2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN Owners Manual

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
nUsing the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
n When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
n When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
CAUTION
n To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Rear window defogger (if equipped)
nThe rear window defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
NOTICE
n To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
ON/OFF
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.

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Interior features
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types
CD player with CD changer controller and AM/FM radio.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

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nUsing 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 syste\
m is
operating.
CAUTION
nFor vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
lPart 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
l Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
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Using the radioP. 168
Using the CD playerP. 171
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 178
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 186
Using the AUX adapterP. 189

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NOTICE
n
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine o\
ff.
n To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the radio
\
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Vol u m eStation selector
Seeking the frequency Adjusting the
frequency
AM/FM mode buttons Scanning for receivable
stationsPower
Vo lu m e
Scanning for receivable stations Station selector
Seeking the frequency Adjusting the
frequency
AM/FM mode buttonsPower

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Setting station presets
Search for desired stations by turning or or
pressing “
∧” or “∨” on or .
Press and hold the button (from or
to or
) that the station is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations
n Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold or until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again.
n Scanning all radio stations within range
Press or .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again.

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nWhen the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
n Reception sensitivity
lMaintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the con-
tinually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength
and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
l The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear
radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic
objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.