears on the display, it indicates the compact disc auto changer lid is open. Close the compact disc auto changer lid. If the malfunction is not recovered, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. DISC ∨∧ Compact disc auto changer only— By using this button, you can select a disc you wish to listen to. Push the either side of the button until the number of the disc you want to listen to appears on the display.

B NR∗

Dolby® If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction, push the button marked with the double−D symbol. The double−D symbol will appear on the display. Push the button again to turn off Dolbyr B NR. The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- tion, play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used for recording the tape. ∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY” and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. FM Push ”FM” to switch the FM band. ”FM1” or ”FM2” will appear on the display. This system allow you to set twelve FM sta- tions, two for each button. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing ”FM”. Also, push ”FM” to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation.

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the

listen

RAND (Random) There are two random features—you can either listen to the tracks on all the com- pact discs in the magazine in random or- der, or only tracks on a specific compact disc in random order. Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND” will appear on the display and the disc you are listening to in random order. If you hear beep, you held the button too long, and the tracks in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature, push the ”RAND” a second time. Compact disc auto changer only— Random playing for all the tracks in the magazine: Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear a beep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the dis- play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random fea- ture, push ”RAND” a second time.

the player will play all

the

track

track ends,

RPT (Repeat) Cassette Player Type 1−2 only Push ”RPT” while is playing. ”RPT” will appear on the display. When the it will automatically be rewound and replayed. This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature. There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks in order for the re- peat feature to work correctly. Compact Disc Player There are two repeat features—you can either replay a disc track or a whole com- pact disc. Repeating a track: Quickly push and release ”RPT” while the track is playing. ”RPT” will appear on the display. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will repeat the whole disc. When the track ends, it will automatically be replayed. This pro- cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.

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Compact disc auto changer only— Repeating a disc: Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear a beep. ”D·RPT” will appear on the display. The player will repeat all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. When the disc ends, the player will automatically go back to the top track of the disc and replay. This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the re- peat feature. SCAN Radio You can either scan all the frequencies on a band or scan only the preset stations for that band. To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the radio will scan the preset sta- tions. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for a few seconds, and then scan again. To select a station, push ”SCAN” a second time.

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the discs,

tracks of all the

Compact disc auto changer only— Scanning the first discs in the magazine: Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear a beep. ”D·SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc. To select a disc, push the ”SCAN” a second time. If the player has scanned all it will stop scanning. SEEK (Seeking) Type 1−2 only Radio In plays station band. To seek a station, push and hold the ”∧” or ”∨” side of ”SEEK” until you hear a beep. Do this again to find another sta- tion.

the radio finds and the next station up or down the

the seek mode,

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Cassette Player By using this button, you can skip up or down to a different track. You can skip up to nine tracks at a time. Push the up or down side of the button. ”FF 1” or ”REW 1” will appear on the display. Next, push either side of the track button until the number on the display reaches the number of tracks you want to skip. If you push the button ten times, the skip feature will be turned off. When counting the number of tracks you want to rewind, remember to count the current track as well. For example, if you want to rewind to a song that is two be- fore the song you are listening to, push on the down side of the button until ”REW 3” appears on the display. If you have pushed the track button more than you wanted to, push the other side of the button. The track number will be reduced.

To scan the preset stations: Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next pres- et station up the band, stay there for a few seconds, and then move to the next preset station. To select a station, push ”SCAN” a second time. Compact disc player There are two scan features—you can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine. Scanning for the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine. To select a track, push the ”SCAN” a second time. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scanning.

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The track number you select is not valid if it is higher than the number of tracks remaining on the current cassette side. D After tape

the beginning of

is the player will automatically

reached, start playing the same side.

the

D After the end of the tape is reached, the player will automatically reverse sides and start playing the other side. There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks for the track button to work correctly. In addition, the feature may not work well with some spoken word, live, or classical recordings. SKIP Type 1−2 only The skip feature allows you to fast for- ward past long stretches of blank tape. This is especially useful at the end of cassettes. Push ”SKIP”. ”SKIP” will appear on the display. The cassette player will keep track of how much blank space it plays. Any time it has played about 10 seconds of blank fast forward to the next track and begin to play. Push the button a second time to turn off the skip feature.

it will automatically

tape,

ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re- ceived. ”ST” appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev- ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep- tion. TAPE Push ”TAPE” to switch from radio or com- pact disc operation to cassette operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the cassette player by pushing ”TAPE”. In both cases, a cassette must already be loaded in the player. TRACK Compact disc player By using this button, you can skip up or down to a different track. Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display. If you want to return the beginning of the current track, push the button one time, quickly.

the down side of

up/down

button):

(Track

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TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the ”∧” (up) or ”∨” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up or down the station band. (If you hear a beep, you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode.) Seeking Type 1−1 only In plays station band. To seek a station, push and hold the ”∧” or ”∨” side of ”TUNE” until you hear a beep. Do this again to find another sta- tion. VOL/PWR (Volume/Power) Push ”VOL/PWR” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn ”VOL/PWR” to adjust the volume.

the radio finds and the next station up or down the

the seek mode,

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Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.

to preset and

1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used tune in radio stations. To preset a station to a button: Tune in the desired station (see ”TUNE” button). Push and hold down the button until you hear a beep⎯this will set the station to the button. The button number will appear on the display. To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for the station you want. The but- ton number and station frequency will ap- pear on the display. These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button (The display will show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when you push ”AM·FM”).

(Eject button)

Push this button to eject a compact disc. After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, you will be able to eject a disc but you will not be able to reinsert it.

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(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)

to fast

If you want forward or reverse through a compact disc track, push and hold in the fast forward or reverse button. When you release the button, the compact disc player will resume playing. AM F M Push ”AM F M” to switch between the AM and FM bands. ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” will appear on the display. These systems al- low you to set twelve FM stations, two for each button. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing ”AM F M”. Also, push ”AM F M” from compact disc operation to radio operation.

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the display. Then

Sound balance adjustment function— This knob the sound balance between the front and rear, and the right and left speakers. For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd” appears on turn the knob to adjust the front/rear balance. The display will show the range from ”FAd F7” to ”FAd R7”. For ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL” appears on the knob to adjust the left/right balance. The display will show the range from ”BAL L7” to ”BAL R7”.

left/right adjustment, push

the display. Then

turn

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time you push ”CD”,

CD (Compact Disc) Push ”CD” to switch from radio operation to compact disc operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the com- pact disc player by pushing ”CD”. In both cases, a disc must already be loaded in the player. When the audio is set into compact disc operation, the display shows the track or, track and disc number currently being played. Each the system changes between built−in single disc player and automatic changer. Your audio system shows six different dis- play if the player malfunctions. If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indi- cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera- ture. Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down. If ”Err 1” appears on the display, it indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it was the disc or insert it correctly.

inserted up−side down. Clean

the

tone

from

is used

low−pitch

to adjust

AUDIO CONTROL / MODE Manual tone adjustment function— This knob the manually. tone adjustment, push For ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAS” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show range ”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”. With middle−pitch tone— tone adjustment, push For middle−pitch ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”MId” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show the range from ”MId −5” to ”MId 5”. tone adjustment, push For high−pitch ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”TRE” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show range ”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”.

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loaded

If ”Err 2” appears on the display, indicates no disc magazine, insert a disc. If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, it indicates there is a trouble inside the sys- tem. Eject the disc or magazine. Set the disc or magazine again. If ”OPEn” appears on the display, it indicates the compact disc auto changer lid is open. Close the compact disc auto changer lid. If the malfunction is not recovered, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. DISC ∨∧ Compact disc auto changer only— By using this button, you can select a disc you wish to listen to. Push the either side of the button until the number of the disc you want to listen to appears on the display. PWR/VOL (Power/Volume) Push ”PWR/VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn ”PWR/VOL” to adjust the volume.

to

the

listen

RAND (Random) There are two random features—you can either listen to the tracks on all the com- pact discs in the magazine in random or- der, or only tracks on a specific compact disc in random order. Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND” will appear on the display and the disc you are listening to in random order. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the tracks in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature, push the ”RAND” a second time. Compact disc auto changer only— Random playing for all the tracks in the magazine: Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear a beep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the dis- play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random fea- ture, push ”RAND” a second time.

the player will play all

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RPT (Repeat) There are two repeat features—you can either replay a disc track or a whole com- pact disc. Repeating a track: Quickly push and release ”RPT” while the track is playing. ”RPT” will appear on the display. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will repeat the whole disc. When the track ends, it will automatically be replayed. This pro- cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature. Compact disc auto changer only— Repeating a disc: Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear a beep. ”D·RPT” will appear on the display. The player will repeat all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. When the disc ends, the player will automatically go back to the top track of the disc and replay. This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the re- peat feature.

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ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re- ceived. ”ST” appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev- ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep- tion. TRACK Compact disc player By using this button, you can skip up or down to a different track. Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display. If you want to return the beginning of the current track, push the button one time, quickly.

the down side of

up/down

button):

(Track

SCAN Radio You can either scan all the frequencies on a band or scan only the preset stations for that band. To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the radio will scan the preset sta- tions. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for a few seconds, and then scan again. To select a station, push ”SCAN” a second time. To scan the preset stations: Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next pres- et station up the band, stay there for a few seconds, and then move to the next preset station. To select a station, push ”SCAN” a second time.

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Compact disc player There are two scan features—you can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine. Scanning for the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine. To select a track, push the ”SCAN” a second time. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scanning. Compact disc auto changer only— Scanning the first discs in the magazine: Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear a beep. ”D·SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc. To select a disc, push the ”SCAN” a second time. If the player has scanned all it will stop scanning.

tracks of all the

the discs,

for

TUNE (Tuning) Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the ”∧” (up) or ”∨” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up or down the station band. (If you hear a beep, you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode.) Seeking In plays station band. To seek a station, push and hold the ”∧” or ”∨” side of ”TUNE” until you hear a beep. Do this again to find another sta- tion.

the radio finds and the next station up or down the

the seek mode,

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(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)

the

the

fast

Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for- ward a cassette tape. ”FF” will appear on the display. Push the reverse button to rewind a tape. ”REW” will appear on the display. To stop the tape while it is fast forward- ing, push forward button or ”TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re- winding, push reverse button or ”TAPE”. If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- sette player will stop and then play that same side. If a tape fast forwards com- pletely, the cassette player will play the other side of the tape, using the auto−re- verse feature. Compact Disc Player If you want forward or reverse to fast through a compact disc track, push and hold in the fast forward or reverse button. When you release the button, the compact disc player will resume playing.

Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.

to preset and

1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used tune in radio stations. To preset a station to a button: Tune in the desired station (see ”TUNE” or ”SEEK” button). Push and hold down the button until you hear a beep⎯this will set the station to the button. The button number will appear on the display. To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for the station you want. The but- ton number and station frequency will ap- pear on the display. These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button (The display will show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when you push ”AM·FM”).

(Eject button) the cassette

Push tape eject button to eject a cassette. Push the compact disc eject button to eject a compact disc. After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, you will be able to eject a cassette or disc but you will not be able to reinsert it.

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AM F M Push ”AM F M” to switch between the AM and FM bands.”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” will appear on the display. These systems al- low you to set twelve FM stations, two for each button. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing ”AM F M”. Also, push ”AM F M” to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation. AUDIO CONTROL / MODE Manual tone adjustment function— This knob the manually. tone adjustment, push For / MODE” repeatedly ”AUDIO CONTROL until ”BAS” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show range ”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”. tone adjustment, push For middle−pitch ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”MId” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show the range from ”MId −5” to ”MId 5”.

to adjust

low−pitch

is used

from

tone

the

the

from

is also

to adjust

tone adjustment, push For high−pitch ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”TRE” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show range ”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”. Sound balance adjustment function— This knob the sound balance between the front and rear, and the right and left speakers. For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd” appears on the turn knob to adjust the front/rear balance. The display will show the range from ”FAd F7” to ”FAd R7”. For ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL” appears on the knob to adjust the left/right balance. The display will show the range from ”BAL L7” to ”BAL R7”.

left/right adjustment, push

the display. Then

the display. Then

turn

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time you push ”CD”,

CD (Compact Disc) Push ”CD” to switch from radio or cas- sette operation to compact disc operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the compact disc player by pushing ”CD”. In both cases, a disc must already be loaded in the player. When the audio is set into compact disc operation, the display shows the track or, track and disc number currently being played. Each the system changes between built−in single disc player and automatic changer. Your audio system shows six different dis- play if the player malfunctions. If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indi- cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera- ture. Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down. If ”Err 1” appears on the display, it indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it was the disc or insert it correctly.

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feature: After

tape. The display

PROG (Program) Push ”PROG” to select the other side of a cassette indicates which side is currently selected (”Y” indi- cates top side, ”B” indicates bottom side). Auto−reverse the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side. This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding. PWR·VOL (Power·Volume) Push ”PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn ”PWR·VOL” to adjust the volume. RAND (Random) There are two random features—you can either listen to the tracks on all the com- pact discs in the magazine in random or- der, or only tracks on a specific compact disc in random order.

listen

the

to

B NR∗

Dolby® If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction, push the button marked with the double−D symbol. The double−D symbol will appear on the display. Push the button again to turn off Dolbyr B NR. The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- tion, play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used for recording the tape. ∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY” and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. MTL (Metal) Display If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette tape the player will automatically adapt to it and ”MTL” will appear on the display.

the cassette player,

is put

in

is

it the

inside

loaded

If ”Err 2” appears on the display, indicates no disc magazine, insert a disc. If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, it indicates there is a trouble inside the sys- tem. Eject the disc or magazine. Set the disc or magazine again. If ”OPEn” appears on the display, it indicates the compact disc auto changer lid is open. Close the compact disc auto changer lid. If the malfunction is not recovered, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. DISC ∨∧ Compact disc auto changer only— By using this button, you can select a disc you wish to listen to. Push the either side of the button until the number of the disc you want to listen to appears on the display.

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Compact Disc Player There are two repeat features—you can either replay a disc track or a whole com- pact disc. Repeating a track: Quickly push and release ”RPT” while the track is playing. ”RPT” will appear on the display. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will repeat the whole disc. When the track ends, it will automatically be replayed. This pro- cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature. Compact disc auto changer only— Repeating a disc: Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear a beep. ”D·RPT” will appear on the display. The player will repeat all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. When the disc ends, the player will automatically go back to the top track of the disc and replay. This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the re- peat feature.

SCAN Radio You can either scan all the frequencies on a band or scan only the preset stations for that band. To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the radio will scan the preset sta- tions. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for a few seconds, and then scan again. To select a station, push ”SCAN” a second time. To scan the preset stations: Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next pres- et station up the band, stay there for a few seconds, and then move to the next preset station. To select a station, push ”SCAN” a second time.

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the player will play all

Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND” will appear on the display and the disc you are listening to in random order. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the tracks in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature, push the ”RAND” a second time. Compact disc auto changer only— Random playing for all the tracks in the magazine: Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear a beep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the dis- play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random fea- ture, push ”RAND” a second time. RPT (Repeat) Cassette Player Push ”RPT” while is playing. ”RPT” will appear on the display. When the it will automatically be rewound and replayed. This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature. There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks in order for the re- peat feature to work correctly.

track ends,

track

the

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When counting the number of tracks you want to rewind, remember to count the current track as well. For example, if you want to rewind to a song that is two be- fore the song you are listening to, push on the down side of the button until ”REW 3” appears on the display. If you have pushed the track button more than you wanted to, push the other side of the button. The track number will be reduced. The track number you select is not valid if it is higher than the number of tracks remaining on the current cassette side. D After tape

the beginning of

is the player will automatically

reached, start playing the same side.

the

D After the end of the tape is reached, the player will automatically reverse sides and start playing the other side. There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks for the track button to work correctly. In addition, the feature may not work well with some spoken word, live, or classical recordings.

the seek mode,

the radio finds and the next station up or down the

SEEK (Seeking) Radio In plays station band. To seek a station, push and hold the ”∧” or ”∨” side of ”SEEK” until you hear a beep. Do this again to find another sta- tion. Cassette Player By using this button, you can skip up or down to a different track. You can skip up to nine tracks at a time. Push the up or down side of the button. ”FF 1” or ”REW 1” will appear on the display. Next, push either side of the track button until the number on the display reaches the number of tracks you want to skip. If you push the button ten times, the skip feature will be turned off.

Compact disc player There are two scan features—you can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine. Scanning for the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine. To select a track, push the ”SCAN” a second time. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scanning. Compact disc auto changer only— Scanning the first discs in the magazine: Push ”SCAN” until you hear a beep. ”D·SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc. To select a disc, push the ”SCAN” a second time. If the player has scanned all the discs, it will stop scan- ning.

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it will automatically

SKIP The skip feature allows you to fast for- ward past long stretches of blank tape. This is especially useful at the end of cassettes. Push ”SKIP”. ”SKIP” will appear on the display. The cassette player will keep track of how much blank space it plays. Any time it has played about 10 seconds of blank fast forward to the next track and begin to play. Push the button a second time to turn off the skip feature. ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re- ceived. ”ST” appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev- ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep- tion.

(Track

button):

up/down

TAPE Push ”TAPE” to switch from radio or com- pact disc operation to cassette operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the cassette player by pushing ”TAPE”. In both cases, a cassette must already be loaded in the player. TRACK Compact disc player By using this button, you can skip up or down to a different track. Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display. If you want to return the beginning of the current track, push the button one time, quickly. TUNE (Tuning) Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the ”∧” (up) or ”∨” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up or down the station band. (If you hear a beep, you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode.)

the down side of

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—Car audio system operating hints

NOTICE

To ensure the correct audio system operation: z Be careful not to spill beverages

over the audio system.

z Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or Compact Disc into the slot.

RADIO RECEPTION Usually, a problem with radio reception does not mean there is a problem with your radio –it is just the normal result of conditions outside the vehicle. For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited range, and the farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal will be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves. Here are some common reception prob- lems that probably do not indicate a prob- lem with your radio:

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Use high−quality cassettes. D Low−quality cassette tapes can cause many problems, including poor sound, inconsistent and constant auto−reversing. They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.

playing

speed,

D Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off.

D Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it, especially if it is hot outside.

D Store cassettes in their cases and out

of direct sunlight.

D Avoid using cassettes with a total play- ing time longer than 100 minutes (50
minutes per side). The tape used in these cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.

signals are

FM Fading and drifting stations–Generally, the effective range of FM is about 40 km (25
miles). Once outside this range, you may notice fading and drifting, which increase with the distance from the radio transmit- ter. They are often accompanied by distor- tion. Multi−path—FM reflective, making it possible for two signals to reach your antenna at the same time. If this happens, the signals will cancel each oth- er out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception. Static and fluttering—These occur when signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or other large objects. Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering. the FM signal you Station swapping—If are interrupted or weak- is ened, and there is another strong station nearby on the FM band, your radio may tune in the second station until the origi- nal signal can be picked up again.

listening to