2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual

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Co-location:
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION
■
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of the IC Rules
FCC Warning:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.\
● 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.
• The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye haz- ard.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine o\
ff.
■ 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
Type B and C
Power VolumeAdjusting the
frequency
(AM, FM mode)
or channel
(SAT mode)
Seeking a frequency
Displaying radio
text messages
AMSAT/FM
mode buttons
Scanning for
receivable stations Station selector
Changing the
channel
category
Power Volume Adjusting the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
Seeking a frequency
Displaying radio
text messages
AM/FM/SAT
mode button
Scanning for
receivable stations Station selector
Setting preset buttons
Changing the
channel
category
Mute

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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or or
pressing “
” or “ ” on .
Press and hold a button (from to ) until you hear
a beep.
Type B and C: Each time is pressed, station pages are
changed. There are a total of 6 pages.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press
.
All the stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press again.
■ Displaying radio text messages (for type B and C, FM mode
only)
When a new radio text message is received, “MSG” is shown on
the display. To display the message, press .
If the text continues past the end of the display, “ ” is displayed. Press
and hold until you hear a beep.
Text messages are not displayed while driving.
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XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press or
.
The display changes as follows each time or is
pressed.
Type A: AM  SAT1  SAT2  SAT3
Type B and C: AM  FM  SAT
Turn or to select the desired channel in all the
categories 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 a button (from to ) until you hear a beep.
Type B and C: Each time is pressed, station pages are changed.
There are a total of 6 pages.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “ ” or “ ” on .
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Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press
again.
● Scanning the preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press
again.
■ Displaying text information
Press .
Each time is pressed, the display changes in the following
order:
Type A: Channel name Title (song/program title) Name (artist name/
feature) Channel number.
Type B and C: Title (song/program title) Name (artist name/feature) 
Title (song/program title).
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■When the battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased. (type A only)
■ Reception sensitivity
● Type B and C  Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially
metal objects, may adversely affect the reception of XM
® Satellite Radio.
● Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the con-
tinually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength
and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
● The radio antenna is mounted on the right-side front fender. The antenna
can be removed from the base by turning it.
■ XM
® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts
provided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 con-
tiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces.
● XM
® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A. 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-800-967-2346.
Canada 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-209-0079.
● Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a
problem. Select “CH000” using
or , and the receiver's 8-
character ID number will appear.
● Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accom-
panying Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.

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If XM® Satellite Radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the dis-
play. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested
corrective action.
ANTENNA or
CHECK
ANTENNA The XM
® antenna is not connected. Check
whether the XM® antenna cable is attached
securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the sur-
rounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified
dealer.
UPDATING or
CHANNEL NOT AUTHORIZED You have not subscribed to XM
® Satellite Radio.
The radio is being updated with the latest encryp-
tion code. Contact XM
® Satellite Radio for sub-
scription information. When a contract is canceled,
you can choose the “CH000” and all free-to-air
channels.
The premium channel you selected is not autho-
rized. 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 chan-
nel, contact XM
® Satellite Radio.
NO SIGNAL The XM
® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a
stronger signal.
LOADING The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
OFF AIR
or
CHANNEL OFF AIR The channel you selected is not broadcasting any
programming. Select another channel.
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There is no song/program title or artist name/fea-
ture associated with the channel at this time. No
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Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-800-967-2346 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-
209-0079 (Canada)
■ Certifications for the radio tuner
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 limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, 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 experienc ed radio/TV technician for help.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage, remove the antenna in the following cases.
● The antenna will touch the ceiling of a garage.
● A cover will be put on the vehicle.
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or
CHANNEL NOT AVA I L A B L E 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.