2009 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual

Changes the air outlets used Vehicles with rear air conditioning system Vehicles without rear air conditioning system

Simultaneous mode

Air conditioning on/off switch

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Multi-information display

Airflow display

Fan speed display

Driver’s side temperature setting dis- play

Temperature setting dis- play for rear passengers

Front passenger’s side tem- perature setting display

Using the automatic mode

STEP 1

Press

The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting. “AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

STEP 2

Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or coun- terclockwise (cool). Air outlets and fan speed for the right-hand and left-hand seats may be set separately depending on the temperature setting.

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Adjusting the settings

■ Adjusting the temperature setting

Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter- clockwise (cool). The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous modes each time (without rear air conditioning system) or Simultaneous mode: Only the driver’s side temperature control dial can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats. The indicator status will be as follows: Without rear air conditioning system:

(with rear air conditioning system) is pressed.

(off)

With rear air conditioning system:

(on)

Individual mode: The temperature for the driver’s, front passen- ger’s and rear seats (→P. 274) can be adjusted separately. Operat- ing the passenger's side or rear (with rear air conditioning system) temperature control will enter individual mode. The indicator status will be as follows: Without rear air conditioning system:

(on)

With rear air conditioning system:

(off)

■ Adjusting the fan speed

Press “∧” (increase) or “∨” (decrease) on

or

The fan speed is shown on the multi-information display. (7 levels) Press

to turn the fan off.

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■ Changing the air outlets

Press The air outlets switch each time either side of flow shown on the display indicates the following. Upper body

is pressed. The air

: Vehicles without rear air conditioning system

Upper body and feet

: Vehicles without rear air conditioning system

Feet

: Vehicles without rear air conditioning system

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Without rear air conditioning system

Feet and windshield

With rear air conditioning system

Feet and windshield

■ 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

is pressed.

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Changing the rear seat settings (if equipped)

■ Adjusting the temperature setting

to increase the temperature and “∨” to

Press “∧” on decrease the temperature. The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous modes each time

is pressed.

Defogging the windshield

Press

The air conditioning system oper- ates automatically.

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets

Front center outlets

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

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Front side outlets

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

Rear center outlets (vehicles without rear air conditioning system) Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

■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. ●The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the

coolest temperature setting is selected in summer.

●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until

warm or cool air is ready to flow.

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

on.

■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.

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■Window defogger feature

Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to in situations where the windows need to be defogged. ■When outside temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)

(outside air) mode

The air conditioning system may not operate even when

is pressed.

CAUTION

■To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not use

during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The

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

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

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

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Rear manual air conditioning system∗

Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem- perature setting.

Changes the air outlets used

Fan speed control dial

Temperature control dial

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Adjusting the settings

■ Adjusting the temperature setting

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

■ Changing the air outlets

Press the desired

or

Air flows as shown below according to the mode selected.

Upper body

Upper body and feet

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Feet

■ Adjusting the fan speed

Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter- clockwise (decrease).

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the roof side air outlets

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

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

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

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Rear automatic air conditioning system∗

Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem- perature setting.

Airflow display

Fan speed display

Temperature setting display

Fan speed control dial

Temperature control dial

Off

Automatic mode

Changes the air outlets used

Using the automatic mode

STEP 1

Press

The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and fan speed will be set automatically. “AUTO” will be displayed on the control panel.

STEP 2

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

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Adjusting the settings

■ Adjusting the temperature setting

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

■ Changing the air outlets

Press

The air outlets change as follows each time

is pressed.

Air flows as shown below according to the mode selected.

Upper body

Upper body and feet

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Feet

■ Adjusting the fan speed

Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter- clockwise (decrease).

Press

to turn the fan off.

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the roof side air outlets

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

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

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

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Clear the rear window using the defogger.

Vehicles with manual air conditioning system

On/off

Press the button to turn on the rear window defogger. The indicator light will come on. The defoggers will automati- cally turn off after 15 to 60 min- time utes. The operation changes according to the ambient temperature and vehi- cle speed. Pressing the button again also turns the defogger off.

Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system

On/off

Press the button to turn on the rear window defogger. The indicator light will come on. The defoggers will automati- cally turn off after 15 to 60 min- time utes. The operation changes according to the ambient temperature and vehi- cle speed. Pressing the button again also turns the defogger off.

Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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■The defogger can be operated when

Vehicles without smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Windshield wiper de-icer∗

This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind- shield and wiper blades.

On/off

Press the button to turn on the windshield wiper de-icer. The indicator light will come on. The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

■The de-icer can be operated when Vehicles without smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

CAUTION

■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on

Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches∗

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

Temperature control Off Automatic mode

Using the automatic mode

STEP 1

Press

The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and fan speed will be set automatically. “AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

STEP 2

Press “∧” on decrease the temperature.

to increase the temperature and “∨” to

Adjusting the temperature setting

to increase the temperature and “∨” to decrease

Press “∧” on the temperature.

Turning off the fan

Press

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With navigation system

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

Without navigation system

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

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

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

Title

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

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P. 290
P. 297
P. 304
P. 307
P. 309

■Using cellular phones

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

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CAUTION

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

●Part 15 of the FCC Rules

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

●Laser products

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

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

• This product utilizes a laser.

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

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

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

■To avoid damaging the audio system

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

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3-2. Using the audio system Using the radio

Power

Volume

Scanning for receivable stations

Station selector

Seeking the frequency

AM/AM·SAT*/FM mode buttons

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

*: Type B and C

Changing the program type

Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)

STEP 1

Search for desired stations by turning the

or pressing

“∧” or “∨” on

STEP 2

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

to

) the station is

Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)

■ Scanning the preset radio stations STEP 1

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

STEP 2

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■ Scanning all radio stations within range STEP 1

Press All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each. When the desired station is reached, press

STEP 2

once again.

XM® Satellite Radio (type B and C) ■ Receiving XM® Satellite Radio STEP 1

until SAT appears in the display.

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

is

STEP 2

Turn

to select the desired channel in all categories, or

press “∧” or “∨” on

to select the desired channel in the

current category.

■ Setting XM® Satellite Radio channel presets

the desired channel. Press and hold

the button ) the channel is to be set to until you hear a

to

Select (from beep.

■ Changing the channel category

Press “∧” or “∨” on the

■ Scanning XM® Satellite Radio channels

● Scanning channels in the current category

STEP 1

STEP 2

Press When the desired channel is reached, press again.

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● Scanning preset channels

STEP 1

STEP 2

Press and hold When the desired channel is reached, press again.

until you hear a beep.

■ Displaying text information

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

Silencing a sound (type A only)

Press

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■When the battery is disconnected

Stations presets are erased.

■Reception sensitivity

●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the con- tinually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding objects, such as trains and transmitters.

●Mast type antenna ⎯ The radio antenna is mounted on the right-side

front fender. The antenna can be removed from the base by turning it.

●Print type antenna ⎯ The radio antenna is mounted inside the left-side rear quarter window. To maintain clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the left-side rear quarter window.

■XM® Satellite Radio (type B and C)

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

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

●Radio ID

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

problem. Select “CH000” using

, and the receiver's 8-character ID

number will appear.

●Satellite tuner

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

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

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

ANTENNA

UPDATING

NO SIGNAL

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 the XM® Satellite Radio. The radio is being updated with the latest encryption code. Contact the XM® Satellite Radio for subscription information. When a contract is canceled, you can choose the “CH000” and all free-to-air channels. The premium channel you selected is not autho- rized. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change automatically, select another channel. If you want to listen to the premium chan- nel, contact the XM® Satellite Radio. The XM® signal is too weak at the current location. Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger signal. The unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait until the unit has received the information. The channel you selected is not broadcasting any programming. Select another channel. There is no song/program title or artist name/fea- ture associated with the channel at that time. No action needed.

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

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

■Certifications for the radio tuner

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

which the receiver is connected.

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

NOTICE

■To prevent damage, remove the antenna in the following cases.

(mast type antenna) ●The antenna will touch the ceiling of a garage. ●A cover will be put on the vehicle.

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Power

Volume

CD eject

Reverse

Displaying text message

Search playback

CD slot

Fast-forward CD insert (type B and C)

Playback CD selection (with a CD changer)

Repeat play

Random playback

Track selection

Loading CDs

■ Loading a CD

Type A Insert a CD. Type B and C Press STEP 1
“WAIT” is shown on the display. Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green. The display changes from “WAIT” to “LOAD”.

STEP 2

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■ Loading multiple CDs (type B and C) STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

until you hear a beep.

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

Ejecting CDs

■ Ejecting a CD

Type A Press Type B and C STEP 1

and remove the CD.

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

STEP 2

■ Ejecting all the CDs (type B and C)

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

until the

desired track number is displayed.

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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 first ten seconds of each track will be played. Press

again when the desired track is reached.

Selecting a CD (with a CD changer)

■ To select a CD to play

To select the desired CD, press

(∨) or

(∧).

■ To scan loaded CDs Press and hold STEP 1
The first ten seconds of the first track on each CD will be played. Press

again when the desired CD is reached.

until you hear a beep.

STEP 2

Repeat play

■ To repeat a track

Press

(RPT).

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

only) Press and hold

(RPT) until you hear a beep.

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Random playback

■ Current CD

Press Tracks are played in a random order until

(RAND).

■ All CDs (with a CD changer)

is pressed once more.

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

until you hear a beep.

Switching the display

Press

Each time no./Elapsed time”→“CD title”→“Track name”.

is pressed, the display changes in the order of “Track

Silencing a sound (type A only)

→P. 286

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■Display

Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time. If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding or more will display the remaining characters. A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed. If 6 seconds or more, the display will return to the first 12 characters. Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed at all.

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

for 1 second

■Canceling random and repeat playback

Press

(RAND),

(RPT) or

again.

■Error messages

“ERROR”:

This indicates a trouble either in the CD or inside the player. The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side down.

■Discs that can be used

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

CDs with copy-protect features may not be used.

■CD player protection feature

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

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

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

■Lens cleaners

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

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NOTICE

■CDs and adapters that cannot be used

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

●CDs that have a diameter that is not 4.7

in. (12 cm)

●Low-quality and deformed CDs

●CDs with a transparent or translucent

recording area

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

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NOTICE

■CD player precautions

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

●Do not insert more than one CD at a

time.

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Power

Volume

CD eject

Reverse

Search playback

CD slot

Fast-forward

Displaying text message CD insert (type B and C)

File selection

Playback CD selection (with a CD changer)

Folder selection

File selection

Random playback

Repeat play

Loading and ejecting MP3 and WMA discs

→P. 290

Selecting a CD (with a CD changer)

→P. 292

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Selecting and scanning a folder

■ Selecting folders one at a time

Press “∧” or “∨” on

to select the desired folder.

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

folder Press and hold folder is reached, press

until you hear a beep. When the desired

once again.

■ Returning to the first folder

Press and hold “∨” on

until you hear a beep.

Selecting and scanning files

■ Selecting one file at a time

Turn the

or press “∧” or “∨” on

to select the desired

file.

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

Press When the desired file is reached, press

once again.

Fast-forwarding and reversing files

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

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Repeat play

■ To repeat a file

Press

(RPT).

■ To repeat all of the files on a folder

Press and hold

(RPT) until you hear a beep.

Random playback

■ To play files from a particular folder in random order

Press

(RAND).

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

Press and hold

(RAND) until you hear a beep.

Switching the display

Press

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

Silencing a sound (type A only)

→P. 286

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■Display →P. 294

■Canceling random and repeat playback

→P. 294

■Error messages

“ERROR”:

This indicates a trouble either in the CD or inside the player. The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side down.

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

CD.

■Discs that can be used

→P. 294

■CD player protection feature

→P. 294

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

extended periods →P. 294

■Lens cleaners

→P. 294

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■MP3 and WMA files

MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER3) is a standard audio compression format. Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size by using MP3 compression. WMA (Windows Media 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 that can be used and to the media/formats on which the files are recorded. ●MP3 file compatibility

• Compatible standards

MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)

• Compatible sampling frequencies

MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz) • Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR)

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

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

monaural

●WMA file compatibility

• Compatible standards

WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9

• Compatible sampling frequencies

32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

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

Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps) Ver. 9: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps)

●Compatible media

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

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●Compatible disc formats

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

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

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

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

●File names

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

●Multi-sessions

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

●ID3 and WMA tags

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

●MP3 and WMA playback

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

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●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.

●Playback

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

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

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

depending on the characteristics of the disc.

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

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

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

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

NOTICE

■CDs and adapters that cannot be used

→P. 295

■CD player precautions

→P. 296

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Displays the current mode Changes the following set- ting ● Sound quality and vol-

ume balance (→P. 305) The sound quality and bal- be ance changed the best sound.

can to produce

setting

● Automatic Sound Level-

izer on/off (→P. 306)

● Rear seat entertainment

system lock on/off (→P. 306)

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Using the audio control function

■ Changing sound quality modes

Pressing

selects the mode to be changed in the following

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

■ Adjusting sound quality

Turning

adjusts the level.

Mode displayed

BAS

MID

TRE

FAD

BAL

Sound qual-

ity mode Bass*

Mid-range* (type C only)

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

Turn to the

left

Turn to the

right

Low

High

Level

-5 to 5

-5 to 5

-5 to 5

R7 to F7

Shifts to rear

Shifts to

front

L7 to R7

Shifts to left Shifts to right

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

CD mode.

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■ Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)

Type A and B

When “ASL” is selected, turning

to the right changes the

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

Turning

to the left turns “ASL” off.

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

When “ASL” is selected, turning

to the right turns “ASL” on,

and turning

to the left turns “ASL” off.

“ASL” automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise level as you drive your vehicle.

■ Setting the rear seat entertainment system lock (if equipped) When “RSE” is selected, turn

until “ON”/“OFF” is dis-

played.

The rear seat entertainment sys- tem lock remains on, even when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is turned off.

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This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and lis- ten to it through the vehicle’s speakers. STEP 1

Open the cover and connect the portable audio device.

Vehicles without seat heater

Vehicles with seat heater

STEP 2

Press

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■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system

The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.

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

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

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3-2. Using the audio system Using the steering wheel audio switches∗

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

Volume Radio: Selects radio sta- tions CD: Selects files (MP3 and WMA) and discs Turns the power on, selects audio source

tracks,

Turning on the power

Press

when the audio system is turned off.

The audio system can be turned off by holding a beep.

down until you hear

Changing the audio source

when the audio system is turned on. The audio source

is pressed.

Press changes as follows each time CD player without changer:

FM1→FM2→CD→AUX→AM

CD player with changer:

FM1→FM2→CD changer→AUX→AM→SAT1→SAT2→SAT3

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Adjusting the volume

Press “+” on volume.

to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the

Press and hold

to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.

Selecting a radio station

STEP 1

STEP 2

to select radio mode.

Press Press “∧” or “∨” on To scan for receivable stations, press and hold a beep.

to select a preset station.

until you hear

Selecting a track/file

STEP 1

STEP 2

Press Press “∧” or “∨” on

to select CD mode.

to select the desired track/file.

Selecting a folder (CD player without changer only)

STEP 1

STEP 2

Press Press and hold “∧” or “∨” on

to select CD mode.