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Canceling random, repeat and scan playback
Press ,  or   again.
■ Display
 P. 216
■ Error messages
 P. 216
■ CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when
a problem is detected while the CD player is being used.
■ 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. 
     
        
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Compatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used.
• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2
CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 level 1, level 2, (Romeo, Joliet) MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above 
may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be 
displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255
● File names
The only files that can be recogniz ed as MP3/WMA and played are those
with the extension .mp3 or .wma.
● Multi-sessions
As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play
discs that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can
be played.
● ID3 and WMA tags
ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track
title and artist name, etc.
The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 ID3 tags.
(The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.)
WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making it possible to record the
track title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags. 
     
        
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Optimal use of the audio system
Using the AUDIO CONTROL function■ Changing sound quality modes
Pressing   selects the mode to be change in the following
order.
“BAS”   “MID”
*   “TRE”   “FAD”   “BAL”  “SURROUND”*
“ASL”
*: If equipped
Displays the current mode
Changes the following set-
ting
• Sound quality and vol- ume balance ( P. 229)
The sound quality and bal-
ance setting can be changed
to produce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Level-
izer ON/OFF ( P. 229) 
     
        
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Adjusting sound quality
Turning   adjust the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each radio mode or CD
mode.
■ Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
When ASL is selected, turning   to the right turns on the ASL,
and turning   to the left turns off the ASL.
ASL automatically the volume and tone quality according to the vehicle
speed.
Mode 
displayedSound quality  modeLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
“BAS” Bass
*-5 to 5
Low High
“MID”
(if 
equipped) Mid-range
*-5 to 5
“TRE” Treble
*-5 to 5
“FAD” Front/rear 
volume 
balance F7 to R7 Shifts to rear Shifts to front
“BAL” Left/right 
volume 
balance L7 to R7 Shifts to left Shifts to right
“SUR-
ROUND”  (if 
equipped) Surround ON/OFF OFF ON 
     
        
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Using the hands-free system
■Audio unit
Displays such items as
message, name, and phone
number
Lower-case characters and
special characters, such as
an umlaut, cannot be dis-
played.
Displays Bluetooth® con-
nection condition
If “BT” is not displayed, the
hands-free system cannot
be used.
Displays the reception level
Selects speed dials
Push and hold: Displays
information that is too long
to be displayed at one time
on the display
Selects items such as menu
or number
Turn: Selects an item 
Press: Inputs the selected
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Operating the system by using a voice command
By following voice guidance inst ructions output from the speaker,
voice commands can be given to allow for operation of the hands-
free system without checking the display or operating  .
■ Operation procedure
Press   and say a command for a desired function.
( P. 241)
■ Auxiliary commands
The following auxiliary  commands can be used:
Cancel: Exits the hands-free system
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Using the hands-free system for the first timeBefore using the hands-free system, it  is necessary to register a cel-
lular phone in the system. The phone registration mode will be
entered automatically when starting the system with no cellular
phone registered. Follow the procedure below to register a cellular
phone:
Press  
or .
The introductory guidance and phone name registration instructions
are heard. Register a phone name by either of the following methods.
a.  Select “Record Name” by using  , and say a name to
be registered.
b.  Press   and say a name to be registered.
Voice guidance instruction to confirm the input is heard.
Press   and say “Confirm”, or select “Confirm” by using.
A passkey is displayed and heard,  and voice guidance instruction for
inputting the passkey into the cellular phone is heard.
Input the passkey into the cellular phone.
Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the oper-
ation of the phone.
Guidance for registration completion is heard.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Transferring a callA call can be transferred between the cellular phone and system
while dialing, receiving a call, or  during a call. Use one of the follow-
ing methods:
a.  Operate the cellular phone.
Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the oper-
ation of the phone.
b. Press   *1.
c.  Press   and say “Call Transfer” 
*2.
*1: This operation can be performed only when transferring a call from the cellular phone to the system during a call.
*2: While the vehicle is in motion, a call cannot be transferred fromthe system to the cellular phone.
Using a call history memory
Follow the procedure below to use number stored in call history
memory:
Press   and say “Redial” (when using a number stored in
the outgoing history memory) or “Callback” (when using a
number stored in the incoming history memory).
Select the number by either of the following methods:
a.  Say “Previous” or “Go back” until the desired number isdisplayed.
b.  Select the desired number by using  .
STEP1
STEP2