2006 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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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. “+ −” switch
2. “MODE” switch
3. “   ” switch “+ ” switch
Push “+” side to increase the volume. The
volume continues to increase while the
switch is being pushed.
Push “
−” side to decrease the volume.
The volume continues to decrease while
the switch is being pushed.
“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. “
  ” switch
Radio
To select a preset station:
Quickly push and release the “ ” or “ ”
side of the switch. Do this again to select
the next preset station.
To seek a station:
Push and hold the “ ” or “” 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 release from the
switch, the radio will begin seeking up or
down for a station. Do this again to find
the next station.
Audio remote controls
(steering switches)

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Compact disc player
To select a desired track:
Quickly push and release the “” or “ ”
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 “ ” side of the switch once, quickly.
Vehicles with rear seat entertainment sys-
tem—
While the rear DVD player is in operation,
the chapter or track can be changed by
pushing the “ ” or “ ” side of the switch.
With compact disc changer only—
To select a desired disc:
Push and hold the “ ” or “” side of the
switch until you hear a beep. Repeat this
until the disc you wish to listen to is set. MP3/WMA player
To select a desired file:
Quickly push and release the “
” or “ ”
side of the switch until the file you want
to listen to is set. If you want to return
to the beginning of the current file, push
the “ ” side of the switch once, quickly.
To select a desired folder:
Push and hold the “ ” or “ ” side of the
switch until you hear a beep. Repeat this
until the folder you want to listen to is
set.
Vehicles with rear seat entertainment sys-
tem—
While the rear DVD player is in operation,
the file can be changed by pushing the
“  ” or “ ” side of the switch.
With compact disc changer only—
To select a desired disc:
Push and hold the “ ” or “ ” side of the
switch until you hear a beep. Repeat this
until the disc you want to listen to is set.

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The rear seat entertainment system con-
sists of the following components.1. Front audio system
∗
2. DVD player
3. Rear seat entertainment system display
4. Rear seat entertainment system controller
5. A/V input adapter
6. Power outlet (115 VAC)
7. Audio remote control switches
∗
8. Power outlet main switch
∗: For details, see “—Controls and fea-
tures” on page 173 or “Audio remote con-
trols” on page 189 in this section.
Rear seat entertainment system—

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The rear seat entertainment system is de-
signed for the rear passengers to enjoy
audio and DVD video separately from the
front audio system.
The rear seat entertainment system can
be operated when the ignition key is in
the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The rear passengers can enjoy DVD vid-
eo, audio CD, video CD, CD text, dts−CD
and MP3.
The rear seat entertainment system can
play DVD video, audio CD, video CD, CD
text, dts −CD or MP3 only when a disc is
loaded in the DVD player.
You can enjoy videos and sound when
your personal audio system is connected
to the A/V input adapter. For details, refer
to the manufacturer ’s instructions.
You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment
system with a wireless h eadphone. The
wireless headphone can be used within
rear seat. If the signal becomes weak, the
headphone will mute. For details, refer to
the manufacturer ’s instructions.
With some wireless headphone generally
available in the market, it may be difficult
to catch sound properly. Toyota recom-
mends the use of Toyota genuine wireless
headphone. You can purchase a wireless headphone
at a Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Do not operate a motor vehicle
while using headphones. Doing so
may cause an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
With DVD player:
Conversational speech on some
DVDs is recorded at a low volume
to emphasize the impact of sound
effects. If you adjust the volume
assuming that the conversations
represent the maximum volume lev-
el that the DVD will play, you may
be startled by louder sound effects
or when you change to a different
audio source. Be sure to adjust the
volume with this in mind.
Make sure the volume is not in-
creased, before you turn on the
headphone.
To open the display, push the lock release
button.
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Pull the display down to an easily view-
able angle (between 90 and 125 )
NOTICE
The screen should be cleaned with a
dry soft cloth. If the screen is pushed
by hand or wiped with a hard cloth,
the surface of the screen may be
scratched.
To close, push the display up until you
hear a click.
The illumination of the screen is automati-
cally turned off when the display is
closed. However, the rear seat entertain-
ment system is not turned off.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, close the display when
it is not in use.
NOTICE
 Benzene or alkaline solutions may
damage the coated surface of the
screen .
 To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not turn on the rear
seat entertainment system longer
than necessary when the engine is
not running.

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The rear seat entertainment system can
be operated with the rear seat entertain-
ment system controller and buttons on the
DVD player unit. The system cannot be
operated by touching the switches on the
screen directly.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble or modify the
controller. It may cause an accident,
fire or electric shock.
NOTICE
Keep the controller away from direct
sunlight, high heat and high humidity.
These conditions could cause the
case to deform or the battery to ex-
plode or leak.
BEFORE USING THE CONTROLLER
(for new vehicle owners)
A battery is already set in the control-
ler with an insulating sheet, which pre-
vents the battery from being dis-
charged. Before using the controller,
remove the insulating sheet according
to the following procedure.
1. Remove the cover of the controlleras shown.
—Rear seat entertainment
system controller

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2. Remove the insulating sheet.
USING THE CONTROLLER
To use the rear seat entertainment sys-
tem controller, direct the signal output
portion of the controller to the signal
reception portion of the rear seat enter-
tainment system display.
The controller does not operate properly
when the signal reception portion of the
display is exposed to direct sunlight.
Block the display from direct sunlight.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop
while driving, stow the controller in
the console box or front seat side
table when it is not in use.

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NOTICE
Observe the followings, otherwise the
controller may be damaged.
Do not drop or strongly knock the
controller against hard objects.
 Do not sit on or place heavy ob-
jects on the controller.
 Do not leave the controller exposed
to high temperatures (such as on
the instrument panel) for a long
time.