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Interior features
Using the audio control function
■ Changing sound quality modes
Pressing selects the mode to be changed in the following
order.
“BAS” “MID*
1” “TRE” “FAD” “BAL” “ASL” “RSE*2”
*1: Type C only
*
2: Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system
■ Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each radio mode or
CD mode.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
BASBass*-5 to 5
LowHighMIDMid-range*
(type C only)-5 to 5
TRETreble*-5 to 5
FA D
Front/rear volume
balance
R7 to F7Shifts to rearShifts to front
BAL
Left/right volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right

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■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Type A and B
When “ASL” is selected, turning to the right changes the
amount of “ASL” in the order of “LOW”, “MID” and “HIGH”.
Turning to the left turns “ASL” off.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi-
cle speed.
Type C
When “ASL” is selected, turning to the right turns “ASL” on,
and turning to the left turns “ASL” off.
“ASL” automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the
noise level as you drive your vehicle.
■Setting the rear seat entertainment system lock (if equipped)
When “RSE” is selected, turn
until “ON”/“OFF” is dis-
played.
The rear seat entertainment sys-
tem lock remains on, even when
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch or the engine switch is
turned off.

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Using the AUX adapter
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and lis-
ten to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
Open the cover and connect the portable audio device.
Press .STEP1
Vehicles without seat heater
Vehicles with seat heater
STEP2

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■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■ When using a portable audio devi ce connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.

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Using the steering wheel audio switches (if equipped)
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned OFF.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down until you
hear a beep.
Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned ON. The audio source
changes as follows each time the switch is pressed.
CD player without changer:
FM1 FM2 CD AUXAM
CD player with changer:
FM1FM2 CD changer AUXAMSAT1 SAT2SAT3
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Vo l u m e
Radio: Selects radio sta-
tions
CD: Selects tracks, files
(MP3 and WMA) and discs
Turns the power on, selects
audio source

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Adjusting the volumePress “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the vol-
ume.
Selecting a radio station Press to select the radio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select a preset station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you
hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file
Press to select the CD mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select t he desired track/file.
Selecting a folder (CD player without changer only)
Press to select the CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player (CD player with changer only)
Press to select the CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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3-3. Using the rear audio system
Rear seat enter tainment system features (if equipped)
The rear seat entertainment system is designed for the rear passen-
gers to enjoy audio and DVD vide o separately from the front audio
system.
Front audio system
Power outlet main switch
Display
Headphone volume control dials and headphone jacks
DVD player
Rear seat entertainment system controller
Power outlet
A/V input adapter

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Opening and closing the displayPress the lock release button to
open the display.
Pull the display down to an easily
viewable angle (between 90 and
125 ).
To close the display, push the
display up until a click is heard.
The illumination of the screen is
automatically turned off when the
display is closed. However, the
rear seat entertainment system is
not turned off.
Loading a disc
Insert the disc into the slot with
the label side up.
The “DISC” indicator light turns
on while the disc is loaded.
The player will play the track or
chapter, and will repeat it after it
reaches the end.