2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

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Type B and C
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio
mode.
■ Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Type A
When “ASL” is selected, turning to the right changes the
amount of “ASL” in the order of “LOW”, “MID” and “HIGH”.
Turning to the left turns “ASL” off.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi-
cle speed.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
BASSBass*-5 to 5
LowHighMIDMid-range*
(type C 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
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Type B and CPress .
Press (MORE).
Press (ASL).
Press the that corresponds to the desired mode.
Type B: “LOW”, “MID”, “HIGH”, or “OFF”
Type C: “ON” or “OFF”
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according
to vehicle speed.
■Setting the number of preset pages (type B and C)
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 the that corresponds to the desired number of
preset pages.
■ Language settings (type B and C)
P. 2 9 5
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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 (type A)
Vehicles without seat heater (type B and C)
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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.
Ty p e A
Press .
Type B and C Press .
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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.
: If equipped
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
audio source

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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.
Type A
FM CD AUX AM
Type B and C
FMSAT CD (type B 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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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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Detachable pole antenna
: If equipped
The antenna can be removed.
■Removing the antenna
Place the included wrench
around the antenna.
When not in use, the wrench is
stored in glove box.
Loosen the antenna with the
wrench and remove it.
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