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Interior features*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each radio mode or
CD mode.
■ 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.
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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■Setting the rear seat entertainment system lock (if equipped)
When RSE is selected, turn
until ON/OFF is displayed.
The rear seat entertainment sys-
tem lock remains on, even when
the engine switch is turned off.
■Trademark owned by SRS Labs, Inc. (type A and B)
The audio systems utilize SRS FOCUS
® and SRS TruBass® audio
enhancement technologies, under license from SRS Labs, Inc., in all modes
except AM radio mode.
FOCUS, TruBass, SRS and symbols are trademarks of SRS Labs,
Inc.
FOCUS and TruBass technologies are incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.
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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.
Pull up the console box lid
while pushing the lock release
button.
Connect the portable audio
device.
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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 battery power source of the por-
table audio device to reduce noise.
Type A and B
Press .
Ty p e C Press .
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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 the
system turns off.
Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows, each time is pressed.
CD player without changer:
FM1 FM2 CD AUX AM
CD player with changer:
FM1 FM2 CD changer AUX AMSAT1* SAT2* SAT3*
*
: Type B and C
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
CD: Select tracks, files
(MP3 and WMA) and discs
DVD: Select tracks and
chapters
Power on, select audio
source
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Adjusting the volumePress “+” on to increase the volume and “–” to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold “+” or “–” on to continue increasing or decreasing
the volume.
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 the desired track/file.
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 want to listen to is
set.
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CAUTION
■
To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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Rear seat enter tainment system (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
DVD player
Display
Rear seat entertainment system remote controller
A/V input adapter ( P. 294)
Power outlet ( P. 329)
Power outlet main switch ( P. 329)