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Using the audio control function■ Changing sound quality modes
Pressing selects the mode to be changed in the following
order.
“BAS”“MID*1”“TRE”“FAD”“BAL”“SURROUND*1”“ASL”“RSE*2”
*1: Type C only
*
2: Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system
■ Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each radio mode or
CD mode.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
BAS*Bass-5 to 5
LowHighMID*
(type C only)Mid-range-5 to 5
TRE*Treble-5 to 5
FA D
Front/rear volume
balance
R7 to F7Shifts to rearShifts to front
BAL
Left/right volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
SURROUND (type C only)SurroundON/OFFOFFON
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Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality to compen-
sate for varying noise levels while driving.
Type A and B
When “ASL” is selected, turning to the right changes the
“ASL” level in the order of “LOW”, “MID” and “HIGH”.
Turning to the left turns “ASL” off.
Type C
When “ASL” is selected, turning to the right turns “ASL” on,
and turning to the left turns “ASL” off.
■ Setting the rear seat entertainment system lock (vehicles with
rear seat entertainment system)
When “RSE” is selected, turn
until “RSE ON” or “RSE
OFF” is displayed.
The rear seat entertainment sys-
tem lock remains on, even when
the engine switch is turned off.
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■Trademark owned by SRS Labs, Inc. (type A and B)
The audio systems utilize 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
■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.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press .STEP1
STEP2
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Using the steering wheel audio switches (if equipped)
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding down until you
hear a beep.
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
CD: Select tracks, files
(MP3 and WMA) and discs
RSE: Select tracks and
chapters
Power on/off, select audio
source
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Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed.
Type A:
FM1 FM2 CD CD changer*1AUXAM
Type B:
FM1FM2 CD changer AUXAMSAT1 SAT2SAT3
Type C:
FM1FM2 CD changer RSE*2AUXAMSAT1 SAT2SAT3
*1: If installed with a CD changer
*2: Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the vo lume and “-” to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
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Selecting a radio station/channel■ To select a preset station/channel
Press to select the radio mode.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a preset station/channel.
■ To scan for receivable stations
Press to select the radio mode.
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file■ To select one track/file at a time
Press to select the CD mode.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select t he desired track/file.
■ To return to the beginning of the current track/file
Press to select the CD mode.
Press “ ” on .
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Selecting a folder (type A)
Press to select the CD mode.
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc (type A with a CD changer, type B and type C)
Press to select the CD mode.
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/chapter (type C rear seat entertainment system)
Press to select the RSE mode.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select the desired track/chapter.
CAUTION
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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