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■USB memory player
●Compatible device
USB memory players that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback.
Depending on the type of USB device, playback may not be possible.
● Compatible device formats
The following device formats can be used:
• USB communication formats: USB2.0 FS (12 mbps)
• File formats: FAT16/32 (Windows
®)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class 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 displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folder in device: 999 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in device: 65,025
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
● 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 using
MP3 compression.
WMA (Windows Media
® 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.

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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.
● ID3 and WMA tags
ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track
title, artist name, etc.
The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 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 device containing MP3 or WMA files is plugged, all files in the
USB memory device 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
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●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 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit
rate of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
• 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.
•Microsoft
®, Windows®, and Windows Media® are the registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
CAUTION
■ Caution while driving
Do not connect a USB memory player or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to a USB memory player
●Do not leave a USB memory player 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 USB memory
player while it is connected as this may damage the USB memory player
or its terminal.
● Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB
memory player or its terminal.

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
: If equipped
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Increases/decreases vol-
ume
Radio mode: Selects radio
station
CD mode: Selects track/file,
folder and disc
iPod
® player mode: Selects
a song
USB memory player mode:
Selects a file and folder
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and album
RSE mode: Selects track/
file and chapter
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source

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Turning the power onPress when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down until you
hear a beep.
Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time the switch is pressed.
If no discs are inserted in the player, that mode will be skipped.
Type B:
FM SAT CD changer RSE*Bluetooth® audio AUX
USB/iPod®AM
Type C:
FM SAT CDBluetooth® audio AUXUSB/iPod®AM
*: Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on 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 to select the radio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold “ ” or “ ” on
until you hear a beep.

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Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select the CD, iPod
® player, USB memory
player, Bluetooth
® audio or RSE mode.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select the desired track/file or
song.
Selecting a folder or album
Press to select the CD, USB memory player or
Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player (type B only)
Press to select the CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or chapter (vehicles with rear seat entertainment system)
Press to select the RSE mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select the desired track/file or
chapter.
CAUTION
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 268, 276
ABS ........................................... 229
Active traction control ............. 229
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 221
Air conditioning filter............... 526
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 526
Front air conditioning system ................................ 268
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 276
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 111
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 115
Airbag warning light............... 567
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................ 111
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 121
General airbag
precautions ......................... 115
Locations of airbags .............. 108
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 119
Proper driving posture ........................ 106, 115
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 111
Side airbag precautions ........ 115
SRS airbags .......................... 108
Alarm ......................................... 103
Antenna..................................... 291
Anti-lock brake system............ 229
Armrest ..................................... 462
Ashtrays.................................... 448
A-TRAC ..................................... 229
Audio input ............................... 331 Audio system
A/V input adapter .................. 377
Antenna................................. 291
Audio input ............................ 331
Audio visual input .................. 377
AUX adapter ......................... 331
CD player/changer ................ 297
DVD player............................ 360
iPod
® player .......................... 314
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 306
Optimal use ........................... 327
Portable music player ........... 331
Radio..................................... 289
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................ 352
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 333
Type ...................................... 285
USB memory player .............. 320
Audio visual input.................... 377
AUTO LSD system ................... 227
Automatic light control system .................................... 183
Automatic transmission .......................... 156
AUX adapter ............................. 331
Auxiliary box ............................ 441
A/V input adapter ..................... 377
AVS ........................................... 221
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 542
Wattage................................. 616
Back door
Back door ................................ 42
Wireless remote control .......... 33
Back window ........................... 91
Battery Checking ............................... 508
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 595
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 245
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