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3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type
CD and (optional) DVD player with changer, cassette player, and AM/FM
radio
This illustration below is for a vehicle equipped with the DVD player.
The audio system appearance and screen may differ slightly for vehi-
cles not equipped with the DVD player. In addition, the position of
is slightly different for vehicles not equipped with the navigation sys-
tem.
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
CD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.
DVD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, video CDs, MP3 discs,WMA discs, DVD video discs and DVD audio discs.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 2 9
Using the cassette playerP. 2 3 8
Using the CD playerP. 2 4 2
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 4 7
Using the DVD playerP. 2 5 1
Playing DVD video/audioP. 2 5 4
Playing video CDP. 2 6 6
DVD player and DVD video disc informationP. 2 7 0
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 2 8 2
Using the AUX adapterP. 2 8 7
Using the steering switchesP. 2 8 8
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Using the radio
Press or to choose either an AM or FM band.
When you press while listening to the radio, the following audio con-
trol screen appears.
Display audio control screen
Po we r Vo l u m e Scan for receivable stations
Seek frequency Preset tuning
Adjust the
frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
AM ⋅SAT/FM mode buttons Preset stations
Scan for
receivable stations
(AM mode only)
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning
or pressing
∧ or ∨ on .
Touch and hold one of the preset stations (1 - 6) until you hear a
beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
● AM station
Touch on the screen or press
until “P ⋅SCAN”
appears.
Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, touch or press
once again.
● FM station
Press until “P ⋅SCAN” appears.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once again.
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■Scanning all radio stations within range
● AM station
Touch on the screen or press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen and all stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, touch or press
once again.
● FM station
Press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen and all stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once again.
RDS (Radio Data System) This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, jazz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Touch or on the
screen.
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The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.
●ROCK
● EASYLIS (Easy listening)
● CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
● R & B (Rhythm and Blues)
● INFORM (Information)
● RELIGION
● MISC (Miscellaneous)
● ALARM (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on the display.
When a program is set, “TYPE SEEK” appears.
Touch on the screen or press ∧ or ∨ on .
The radio seeks or scans the station by the relevant program type.
If no radio station of that type is found, “NOTHING” appears on the
screen.
■ Displaying radio text messages
Touch on the screen.
If “MSG” appears on the screen, a
text message may be displayed.
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■Traffic announcement
Touch on the screen.
“TRAF SEEK” appears on the dis-
play, and the radio will start seeking
any station broadcasting traffic
program information.
If no traffic program station is
found, “NOTHING” appears on
the display.
XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press until “SAT” appears
on the screen.
The display changes as follows
each time the switch is pressed.
AM → SAT1 → SAT2 → SAT3
Turn to select a desired channel from all the categories or
press ∧ or ∨ on to select a desired channel in the current
category.
■ Presetting XM
® Satellite Radio channels
Select the desired channel. Touch one of the preset stations (1 - 6) and
hold it until you hear a beep.
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■Changing the channel category
Touch or on the screen.
■ Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Touch on the screen or press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen.
When the desired channel is reached, touch or press
the button once again.
● Scanning preset channels
Touch on the screen or press and hold it until
you hear a beep.
“P⋅SCAN” appears on the screen.
When the desired channel is reached, touch or press
the button once again.
■ Displaying the title and artist name
Touch on the screen.
The screen will display up to 16
characters.
Touch the button once again to
return to the previous screen.
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