2008 Toyota Camry Owners Manual

l Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded. l Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal, state/provincial or local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes. n Break-in schedule

Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train components (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bear- ings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.

n Maintenance

If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner's Manual Supplement”.)

l Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-

mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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CAUTION

n To avoid accident or injury

l The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus the weight of cargo) must not

exceed 1000 lb. (453 kg).

l Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,

gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.

l Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About 60% of the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining 40% in the rear.

n Hitches

If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.

l Use only a hitch that conforms to the total trailer weight requirement. l Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer. l Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease. l Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.

n When towing a trailer

l Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-

cle's braking effectiveness.

l Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.

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NOTICE

n When installing a trailer hitch

l Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install

the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.

l Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle

housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.

n Brakes

Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable fed- eral and state/provincial regulations.

n Safety chain

A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.

n Do not directly splice trailer lights

Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction.

Trailer towing tips

Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The 3 main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading. Keep the following in mind when towing. l Before starting out, check the trailer lights and the vehicle-trailer

connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.

l Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the vehicle.

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l Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to right. (This is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci- dent.

l As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to- vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.

l Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and

loss of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.

l Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. l Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-

ing turns.

l Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making a larger than normal turning radius.

l Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Periodically check the rear to prepare for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel, reduce speed immediately but gradually, and steer straight ahead. Never increase speed. If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer will stabilize.

l Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider- able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.

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In order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use overdrive (automatic transmission) or the 5th gear (manual transmission).

l Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air condition- ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. (→P. 421)

l Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the transmission in P (automatic transmission) or in first or R (manual transmission). Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so only after performing the following:

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Apply the brakes and keep them applied. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. Apply the parking brake firmly. Shift into first or R (manual transmission) or P (automatic transmission) and turn off the engine.

l When restarting after parking on a slope: STEP 1

With the transmission in the P position (automatic transmis- sion) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) depressed, start the engine. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, be sure to keep the brake pedal pressed. Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into the R position. Release the parking brake (also brake pedal on vehicles with automatic transmission), and slowly pull or back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes. Have someone retrieve the blocks.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

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CAUTION

n To avoid an accident

l Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause loss of control.

l Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill

grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.

l Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.

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2-5. Driving information Dinghy towing (automatic transmission)

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

n To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

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Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground

To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures before towing. STEP 1

Shift the shift lever to neutral. Switch to “ACC” position. (→P. 130) Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been turned off. Release the parking brake. After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before driving the vehicle.

STEP 2

STEP 3

n Necessary equipment and accessories

Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con- tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom- mended equipment.

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n Dinghy towing direction

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Do not tow the vehicle backwards. Doing so may cause serious damage.

n To prevent the steering from locking

Ensure the engine switch is in “ACC” position.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.

Air outlet display

Fan speed display

Driver’s side temperature setting display Driver’s side temper- ature control

“DUAL” button

Front passenger’s side temperature setting display

Change the air outlets used (air flow selector button)

Front passenger’s side temperature control

Automatic mode

Off

Fan speed (fan speed selector)

Windshield defogger

Air conditioning on/off switch

Outside air or recirculated air mode

Using the automatic mode

STEP 1

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

STEP 2

Turning

to the right increases the temperature and

to the left decreases the temperature on the

turning driver’s side. The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sep- arately. (→P. 187)

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Adjusting the settings

n Adjusting the temperature setting

Turning

to the right increases the temperature and turning

to the left decreases the temperature on the driver’s side.

to the right (increase) or

Turn to the left (decrease) on the passenger’s side to separately adjust the temperature for the pas-

senger’s and driver’s side (dual mode). Press to return the driver’s and passenger’s side temperatures to the same setting (simulta- neous mode). The air conditioning system switches between dual and simultaneous

mode each time

is pressed.

n Adjusting the fan speed

Press “∧” (increase) or “∨” (decrease) on the fan speed selector. The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels) Press

to turn the fan off.

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n Changing the air outlets

Press the air flow selector button. The air outlets switch each time the button is pressed. The air flow shown on the display indicates the following.

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

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Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.

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

n Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu- lated air mode (indicator on) modes each time the button is pressed.

Defogging the windshield

Defogging

The air conditioning system con- trol operates automatically. Recirculated air mode will auto- matically switch to outside air mode. It is not possible to return to recirculated air mode when the switch is on.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets

Center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

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

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

Right and left side outlets

Rear outlets

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Steering wheel switches

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

Temperature selector “DUAL” button indicator on: Indi- vidual setting on the driver's side only. “DUAL” button Simultaneous setting on driver’s and sides. Automatic mode Off

indicator off: the front passenger’s

n Using the automatic mode STEP 1

Press The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting. (→P. 186) Press “∧” to increase the temperature and “∨” to decrease the temperature on the The temperature for the driver and passenger seat can be set sepa- rately. (→P. 187)

switch.

STEP 2

n Adjusting the temperature setting

Press “∧” to increase the temperature and “∨” to decrease the tem- perature on the

switch.

n Turning off the air conditioning system

Press

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n Using the automatic mode

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

coolest temperature setting is selected in summer.

Immediately after warm or cool air is ready to flow.

is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until

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

on.

n Using the system in recirculated air mode

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

n Window defogger feature

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

n When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C) The air conditioning system may not operate even when

n When the indicator light on

flashes

is pressed.

and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on Press once more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indi- cator light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Toyota dealer.

n Windshield air flow button

When any of the following conditions occurs, the indicator light on the button may flash and a motor sound may be heard. This does not indicate a mal- function. l The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or engine switch is in “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system) after the battery is reconnected.

l Engine starting and stopping is repeated at short intervals. l The engine is started with the low voltage battery.

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n Plasmacluster™*

This air conditioning system adopts plasmacluster technology, which helps to keep good air quality in the cabin by emitting positive and negative ions through the driver's side vent. A slight noise may be heard during operation. This is not a malfunction. Also, static electricity may be discharged near the driver's side vent due to the high voltage used to operate the system. To clean the drive's side vent, turn the system off and wipe the vent using a soft cloth. *: Plasmacluster technology is manufactured under license from SHARP Corporation. “Plasmacluster™” is a trademark of the SHARP Corporation.

CAUTION

n To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.

n Plasmacluster™

Do not disassemble or repair the system because it contains high voltage parts. Call your Toyota dealer if the system needs repair.

NOTICE

n To prevent battery discharge

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

n To prevent damage to the Plasmacluster™

Do not insert anything into the driver's side vent, attach anything to it, or use sprays around the drive's side vent. These things may cause the system not to work properly.

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Fan speed dial

Temperature control dial

Air outlet selection dial

Outside air or recirculated air mode

Air conditioning on/off switch

Adjusting the settings

n Adjusting the temperature setting

Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter- clockwise (cool).

is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or

If heated air. For quick cooling, turn the temperature selector knob to the “MAX A/C” position. The air conditioning will automatically turn on and the air intake selector will be set to RECIRCULATE.

n Adjusting the fan speed

Turn the fan speed dial clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease). Set the dial to “OFF” to turn the fan off.

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n Selecting the air outlets

Set the air outlet selection dial to an appropriate position. The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be selected for more detailed adjustment.

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

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Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.

The air intake is automatically switched to outside air mode. It is not possible to return to recircu- lated air mode when the switch is on.

to turn the air Pressing conditioning on clears the wind- shield and side windows faster.

Air flows to the windshield and side windows.

The air intake is automatically switched to outside air mode.

Pressing to turn the air conditioning on clears the wind- shield and side windows faster.

n Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu- lated air mode (indicator on) modes each time the button is pressed.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets

Center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Right and left side outlets

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

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n Using the system in recirculated air mode

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

n Window defogger feature

In order to prevent the windows from fogging up, recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode if the ambient temperature drops. This feature can be cancelled by pushing and holding the air intake mode switch for longer than 2 seconds. The feature will be reactivated when the engine switch is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

n When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C) The air conditioning system may not operate even when

is pressed.

n When the indicator light on

flashes

and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on Press once more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indi- cator light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

n To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.

NOTICE

n To prevent battery discharge

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

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

Clear the rear window using the defogger.

Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system

On/off

turn off

The defoggers will automati- cally the operation time. The operation time is between 15 minutes and 1
hour depending on the ambient temperature vehicle speed.

and

Vehicles with manual air conditioning system

On/off

turn off

The defoggers will automati- cally the operation time. The operation time is between 15 minutes and 1
hour depending on the ambient temperature vehicle speed.

and

n Outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)

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

n With manual air conditioning controls only

When any of the following conditions occurs, the indicator light on the switch may flash and a motor sound may be heard. This does not indicate a mal- function. l The engine switch is in “ON” position after the battery is reconnected. l Engine starting and stopping is repeated at short intervals. l The engine is started with the low voltage battery.

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CAUTION

n Outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)

The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch them to prevent from burning yourself.

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Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

CD player and AM/FM radio

CD player with changer and AM/FM radio

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Title

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

Page P. 204
P. 210
P. 217
P. 225
P. 228
P. 229

n Using cellular phones

Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.

CAUTION

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

l Part 15 of the FCC Rules

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s authority to operate this device.

l Laser products

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

This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas- semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.

• This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo- sure.

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NOTICE

n To prevent battery discharge

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

n To avoid damaging the audio system

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

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Power

Volume

the

Adjusting frequency (AM, FM mode) or channel (SAT mode)

Scanning for receivable stations (“SCAN” button) Seeking the frequency Changing the channel

Station selector Displaying sages (“TEXT” button)

radio

text mes-

AM⋅SAT/FM mode buttons

Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)

STEP 1

Search for desired stations by turning

or pressing “∧”

STEP 2

or “∨” on Press and hold the button (from is to be set to until you hear a beep.

to

) the station

Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)

n Scanning the preset radio stations STEP 1

Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each. When the desired station is reached, press the “SCAN” button once again.

STEP 2

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n Scanning all radio stations within range STEP 1

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

STEP 2

XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped) n Receiving XM® Satellite Radio STEP 1

Press and hold The display changes as follows each time AM → SAT1 → SAT2 → SAT3

until SAT shows in the display.

is pressed.

STEP 2

Turn

to select the desired channel from all categories

or press ∧ or ∨ on current category.

to select the desired channel in the

n Setting XM® Satellite Radio channel presets

Select the desired channel. Press the button (from the channel is to be set to until you hear a beep.

to

n Changing the channel category

Press ∧ or ∨ on

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n Scanning XM® Satellite Radio channels

l Scanning channels in the current category

STEP 1

STEP 2

Press the “SCAN” button. When the desired channel is reached, press the “SCAN” button again.

l Scanning preset channels

STEP 1

STEP 2

Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. When the desired channel is reached, press the “SCAN” button again.

n Displaying text information

Press the “TEXT” button. The display will show up to 10 characters. The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed. l CH NAME l TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE) l NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE) l CH NUMBER

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n When the battery is disconnected

Station presets are erased.

n Reception sensitivity

Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continu- ally changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and sur- rounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.

n XM® Satellite Radio

An XM® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts provided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 con- tiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces. l XM® subscriptions

For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe: U.S.A. ⎯ Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-967-2346. Canada ⎯ Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677.

l Radio ID

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

problem. Select “CH000” using number will appear.

, and the receiver's 8-character ID

l Satellite tuner

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

*:Terms and services provided by XM® Satellite Radio are subject to change

without notice.

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n If XM® Satellite Radio does not operate normally

If a problem occurs with the XM® tuner, a message will appear on the dis- play. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.

ANTENNA

UPDATING

NO SIGNAL

LOADING

OFF AIR

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The XM® antenna is not connected. Check whether the XM® antenna cable is attached securely. There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the sur- rounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified dealer. You have not subscribed to XM® Satellite Radio. The radio is being updated with the latest encryp- tion code. Contact XM® Satellite Radio for sub- scription information. When a contract is canceled, you can choose the “CH000” and all free-to-air channels. The premium channel you selected is not autho- rized. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change automatically, select another channel. If you want to listen to the premium chan- nel, contact XM® Satellite Radio. The XM® signal is too weak at the current location. Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger signal. The unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait until the unit has received the information. The channel you selected is not broadcasting any programming. Select another channel. There is no song/program title or artist name/fea- ture associated with the channel at this time. No action needed.

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The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change automatically, select another channel.

Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-800-967-2346 (U.S.A.) or 1-877- 438-9677 (Canada)

n Certifications for the radio tuner

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How- ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following: l Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. l Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.

which the receiver is connected.

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

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

Power

Volume

CD eject

Selecting a track

CD load (with changer only)

Playback

Searching playback (“SCAN” button) Displaying text messages (“TEXT” button)

Random playback

Repeat play

Fast-forward Reverse

Selecting a CD (with changer only)

Loading CDs

n Loading a CD (CD player without changer)

Insert a CD.

n Loading a CD (CD player with changer) STEP 1

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

STEP 2

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STEP 2

STEP 3

n Loading multiple CDs (CD player with changer only) STEP 1

until you hear a beep.

Press and hold Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green. The indicator on the slot turns to amber when the CD is inserted. Insert the next CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green again. Repeat the procedure for the remaining CDs. To stop the operation, press

Ejecting CDs

n Ejecting a CD (CD player without changer)

Press

and remove the CD.

n Ejecting a CD (CD player with changer)

STEP 1

STEP 2

To select the CD to be ejected, press (∧). The number of the CD selected is shown on the display. Press

and remove the CD.

(∨) or

n Ejecting all the CDs (CD player with changer only)

until you hear a beep, and then remove the

Press and hold CDs.

Selecting a track

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

until the

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Fast-forwarding and reversing tracks

To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold “∧” or “∨” on

Scanning tracks

STEP 1

STEP 2

Press the “SCAN” button. The first ten seconds of each track will be played. Press the switch again when the desired track is reached.

Selecting a CD (CD player with changer only)

n To select a CD to play

To select the desired CD, press

(∨) or

(∧).

n To scan loaded CDs STEP 1

Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. The first ten seconds of the first track on each CD will be played. Press the switch again when the desired CD is reached.

STEP 2

Repeat play

n To repeat a track

Press

(RPT).

n To repeat all of the tracks on a CD (CD player with changer

only) Press and hold

(RPT) until you hear a beep.

Random playback

n Current CD

(RAND).

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

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n All CDs (CD player with changer only)

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

(RAND) until you hear a beep.

Switching the display

Press the “TEXT” button.

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

n Display

Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time. If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding the “TEXT” button for 1 second or more will display the remaining characters. A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed. If the “TEXT” button is pressed for 1 second or more again or has not been pressed for 6 seconds or more, the display will return to the first 12 charac- ters. Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed at all.

n Canceling random and repeat playback

Press

(RAND),

(RPT) or the “SCAN” button again.

n Error messages

“ERROR”:

“WAIT”:

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

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n Discs that can be used

Discs with the marks shown below can be used. Playback may not be possible depending on the recording format or disc features, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.

CDs with copy-protect features may not be used.

n CD player protection feature

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

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

extended periods CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.

n Lens cleaners

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

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NOTICE

n CDs and adapters that cannot be used

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

l CD player with changer and AM/FM radio: CDs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in. (12 cm)

l Low-quality and deformed CDs

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l CDs with a transparent or translucent

recording area

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

n CD player precautions

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

l Do not insert more than one CD at a

time.

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Power

Volume

CD eject

Selecting a file

CD load (with changer only)

Selecting a folder

Selecting a file

Searching playback (“SCAN” button)

Displaying text messages (“TEXT” button)

Repeat play Random playback

Selecting a CD (with changer only)

Playback

Loading and ejecting MP3 and WMA discs

→P. 210

Selecting a CD (CD player with changer only)

→P. 212

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Selecting and scanning a folder

n Selecting folders one at a time

Press “∧” or “∨” on

or

to select the desired folder.

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

folder Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. When the desired folder is reached, press the “SCAN” button once again.

n Returning to the first folder

Press and hold “∨” on

or

until you hear a beep.

Selecting and scanning files

n Selecting one file at a time

or press “∧” or “∨” on

or

to select the

Turn desired file.

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

Press the “SCAN” button. When the desired file is reached, press the “SCAN” button once again.

Fast-forwarding and reversing files

To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold “∧” or “∨” on

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Repeat play

n To repeat a file

Press

(RPT).

n To repeat all of the files in a folder

Press and hold

(RPT) until you hear a beep.

Random playback

n To play files from a particular folder in random order

Press

(RAND).

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

Press and hold

(RAND) until you hear a beep.

Switching the display

Press the “TEXT” button.

Each time the switch is pressed, the display changes in the order of Folder no./File no./Elapsed time→Folder name→File name→Album title (MP3 only)→Track title→Artist name.

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n Display →P. 213

n Canceling random and repeat playback

→P. 213

n Error messages

“ERROR”:

“WAIT”:

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

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

CD.

n Discs that can be used

→P. 214

n CD player protection feature

→P. 214

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

extended periods →P. 214

n Lens cleaners

→P. 214

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n MP3 and WMA files

MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER3) is a standard audio compression format. Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size by using MP3 compression. WMA (Windows Media TM Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format. This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3
format. There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards and to the media/formats recorded by them that can be used. l MP3 file compatibility

• Compatible standards

MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)

• Compatible sampling frequencies

MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)

• Compatible bit rates

MPEG1 LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps) MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160 (kbps) * Compatible with VBR

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

monaural

l WMA file compatibility

• Compatible standards

WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9

• Compatible sampling frequencies

32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

• Compatible bit rates

Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps) Ver. 9: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps) * Only compatible with 2-channel playback

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l Compatible media

Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD- RWs. Playback in some instances may not be possible, depending on the status of the CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is scratched or marked with fingerprints.

l Compatible disc formats

The following disc formats can be used. • Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2

CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, (Romeo, Joliet)

MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be displayed correctly.

Items related to standards and limitations are as follows. • Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels • Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters • Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root) • Maximum number of files per disc: 255

l File names

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

l Multi-sessions

As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play discs that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can be played.

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ID3 and WMA tags ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track title and artist name, etc. The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 ID3 tags. (The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.) WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making it possible to record the track title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.

l MP3 and WMA playback

When a disc containing MP3 or WMA files is inserted, all files on the disc are first checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3 or WMA file is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recommend you do not write in any files other than MP3 or WMA files or create any unnec- essary folders. If the discs contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data, only music data can be played.

l Extensions

If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA files, they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and WMA files. This may result in large amounts of interference and damage to the speakers.

l Playback

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

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

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

depending on the characteristics of the disc.

• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and WMA files on the market, and depending on the status of the encoding and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of playback may result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.

• When files other than MP3 or WMA files are recorded on a disc, it may take more time to recognize the disc. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.

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

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

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NOTICE

n CDs and adapters that cannot be used (→P. 215) n CD player precautions (→P. 216)

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Displays the current mode Changes the following set- tings

• Sound quality and volume

balance (→P. 226) The sound quality and bal- ance setting can be changed to produce the best sound.

• Automatic Sound Levelizer

on/off (→P. 226)

Using the AUDIO CONTROL function

n Changing sound quality modes

selects the mode to be changed in the following

Pressing order. “BAS”→“MID” (CD player with changer)→“TRE”→“FAD”→“BAL”→ “ASL”

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n Adjusting sound quality

Turning

adjusts the level.

Mode displayed

BAS

MID

TRE

FAD

BAL

Sound qual-

ity mode Bass*

Level

-5 to 5

Turn to the

left

Turn to the

right

Mid-range* (CD player