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■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the dis-
play. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested
corrective action.
ANTENNA
The XM® antenna is not connected. Check
whether the XM® antenna cable is attached
securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the sur-
rounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified
dealer.
UPDATING You have not subscribed to XM
® Satellite Radio.
The radio is being updated with the latest encryp-
tion code. Contact XM
® Satellite Radio for sub-
scription information. When a contract is canceled,
you can choose “CH000” and all free-to-air chan-
nels.
The premium channel you selected is not autho-
rized. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio
returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it
does not change automatically, select another
channel. If you want to listen to the premium chan-
nel, contact XM
® Satellite Radio.
NO SIGNAL The XM
® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a
stronger signal.
LOADING The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any
programming. Select another channel.
-----There is no song/program title or artist name/fea-
ture associated with the channel at that time. No
action needed.

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Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-800-967-2346 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-
438-9677 (Canada).
■ Certifications for the radio tuner
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of
the following:
● Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
● Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
● Consulting the dealer or an experienc ed radio/TV technician for help.
---
The channel you selected is no longer available.
Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to
the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not
change automatically, select another channel.

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Using the CD player
Insert a CD or press with a CD inserted.
Select CDSearch

playback
Repeat play
CD eject
Playback
Select track
CD slot CD insert
Display text 
messagePower Volume
Random playback Fast-reverse
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Loading a CD
■ Loading a CD
Press .
Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to
green.
■ Loading multiple CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to
green.
Insert the next CD when the indicator on the slot turns from
amber to green.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have inserted all CDs.
To cancel the operation, press . If you do not insert a CD
within 15 seconds, loading will be canceled automatically.
Ejecting CDs
■ Ejecting a CD
To select the CD to be ejected, press “ ” or “ ” on .
Press and remove the CD.
■ Ejecting all CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep, then remove the CDs.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Selecting a trackPress “ ” to move up and “ ” to move down using until the
desired track number is displayed.
Fast-forwarding and reversing tracks
To fast-reverse, press and hold .
To fast-forward, press and hold .
Scanning tracks Press .
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played.
Press the button again when the desired track is reached.
Selecting a CD
■ To select a CD to play
To select the desired CD, press “ ” or “ ” on .
■ To scan loaded CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
The first 10 seconds of the first track on each CD will be played.
Press the button again when the desired CD is reached.
STEP1
STEP2
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Random playback
■ Current CD
Press .
Tracks are played in random order until the button is pressed again.
■All CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Tracks on all loaded CDs are played in random order until the button is
pressed again.
Repeat play
■ To repeat a track
Press .
■ To repeat all of the tracks on a CD
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Switching the display
Press .
Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the order of
“Track no./Elapsed time”  “CD title”  “Track name”.

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■Canceling random, repeat and scan playback
Press , or again.
■ Display
Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.
If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding for 1 sec-
ond or more will display the remaining characters. 
A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed. 
Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed
properly or may not be displayed at all.
■ Error messages
Refer to the following table and take the appropriate measures. If the prob-
lem is not rectified, take the vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
MessageCauseCorrection
Procedures
WAIT Operation is stopped
due to high

temperature inside the
player Eject the disc and allow
the player to cool down
ERROR 1 • The disc is dirty or

damaged
• The disc is inserted upside down • Clean the disc
• Insert the disc correctly
NO DISC There is no disc Insert a disc
ERROR 3 There is a malfunction
within the system Eject the disc
ERROR 4 Over current Ask your Toyota dealer
NO MUSIC This indicates that no
playable data is
included in the disc
Eject the disc

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■
Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used. 
Playback may be possible depending on recording format or disc features,
or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
CDs with copy-protect features may not be used.
■ CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when
a problem is detected.
■ If CDs are left inside the CD pla yer or in the ejected position for
extended periods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
■ Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.