1999 TOYOTA SIENNA Owners Manual

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TA P E
Push ”TAPE” to switch from radio or com-
pact disc operation to cassette operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turn
on the cassette player by pushing ”TAPE”.
In both cases, a cassette must already be
loaded in the player.
TRACK (Track up/down button):
Compact disc player
By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
Push either side of the track button until
the number of the track you want to listen
to appears on the display. If you want to
return to the beginning of the current
track, push the down side of the button
one time, quickly.
TUNE (Tuning)
Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio
(ETR). Push and release the ”” (up) or
”” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up or
down the station band. (If you hear a
beep, you held the button too long and
the radio will go into the seek mode.)
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—Audio remote controls
Some parts of the audio system can be
adjusted with the buttons on the steering
wheel.
Details of the specific buttons, controls,
and features are described below.
1. ”” and ”VOL ” Buttons
2. ”MODE” Button
3. ”
” Button
4. ”MUTE” Button
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1. ”” and ”VOL ” Buttons (Volume
Up/Down)
Push ”” to increase the volume. The
volume continues to increase while the
button is being pressed.
Push ”VOL ” to decrease the volume.
The volume continues to decrease while
the button is being pressed.
2. ”MODE” Button
Push ”MODE” to select an audio mode.
Each push changes the mode sequentially
if the desired mode is ready to use.
3. ”
” Button (Seek, Search, Track)
Radio
In the seek mode, the radio finds and
plays the next station by going up or
down the station band.
To seek a station, push the ”
” or ””
side of the button. Do this again to find
the next station.
If you push the button on either side dur-
ing the seek mode, seeking will be can-
celled.
Cassette player
By using this button, you can skip to a
different track in either direction.
You can skip up to nine tracks at a time.Push the ”
” or ”” side of the button.
”FF 1” or ”REW 1” will appear on the
display.
Next, push either side of the track button
until the track you want to listen to is set.
If you push the button ten times, the skip
function will turn off.
When counting the number of the tracks
you want to rewind, remember to count
the current track as well. For example, if
you want to rewind to a song that is two
before the song you are listening to, push
the ”
” side of the button three times.
If you push the track button further than
you wanted to, push the other side of the
button. The track number will be increased
or reduced.
The track number you select is not valid
if it is higher than the number of the
tracks remaining on the current side of
the cassette.
When the tape reaches to the begin-
ning, the player will automatically start
playing that side.
After the tape reaches to the end, the
player will automatically reverse and
start playing the other side.There must be at least 3 seconds of blank
space between tracks for the track button
to work correctly. In addition, the feature
may not work well with some spoken, live,
or classical recordings.
Compact disc player
By using this button, you can skip to a
different track in either direction.
Push either side of the track button until
the track you want to listen to is set. If
you want to return to the beginning of the
current track, push the ”
” side of the
button once, quickly.
4. ”MUTE” Button
Push ”MUTE” to turn the volume off mo-
mentarily. This function is cancelled by
doing the following:
Push ”MUTE” once again.
Push ”” or ”VOL ”.
Operate any of the buttons or knobs on
the audio system itself.
Disconnect the electrical power source.
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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 or Compact Disc into
the slot.
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.Here are some common reception prob-
lems that probably do not indicate a prob-
lem with your radio:
FM
Fading and drifting stations—Generally, the
effective range of FM is about 40 km (25
miles). Once outside this range, you may
notice fading and drifting, which increase
with the distance from the radio transmit-
ter. They are often accompanied by distor-
tion.
Multi−path—FM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time. If this
happens, the signals will cancel each oth-
er out, causing a momentary flutter or
loss of reception.
Static and fluttering—These occur when
signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or
other large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swapping—If 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 origi-
nal signal can be picked up again.AM
Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphere—especially at night.
These reflected signals can interfere with
those received directly from the radio sta-
tion, causing the radio station to sound
alternately strong and weak.
Station interference—When a reflected sig-
nal and a signal received directly from a
radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broad-
cast.
Static—AM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high
tension power lines, lightening, or electri-
cal motors. This results in static.
CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER
AND TAPES
For high performance from your cassette
player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regu-
larly.
A dirty tape head or tape path can
decrease sound quality and tangle your
cassette tapes. The easiest way to
clean them is by using a cleaning tape.
(A wet type is recommended.)
—Car audio system operating
hints
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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 cassette
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.
CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC
PLAYER AND DISCS
Use only compact discs labeled as
shown.
Extremely high temperatures can keep
your compact disc player from working.
On hot days, use the air conditioning
to cool the vehicle interior before you
listen to a disc.
Bumpy roads or other vibrations may
make your compact disc player skip.
If moisture gets into your compact disc
player, you may not hear any sound
even though your compact disc player
appears to be working. Remove the
disc from the player and wait until it
dries.
Handle compact discs carefully, espe-
cially when you are inserting them.
Hold them on the edge and do not
bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints
on them, particularly on the shiny side.
Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or
other disc damage could cause the
player to skip or to repeat a section of
a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the
disc up to the light.)
Remove discs from the compact disc
player when you are not listening
to them. Store them in their plastic
cases away from moisture, heat, and
direct sunlight.
To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a
soft, lint−free cloth that has been damp-
ened with water. Wipe in a straight line
from the center to the edge of the disc
(not in circles). Dry it with another soft,
lint−free cloth. Do not use a conventional
record cleaner or anti−static device.
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A new disc may have rough edges on
its inner and outer perimeter. Remove
the rough edges by pressing the side
of a ball−point pen or pencil against
the inner and outer perimeter of the
disc as shown.
If you continue to play a disc with rough
edges, flakes will fall on to the signal side
of the disc and cause sound skipping or
other problems.
CAUTION
Compact disc players use invisible la-
ser beam which could cause hazard-
ous radiation exposure if directed
outside the unit. Be sure to operate
the player correctly as instructed.
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1. Temperature Selector
2. Air Intake Selector
3. Air Flow Selector
4. ”A/C” Button (on some models)
5. Fan Speed Selector
Air conditioning system—
—Controls
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Fan speed selector
Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to
the right to increase, to the left to de-
crease.
Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperature—
to the right to warm, to the left to cool.
Air flow selector
Turn the knob to select the vents used for
air flow.
1. Panel—Air flows mainly from the
instrument panel vents.
2. Bi−level—Air flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents.
5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the
windshield vents.For details about air flow selector settings,
see the illustration after ”A/C” button.
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-
shield position turns on the defroster−
linked air conditioning. This is to clean up
the front view more quickly.
When the ”A/C” button is not pressed in,
turning the air flow control knob to anoth-
er position turns off the air conditioning.
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