2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners Manual

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Interior features*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio
mode.
■ Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Press .
Press (MORE).
Press (ASL).
Press that corresponds to the desired mode.
Type A: “LOW”, “MID”, “HIGH”, or “OFF”
Type B: “ON” or “OFF”
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according
to vehicle speed.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
BASSBass*-5 to 5
LowHighMIDMid-range*
(type B only)-5 to 5
TREBTreble*-5 to 5
FA D E
Front/rear volume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
BAL
Left/right volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
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■Setting the number of preset pages
The number of preset pages desired c an be set from 1 to 6. The initial
setting is 6 pages.
Press .
Press (MORE).
Press (PRESET).
Press that corresponds to the desired number of pre-
set pages.
■ Language settings
P. 3 0 6
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Using the AUX port
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
Open the cover and connect the portable audio device.
Vehicles without seat heater
Vehicles with seat heater
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■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.

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
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 mode: Selects radio
stations
CD mode: Selects tracks,
files (MP3 and WMA) and
discs (type C only)
iPod mode: Selects songs
USB memory mode: Selects files and fold-
ers
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects tracks and
albums
Turns the power on, selects
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Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed.
FM SAT CD (type A only) CD changer (with a CD changer)
Bluetooth® Audio AUX USB/iPodAM
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station Press to select radio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select a preset station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold until you hear
a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, iPod, USB memory or Bluetooth
®
audio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select the desired track/file or
song.
Selecting a folder or album
Press to select CD, USB memory or Bluetooth
® audio
mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
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STEP2
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Selecting a disc in the CD player (CD player with changer only)
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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Bluetooth® audio system
■Conditions under which th e system will not operate
● If using a portable player that does not support Bluetooth
®
●If the portable player is switched off
● If the portable player is not connected
● If the portable player’s battery is low
● If the portable player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box
● If metal is covering or touching the portable player
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on
a portable digital audio player (portable player) from the vehicle
speakers via wireless communication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system
capable of playing portable audio music without cables. If your por-
table player does not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth® audio sys-
tem will not function.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Using the Bluetooth
® audio system P. 355
Operating a Bluetooth
® enabled portable player P. 360
Setting up a Bluetooth
® enabled portable player P. 362
Bluetooth
® audio system setup P. 367