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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.
● MP3 and WMA playback
When a disc containing MP3 or WMA files is inserted, all files on the disc
are first checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3 or WMA\
file
is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recommend you
do not write in any files other than MP3 or WMA files or create any unnec-
essary folders.
If the discs contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data,
only music data can be played.
● Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and
WMA files, they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and
WMA files. This may result in large amounts of interference and damage
to the speakers.
● Playback
• To play MP3 file with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit
rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
• CD-R or CD-RW playback may not be possible in some instances, depending on the characteristics of the disc.
• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and WMA files on the market, and depending on the status of the
encoding and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of
playback may result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at
all.
• When files other than MP3 or WMA files are recorded on a disc, it may take more time to recognize the disc and in some cases, playback may
not be possible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trade- marks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
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NOTICE
■CDs and adapters that cannot be used ( P. 198)
■ CD player precautions ( P. 199)
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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 TRE FA D BAL ASL
■ Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
Sound qual-
ity modeMode
displayedLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
BassBAS-5 to 5LowHighTrebleTRE-5 to 5
Front/rear balanceFA DR7 to F7Shifts to rearShifts to front
Left/right balanceBALL7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
Displays the current mode
Changes the following set-
ting
Sound quality and volume
balance.
The sound quality and bal-
ance setting can be changed
to produce the best sound.
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■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
When “ASL“ is selected, turni ng to the right changes the
“ASL level in the order of the “LOW”, “MID” and “HIGH”.
Turning to the left turns “ASL“ off.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according
to the vehicle speed.
■ Trademark owned by SRS Labs, Inc.
The audio system utilizes 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 (if equipped)
■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 power source of the portable
audio device.
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 .
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or alka-
line solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration o\
f
leather surfaces.
●Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and
may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
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■Engine compartment (type B)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 AM2 15 A Starting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
2 HORN 10 A Horn
3 EFI 20 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
4 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
5 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
6 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
7 FR DEF 20 A No circuit
8 ABS2/VSC2 30 A Anti-lock brake system
9 H-LP MAIN 30 A No circuit
10 ST 30 A Starting system 11 S-LOCK 20 A No circuit
12 DOME 15 A Interior light, personal lights, theft
deterrent system, audio system,
wireless remote control system
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Under the instrument panel (type B)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 TAIL 10 A Side marker lights, parking lights
tail lights, license plate lights, multi-
port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
2 PANEL 1 7.5 A Illuminations, instrument panel light
control, meter and gauge
3 A/C 7.5 A Rear window defogger, air condi-
tioning system
4 D DOOR 20 A No circuit
5 RL DOOR 20 A Rear passenger’s power window
(left side)
6 RR DOOR 20 A Rear passenger’s power window
(right side)
7 CIG 15 A Power outlet
8 ACC 7.5 A Door lock system, outside rear
view mirrors, audio system