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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Auxiliary box
6. Power door lock switches
7. Power window switches
8. Glove box
9. Automatic transmission selector lever
10. Rear console box
11. A/V input adapter
12. Power outlet (115 VAC)
13. Power outlet (12 VDC)
14. AUX adapter
15. Power rear view mirror control switches
16. Parking brake lever
17. Cup holders
18. Hood lock release lever
19. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview
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1. Audio remote control switches
2. Telephone switch
3. Speech command switch
4. Cruise control switchWithout electric moon roof
With electric moon roof
1. Front personal lights
2. Microphone
3. Auxiliary box
4. Electric moon roof switch
Steering switches overview Overhead console overview

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CAUTION
Keep the back door closed while
driving. This not only keeps the
luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.
If the open back door hides the
stop, tail or rear turn signal lights
while you are parked, other road
users must be warned of the pres-
ence of your vehicle by a warning
triangle or other device.
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch l ever and lift the
hood.
Hood

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Audio and handsfree phone systems
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Using your audio system 173
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AUX adapter 191
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Audio remote controls 191
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Rear seat entertainment system 194
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Audio/video system operating hints 232
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Hands −free phone system 239
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This section describes some of the basic
features on Toyota audio systems. Some
information may not pertain to your sys-
tem.
Your audio system works when the engine
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system
on and off.
Push “AM”, “AM·SAT”
∗, “FM1”, “FM2” or
“DISC·AUX” to turn on that function with-
out pushing “PWR·VOL”. To turn on the
compact disc player, a compact disc must
be loaded in the player.
You can turn on compact disc player by
inserting a compact disc.
You can turn off the compact disc player
by ejecting the compact disc. If the audio
system was previously off, then the entire
audio system will be turned off when you
eject the compact disc. If other function
was previously playing, it will come on
again.
∗: Use of satellite radio requires XM 
tuner and service. Contact your Toyota
dealer for details. SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS
Push “AM”, “AM·SAT”
∗, “FM1”, “FM2”,
“DISC·AUX” if the system is already on
but you want to switch from one function
to other.
∗: Use of satellite radio requires XM 
tuner and service. Contact your Toyota
dealer for details.
LISTENING TO THE XM  SATELLITE
RADIO BROADCAST
∗ (type 21 and 22)
To listen to a satellite radio broadcast in
your vehicle, an additional genuine Toyota
satellite receiver and antenna (or equiva-
lents) must be purchased and installed. A
subscription to the XM  Satellite Radio
service is also necessary.
How to subscribe to an XM  Satellite
Radio
An XM  Satellite Radio is a tuner de-
signed exclusively to receive broadcasts
provided under a separate subscription.
Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous
U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces. How to subscribe:
You must enter into a separate service
agreement with the XM
 Satellite Radio in
order to receive satellite broadcast pro-
gramming in the vehicle. Additional activa-
tion and service subscription fees apply
that are not included in the purchase price
of the vehicle and optional digital satellite
tuner. For complete information on sub-
scription rates and terms, or to subscribe
to the XM  Satellite Radio,
U.S.A.—
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or
call 1 −800− 967−2346.
Canada—
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call
1 −877− 438−9677.
The XM  Satellite Radio is solely respon-
sible for the quality, availability and con-
tent of the satellite radio services pro-
vided, which are subject to the terms and
conditions of the XM  Satellite Radio cus-
tomer service agreement.
Customers should have their radio ID
ready; the radio ID can be found by tun-
ing to “channel 000” on the radio. For
details, see “Displaying the radio ID” be-
low.
Using your audio system—
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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset and
tune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station. (See “TUNE·FILE” or
“SEEK/TRACK”.) Push and hold down the
button until you hear a beep—this will set
the station to the button. The button num-
ber will appear on the display.
To recall a preset station: Push the button
for the station you want. The button num-
ber and station frequency will appear on
the display.
These systems can store one AM and two
FM stations for each button. (The display
will show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when you
push “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” button.)
(Eject button)
Push the compact disc eject button to
eject a compact disc.
(Reverse/Fastforward button)
Push and hold “
” (preset button 6) or
“
” (preset button 5) to fast forward or
reverse within a compact disc. When you
release the button, the compact disc play-
er will resume playing. AM
Push the “AM” button to turn on the radio
and select the AM band. “AM” will appear
on the display.
AUDIO CONTROL (Tone and sound bal-
ance adjustment function)
Each time you push the “AUDIO
CONTROL” knob, the mode changes. To
adjust the tone and balance, turn the
knob.
BAS: Adjusts low
−pitched tones. The dis-
play ranges from −5 to 5.
TRE: Adjusts high −pitched tones. The dis-
play ranges from −5 to 5.
FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between
the front and rear speakers. The display
ranges from F7 to R7.
BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between
the right and left speakers. The display
ranges from L7 to R7. ASL: The Automatic Sound Levelizer can
be turned on by turning the knob. In addi-
tion, turning the knob allows you to select
from LOW, MID, and HIGH volume and
tone settings. The ASL system automati-
cally adjusts volume and tone in accor-
dance with the driving speed. This helps
ensure an optimal listening experience
even if noise levels rise while driving.
DISC·AUX (Compact disc)
Push the “DISC·AUX” button to play a
compact disc.
When the audio system is set into com-
pact disc operation, the display shows the
track, or track and disc number currently
being played.
To switch between CD and AUX (external
device) modes, press the “DISC·AUX” but-
ton. The AUX mode is only available when
AUX adapter is connected to the system.
When the AUX adapter is in use, “AUX”
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“”: 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.
The XM  Listener Care Center is also
available on the phone, please call
1 −800− 967−2346 (U.S.A.) or
1 −877− 438−9677 (Canada).
∗: Use of satellite radio requires XM 
tuner and service. Contact your Toyota
dealer for details.
AUDIO CONTROL (Tone and sound bal-
ance adjustment function)
Each time you push the “AUDIO
CONTROL” knob, the mode changes. To
adjust the tone and balance, turn the
knob.
Ty p e 2 −1—
BAS: Adjusts low −pitched tones. The dis-
play ranges from −5 to 5.
TRE: Adjusts high −pitched tones. The dis-
play ranges from −5 to 5. FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between
the front and rear speakers. The display
ranges from F7 to R7.
BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between
the right and left speakers. The display
ranges from L7 to R7.
ASL: The Automatic Sound Levelizer can
be turned on by turning the knob. In addi-
tion, turning the knob allows you to select
from LOW, MID, and HIGH volume and
tone settings. The ASL system automati-
cally adjusts volume and tone in accor-
dance with the driving speed. This helps
ensure an optimal listening experience
even if noise levels rise while driving.
Ty p e 2
−2—
BAS: Adjusts low −pitched tones. The dis-
play ranges from −5 to 5.
MID: Adjusts mid −pitched tones. The dis-
play ranges from −5 to 5.
TRE: Adjusts high −pitched tones. The dis-
play ranges from −5 to 5.
FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between
the front and rear speakers. The display
ranges from F7 to R7.
BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between
the right and left speakers. The display
ranges from L7 to R7. ASL: The Automatic Sound Levelizer can
be turned on by turning the knob. The
ASL system automatically adjusts volume
and tone in accordance with ambient noise
levels. This helps ensure an optimal lis-
tening experience even when road, wind
or other ambient noise levels rise.
RSE: Vehicles with a rear seat entertain-
ment system—See “Rear seat entertain-
ment system” on page 194 in this Section.
DISC·AUX (Compact disc)
Push the “DISC·AUX” button to play a
compact disc.
When the audio system is set into com-
pact disc operation, the display shows the
track, or track and disc number currently
being played.
Vehicles with rear seat entertainment sys-
tem—
The “DISC·AUX” button may also be used
to operate the DVD player when a disc is
in the DVD player. Pressing the
“DISC·AUX” button allows you to switch
between the CD player and the DVD play-
er. When the DVD player is in operation,
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Vehicles with AUX adapter—
To switch between CD, DVD, and AUX
(external device) modes, press the
“DISC·AUX” button. The AUX mode is only
available when AUX adapter is connected
to the system. When the AUX adapter is
in use, “AUX” will appear on the display.
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.
“ERROR 1”: The disc may be dirty, dam-
aged or inserted incorrectly (up −side
down). Clean the disc and re −insert it.
“NO DISC”: The compact disc changer of
separate unit is empty. Insert a disc.
“ERROR 3”: There is a problem inside
the system. Eject the disc or magazine.
Set the disc or magazine again.
“ERROR 4”: Over−current. Ask your
Toyota dealer to inspect.
“CD OPEN”: The compact disc changer
lid of separate unit is open. Close the
compact disc changer lid. If “NO MUSIC” appears on the display,
it indicates that a disc with no MP3/WMA
data has been inserted. Remove the disc
from the player and insert an MP3/WMA
data disc.
If the malfunction still exists,
take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
 DISC 
Use these buttons to select a disc you
want to listen to.
Push “ ” (preset button 3) or “ ” (preset
button 4) until the number of the disc you
want to listen to appears on the display.
FM1 FM2
Push the “FM1” or “FM2” button to turn on
the radio and select the FM band. “FM1”
or “FM2” will appear on the display. This
system allows you to set twelve FM sta-
tions, two for each of the preset button. TYPE/FOLDER (Type/Folder up/down)
Radio
XM
 Satellite Radio
∗—
When you push the “ ” or “” side of
the “TYPE/FOLDER” button while receiving
a XM  channel, the current channel cate-
gory appears on the display.
When the channel category appears, push
either “ ” or “ ” side of the
“TYPE/FOLDER” button to switch to the
next or previous category.
∗: Use of satellite radio requires XM 
tuner and service. Contact your Toyota
dealer for details.
MP3/WMA player
To skip up or down to a different folder:
Push “ ” or “ ” side of the
“TYPE/FOLDER” several times until the
number of the folder you want to listen to
appears on the display.
To jump to the first file in the first folder:
Push and hold the “ ” side of the button
until you hear a beep.
When playing a disc featuring both audio
data (CD −DA) and MP3/WMA files, audio
data (CD −DA) is played.