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Rear window defogger switch
■The defoggers can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■The outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers on.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can become very
hot and burn you.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops,
dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system Turns the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
on/off.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after their operation
time. The operation time varies
depending on the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.

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Windshield wiper de-icer
■The windshield wiper de-icer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pillars, as the
surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Turns the windshield wiper de-
icer on/off
The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.

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■MP3 and WMA files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1 /10 of their original size by using MP3
compression.
WMA (Windows Media
TM Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format.
This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3 format.
There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards that can be used and to the
media/formats on which the files are recorded.
●MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards 
MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)
• Compatible sampling frequencies 
MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) 
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) 
MPEG1 LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps) 
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards 
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies 
32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (only compat ible with 2-channel playback)
Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps) 
Ver. 9: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps)

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●Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be possible if the CD-R or CD-RW is not
finalized. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is
scratched or marked with fingerprints.
●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 dis-
played correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels (including the root)
• 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 recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with
the extension .mp3 or .wma.

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Selecting a play modePress the “TUNE/SEL” knob to select iPod
® menu mode.
Turning the “TUNE/SEL” knob chan ges the play mode in the fol-
lowing order:
“PLAYLISTS” “A R T I S T S ” “A L B U M S ” “SONGS” 
“PODCASTS”  “GENRES” “COMPOSERS” 
“AUDIOBOOKS”
Press the “TUNE/SEL” knob to select the desired play mode.
■ Play mode list
Play modeFirst
selectionSecond
selectionThird
selectionFour th
selection
“PLAYLISTS”Playlists selectSongs select--
“A R T I S T S ”Artists selectAlbums selectSongs select-
“A L B U M S ”Albums selectSongs select--
“SONGS”Songs select---
“PODCASTS”Albums selectSongs select--
“GENRES”Genre selectArtists selectAlbums selectSongs select
“COMPOSERS”Composers
selectAlbums selectSongs select-
“AUDIOBOOKS”Songs select---
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■About iPod®
iPod is registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
■iPod® functions
●When an iPod® is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod® mode,
the iPod® will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.
●Depending on the iPod® that is connected to the system, certain functions may
not be available. Disconnecting the devi ce and reconnecting it once again may
resolve some malfunctions.
■iPod® problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod
®, disconnect your
iPod® from the vehicle iPod® connection and reset it. 
For instructions on how to reset your iPod®, refer to your iPod® Owner’s Manual.
■Display
 P. 4 2 0
■Error messages
“ERROR”: This indicates a problem in the iPod
® or its connection.
“NO MUSIC”: This indicates that ther e is no music data in the iPod
®.
“EMPTY”: This indicates that an empty playlist is selected.
“UPDATE”: This indicates that the version of the iPod
® is not compatible.
Upgrade your iPod
® software to the latest version.

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■Compatible models
●iPod® 5th generation Ver. 1.2 or later
●iPod nano® 3rd generation Ver. 1.0 or later
●iPod nano® 2nd generation Ver. 1.1.2 or later
●iPod nano® Ve r. 1 . 3 o r l a t e r
●iPod touch® Ver. 1.1 or later
●iPod classic® Ver. 1.0 or later
iPhone
TM, iPod® mini, iPod shuffle®, iPod® photo and 4th generation and earlier
models of iPod® are not compatible with this system.
Items related to standards an d limitations are as follows:
●Maximum number of lists in device: 9999
●Maximum number of songs in device: 65535
●Maximum number of songs per list: 65535
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not connect iPod
® or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to iPod®
●Do not leave iPod® in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may
become high, resulting in damage to the player.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod® while it is con-
nected as this may damage the iPod® or its terminal.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the iPod® or its
terminal.

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●MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III,
MPEG2.5)
• Compatible sampling frequencies 
MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) 
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz) 
MPEG2.5: 8, 11.025, 12 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) 
MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32-320 (kbps) 
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32-160 (kbps) 
MPEG2.5: 32-160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards 
WMA Ver. 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies 
HIGH PROFILE 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates 
HIGH PROFILE 32-320 (kbps, VBR)
●File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with
the extension .mp3 or .wma.