2008 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual

D Hill−start assist control system

indicator

system

CAUTION

stopped

D Do not lock the differential until the wheels have spinning. Otherwise, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction when the differential lock is engaged, result- ing in an accident. This may also lead to possible damage to differen- tial lock component parts.

D Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph)

when the differential is locked.

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the differential, push

To unlock switch once again. Unlock the differential as soon as the ve- hicle moves out. For easy unlocking, slightly turn the steer- ing wheel in either direction while the ve- hicle is in motion. When the differential lock is disengaged, the indicator light will go out. Four−wheel drive models— The differential will also unlock if you shift the front drive control switch knob to the “H2” or “H4” position. Never forget to turn off the switch after using this feature. To check the indicator bulb, turn the en- gine switch to the “ON” position, but do not start the engine.

CAUTION

Do not keep driving with the differen- tial lock switch on.

Tire pressure warning system The tire pressure warning system warns you that the tire inflation pressure is low. The tire pressure warning system is not a substitute for checking normal tire infla- tion pressure. Check inflation pressure with a tire pressure gauge regu- larly.

tire

the

CAUTION

The warning system may not activate immediately if blowout or sudden air loss should occur.

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the

The tire pressure warning light comes on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes off after a few seconds. This means tire pressure warning system is operating properly. If the tire inflation pressure becomes low, the light comes on again. In this case, adjusting inflation pressure will turn off the light after a few minutes. If the light comes on after blinking for 1
minute, the tire pressure warning system is not working properly.

tire

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Indicator

status

ON

ON after blinking for 1 minute

Meanings

Do this

Tire inflation pressure is low Tire pressure warning system malfunction

Adjust the tire inflation pressure Have the system checked at your Toyota dealer

CAUTION

the

tire pressure warning

If light comes on, be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. D Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately. D If the tire pressure warning

light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Toyota deal- er.

D Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak- ing. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steer- ing wheel or the brakes.

The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, ad- justing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the light after a few minutes. Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch should not turn off the tire pressure warning light. Adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the light. The spare tire is also equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmit- ter. The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire goes flat, even though the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire, the warning light does not turn off. Replace the spare tire with the re- paired tire and adjust the proper tire infla- tion pressure. The tire pressure warning light will turn off after a few minutes.

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CAUTION

Each tire, including the spare (if pro- vided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label), you should determine the proper tire infla- tion pressure for those tires.)

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indicator to indi- cate when the system is not operat- ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pres- sure (tire pressure warning telltale light). When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start−ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal- function indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

light)

As an added safety feature, your ve- hicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS− tire pressure warning system) that il- luminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is significantly under−inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres- sure warning illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig- nificantly under−inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under−inflation also re- duces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s han- dling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS (tire pres- sure warning system) is not a substi- tute for proper tire maintenance, and it to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under−inflation has not reached the level illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).

the driver’s responsibility

trigger

to

is

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TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning sys- tem) functioning properly. Al- ways check the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to continue to func- tion properly.

NOTICE

z Do not use liquid sealants for a flat tire as tire pressure warning valve and transmitter will be damaged.

z When the tires must be repaired or replaced, have them repaired or re- placed by the nearest Toyota dealer or an authorized tire dealer. The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters will be affected by the installation or removal of tires.

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IF THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AFTER BLINKING FOR 1 MINUTE... If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, the tire pressure warning sys- tem is not working properly. The system will be disabled in the follow- ing conditions: (When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.) D If tires not equipped with tire pressure transmitters are

warning valves and used.

D If

the ID code on the

tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.

D If

the tire inflation pressure is more than 500 kPa (5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar, 73
psi) or higher than the specified level. The system may be disabled in the follow- ing conditions: (When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.) D If electronic devices or facilities using frequencies are

radio wave

similar nearby.

D If a radio set at similar frequencies is

in use in the vehicle.

D If a window tint that affects the radio

wave signals is installed.

D If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or wheel housings.

D If non−genuine Toyota wheels are used. D If tire chains are used. D If the spare tire is in a location subject

to poor radio wave signal reception.

D If a

large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put in the deck.

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If the tire pressure warning light continues to come on after blinking for 1 minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. Even if you use genuine wheels, the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires. Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch should not turn off the tire pressure warning light. For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.

interference

NOTICE: 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 protec- tion against harmful in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en- couraged to try to correct the interfer- ence by one or more of the following measures:

to radio or

D Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

D Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

D Connect the equipment into an outlet to

on a circuit different which the receiver is connected.

from

that

D Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

interference,

including

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the

transmitters.

ID codes on

REPLACING TIRES AND WHEELS When replacing the tires and wheels, be sure to install tire pressure warning valves and tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are registered in the tire pressure warning computer. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, it is neces- sary to register the ID code of tire pres- sure warning valve and transmitter. Have the ID code registered by your Toyota dealer. If the ID code is not registered, the sys- tem will not work properly. After about 20
minutes, tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction.

the

NOTICE

When the tires or tire pressure warn- ing valves and transmitters must be replaced, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer. The tire pressure warn- ing valves and transmitters will be affected by the installation or removal of tires.

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TIRE PRESSURE WARNING RESET SWITCH When initializing the system, the present tire inflation pressure is stored as stan- dard. The tire pressure warning system determines decreased air pressure by comparing the present and the standard tire inflation pressures. When you change the set tire inflation pressure, it is neces- sary to initialize the tire pressure warning system. D When rotating the tires on vehicles dif- fering with front and rear tire inflation pressures.

D When changing the tire inflation pres- traveling speed or

sure by changing load weight, etc.

initialize the system, perform the

D When changing the tire size. To following: 1. Park the vehicle in a safe place and

turn the engine switch off.

2. Adjust the pressure of all the installed tires (including the spare tire) to the specified cold inflation pressure level. (See “Tires” on page 410 in Sec- tion 8.)

tire

3. Turn

the engine switch

to

the “ON”

position.

4. Push and hold the tire pressure warn- ing reset switch until the tire pressure warning light blinks slowly three times. 5. Wait for a few minutes with the engine switch “ON”, and then turn the engine switch off.

If you push the tire pressure warning re- set switch while the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed. If you push the tire pressure warning re- set switch accidentally and initialization is performed, adjust the tire inflation pres- sure to the specified level and initialize the system again.

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If the tire pressure warning light does not blink slowly three times when you push and hold the tire pressure warning reset switch, initialization has failed and the tire pressure warning system may not work properly. In this case, initialize the system again. If initialization cannot be performed, have the system checked at your Toyota dealer.

Parking brake

CAUTION

level. Otherwise,

Do not push the tire pressure warn- ing reset switch without first adjust- ing the tire inflation pressure to the specified tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually nor- mal.

the

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Pedal type

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Lever type

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the parking brake

When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. Pedal type— 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 once again. Lever type— To set: Pull out on the lever. For better holding power, the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake. To release: Press the lock release button (1), the then push it in (3). 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.

lever clockwise (2),

first depress

turn

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 is designed to main- tain a set cruising speed without requir- ing the driver to operate the accelera- tor. Cruising speed can be set to any speed above 40 km/h (25 mph). Within the limits of the engine’s capabili- ties, cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades. However, changes in ve- hicle speed may occur on steeper grades.

CAUTION

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

If

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

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the

TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF To turn the cruise control on, press the “ON−OFF” button. The “CRUISE” indicator light on the instrument panel will come on to indicate that the cruise control is opera- tional. Pressing “ON−OFF” button again turns the system off. When the system is turned off, cruising speed must be reset when the cruise con- trol is turned on again. When the engine switch is turned off, the system is also automatically turned off. To use the cruise control again, press the “ON−OFF” button again to turn it on.

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CAUTION

To avoid accidentally engaging the cruise control, turn the system off when it is not in use. Make sure the “CRUISE” indicator light is off.

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in

“D”,

transmission must be

SETTING THE CRUISING SPEED On vehicles with automatic transmission, the “4” transmission) or “3” (5−speed automatic (4−speed automatic transmission) before you set the cruising speed. Bring your vehicle to the desired speed, push the lever down in the “−SET” direc- tion and release it. This sets the vehicle at that speed. If the speed is not satisfac- tory, tap the lever up for a faster speed, or tap it down for a slower speed. Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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.

CAUTION

For manual transmission: While driving with the cruise control on, do not shift to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this may cause engine racing or overrev- ving.

CANCELLING THE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control may be temporarily cancelled by the driver or by the system itself under certain circumstances. Tempo- rary cancellation allows the set cruising speed to remain in memory. The cruise control can be temporarily can- celled by doing the following: D Pulling the lever in the “CANCEL” di-

rection and releasing it

D Depressing the brake pedal D Depressing the clutch pedal

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Under certain circumstances, control is temporarily cancelled: D When vehicle speed

falls below 40

the cruise

km/h (25 mph)

D When vehicle stability control is acti-

vated

sure

button. Make

is cancelled and

When vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10
mph) below the set speed, the cruise con- trol the set speed is erased from memory. The “CRUISE” indicator light remains on to indicate that the system is still in op- eration. To turn the cruise control off, press the “ON−OFF” the “CRUISE” indicator light is off. If the cruise control automatically cancels out other than for the above cases, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal- er at the earliest opportunity. RESUMING THE CRUISE CONTROL If the cruise control is temporarily can- celled, the cruising speed can be resumed by pushing the lever up in the “+ RES” direction. Vehicle speed must be above 40 km/h (25
mph).

RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED Push the lever up in the “+RES” direction and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the lever is held up, the vehicle will gradually gain speed. However, a faster way to reset is to ac- celerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the “−SET” direction. RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the “−SET” direc- tion and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the lever is held down, the vehicle speed will gradually decrease. However, a faster way to reset is to de- press the brake pedal and then push the lever down in the “−SET” direction. On vehicles with automatic transmission, even to “4” transmission) or “3” (5−speed automatic (4−speed automatic transmission), with the cruise control on, engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. To decrease the vehicle speed, reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. If you use the brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled.

if you downshift

from “D”

the

light

indicator

“CRUISE”

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If flashes when using the cruise control, press the “ON−OFF” button to turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on. If any of the following conditions then oc- curs, there is some trouble in the cruise control system. D The indicator light does not come on. D The indicator light flashes again. D The

light goes out after

indicator

it

comes on.

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

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Clutch start cancel switch

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To crank the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, push the switch with the engine switch on. The switch stays on as long as the engine switch is on. And it will automatically turn off when the engine switch is off. An indi- cator light will illuminate to indicate the system is operating. This switch cancels the clutch start sys- tem, which is designed to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is not depressed all the way down. The switch allows the vehicle to be driven out of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the clutch engaged.

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SECTION 1− 8

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference Using your audio system Audio remote controls Audio system operating hints

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Reference

LS18001

LS18003

LS18005

Type 1: AM·FM radio/compact disc player (with compact disc changer controller)

Type 2: AM·FM radio/compact disc player with changer

Type 3: AM·FM radio/compact disc player with 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 engine switch 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”, “FM1·2”, “FM1”, “FM2”, “DISC” or “LOAD” to turn on that function without pushing “PWR·VOL”. To turn on the com- pact disc player, a compact disc must be loaded in the player. You can turn on the compact disc player by inserting a compact disc. You can turn off the compact disc player by ejecting the compact disc. If the audio system was previously off, then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the compact disc. If the radio was previously on, it will come on again. SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push “AM”, “FM1·2”, “FM1”, “FM2”, “DISC” or “LOAD” if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to another.

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 (type 3), and bass levels. In fact, different kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with different mixes of treble, midrange 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 To remove an antenna, carefully turn it counterclockwise.

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

NOTICE

Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player. Do not insert anything other than com- pact discs into the slot.

8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play compact disc singles. Compact disc singles are about 8 cm (3
in.) than standard discs. After you eject a compact disc single, do not insert a standard 12 cm (4.7 in.) disc until “DISC” disappears from the display.

in diameter−smaller

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NOTICE

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

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH CHANGER (type 2 and type 3) When you insert a disc, push the “LOAD” button, wait for the load/eject status light to turn green, then gently push the disc in with the label side up. This compact disc player can store up to six discs. The player will play from track 1 through to the end of the disc. Then it will play from track 1 of the next disc. The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.

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NOTICE

z Do not stack up two discs for in- sertion, or it will cause damage to the compact disc changer. Insert only one compact disc into slot at a time.

z Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player. Do not insert anything other than com- pact discs into the slot.

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—Controls and features "Type 1

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

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(See

to preset and

1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used tune in radio stations. To preset a station to a button: Tune in the desired station. “TUNE” or “SEEK”.) Push and hold down the button until you hear a beep—this will set the station to the button. The preset button number will appear on the display. To recall a preset station: Push the button for the station you want. The button num- ber and station frequency will appear 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”, “FM1” or “FM2” button.)

(Eject button)

the compact disc eject button

Push eject a compact disc.

to

(Reverse/Fast−forward button)

time

Push and hold “ ” (preset button 6) or “ ” (preset button 5) to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc. When you release the button, the compact disc play- er will resume playing. AM Push the “AM” button to turn on the radio and select the AM band. “AM” will appear on the display. AUDIO CONTROL (Tone and sound bal- ance adjustment function) Each “AUDIO push CONTROL” knob, the mode changes. To adjust the knob. BAS: Adjusts low−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. TRE: Adjusts high−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear speakers. The display ranges from F7 to R7. BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between the right and left speakers. The display ranges from L7 to R7.

tone and balance,

turn

you

the

the

DISC (Compact disc) Push the “DISC” button to play a compact disc. When the audio system is set into com- pact disc operation, the display shows the track, or track and disc number currently being played. Error messages If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- tem will display following error messages. “WAIT”: The compact disc player unit may be too hot. Allow the player to cool down. “ERROR 1”: The disc may be dirty, dam- aged or (up−side down). Clean the disc and re−insert it. “NO DISC”: The compact disc changer of separate unit is empty. Insert a disc. “ERROR 3”: There is a problem inside the system. Eject the disc or magazine. Set the disc or magazine again. “ERROR 4”: Over−current. Ask your Toyota dealer to inspect. “CD OPEN”: The compact disc changer lid of separate unit is open. Close the compact disc changer lid.

incorrectly

inserted

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If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. Ɲ DISC Ɯ With compact disc changer only— Use these buttons to select a disc you want to listen to. Push “Ɲ” (preset button 3) or “Ɯ” (preset button 4) until the number of the disc you want to listen appears on the display. FM1 FM2
Push the “FM1” or “FM2” button 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 sta- tions, two for each of the preset button. PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the volume.

in random order, or

RAND (Random) There are two random features—you can either listen to the tracks on one compact to disc the listen tracks on all the compact discs in the magazine in random order. To play the tracks on one disc in random order: Quickly push and release “RAND” (preset button 1). “ ” will appear on the display and the player will perform the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order. To turn off the random fea- ture, push this button again. With compact disc changer only— To play all the tracks in the magazine in random order: Push and hold “RAND” (preset button 1) until you hear a beep. “ ” will ap- pear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the this button again.

feature, push

random

the

track

RPT (Repeat) There are two repeat features—You can either replay a disc track or a whole com- pact disc. Repeating a track: Quickly push and release “RPT” (preset button 2) while is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. When the track ends, it will automatically replay. To turn off the repeat feature, push this button again. With compact disc changer only— Repeating a disc: Push and hold “RPT” (preset button 2) until you hear a beep. “ ” will ap- pear 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 first track on the disc and replay. To turn off the repeat 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 the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then move to the next preset station. To stop scanning, push this button again. To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release the “SCAN” but- ton. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then scan again to the next station. To stop scanning, push this button again.

listening

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 the “SCAN” but- ton. “SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are to. To stop scanning, push this button again. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scanning. With compact disc changer only— Scanning the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine: Push the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. “ ·SCAN” will appear on the dis- play and the player will scan the first track of the next disc. To stop scanning, push this button again. If the player has scanned all the discs, it will stop scan- ning.

the seek mode,

the radio finds and the next station up or down the

SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) Radio In plays station band. To seek the next station, quickly push and release “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the “SEEK/ TRACK” button. Do this again to find the station after that. Compact disc player Use this button to skip up or down to a different track. the “SEEK/ Push “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of TRACK” button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display. If you want to return to the begin- ning of the current track, quickly push the down side of the button one time.

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ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re- ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev- ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep- tion. TEXT This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text data. To change the display, quickly push and release the “TEXT” button while the com- pact disc is playing. The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to disc title the elapsed time. If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing, “NO TITLE” will appear on the display. If the entire disc or track title does not appear on the display, push and hold the button until you hear a beep. The rest of the title will appear.

then back

track

title,

to

to

TUNE (Tuning) Turn the “TUNE” knob clockwise to step up the frequency. Turn the knob counter- clockwise to step down the frequency.

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LS18004

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

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(See

to preset and

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

(Eject button)

This button is used to eject one or all compact discs. To eject the current compact disc, push and release the compact disc eject button. To eject a specific disc, push “Ɲ” (preset button 3) or “Ɯ” (preset button 4) until the number of the disc you want to eject is displayed. Push and release the eject but- ton.

To eject all discs at a time, press and hold the eject button until you hear a beep. The last compact disc played before pushing the button will be ejected first. If the ejected disc is not removed for a long time, the eject function will be cancelled.

(Reverse/Fast−forward button)

Push and hold “ ” (preset button 6) or “ ” (preset button 5) to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc. When you release the button, the compact disc play- er will resume playing. AM Push the “AM” button to turn on the radio and select the AM band. “AM” will appear on the display. AUDIO CONTROL (Tone and sound bal- ance adjustment function) Each time you push the “AUDIO CONT” knob, the mode changes. To adjust the tone and balance, turn the knob. BAS: Adjusts low−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. TRE: Adjusts high−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear speakers. The display ranges from F7 to R7.

BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between the right and left speakers. The display ranges from L7 to R7. DISC (Compact disc) Push the “DISC” button to play a compact disc. When the audio system is set into com- pact disc operation, the display shows the track, or track and disc number currently being played. Error messages If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- tem will display following error messages. “WAIT”: The compact disc player unit may be too hot. Allow the player to cool down. “ERROR 1”: The disc may be dirty, dam- aged or (up−side down). Clean the disc and re−insert it. “NO DISC”: The compact disc changer of separate unit is empty. Insert a disc. “ERROR 3”: There is a problem inside the system. Eject the disc or magazine. Set the disc or magazine again. “ERROR 4”: Over−current. Ask your Toyota dealer to inspect.

incorrectly

inserted

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“CD OPEN”: The compact disc changer lid of separate unit is open. Close the compact disc changer lid. If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. Ɲ DISC Ɯ Use these buttons to select a disc you want to listen to. Push “Ɲ” (preset button 3) or “Ɯ” (preset button 4) until the number of the disc you want to listen appears on the display. FM1·2
Push the “FM1·2” button 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 sta- tions, two for each of the preset button.

in

LOAD This button is used to load the compact discs the compact disc player. This player can store up to six discs. To load one compact disc only, quickly push and release the button, then 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. To load multiple compact discs, push and hold the button (until you hear a beep when the audio system is on), then insert the first compact disc. After the disc is loaded, the shutter of the slot will close. After a few seconds, the shutter will auto- matically open again so the next disc can be inserted. The same process can be applied for loading the rest of the discs. If the player is full of discs, “DISC FULL” will appear on the display. If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter will close after 15 seconds. PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the volume.

in random order, or

RAND (Random) There are two random features—you can either listen to the tracks on one compact to disc the listen tracks on all the compact discs in the magazine in random order. To play the tracks on one disc in random order: Quickly push and release “RAND” (preset button 1). “ ” will appear on the display and the player will perform the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order. To turn off the random fea- ture, push this button again. To play all the tracks in the magazine in random order: Push and hold “RAND” (preset button 1) until you hear a beep. “ ” will ap- pear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the this button again.

feature, push

random

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the

track

RPT (Repeat) There are two repeat features—You can either replay a disc track or a whole com- pact disc. Repeating a track: Quickly push and release “RPT” (preset button 2) while is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. When the track ends, it will automatically replay. To turn off the repeat feature, push this button again. Repeating a disc: Push and hold “RPT” (preset button 2) until you hear a beep. “ ” will ap- pear 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 first track on the disc and replay. To turn off the repeat feature, push this button again.

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 the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then move to the next preset station. To stop scanning, push this button again. To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release the “SCAN” but- ton. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then scan again to the next station. To stop scanning, push this button 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.

listening

Scanning the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release the “SCAN” but- ton. “SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are to. To stop scanning, push this button again. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scanning. Scanning the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine: Push the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. “ ·SCAN” will appear on the dis- play and the player will scan the first track of the next disc. To stop scanning, push this button again. If the changer has scanned all the discs, it will stop scan- ning. SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) Radio In plays station band. To seek the next station, quickly push and release “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the “SEEK/ TRACK” button. Do this again to find the station after that.

the radio finds and the next station up or down the

the seek mode,

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Compact disc player Use this button to skip up or down to a different track. the “SEEK/ Push “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of TRACK” button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display. If you want to return to the begin- ning of the current track, quickly push the down side of the button one time. 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.

to

to

title,

track

then back

TEXT This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text data. To change the display, quickly push and release the “TEXT” button while the com- pact disc is playing. The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to disc title the elapsed time. If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing, “NO TITLE” will appear on the display. If the entire disc or track title does not appear on the display, push and hold the button until you hear a beep. The rest of the title will appear. TUNE (Tuning) Turn the “TUNE” knob clockwise to step up the frequency. Turn the knob counter- clockwise to step down the frequency.

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LS18006

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

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(See

to preset and

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

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(Eject button)

This button is used to eject one or all compact discs. To eject the current compact disc, push and release the compact disc eject button. To eject a specific disc, push “Ɲ” (preset button 3) or “Ɯ” (preset button 4) until the number of the disc you want to eject is displayed. Push and release the eject but- ton. To eject all discs at a time, press and hold the eject button until you hear a beep. The last compact disc played before pushing the button will be ejected first. If the ejected disc is not removed for a long time, the eject function will be cancelled.

(Reverse/Fast−forward button)

Push and hold “ ” (preset button 6) or “ ” (preset button 5) to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc. When you release the button, the compact disc play- er will resume playing. AM Push the “AM” button to turn on the radio and select the AM band. “AM” will appear on the display. AUDIO CONTROL (Tone and sound bal- ance adjustment function) Each time you push the “AUDIO CONT” knob, the mode changes. To adjust the tone and balance, turn the knob. BAS: Adjusts low−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. MID: Adjusts mid−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. TRE: Adjusts high−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear speakers. The display ranges from F7 to R7. BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between the right and left speakers. The display ranges from L7 to R7.

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DISC (Compact disc) Push the “DISC” button to play a compact disc. When the audio system is set into com- pact disc operation, the display shows the track, or track and disc number currently being played. Error messages If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- tem will display following error messages. “WAIT”: The compact disc player unit may be too hot. Allow the player to cool down. “ERROR 1”: The disc may be dirty, dam- aged or (up−side down). Clean the disc and re−insert it. “NO DISC”: The compact disc changer of separate unit is empty. Insert a disc. “ERROR 3”: There is a problem inside the system. Eject the disc or magazine. Set the disc or magazine again. “ERROR 4”: Over−current. Ask your Toyota dealer to inspect. “CD OPEN”: The compact disc changer lid of separate unit is open. Close the compact disc changer lid.

incorrectly

inserted

If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. Ɲ DISC Ɯ Use these buttons to select a disc you want to listen to. Push “Ɲ” (preset button 3) or “Ɯ” (preset button 4) until the number of the disc you want to listen appears on the display. FM1·2
Push the “FM1·2” button 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 sta- tions, two for each of the preset button.

in

LOAD This button is used to load the compact discs the compact disc player. This player can store up to six discs. To load one compact disc only, quickly push and release the button, then 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. To load multiple compact discs, push and hold the button (until you hear a beep when the audio system is on), then insert the first compact disc. After the disc is loaded, the shutter of the slot will close. After a few seconds, the shutter will auto- matically open again so the next disc can be inserted. The same process can be applied for loading the rest of the discs. If the player is full of discs, “DISC FULL” will appear on the display. If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter will close after 15 seconds. PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the volume.

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in random order, or

RDS (Radio Data System) display The radio will automatically switch to the RDS mode to receive an RDS station while turned to FM broadcasts. “RDS” will appear on the display. RAND (Random) There are two random features—you can either listen to the tracks on one compact to disc the listen tracks on all the compact discs in the magazine in random order. To play the tracks on one disc in random order: Quickly push and release “RAND” (preset button 1). “ ” will appear on the display and the player will perform the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order. To turn off the random fea- ture, push this button again. To play all the tracks in the magazine in random order: Push and hold “RAND” (preset button 1) until you hear a beep. “ ” will ap- pear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the this button again.

feature, push

random

the

track

RPT (Repeat) There are two repeat features—You can either replay a disc track or a whole com- pact disc. Repeating a track: Quickly push and release “RPT” (preset button 2) while is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. When the track ends, it will automatically replay. To turn off the repeat feature, push this button again. Repeating a disc: Push and hold “RPT” (preset button 2) until you hear a beep. “ ” will ap- pear 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 first track on the disc and replay. To turn off the repeat feature, push this button again.

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 the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then move to the next preset station. To stop scanning, push this button again. To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release the “SCAN” but- ton. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then scan again to the next station. To stop scanning, push this button again.

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Compact disc player There are two scan features—you can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine. Scanning the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release the “SCAN” but- ton. “SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are to. To stop scanning, push this button again. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scanning. Scanning the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine: Push the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. “ ·SCAN” will appear on the dis- play and the first the player will scan track of the next disc. To stop scanning, push this button again. If the changer has scanned all the discs, it will stop scan- ning.

listening

the seek mode,

the radio finds and the next station up or down the

SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) Radio In plays station band. To seek the next station, quickly push and release “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the “SEEK/ TRACK” button. Do this again to find the station after that. Compact disc player Use this button to skip up or down to a different track. the “SEEK/ Push “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of TRACK” button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display. If you want to return to the begin- ning of the current track, quickly push the down side of the button one time. 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.

in RDS

to change

transmits a

is operational only

TEXT Radio This button mode. When an RDS station text message, “MSG” will appear on the dis- played. To display the text message, first push the “TEXT” button the radio station display. Then push the “TEXT” but- ton once more to display, and the mes- sage will appear on the display. If the entire the message is not displayed, “ ” will appear on the display. To display the rest of the message, push and hold the “TEXT” button until you hear a beep. After the entire message has been dis- played, the message will disappear. The message display will be canceled if any button is pushed. If no messages are “NO MESSAGE” will appear on the display, and the display returns to the previous mode. The message display will be canceled if you activate any function that affects the display.

that affects

the display

received,

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to

Compact disc player This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text data. To change the display, quickly push and release the “TEXT” button while the com- pact disc is playing. The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to disc title the elapsed time. If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing, “NO TITLE” will appear on the display. If the entire disc or track title does not appear on the display, push and hold the button until you hear a beep. The rest of the title will appear.

then back

track

title,

to

D R&B (Rhythm and Blues) D INFORM (Information) D RELIGION D MISC (Miscellaneous) D ALERT (Emergency message) To seek or scan for the same type of program, push “SEEK/TRACK” or “SCAN” button while the program type is displayed. If no program is found, “NOTHING” will appear on the display. The previous pro- gram information will resume. When the system is left untouched for 6
seconds, type display will change to the frequency display.

the program

the

TRAF (Traffic) A station that regularly broadcasts traffic information is automatically located. When you push the “TRAF” button in the “FM” mode, “TRAF SEEK” appears on the display and the radio will start seeking any traffic program station. If no traffic program station is found, “NO TRAF INFO” appears on the display for a few seconds and the display returns to the previous mode. TUNE (Tuning) Turn the “TUNE” knob clockwise to step up the frequency. Turn the knob counter- clockwise to step down the frequency. TYPE (Program Types) When you push “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” of the “TYPE” button while receiving an RDS station, the current program type will appear on the display. If the system is receiving a sta- tion that is not RDS, “NO PTY” will ap- pear. Repeat this operation within 6 seconds to display the program types in the following order: D ROCK D EASY LIS (Easy listening) D CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)

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Audio remote controls (steering switches)

5c020

Some parts of the audio system can be adjusted using the switches on the steer- ing wheel. Details of the specific switches, controls, and features are described below. 1. Volume control switch 2. “ƜƝ” switch 3. “MODE” switch

to

increase while

1. Volume control switch Push “+” to increase the volume. The vol- ume continues the switch is being pushed. Push “−” the volume. The to decrease volume continues to decrease while the switch is being pushed. 2. “ƜƝ” switch Radio This switch has the following features— To select a preset station: Quickly push and release the “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the switch. Do this again to select the next preset station. To seek a station: Push and hold the “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the switch until you hear a beep. Do this again to find the next station. If you push the switch on either side during the seek mode, seeking will be cancelled. To step up or down the frequency, push and hold the switch even after you hear a beep. When you the switch, the radio will begin seeking up or down for a station. Do this again to find the next station.

release

from

Compact disc player Use this switch to skip up or down to a different track in either direction. Quickly push and release the “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the switch until the track you want to listen to is set. If you want to return to the beginning of the current track, push the “Ɲ” side of the switch once, quickly. With compact disc changer only— Push and hold the “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the switch until the disc you want to listen to is set. 3. “MODE” switch Push “MODE” switch to select an audio mode. Each push changes the mode se- quentially if the desired mode is ready to use. To turn the audio system on, push the “MODE” switch. To turn the audio system off, push and hold the “MODE” switch until the system turns off.

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Audio system operating hints

NOTICE

To ensure correct audio system op- erations: z Be careful not to spill beverages

over the audio system.

z Do not put anything other than a

compact disc into the slot.

z The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of the au- dio system 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.