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Audio
MP3 audio !
What is MP3?
MP3 (the name is an abbreviation of ‘MPEG Audio
Layer 3’) is a compression format for digital audio. It
was developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group.
It permits audio data to be shrunk by a factor of about
10 with no loss of sound quality, meaning that the au-
dio on 10 conventional CDs can be fitted onto a single
CD-R or CD-RW (assuming a bit rate of 128 kbps and
a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).
NOTE " MP3 encoding and writing software is not sup-
plied with the audio system. " CD writing software is not supplied with the au-
dio system. ! Creating MP3 files
" To create a high-quality MP3 file, it is advisable to a
high bit rate (128 kbps or higher) and a high sampling
frequency." If a file is created with a variable bit rate (VBR), the
elapsed time during playback may not be displayed
correctly and the sound may skip." The sound quality during playback depends upon
the encoder and bit rate. Detailed information can be found in the user’s manuals for encoder software and
writing software."
A fixed bit rate of 128 kbps or higher is recommend-
ed. ! Saving MP3 files on a disc
" Do not save any non-MP3 file on a disc. Also, do not
save any unnecessary folder on a disc. " If many folders and/or non-MP3 files are saved on a
disc, a delay will be caused before playback begins." If a disc contains both Compact Disc-Digital Audio
(CD-DA) files and MP3 files, the system will play only
the CD-DA files. " Add the extension ‘.MP3’ to the name of every MP3
file. The system will not play any file that has either no
extension or an extension other than ‘.MP3’. " Do not add the extension ‘.MP3’ to the name of any
non-MP3 file. Doing so could lead to speaker damage. " The system supports multi-session recording, so
disc-at-once recording is recommended. " The system does not support packet writing soft-
ware." The system does not have a playlist function.
" The system may not be able to display and play cer-
tain MP3 files depending on the writing software andCD recorder." Recording must be performed using a file system
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supported by the audio system. Otherwise, the audio
system may not play the MP3 files and may not display
folder titles and file titles. !Supported file systems
The audio system supports the following file systems: " ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2
" Apple Extension to ISO 9660
" Joliet
" Romeo
NOTE
The audio system does not support the following
file systems: "Apple HFS
" UDF 1.50
" Mix CD (CD Extra)
! Compression format
" MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)
Bit rate: 32 kbps – 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz" MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)
Bit rate: 8 kbps – 160 kbps
Sampling frequency: 16, 22.05, 24 kHz !
Numbers of folders and files
" Maximum number of folders: 255 (including root
folder)" Maximum number of files: 999 (maximum number in
one folder: 255) " Maximum number of layers: 8
NOTE "Not all of the discs stored in MP3 files may be
able to be played back. " Even if a folder contains no MP3 files, it is count-
ed as a folder. " Writing software can rearrange folders and files
such that the playback order is different from the
desired one." The playback order for a given disc can be dif-
ferent with different players. ! Copyright issues
Except with respect to copies made for personal use,
duplication, distribution, and transmission of music
and other copyrighted material on a disc without per-
mission from the copyright holder is illegal.
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Index
Fog light ...................................................... 11-76
Seatbelt pretensioners .................................. 1-33
Seats .............................................................. 1-2
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-4
Gauge ........................................................... 3-11
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses ............................................................... 11-68
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-6 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 8-20
Glove box ............................................................ 6-7
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 8-20 H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-7
Head restraint adjustment (Front) ........................ 1-8
Headlight Flasher .......................................................... 3-46
Indicator light ................................................ 3-35
Headlights .............................................. 3-45, 11-74
Heater operation .................................................. 4-7
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-35
High mount stop light ....................................... 11-86
Horn ................................................................... 3-64 Hose and connections ..................................... 11-19 I
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-3
Light ................................................................ 3-6
Illuminated entry ................................................ 2-15
Illumination brightness control ........................... 3-47
Immobilizer system .............................................. 2-4 Indicator light ................................................ 3-33
Indicator light Cruise control ............................................... 3-35
Cruise control set .......................................... 3-35
Front fog ....................................................... 3-35
Headlight ...................................................... 3-35
High beam .................................................... 3-35
Selector lever position .................................. 3-34
Turn signal .................................................... 3-34
Information display ............................................ 3-37
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-59
Interior light .......................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle ........................ 2-37 J
Jack ................................................................... 9-33
Jack handle ....................................................... 9-34
Jump starting ..................................................... 9-17
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
Fuel: !2.5-liter non-turbo models
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 AKI or higher. ! 2.5-liter turbo models and 3.0-liter models
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of 91 AKI or higher. For temporary purposes if
premium unleaded gasoline is not available, you
may use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 87 AKI or higher. For optimum engine per-
formance and driveability, it is required (for 2.5-liter
turbo models), and recommended (for 3.0-liter mod-
els) that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline. ! Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly
referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Refer to
“Fuel” section in this manual.
Fuel capacity:
16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) Engine oil:
Use only API classification SL with the words “EN-
ERGY CONSERVING” and the New API certification
mark (starburst mark) displayed on the container. Engine oil capacity:
2.5-liter models: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
3.0-liter models: 5.8 US qt (5.5 liters, 4.8 Imp qt)
Cold tire pressure: Tire size P205/55R16 89H 215/45ZR17 P225/60R16 97H P225/55R17 95V
Wheel size 16 x 6.5JJ 17 x 7JJ 16 x 6.5JJ 17 x 7JJ
Pressure Front 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2
) 35 psi
(240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm 2
) 33 psi
(230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
) 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear at trail-
er towing – 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2
)
Temporary
spare tire Size T135/80D16 T135/70D17 T155/70D17
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2
)