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Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the groundTo prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing. Shift the shift lever to neutral.
Switch to ACCESSORY mode. ( →P. 144)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before driv-
ing the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Contact
the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recommended
equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........... 230
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers................. 238
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ................. 239
Using the radio ....................... 242
Using the CD player ............. 250
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ........................... 257
Operating an iPod
®
player ...................................... 265
Operating a USB memory player ...................................... 273
Optimal use of the audio system ..................................... 282
Using the AUX adapter....... 284
Using the steering wheel audio switches ......... 286

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ... 289
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system ......................... 292
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ...................................... 297
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ..................................... 300
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ........................................ 306
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ...................... 307
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones)............... 311
Making a phone call ............... 319
Setting a mobile phone........ 323
Security and system setup ....................................... 328
Using the phone book.......... 332 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................... 338
• Interior light .......................... 339
• Personal lights ..................... 339
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features......... 340
• Glove box .............................. 340
• Console box .......................... 341
• Cup holders .......................... 343
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 346
Vanity mirror ........................... 347
Clock ......................................... 348
Satellite switches ................... 349
Ashtrays.................................... 352
Cigarette lighter .................... 353
Power outlet ............................ 354
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 355
Floor mat .................................. 358
Trunk features ......................... 359
Garage door opener ............ 362
Compass .................................. 368

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Audio system type
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system (type A)
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Without navigation system (type B)
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio

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Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 4 2
Using the CD playerP. 2 5 0
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 5 7
Operating an iPod® playerP. 2 6 5
Operating a USB memory playerP. 2 7 3
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 2 8 2
Using the AUX adapterP. 2 8 4
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 2 8 6

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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e FCC Ru l e s
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the
surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain
inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any
of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the radio
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Seeking any traffic
program stationStation
selector Displays radio text messages
Po w e r Vo l u m e
Scans for receivable stations
Seeking the
frequency
Changing the program typesAdjusting the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
AM ⋅FM/SAT
mode buttons
Silencing a sound
Scans for receivable
stations Station
selector Silencing a sound
Po w e r Vo l u m e
Seeking the
frequency Station selectorAdjusting the frequency
AM/FM
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning
or pressing “ ∧” or
“ ∨ ” on .
Press and hold the button (from to ) the station is to
be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold or until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press or
once again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press or .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press or
once again.
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