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5Audio system
5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types............ 226
Steering wheel audio
switches ........................... 228
USB port ............................ 229
5-2. Using the audio system
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................. 230
5-3. Using the radio
Radio operation ................. 232
5-4. Playing audio CDs and
MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation ........... 237
5-5. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ........... 245
Listening to a USB
memory device ................ 252
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2265-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types
Vehicles with a Navigation/Multimedia system
Owners of models equipped with a Navigation/Multimedia system
should refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Man-
ual”.
: If equipped
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Audio system
Vehicles without a Navigation/Multimedia system
CD player and AM/FM radio
The illustration below is for left-hand drive vehicles. Some button posi-
tions are reversed for right-hand drive vehicles.
Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the hybrid
system is stopped.
To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.
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2285-1. Basic Operations
Steering wheel audio switches
Vo l u m e s w i t c h :
• Press: Increases/decreases
volume
• Press and hold: Continuously
increases/decreases volume
Radio mode:
• Press: Selects a radio station
• Press and hold: Seeks up/
down
CD, MP3/WMA disc, iPod or USB mode:
• Press: Selects a track/file/song
• Press and hold: Selects a folder or album (MP3/WMA disc, iPod
or USB)
“MODE” switch
• Press: Turns the power on, selects an audio source
• Press and hold: Mutes or pauses the current operation.
To cancel the mute or pause, press and hold again.
Some audio features can be controlled 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.
Operating the audio system using the steering wheel switches
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system
USB port
iPod
Open the cover and connect an
iPod using an iPod cable.
Turn on the power of the iPod if
it is not turned on.
USB memory device
Open the cover and connect the USB memory device.
Turn on the power of the USB memory device if it is not turned on.
Portable audio player
Open the cover and connect the portable audio player.
Turn on the power of the portable audio player if it is not turned on.
: If equipped
Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player
to the USB port as indicated below. Press to select
“iPod” or “USB”.
Connecting using the USB port
WARNING
While driving
Do not connect a device or operate the device controls.
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2305-2. Using the audio system
Optimal use of the audio system
Displays the current mode
Changes the following setting
• Sound quality and volume
balance (P. 231)
The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro-
duce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
on/off (P. 231)
Selecting the mode
Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Turn to select “Sound Setting”.
Press .
Turn as corresponds to the desired mode.
“BASS”, “TREBLE”, “FADER”, “BALANCE”, or “ASL”
Press .
: If equipped
Sound quality (treble/bass) and volume balance can be
adjusted.
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Using the audio control function
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Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
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
vehicle speed.
Sound
quality modeMode
displayedLevelTurn to the
leftTurn to the
right
Bass*“BASS”-5 to 5LowHighTreble*“TREBLE”-5 to 5
Front/rear
volume
balance
“FADER”R7 to F7Shifts to rearShifts to front
Left/right
volume
balance
“BALANCE”L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
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2325-3. Using the radio
Radio operation
: If equipped
Select “AM” or “FM” to begin listening to the radio.
Power
Vo l u m e
Station selector
AF/region code/
TA mode setup
Adjusting the frequency or
selecting itemsBack button
AM/FM mode button
Displays station list
Seeking the frequency1
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