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●Playback
• To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit
rate of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and WMA files on the market, and depending on the status of the encod-
ing and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of playback
may result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not connect USB memory or operate the controls. Doing so may cause
an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to USB memory or its terminal
●Do not leave USB memory in the vehi cle. The temperature inside the vehi-
cle may become high.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory
while it is connected.
● Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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Optimal use of the audio system
Displays the “SET UP” menu
Changes the following settings• Sound quality and volume balance
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The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro-
duce the best sound.
• Automatic sound levelizer
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• Language
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Selecting the mode
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■Changing sound quality modesPress the “SETUP” button.
Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select “Sound Setting”.
Press the knob.
Turn the knob as corresponds to the desired mode.
“BASS”, “TREBLE”, “FADER”, “BALAN CE”, or “ASL” can be selected.
Press the knob.
■Adjusting sound quality
Turning the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Press the knob or (SAVE) to return to the sound setting menu.
■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
When ASL is selected, turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to change
the amount of ASL.
“LOW”, “MID”, “HIGH”, or “OFF” can be selected.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to
vehicle speed.
Press the knob or (SAVE) to return to the sound setting menu.
Using the audio control function
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Sound
quality modeMode
displayedLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
Bass*“BASS”-5 to 5LowHighTreble*“TREBLE”-5 to 5
Front/rear volume balance“FADER”F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
Left/right volume
balance
“BALANCE”L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right

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Using the AUX por t
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press the “MEDIA” button repeatedly until “AUX” is displayed.
Press (MUTE).
To cancel, press (UNMUTE).
■ 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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This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and lis-
ten to it using the vehicle’s speakers.
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Vo l u m e
Radio mode:
Selects a radio station
CD mode:
Selects a track and file (MP3
and WMA)
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and album
iPod mode:
Selects a song
USB memory mode:
Selects a file and folder
Power on, select audio source
: If equipped
Some audio features can be c ontrolled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
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Press the “MODE” switch when the audio system is turned off.
Press the “MODE” switch when the audio system is turned on. The
audio source changes as follows each time the button is pressed. If a
mode cannot be used, it will be skipped.
AM FM1 FM2 CD mode iPod or USB memory 
Bluetooth
® audio AUX
Press the “+” switch to increase the volume and the “-” switch to
decrease the volume.
Hold down the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Press and hold the “MODE” switch.
To cancel, press and hold the switch again.
Press the “MODE” switch to select the radio mode.
Press the “ ” or “ ” switch to select a preset station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you hear a
beep.
Turning on the power
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume
Silencing a sound
Selecting a radio station
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Press the “MODE” switch to select the CD, Bluetooth® audio, iPod
or USB memory mode.
Press the “ ” or “ ” switch to select the desired track/file or song.
Press the “MODE” switch to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold the “ ” or “ ” switch until you hear a beep.
Press the “MODE” switch to se lect CD or USB memory mode.
Press and hold the “ ” or “ ” switch until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Selecting an album
Selecting a folder (MP3 and WMA or USB memory)
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/phone
■Bluetooth® audio
The Bluetooth
® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on
a portable digital audio player (p ortable 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.
■Bluetooth® phone (hands-free phone system)
This system supports Bluetooth
®, which allows you to make or
receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone and
the system, and without ope rating the cellular phone.
■Conditions affecting operation
The Bluetooth
® audio/phone may not operate normally in the following situa-
tions:
● The portable player does not support Bluetooth
®
●The cellular phone is located outside the service area
● The Bluetooth
® device is switched off
● The Bluetooth
® device has a low battery
● The Bluetooth
® device is not connected to the system
● The Bluetooth
® device is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box,
or metal material covers or touches the device
: If equipped