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Setting a security code for the first
time.
1. Turn off the audio system.
Simultaneously push and hold in 1º, 6º,
and PWR/VOLº until SECº appears on
the display.2. While you are holding in the ~º side of
TUNEº, push 1º.
The display will read к.
On some modes, º and º will also
turn on.3. Input the three digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.
For example, 209º:
To set the first digit: Push 1º until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push 2º until the
digit you want appears on the display.
To set the third digin: Push 3º until the dig-
it you want appears on the display.
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4. The three-digit code should be on the
display.
Push and hold in SCANº until the display
goes dark. (At first, SECº will appear on
the display.)If you pushed any wrong buttons,
Errº and the number of errors you
have made will appear ont eh display
before SECº does. Go back to step 2
and try again. If the display returns to
Ð while you are entering the code,
go back to step 3.
To make sure the security code has been
accepted, turn the ignition to LOCKº and
then back to ACC.º SECº should appear
on the display.
Choose a security code that is easy to re-
member and keep a copy of it (not in your
Toyota).Changing the security code
1. Turn off the audio system.
Turn the ignition key to ACCº.
Simultaneously push and hold in 1º, 6º,
and PWR/VOLº until SECº appears in
the display.
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2. While you are holding in the ~º side of
TUNEº push 1º.
The display will read к.
On some models,  º and º will also
turn on.3. Input the existing three-digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.
For example, 209º:
To set the first digit: Push 1º until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push 2º until the
digit you want appears on the display.
To set the third digit: Push 3º until the digit
you want appears on the display.4. The three-digit code should be on the
display.
Push SCANº.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3, this time enter-
ing your new code. You can use digits
0º through 9º.
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6. The new three-digit code should be on
the display.
Push and hold in SCANº until the display
goes dark. (At first, SECº will appear on
the display.)If you pushed any wrong buttons,
Errº and the number of errors you
have made will appear on the display
before SECº does. Go back to step 2
and try again. If the display returns to
Ð while you are entering the code,
go back to step 3.
To make sure the security code has been
accepted, turn the ignition to LOCKº and
then back to ACCº. SECº should appear
on the display.NOTICE
A tenth error will activate the
anti-theft system and HELPº will
appear on the display. The audio
system will be completely inoper-
able. At this time, the anti-theft light
also comes on. If this occurs,
contact your Toyota dealer.Cleaning the security code.
1. Turn off the audio system.
Turn the ignition key to ACCº.
Simultaneously push and hold in 1º, 6º,
and PWR/VOLº until SECº appears on
the display.
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2. While you are holding in the ~º side of
TUNEº, push 1º.
The display will read Ð.
On some models, º and º will also
turn on.3. Input the existing three-digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter eahc digit.
For example, 209º:
To set the first digit: Push 1º until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push 2º until the
digint you want appears on the display.
To set the third digit: Push 3º until the di-
gint you want appears on the display.4. The three-digit code should be on the
display.
Push SCANº.
The display will read Ð.
5. Wait for 10 seconds until the security
system is deactivated and the display
goes dark.
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If you pushed any wrong buttons,
Errº and the number of errors you
have made will appear on the display
before SECº does. Go back to step 2
and try again. If the display returns to
Ð while you are entering the code,
go back to step 3.
NOTICE
A tenth error will activate the
anti-theft system and HELPº will
appear on the display. The audio
system will be completely inoper-
able. At this time, the anti-theft light
also comes on. If this occurs,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Reactivating a disabled audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ACCº.
2. While you are holding in the ~º side of
TUNEº, push 1º.
The dispay will read ---º.
On some models, º and º will also
turn on.3. Input the existing three-digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.
For example, 209º:
To set the first digit: Push 1º until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push 2º until the
digint you want appears on the display.
To set the third digit: Push 3º until the di-
gint you want appears on the display.
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4. The three-digit code should be on the
display.
Push and hold in SCANº until the display
goes dark. (At first, SECº will appear on
the display.)If you pushed any wrong buttons,
Errº and the number of errors you
have made will appear on the display
before SECº does. Go back to step 2
and try again. If the display returns to
--- while you are entering the code,
go back to step 3.
To make sure the security code has been
accepted, turn the ignition to LOCKº and
then back to ACCº. SECº should appear
on the display.NOTICE
A tenth error will activate the
anti-theft system and HELPº will
appear on the display. The audio
system will be completely inoper-
able. At this time, the anti-theft light
also comes on. If this occurs,
contact your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio system
operation:
Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio system.
Do not put anything other than a
cassette tape into the slot.
ILLUMINATION CONTROL LOGIC
On some audio-units, when the instru-
ment panel lights are on, the letters on op-
erable buttons of the mode in current use
light up together with the mode selection
and eject buttons.
RADIO RECEPTION
Usually, a problem with radio reception
does not mean there is a problem with
your radio-it is just the normal result of
conditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain
can interfere with FM reception. Power
lines or telephone wires can interfere with
AM signals. And of course, radio signals
have a limited range, and the farther you
are from a station, the weaker its signal
will be. In addition, reception conditions
change constantly as your vehicle moves.
ÐCar audio system operating
hints
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Here are some common reception prob-
lems that probably do not indicate a prob-
lem with your radio:
FM
Fading and drifing stationsÐGenerally,
the effective range of FM is about 40 km
(25 miles). Once outside this range, you
may notice fading and drifting, which in-
crease with the distance from the radio
transmitter. They are often accompanied
by distortion.
Multi-pathÐFM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time. If this hap-
pens, the signals will cancel each other
out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of
reception.
Static and flutteringÐThese occur when
signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or
other large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swappingÐIf the FM signal you
are listening to is interrupted or weak-
ened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, your radio may
tune in the second station until the original
signal can be picked up again.AM
FadingÐAM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphere-especially at
night. These reflected signals can inter-
fere with those received directly from the
radio station, causing the radio station to
sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interferenceÐwhen a reflected
signal and a signal received directly from
a radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broad-
cast.
StaticÐAM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high
tension power lines, lightening, or electri-
cal motors. This results in static.
CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE
PLAYER AND TAPES
For high perfirmance from your cassette
player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regu-
larly.
A dirty tape head or tape path can de-
crease sound quality and tangle your
cassette tapes. The easiest way to
clean them is by using a cleaning tape.
(A wet tape is recommended.)Use high-quality cassettes.
Low-quality cassette tapes can cause
many problems, including poor sound,
inconsistent playing speed, and
constant auto-reversing. They can
also get stuck or tangled in the cas-
sette player.
Do not use a cassette if it has been
damaged or tangled or if its label is
peeling off.
Do not leave a cassette in the player if
you are not listening to it, especially if
it is hot outside.
Store cassettes in their cases and out
of direct sunlight.
Avoid using cassettes with a total play-
ing time longer than 100 minutes (50
minutes per side). The tape used in
these cassettes is thin and could get
stuck or tangled in the cassette player.
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