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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. 226)
The sound quality and bal-
ance setting can be changed
to produce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
on/off ( →P. 226)
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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 AUX adapter
■Operating portable audio devi ces 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 device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
■ Cable pass-through
Connected cables can be passed through the hole in the auxiliary box to the
front passenger’s side of the auxiliary box. ( →P. 274)
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and lis-
ten to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable audio
device.
Press .STEP1
STEP2
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Using the steering wheel audio switches (if equipped)
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.
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Ty p e A
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)
Ty p e B
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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Changing the audio sourcePress 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 sw itch to increase the volume and “-”
to decrease the volume.
Press and hold the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the vol-
ume.
Selecting a radio station
Press 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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
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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
STEP2
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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. 235
Making a phone call P. 244
Setting a cellular phone P. 248
Security and system setup P. 253
Using the phone book P. 257