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on after the ignition is turned to on.

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“VSC” warning

“VSC OFF” indicator light are left on after the ignition is turned to on.

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“VSC” warning

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CAUTION

Under certain slippery road condi- tions, full traction of the vehicle and power to the front wheels can not be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which will cause the vehicle to lose traction. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your ve- hicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. Always drive at ap- propriate and cautious pace.

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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING These lights warn that when there is a problem somewhere in the traction control system. The lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, and will go off after about a few seconds. If the “VSC” warning light and “VSC OFF” indicator light come on, the traction con- trol system does not work. However, as conventional braking operates when ap- plied, there is no problem to continue your driving.

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If to skid during driving, the slip indicator light flashes and an alarm sounds intermittently. The vehicle skid control system activates when is about more than 15 km/h (9 mph). While the “VSC” warning light and “VSC OFF” indicator light come on, the vehicle skid control system cannot be operated. You may hear a sound the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the vehicle skid control is in the self- check mode and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Vehicle skid control system

The vehicle skid control system helps provide comprehensive control of the systems such as an anti- lock brake system, brake assist system, traction control, engine control, etc. This sys- tem automatically controls the output of the brakes or engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when corner- ing on a slippery road surface or abrupt steering wheel operation occurs.

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You can turn off the vehicle skid con- trol system by pushing the “VSC OFF” switch. The “VSC OFF” indicator light will come on. Pushing the “VSC OFF” switch a second time turns the system again and the “VSC OFF” indicator light will go off. At this time, the traction control also turns off and on simulta- neously. When you turn the ignition switch on, this system always turns on.

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(cid:2) Do not rely excessively on the ve- hicle skid control system. Even if the vehicle skid control system is operating, it is not that your vehicle is absolutely safe. Reckless driving will result in an unexpected acci- dent. Always keep safety driving in mind. If the slip indicator light fla- shes and/or an alarm sounds, spe- cial care should be taken while driving.

(cid:2) Only use tires of specified size. The size, manufacturer, brand and tread pattern for all 4 tires should be the same. If you use the tires other than specified, or different type or size, the vehicle skid control sys- tem may not function correctly. When replacing the tires or wheels, contact your Toyota dealer.

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If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle: (cid:2) The “VSC” warning light and/or “VSC OFF” indicator light do/does not come on after the ignition is turned to on.

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“VSC” warning

“VSC OFF” indicator light are left on after the ignition is turned to on.

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VEHICLE SKID CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING These lights warn that when there is a problem somewhere the vehicle skid control system. The lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, and will go off after about a few seconds. If the “VSC” warning light and “VSC OFF” indicator light come on, the vehicle skid control system does not work. However, as conventional braking operates when ap- plied, there is no problem to continue your driving.

“VSC” warning indicator

(cid:2) The OFF” driving without pushing switch.

“VSC light comes on while “VSC OFF”

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When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Fully depress the parking brake pedal. For better holding power, first de- press the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake. To release: Depress pedal while depressing the brake pedal. 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.

the parking brake

CAUTION

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

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

Parking brake

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CAUTION

(cid:2) 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

(cid:2) 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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CAUTION

To avoid accidental cruise control en- gagement, keep the cruise control system off when not using the cruise control.

TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control, push “ON/ OFF” button. This turns the system on. The indicator light in the instrument clus- ter shows that you can now set your de- sired cruising speed. Another push will turn the system completely off. When the ignition key is turned off, the system automatically turned off. To use the cruise control again, push “ON/OFF” button again to turn it on.

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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 any of the following: a. Depressing the brake pedal. b. Push “CANCEL” button and releasing it. c. Pushing “ON/OFF” button. If the vehicle speed falls below about 40
km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will be automatically cancelled. If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10
mph) below the preset speed, the preset speed will be also automatically cancelled. If the preset speed automatically cancels out for any other reasons, have your ve- hicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity.

SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED The transmission must be in “D” before you set the cruise control speed. Bring your vehicle to the desired speed, push “COAST SET” button and release it. This sets the vehicle at that speed. If the speed is not satisfactory, push “RES ACC” button for a faster speed, or push “SET COAST” button for a slower speed. Each push 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 TO A FASTER SPEED Push ”RES ACC” button and hold it. Re- lease the button the desired speed is at- tained. While the button is pushed, the vehicle will gradually gain speed. When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the set speed can be increased 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time by pushing “RES ACC” button quickly within 0.6 seconds. However, a faster way to reset is to ac- celerate then push “COAST SET” button. RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push “COAST SET” button and hold it. Release the desired speed is pushed, the vehicle speed will gradually decrease. When the difference is 5 km/h (3 mph) or more, the vehicle will cruise with its actu- al speed. When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the set speed can be lowered 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time by pushing “COAST SET” button quickly within 0.6 seconds.

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However, a faster way to reset is to de- press then push ”COAST SET” button. 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 button or depress the brake pedal. the brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled. RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by push- ing “CANCEL” button or by depressing the brake pedal, pushing ”RES ACC” button will restore the speed set prior to can- cellation. However, once the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will not be resumed. CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If “CRUISE” indicator light in the instru- ment cluster the cruise control, push “ON/OFF” button to turn the system off and then push it again to turn it on. If any of the following conditions then oc- curs, there is some trouble in the cruise control system.

flashes when using

(cid:2) The indicator light does not come on. (cid:2) The indicator light flashes again. (cid:2) The

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

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SECTION 1- 7

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference Using your audio system Car audio system operating hints

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Type 1: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/ compact disc player/compact disc auto changer controller

Type 2: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/ compact disc auto changer controller/ compact disc auto changer

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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·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Push “AM”, “FM”, “TAPE” or “CD” to turn on pushing “PWR·VOL”. 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”, “TAPE” or “CD” if the system to switch from one function to another.

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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 metallic 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.

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. On models with the compact disc auto changer, next disc will be played from track 1.

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.

The player is intended for use with 12 cm (5 in.) discs only.

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—Controls and features (cid:1)Type 1

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

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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. AM Push “AM” to turn on the radio and select 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.

to preset and

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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PROG (Program) ” to select the other side of a Push “ cassette tape. The display indicates which ” indicates side is currently selected (“ top 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.

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(Reverse/Fast forward button)

Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for- ward a cassette tape. “ ” will appear on the display. Push the reverse button to rewind a tape. “ ” 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.

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AUDIO CTRL and mode adjustment) Manual tone adjustment function— This knob the manually. For tone adjustment, push “AUDIO CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “BASS” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show “BASS -5” to “BASS 5”. For middle- pitch tone adjustment, push “AUDIO CTRL / 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”. For high- pitch tone adjustment, push “AUDIO CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “TREB” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show “TREB -5” to “TREB 5”.

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Sound balance adjustment function— This knob the sound balance between the front and rear, and the right and left speakers. For CTRL appears on turn knob to adjust the front/rear balance. The display will show range “FADE FRONT 7” to “FADE REAR 7”. For “AUDIO CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “BAL” ap- pears on the display. Then turn the knob to adjust the left/right balance. The display will show the range from “BAL LEFT 7” to “BAL RIGHT 7”. 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 to the automatic changer.

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If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- tem will display one of the six following error messages. If “WAIT” appears on the display, it indi- cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi- ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag- azine 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. If “Err 2” appears on the display, indicates no disc magazine. Insert a disc. If “Err 3” or “Err 4” appears on the display, it indicates there is a trouble in- side the system. Eject the disc or maga- zine. 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 rectified, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

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DISC Compact disc auto changer only— By using this button, you can select a disc you wish to listen to. Push either side of the button until the number of the disc you want to listen to appears on the display. Dolby(cid:3) If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolby(cid:3) 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 Dolby(cid:3) 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.

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FM Push “FM” to turn on the radio and select the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” will appear on the display. This system allows you to set twelve FM stations, two for each but- ton. 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. PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the volume. RND (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. To randomly play the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release “ ” will appear on the display. The disc you are listening to will play in random order. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature, push this button again.

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Compact disc auto changer only— To randomly play all the tracks magazine: ” until you hear a Push and hold “ beep. “ ” will appear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in ran- dom order. To turn off the random feature, push this button again. RPT (Repeat) Cassette Player Push “ is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. When the track ends, 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.

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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: ” while the Quickly push and release “ track is playing. “ ” 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: ” until you hear a Push and hold “ beep. “ ” 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 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 5
seconds, and then move to the next pre- set station. To select a station, push “SCAN” again. 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 5 se- conds, and then scan again. To select a station, push “SCAN” again.

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 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 track of all the discs in the magazine. To select a track, push “SCAN” again. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scan- ning. Compact disc auto changer only— Scanning the first track of all the discs in the magazine: “SCAN” until you hear a beep. Push “ the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc. To select a disc, push the the player has scanned all the discs, it will stop scan- ning.

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SEEK (Seeking) Radio In plays station band. To seek the next station, quickly push and release the “(cid:3)” or “(cid:4)” side of “SEEK”. Do this again to find the station after that. If you push and hold the “(cid:3)” or “(cid:4)” side of “SEEK”, the radio will continue seeking up or down for stations and will stop at the next station that it finds after the but- ton is released. on reception. Press the button again to resume the search. 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. From “SEEK +9” to “SEEK -9” 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.

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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. (cid:2) After tape

the beginning of

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reached, start playing the same side.

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(cid:2) 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.

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 (Track up/down button): 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 current track, push the down side of the button one time, quickly.

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TUNE (Tuning) Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the “(cid:3)” or “(cid:4)” side of “TUNE” to step up or down the station band. Do this again to find another frequency. If you push and hold the “(cid:3)” or “(cid:4)” side of “TUNE”, the radio will continue seeking up or down for frequencies and will stop at the next frequency that it finds after the button is released. Press the button again to resume the search.

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

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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

tape eject button to

Cassette tape Push 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.

Compact disc To eject one compact disc only: Push and release the compact disc eject button. If you hold the button too long (if the audio system is on at this time, you hear a beep.), the mechanism will change to the mode for ejecting all the discs loaded in the changer. You can also eject any spe- cific one of the discs loaded in the chang- er as follows:

1. Push either side of the “DISC” button until the number of the disc you want to eject is displayed.

2. Push and release the compact disc

eject button.

To eject all the discs loaded in the chang- er: Push and hold the compact disc eject button (until you hear a beep when the audio system is on). The last compact disc played before pushing the button will be ejected first. If a disc is left in the slot for a long time, the function to eject all the discs will be automatically cancelled. After you turn the ignition to “LOCK”, you will be able to eject one compact disc only or all the discs loaded in the chang- er, but you will not be able to reinsert it or them.

PROG (Program) ” to select the other side of a Push “ cassette tape. The display indicates which side is currently selected (“(cid:1)” indicates top side, “(cid:2)” 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. (Reverse/Fast forward button)

feature: After

Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for- ward a cassette tape. “ ” will appear on the display. Push the reverse button to ” will appear on the rewind a tape. “ 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.

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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. AM Push “AM” to turn on the radio and select 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 CTRL and mode adjustment) Manual tone adjustment function— This knob the manually. For tone adjustment, push “AUDIO CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “BASS” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show “BASS -5” to “BASS 5”.

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For middle- pitch tone adjustment, push “AUDIO CTRL / 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”. For high- pitch tone adjustment, push “AUDIO CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “TREB” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show “TREB -5” to “TREB 5”. Sound balance adjustment function— This knob the sound balance between the front and rear, and the right and left speakers. For CTRL appears on turn knob to adjust the front/rear balance. The display will show range “FADE FRONT 7” to “FADE REAR 7”. For “AUDIO CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “BAL” ap- pears on the display. Then turn the knob to adjust the left/right balance. The display will show the range from “BAL LEFT 7” to “BAL RIGHT 7”.

front/rear adjustment, push “AUDIO / MODE” repeatedly until “FADE” the

left/right adjustment, push

the display. Then

is also used

to adjust

from

the

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. If the player or another unit equipped with the player malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the six following error messages. If “WAIT” appears on the display, it indi- cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi- ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag- azine 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. If “Err 2” appears on the display, indicates no disc magazine. Insert a disc.

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If “Err 3” or “Err 4” appears on the display, it indicates there is a trouble in- side the system. Eject the disc or maga- zine. 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 rectified, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. DISC By using this button, you can select a disc you wish to listen to. Push either side of the button until the number of the disc you want to listen to appears on the display. Dolby(cid:3) If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolby(cid:3) 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 Dolby(cid:3) 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.

B NR*

: 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 turn on the radio and select the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” will appear on the display. This system allows you to set twelve FM stations, two for each but- ton. 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. LOAD This button is used to load the compact discs in the compact disc auto changer which is integrated with the radio and cas- sette player. This compact disc auto changer can store up to 6 discs. The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

Loading one compact disc only— To load one compact disc only, quickly push and release the button. If you hold the button too long (if the audio system is on at this time, you hear a beep.), the mechanism will change to the mode for loading multiple compact discs. After pushing the button, insert a compact disc. After the disc is loaded, the shutter of the slot will close. If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter will close after 15 seconds. Loading multiple compact discs— To load multiple compact discs, push and hold (until you hear a beep when the au- dio system is on). After pushing the but- ton, insert the first compact disc. After the disc is loaded, the shutter of the slot will close. After a few seconds, the shutter will automatically open again so the next disc can be inserted. The same process can be applied for loading the rest of the discs. If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter will close after 15 seconds.

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less

for recently

To recall a radio text message, push this button than 1.7 seconds. The most received stored message will appear on the display, even if it has already been displayed. Pushing this but- ton for less than 1.7 seconds while the most recent message is being displayed will recall the newest stored message. If 2 or more messages have been stored, the other stored messages will be toggled through each time you push this button (while a stored message is on display). If no messages have been stored, or if there are no more messages to be re- called, “NO MSG STORED” will appear on the display, and the message display will be canceled. The display then returns to show the program service name. The message display will be canceled if you activate any function that affects the dis- play. Message display can be canceled by pressing any of the following buttons: “AM”, “LOAD”, “SEEK”, “TUNE”, any preset, “SCAN”, any audio control, “RDS”, “SRCH”, or “”. If the current station is not a traffic program and traffic announcements is off, pushing “TRAF” will cancel the dis- play. The message will be canceled after the entire message has been displayed.

“TAPE”,

“FM”,

“CD”,

is used

type mode.

for program

is switched to FM

(Program Types) This button type (PTY) search of RDS stations. 32 program types are available as listed here. By pushing this button, RDS is turned on if it was off (“RDS” will display), and the radio If program type search has not previously performed, the radio will start a program type search (see “SRCH” for details on program type search). If a program type search has previously been performed in FM1 or FM2, the radio will return to the last active program type. If you are already in FM type mode and a program type is not already being dis- played, pushing this button will recall the display for the current program type. After a program type is being displayed, subsequent pushes within 3 seconds will the available program toggle through the right or types. Pushing left arrows repeatedly will increment or decrement the display the available program types in alphabetical order. If a type search was started, it can be canceled as described in “SRCH.”

through

It

radio

receives a

MSG (Message) This button is used to display a radio text is also used message. to store and recall radio text messages. To receive radio text, turn RDS on (see “RDS”), and tune to an RDS station that broadcasts radio text messages. When the radio test message, “MSG” will appear on the display. Push this button at this time to display the radio text message. The message display will be canceled if you activate any function that affects the display. After the entire message has been displayed, the mes- sage will disappear. To view the message again, push this button a second time. To store a radio text message, push and hold this button for more than 1.7 seconds while the message is being displayed. A beep will sound, indicating that the mes- sage has been stored. At this time “MSG STORED” appears on the display. Up to three 64- character messages can be stored. If 3 messages are already in stor- age, the oldest message will be removed to make room for a new message.

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Program Type List type names are The type search, available. After a program the radio will display one of the following then the types program for 3 seconds program type name (if it will display the available). After that, program service name to an 8- character limit) of the current station. The following table lists each display and its program type.

for 3 seconds,

(subject

Display

Program type (PTY)

None

News

Inform

Sports

Talk

Rock

Cls Rock

Adlt Hit

Soft Rck

Top 40

Country

Oldies

Soft

10

11

12

Display

Nostalga

Jazz

Classicl

R & B

Soft R&B

Language

Rel Musc

Rel Talk

Persnlty

Public

College

PTY- 24

PTY- 25

PTY- 26

PTY- 27

PTY- 28

Weather

Test

Alert!

Program type (PTY)

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the volume. RDS (Radio Data System) If the FM radio, cassette player or com- pact disc player is on, pushing this button will turn RDS on or off. Turning RDS on will display “RDS” and other appropriate RDS displays including “”, “TYPE” and “MSG”. If the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the program service name, such as “ROCK 107”, will appear on the display. When RDS is turned on, various types of information are displayed. These include the program type (PTY) currently being broadcast, the program service name, traf- fic announcements and emergency alert message. There are five buttons that con- trol RDS: “”, “TRAF” and “MSG”. (See each this alphabetical button’s description listing.) Emergency alert message is broadcast when the audio is on even if the RDS function is turned off (see “Alert! display”). RDS is also turned on if the audio system is on by pushing other RDS buttons except “MSG”.

“SRCH”,

“RDS”,

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the tracks

To randomly play all magazine: ” until you hear a Push and hold “ beep. “ ” will appear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in ran- dom order. To turn off the random feature, push this button again. RPT (Repeat) Cassette Player Push “ is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. When the it will automatically be track ends, 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.

” while

track

the

Compact Disc Player There are two repeat features—You can either replay a disc track or a whole com- pact disc. Repeating a track: ” while the Quickly push and release “ track is playing. “ ” 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. Repeating a disc: Push and hold “ ” until you hear a beep. “ ” 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.

it will

interrupt

radio will

“Alert!” display The alert program type sends emergency alert messages. The receive alert messages if it is on and tuned to an RDS station, or if the previous station was an RDS station. If the radio receives an alert announcement, the previous mode, display “Alert!,” adjust the volume to Traffic Announcement level, and broadcast the alert. Then, it will return to the previous mode and volume level. An alert message in progress can be can- celled by activating any function. However, the PTY- 31 interrupt feature can only be turned off by turning off the ignition. RND (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. To randomly play the tracks on a disc: ” Quickly push and release “ will appear on the display. The disc you are listening to will play in random order. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature, push this button again.

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SCAN Radio You can either scan all the frequencies on a band or scan only the preset stations for that band. 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 5
seconds, and then move to the next pre- set station. To select a station, push “SCAN” again. 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 5 se- conds, and then scan again. To select a station, push “SCAN” again.

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 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 track of all the discs in the magazine. To select a track, push “SCAN” again. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scan- ning. Scanning the first track of all the discs in the magazine: Push “SCAN” until you hear a beep. “DSCAN” will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc. To select a disc, push the “SCAN” again. If the player has scanned all the discs, it will stop scanning.

the seek mode,

the radio finds and the next station up or down the

SEEK (Seeking) Radio In plays station band. To seek the next station, quickly push and release the “(cid:3)” or “(cid:4)” side of “SEEK”. Do this again to find the station after that. If you push and hold the “(cid:3)” or “(cid:4)” side of “SEEK”, the radio will continue seeking up or down for stations and will stop at the next station that it finds after the but- ton is released. on reception. Press the button again to resume the search. 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. From “SEEK +9” to “SEEK -9” 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.

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SRCH (Search) This button allows you to search all avail- able RDS stations out of the entire FM band and sort them by program type (see “” for details on program types). By pushing this button, RDS is turned on if it was off (“RDS” will display). The radio is switched to FM type mode. During the program type search, “SEARCHING....” will show on the display. Also at this time, “FM” and “TYPE” will appear on the dis- play to indicate that the preset buttons are for program type presets. After searching for all available RDS sta- tions, the radio will activate the previously active program type. If the previously ac- tive program type is not available, or if the radio has not yet performed a program type search, the radio will activate the first program type, in alphabetical order, that has stations in memory. The radio will preset the stations of the current program type into the preset buttons.

If more than 6 stations of a program type are found, the radio will create a second bank of presets, such as “Rock 1” and “Rock 2”. These are accessible through the “” button. If more than 12 stations are found, the radio will load the 12 strongest stations of the program type into the presets. After the search is complete, the radio will display the number of RDS stations found for 3 seconds: for example, “Found 19
RDS.” The radio will then display the se- lected program type for 3 seconds: for example, “ROCK.” After the program type has been displayed for 3 seconds, the radio will display the program type name for 3 seconds. After that, the radio will display the program service name. Day mode (headlights off): The radio will only display the number of presets that have a frequency for the selected program type. For example, if program type Rock is selected, and there are three rock sta- tions, only preset numbers 1, 2 and 3 will be displayed. The remaining preset num- bers will not be displayed and the remain- ing presets will have no function. Night mode (headlights on): In addition to the display described for day mode, the radio will illuminate the jewels of the pre- sets that have stations available. The re- maining presets will have no function.

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. (cid:2) After tape

the beginning of

is the player will automatically

reached, start playing the same side.

the

(cid:2) 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.

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“SRCH”,

“

tape can also cancel

A type search in progress can be can- celed by pushing the following buttons: “SEEK”, “TUNE”, “SCAN”, “AM”, “FM”, any preset button, “CD” (if CD mode is avail- able), “TAPE” (if tape mode is available), “RDS”, TYPES>”, “TRAF”, or “LOAD”. If any of these but- tons is pressed, the search will be can- celed and the appropriate function started. Inserting a the search. If no RDS stations are found, “FOUND 0
RDS” will display and the radio will return to the previous FM mode and frequency. 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 (Track up/down button): 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 current track, push the down side of the button one time, quickly. TRAF (Traffic) This button turns the traffic announcement (TA) feature on and off. This button can operate in RDS mode, or if the FM radio, cassette player or compact disc player is on. By pushing this button, RDS is turned on if it was off (“RDS” will display), and traf- fic announcement feature is on. “TRAF” appears on the display when the radio is tuned to a traffic station. When the traffic announcement feature is on, “< >” will be displayed around “TRAF” (“”).

the beginning of

to

If no

the volume

If the current station is not a traffic sta- tion, the radio will start a traffic program search in increasing frequency order. Dur- ing a traffic program search, “Seek Traffic” will display. traffic programs are found, “No Traf Info” will display. If the radio receives a traffic announce- ment, it will interrupt the cassette player or compact disc mode (if either one was on), adjust to Traffic An- nouncement level, and broadcast the traf- fic announcement. During a traffic an- nouncement, “Traf Announce” will appear on the display. After traffic announcement, it will return to the previous mode and volume level. TA volume memory function—The volume when receiving the traffic announcement is memorized. When “TA” is received next time, the sys- tem compares the volume before “TA” is received and the memorized TA volume and automatically selects the louder vol- ume. However, range of volume memory is limited: if the volume received previously is less than the minimum, this volume will be the minimum range. You can adjust the volume independently from range while receiving a TA station.

the memorized TA volume

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Traffic announcement can be canceled by turning RDS off, or pressing the “TRAF” button again. TUNE (Tuning) Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the “(cid:3)” or “(cid:4)” side of “TUNE” to step up or down the station band. Do this again to find another frequency. If you push and hold the “(cid:3)” or “(cid:4)” side of “TUNE”, the radio will continue seeking up or down for frequencies and will stop at the next frequency that it finds after the button is released. Press the button again to resume the search.

Car audio system operating hints

NOTICE

To ensure the correct audio system operation: (cid:1) Be careful not to spill beverages

over the audio system.

(cid:1) Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or Compact Disc into the slot.

(cid:1) The use of cellular phone inside or near the vehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of the audio sys- tem which you are listening to. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

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. The farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal will be. conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves.

In addition,

reception

192

signals are

Here are some common reception prob- lems that probably do not indicate a prob- lem with your radio: 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.

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AM Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere- especially at night. These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta- tion, causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak. Station interference—When a reflected sig- nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency, interfere with each other, making it difficult to hear the broad- cast. Static—AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electri- cal motors. This results in static. CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER AND TAPES For the best performance for your cas- sette player and tapes: Clean the tape head and other parts regu- larly. (cid:2) A dirty

tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality and tangle your cassette to clean them is by using a cleaning tape.

tapes. The easiest way

Use high- quality cassettes. (cid:2) 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,

(cid:2) Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off.

(cid:2) Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it, especially if it is hot outside.

(cid:2) Store cassettes in their cases and out

of direct sunlight.

(cid:2) 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.

CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS (cid:2) Use only compact discs

labeled as

shown.

(cid:2) Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working. On hot days, use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc.

(cid:2) Bumpy roads or other vibrations may

make your compact disc player skip.

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(cid:2) Your automatic changer or compact disc player cannot play special shaped or low- quality compact discs such as those shown here. Do not use them as the changer or player could be dam- aged.

inserting

(cid:2) Handle compact discs carefully, espe- them. cially when you are them on the edge and do not Hold bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints on them, particularly on the shiny side. (cid:2) Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)

(cid:2) Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to