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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
The defoggers can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
Vehicles with timer: The defog-
gers will automatically turn off
after approximately 15 min-
utes.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
On/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off the operation
time. The operation time is
between 15 minutes and 1
hour depending on the ambient
temperature and vehicle
speed.
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CAUTION
Outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors may become hot. To prevent
burns do not touch the mirrors.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge (vehicles without timer)
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types
: If equipped
Vehicles with an audio system
CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 285
Using the CD playerP. 289
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 294
Operating an iPodP. 301
Operating a USB memoryP. 309
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 317
Using the AUX portP. 319
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 320
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NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is
stopped.
To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.
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
manual”.
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Using the radio
Setting station presets
Search for desired stations by turning or pressing “
”
or “” on .
Press and hold the button (from [1] to [6]) the
station is to be set to until you hear a beep.
: If equipped
Vo lu m e
Displaying
station listStation selector
Seeking
the
frequencyAdjusting the
frequency or
selecting items
AM/FM mode
buttonPowerAF/region code/TA
mode setup
Back button
STEP1
STEP2
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Using the station list
Updating the station list
Press .
The station list will be displayed.
Press (UPDATE) to update the list.
“Updating” is displayed while the searching is in process, and then
available stations will be listed on the display.
To cancel the updating process, press .
Selecting a station from the station list
Press .
The station list will be displayed.
Turn to select a station.
Press to tune in the station.
To return to the previous display, press .
RDS (Radio Data System)
This feature allows your radio to receive RDS data.
Listening to stations of the same network
Press .
Turn to “RADIO” and press .
Turn as corresponds to the desired mode: “FM AF” or
“Region code”.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.
FM AF ON mode: The station among those of the same net-
work with strong reception is selected.
Region code ON mode: The station among those of the same net-
work with strong reception and broad-
casting the same program is selected.
Traffic information
Press .
Turn to “RADIO” and press .
Turn to “FM TA” mode.
Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.
TP mode: The system automatically switches to traffic information
when a broadcast with a traffic information signal is
received.
The station returns to the previous one when the traffic infor-
mation ends.
TA mode: The system automatically switches to traffic information
when a broadcast with a traffic information signal is
received. In FM modes, the system will be mute unless
traffic information is being broadcast.
The audio system returns to the previous mode when the traf-
fic information ends.
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Certification for the radio (for Italy)
IL PRODUTTORE Panasonic Corporation Automotive Systems Company
4261, Ikonobe-cho, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, 224-8520, JAPAN
DI QUESTO APPARECCHIO MODELLO 86120 52B00 DICHIARA CHE
ESSO E’CONFORME AL D.M.28.08.1995 Nr.548, OTTEMPERANDO ALLE
PRESCRIZIONI DI CUI AL D.M.25.6.1985 (PARAGRAFO 3,ALL.A) ED AL
D.M.27.8.1987 (PARAGRAFO 3,ALL.I)
EON (Enhanced Other Network) system (for traffic announcement
function)
If the RDS station (with EON data) you are listening to is not broadcasting a
traffic information program and the audio system is in the TA (traffic
announcement) mode, the radio will be switched automatically to a station
broadcasting a traffic information program in the EON AF list when traffic
information begins.
When the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
Reception sensitivity
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 rear roof. The antenna can be
removed from the base by turning it.
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio
The optional radio antenna and tuner are necessary for the use of Digital
Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio.
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 roof.