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1. Volume control switch
Push “+” to increase the volume. The vol-
ume continues to increase while the
switch is being pushed.
Push “ −” to decrease the volume. The
volume continues to decrease while the
switch is being pushed.
2. “ ” switch
Radio
This switch has the following features—
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.
Cassette player
This switch has the following features—
To skip to a different track in either direc-
tion:
Quickly push and release the “ ” or “ ”
side of the switch. “FF 1” or “REW 1” will
appear on the display. Next, push either side of the track switch
until the track you want to listen to is set.
If you push the switch ten times, the skip
function will turn off. (You can skip up to
nine tracks at a time.)
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
tracks before the song you are listening
to, push the “
” side of the switch three
times.
If you push the track switch further than
you wanted to, push the other side of the
switch. The track number will be in-
creased 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 switch
to work correctly. In addition, the feature
may not work well with some spoken, live,
or classical recordings.
To fast forward or reverse:
Push and hold the “
” side of the switch
to fast forward a cassette tape. “FF” will
appear on the display. Push and hold the
“  ” side of the switch to rewind a tape.
“REW” will appear on the display.
To stop the tape while it is fast forward-
ing, push the “ ” side of the switch. To
stop the tape while it is rewinding, push
the “ ” side of the switch.
If a tape rewinds completely, the cassette
player will stop and then play that same
side. If a tape fast forwards completely,
the cassette will play the other side of the
tape using the auto −reverse feature.
Compact disc player
Use this switch to skip up or down to a
different track in either direction.
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.

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Cassette tape player
This button has the following features—
To fast forward or reverse:
Push and hold the “
” (TUNE/TRACK)
button until “FF” will appears on the dis-
play to forward a tape. Push and hold the
“
” (TUNE/TRACK) button until “REW”
appears on the display to rewind a tape.
To stop the tape while it is fast forward-
ing, push the “
” (TUNE/TRACK) button.
To stop the tape while it is rewinding,
push the “
” (TUNE/TRACK) button.
If a tape rewinds completely, the cassette
player will stop and then play that same
side. If a tape fast forwards completely,
the cassette will play the other side of the
tape using the auto −reverse feature.
To skip up or down to locate a song or
recording:
You can select up to nine recordings (in-
cluding current one).
Push the “
” or “” (TUNE/TRACK) but-
ton. “FF 1” or “REW 1” will appear on the
display.
Next, push either side of the track button
until the number on the display reaches
the number of tracks you want to skip. If
you push the button 10 times, the skip
feature will be turned off. For the skip feature to work correctly a
blank space of at least 3 seconds is con-
sidered to be a start of a recording.
When a beginning of a tape is reached,
the player automatically resumes play.
When the end of the tape is reached, the
player automatically reverses sides and
resumes normal play.
In addition, the feature may not work well
with some spoken, live, or classical re-
cordings.
Compact disc player
This button has the following features—
To skip up or down to a different track:
Push the “
” or “” (TUNE/TRACK) but-
ton 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, quickly push the “
”
(TUNE/TRACK) button one time.
To fast forward or reverse:
Push and hold the “
” or “” (TUNE/
TRACK) button to fast forward or reverse
within a compact disc. When you release
the button, the compact disc player will
resume playing. 3. “ON/SOURCE” button
Push “ON/SOURCE” button to turn on the
rear seat audio system.
Use “ON/SOURCE” button to select an
audio mode when the rear seat audio sys-
tem is on. Each time you push this but-
ton, the system changes between the ra-
dio, cassette player and compact disc
player.
When you change the mode, the display
indicates which mode is selected.
When a cassette tape and compact discs
are not loaded in the front audio system,
only a radio mode can be selected in the
rear seat audio system.
If you push “ON/SOURCE” button to se-
lect the casette tape player mode or com-
pact disc player mode in that case, a
beep sounds from front audio system and
“INVALID” flashes on the screen for 6
seconds, and then the rear audio system
returns to the radio mode.
If you push “ON/SOURCE” button while
receiving an emergency broadcast, a beep
sounds and “INVALID” appears on the
screen to indicate that no button can be
operated.

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Radio
AM mode
When you select the AM mode, “AM” will
appear on the screen.
FM mode
When you select the FM mode, “FM1” or
“FM2” will appear on the display.
If the front audio system receives a traffic
announcement (TA) while the rear seat
audio system is in the radio mode,
“TRAF” will flash on the screen and the
rear seat audio system will turn off. When
the front audio receives a traffic an-
nouncement (TA), the rear seat audio sys-
tem cannot select the AM/FM mode.
Tape mode
“TAPE” appears on the screen while this
mode is selected.Compact disc mode
“CD” appears on the screen while this
mode is selected.
The screen 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.
“ERR 1”: The disc may be dirty, damaged
or inserted incorrectly (up −side down).
Clean the disc and re −insert it.
“ERR 3”: There is a problem inside the
system. Eject the disc. Set the disc again.
“ERR 4”: Over−current. Ask your Toyota
dealer to inspect.
If the malfunction still exists, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
4. “OFF” button
Push “OFF” button to turn off the rear
seat audio system. REPLACING CONTROLLER BATTERY
For replacement, use a CR2025 lithium
battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken that
small children do not swallow the re-
moved battery or components.
NOTICE

When replacing the battery, be care-
ful not to lose the components.
 Replace only with the same or
equivalent type of battery recom-
mended by a Toyota dealer.
 Dispose of used batteries according
to the local regulations.

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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 all modes
(AM and FM radio, cassette tape player,
compact disc player with changer and
DVD player) on the rear seat entertain-
ment system only if a cassette tape and
a compact disc are loaded in the front
audio system.
The rear seat entertainment system can
play DVD video, audio CD, video CD, CD
text, dts−CD or DVD audio 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 input terminal adapter on the rear
console box. For details, refer to the
manufacturer ’s instructions. You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment
system with commercial hea
dphone. See
“—Headphone ja cks” on page 284 in this
Section for details.
You can also enjoy the rear seat enter-
tainment system with a wireless head-
phone. The wireless headphone can be
used within rear seat. If the signal be-
comes 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.
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.

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2. “” and “” (TUNE/TRACK) buttons
Radio
Push the “
” or “” (TUNE/TRACK) but-
ton to tune or seek.
Tuning:
Quickly push and release the “
” or “”
(TUNE/TRACK) button. Each time you
push the button, the radio will step up or
down to another frequency. If you push
and hold the button, and the radio will go
into the seek mode.
Seeking:
Push and hold the “
” or “” (TUNE/
TRACK) button. The radio will seek up or
down for a station of the nearest frequen-
cy and will stop on reception. Each time
you push the button, the stations will be
searched one after another.
Cassette tape player
This button has the following features—
To fast forward or reverse:
Push and hold the “
” (TUNE/TRACK)
button until “FF” will appears on the dis-
play to forward a tape. Push and hold the
“
” (TUNE/TRACK) button until “REW”
appears on the display to rewind a tape. To stop the tape while it is fast forward-
ing, push the “
” (TUNE/TRACK) button.
To stop the tape while it is rewinding,
push the “
” (TUNE/TRACK) button.
If a tape rewinds completely, the cassette
player will stop and then play that same
side. If a tape fast forwards completely,
the cassette will play the other side of the
tape using the auto −reverse feature.
To skip up or down to locate a song or
recording:
You can select up to nine recordings (in-
cluding current one).
Push the “
” or “” (TUNE/TRACK) but-
ton. “FF 1” or “REW 1” will appear on the
screen.
Next, push either side of the track button
until the number on the screen reaches
the number of tracks you want to skip. If
you push the button 10 times, the skip
feature will be turned off.
For the skip feature to work correctly a
blank space of at least 3 seconds is con-
sidered to be a start of a recording.
When a beginning of a tape is reached,
the player automatically resumes play.
When the end of the tape is reached, the
player automatically reverses sides and
resumes normal play. In addition, the feature may not work well
with some spoken, live, or classical re-
cordings.
Compact disc player
This button has the following features—
To skip up or down to a different track:
Push the “
” or “” (TUNE/TRACK) but-
ton 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, quickly push the “
”
(TUNE/TRACK) button one time.
To fast forward or reverse:
Push and hold the “
” or “” (TUNE/
TRACK) button to fast forward or reverse
within a compact disc. When you release
the button, the compact disc player will
resume playing.

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“MODE” button (air flow selector)
Press the button to select the vents used
for air flow.
In automatic operation, the air flow mode
is selected automatically among Panel, Bi−
level and Floor unless you desire another
air flow mode.
1. Panel— Air flows mainly from the
instrument panel vents. 2. Bilevel—
Air flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
When you set the temperature selector
setting at about the middle in automatic
operation, warm air flows out of the
floor vents and relatively low −tempera-
ture air flows out of the center and
side vents.
3. Floor— Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.
It is recommended that you close the
lower vent. For details about this, see
“Instrument panel vents” on page 299
in this Section.
4. Floor/Windshield— Air flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents and fan speed may increase in
order to clean up the front view.
This position allows the air intake to
select FRESH automatically. This is to
clean up the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to
RECIRCULATE mode, press the air in-
take selector button once again.
It is recommended that you close the
lower vent. For details about this, see
“Instrument panel vents” on page 299
in this Section. For details about air flow selector settings,
see “—Air flow selector settings” de-
scribed below.

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Windshield air flow button
When this button is pressed, air flows
mainly from the windshield vents and fan
speed may increase in order to clean up
the front view.
Pressing the button once again returns the
air flow mode to the last one used.
When this button is pressed, air intake
selector mode changes to FRESH auto-
matically to clean up the front view quick-
ly. It is not possible to return to RECIR-
CULATE in this mode.
Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified
heating or cooling. This setting clears the
front view more quickly.
It is recommended that you close the low-
er vent. For details about this, see “Instru-
ment panel vents” on page 299 in this
Section.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see “—Air flow selector settings” de-
scribed below.
For further information for removing frost
and fog, see “Instrument panel vents” on
page 299 in this Section.
Air intake selector button
Press the button to select the air source.1. RECIRCULATE— Recirculates the air in-
side the vehicle.
2. FRESH— Draws outside air into the
system.
To prevent fogging up of the windshield,
the air intake mode may change automati-
cally to FRESH depending on the condi-
tion of the air conditioning system.
For example, when the ambient tempera-
ture is low, the air intake mode may
change automatically to FRESH. This is
not a malfunction. When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the air intake mode is al-
ways set to FRESH even if the previous
mode was RECIRCULATE.
“A/C” button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
“A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your ve-
hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

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Pressing the windshield air flow button
turns on the defrosting function with the
purpose of clearing the front view.
When pressing the windshield air flow but-
ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto-
matically and fan speed may increase.
This is to clean up the front view more
quickly. It is not possible to return to RE-
CIRCULATE in this mode.
Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified
heating or cooling. This setting clears the
front view more quickly.
To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose
floor/windshield air flow.Side vents
Lower vent
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the instrument panel vents. The instrument
panel vents may be opened or closed as
shown.
For removing frost or fog, it is recom-
mended that you close the lower vent
when you push the windshield air flow
button or using the “Floor” or the “Floor/
windshield” mode.
Instrument panel vents