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If the satellite radio tuner malfunctions
When problems occur with the XM tuner, a message will appear on the display. Refer-
ring to the table below to identify the problem, take the suggested corr\
ective action.
ANTENNA
The XM antenna is not connected. Check whether the XM anten-
na cable is attached securely.
A short circuit occurs in the antenna or the surrounding antenna
cable. See a Toyota certified dealer for assistance.
UPDATING
You have not subscribed to the XM Satellite Radio. The radio is be-
ing updated with the latest encryption code. Contact the XM Satel-
lite Radio for subscription information. When a contract is canceled,
you can choose the “CH000” and all free −to− air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized. Wait for about
2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous channel or “CH001”\
.
If it does not change automatically, select another channel. If you
want to listen to the premium channel, contact the XM Satellite Ra-
dio.
NO SIGNALThe XM signal is too weak at the current location. Wait until your
vehicle reaches a location with a stronger signal.
LOADINGThe unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait until the unit
has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any programming. Se-
lect another channel.
−−−−−There is no s ong/program title or artist name/feature associated with
the channel at that time. No action needed.
−−−
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for about 2
seconds until the radio returns to the previous channel or “CH001”.
If it does not change automatically, select another channel.
Contact the XM Listener Care Center at 1 −800−967−2346 (U.S.A.) or
1−877−438−9677 (Canada).
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NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-
its are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in ac-
cordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television re-
ception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
— Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/TV technician for help.
Information to user
Alternation or modifications carried
out without appropriate authoriza-
tion may invalidate the user’s right to
operate the equipment.
INFORMATION
This XM tuner supports “Audio Ser-
vices” (Music and Talk) of only XM
Satellite Radio and “Text Informa-
tion”* linked to the respective “Audio
Services”.
*: Text Information includes, Station
Name, (Artist) Name, (Song) Title and
Category Name.
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NOTICE
To ensure correct audio system op-
erations:
Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio system.
Do not put anything other than ap-
propriate discs into the CD player.
The use of a cellular phone inside
or near the vehicle may cause a
noise from the speakers of the
audio system which you are
listening to. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
Radio reception
Usually, the problem with radio reception
does not mean there is a problem with your
radio − it is just the normal result of condi-
tions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain
can interfere with FM reception. Power
lines or telephone wires can interfere with
AM signals. And of course, radio signals
have a limited range, and the farther you
are from a station, the weaker its signal will
be. In addition, reception conditions
change constantly as your vehicle moves.
Here are some common reception prob-
lems that probably do not indicate a prob-
lem with your radio: FM
Fading and drifting stations — General-
ly, the effective range of FM is about 25
miles (40 km). Once outside this range,
you may notice fading and drifting, which
increase with the distance from the radio
transmitter. They are often accompanied
by distortion.
Multi path
— FM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time. If this hap-
pens, the signals will cancel each other
out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of
reception.
Static and fluttering — These occur
when signals are blocked by buildings,
trees, or other large objects. Increasing
the bass level may reduce static and flut-
tering.
Station swapping — If the FM signal you
are listening to is interrupted or weakened,
and there is another strong station nearby
on the FM band, your radio may tune in the
second station until the original signal can
be picked up again.
AM
Fading — AM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphere — especially at
night. These reflected signals can inter-
fere with those received directly from the
radio station, causing the radio station to
sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference — When a reflected
signal and a signal received directly from
a radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broad-
cast.
Static — AM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high
tension power lines, lightening, or electri-
cal motors. This results in static.
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