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■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
■Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
A/C
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Rear window defogger
■The rear window defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the rear window defogger off when the engine is off.
This feature is used to defog the rear window.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defogger will automatically
turn off after 15 to 240 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defogger off.
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types
Type A: CD player with external CD changer controller and AM/FM
radio
Type B: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
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■Welcome function (type B only)
When you turn the engine switch to the ACC or ON position, “FJ CRUISER”
will appear scrolling on the display. And then “FJammer” will appear for 6
seconds.
While this function is operating, the display is illuminated with full intensity
and the instrument panel light control dial is disabled. However, you can turn
off the display illumination by pushing the .
■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.
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 214
Using the CD playerP. 220
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 227
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 235
Operating the sub wooferP. 238
Changing display colorP. 239
Using the AUX adapterP. 240
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 242
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CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
●Part 15 of the FCC Rules
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 disas-
semble 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 expo-
sure.
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
Vo l u m e
Station selector
Seeking the frequencyAdjusting the
frequency
AM/FM mode buttons Scanning for receivable stationsPower
Vo lu m e
Scanning for receivable stations
Station selector
Seeking the frequencyAdjusting the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
AM·SAT/FM mode buttonsPower
Display text message
(SAT mode)
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or or
pressing “
”or “” on or .
Press and hold the button (from or
to or
) that 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 the button 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 the button once
again.
XM® Satellite Radio for type B (if equipped)
■Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press and select the XM
® band.
The display changes as follows each time is
pressed.
AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3
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Turn to select the desired channel in the all catego-
ries or press “
”or “” on to select the desired
channel in the current category.
■Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button (from
to ) that the channel is to be set to until you hear a beep.
■Changing the channel category
Press “
”or “” on the .
■Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
●Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press
again.
●Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press
again.
■Displaying text information
Press .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
●CH NAME
●TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
●NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
●CH NUMBER