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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 changed in the following
order.
“BAS” →“MID” (CD player with changer) →“TRE” →“FAD” →“BAL” →
“ASL”
Displays the current mode
Changes the following set-
tings
• Sound quality and volume balance ( →P. 208)
The sound quality and bal-
ance setting can be changed
to produce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
on/off ( →P. 208)
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■Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each radio
mode or CD mode.
■ Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
CD player without changer
When “ASL” is selected, turning to the right changes the
“ASL” level 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.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
BASBass*-5 to 5
LowHighMID
Mid-range*(CD player with
changer)
-5 to 5
TRETreble*-5 to 5
FA D
Front/rear volume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
BAL
Left/right volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
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CD player with changer
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.
■
Trademark owned by SRS Labs, In c. (CD player without changer only)
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 steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress the “MODE” switch when th e 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 the “MODE” switch when th e 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
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on the volume control switch to increase the volume and “-”
to decrease the volume.
Press and hold the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the vol-
ume.
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Control volume (volume
control switch)
Radio: Select radio stations
CD: Select tracks, files
(MP3 and WMA) and discs
(“ ∨ ∧” switch)
Power on, select audio
source (“MODE” switch)
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Selecting a radio stationPress the “MODE” switch to select the radio mode.
Press the “ ∨ ∧” switch 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 the “MODE” switch to select the CD mode.
Press the “ ∨ ∧” switch to select the desired track/file.
Selecting a folder (CD player without changer only)
Press the “MODE” switch to select the CD mode.
Press and hold the “ ∨ ∧” switch until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player (CD player with changer only)
Press the “MODE” switch to select the CD mode.
Press and hold the “ ∨ ∧” switch 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
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3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) features (CD player with changer only)
■Conditions affecting operation
The hands-free phone system may not operate normally in the following situ-
ations:
●The cellular phone is turned off, or located outside the service area.
● The cellular phone has a low battery.
● The cellular phone is not connected to the system.
● The cellular phone is behind the seat or in the glove box, or metal mate-
rial covers or touches the phone.
■ When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improp-
erly accessed.
■ Required profiles for the cellular phone
●HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0
● OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1
This system supports Bluetooth®, which allows you to make or
receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone and
the system, and without oper ating the cellular phone.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
TitlePage
Using the hands-free phone system P. 216
Making a phone call P. 224
Setting a cellular phone P. 228
Security and system setup P. 233
Using the phone book P. 237
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 174
ABS........................................... 158
Air conditioning filter .............. 319
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 319
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 174
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 91
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 95
Airbag warning light .............. 349
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 92
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 95
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 100
General airbag precautions .... 95
Locations of airbags ............... 88
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 99
Proper driving posture ...... 86, 95
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 92
Side airbag precautions.......... 95
SRS airbags ........................... 88
Antenna .................................... 189
Anti-lock brake system ........... 158
Armrest .................................... 261
Ashtray ..................................... 256
Audio input .............................. 210
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 189
Audio input ........................... 210
AUX adapter ......................... 210
CD player/changer ............... 192
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 199
Optimal use .......................... 207 Portable music player............210
Radio .....................................186
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................211
Type ......................................183
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................174
Automatic light control system ....................................149
AUX adapter .............................210
Auxiliary boxes ........................251
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................405
Battery
Checking ...............................300
Hybrid battery (traction battery)....................25
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery .....................385
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................166
Bluetooth
®................................213
Brake
Fluid ......................................298
Parking brake ........................138
Brake assist ..............................158
Break-in tips .............................121
Care
Exterior ..................................274
Interior ...................................276
Seat belts ..............................277
Cargo capacity .........................162
Cargo net ..................................263
CD changer ...............................192
CD player ..................................192
Chains .......................................166
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