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WARNING
■Certification for the disc player
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassem-
ble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser
rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine 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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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
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)
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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AUX port/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
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.
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.
Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player
to the AUX port/USB port as indi cated below. Press the “MEDIA”
button to select “iPo d”, “USB” or “AUX”.
Connecting using the AUX port/USB port
Silencing a sound
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WARNING
■While driving
Do not connect a device or operate the device controls.
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Optimal use of the audio system∗
Displays the “SETUP” menu
Changes the following settings• Sound quality and volume balance
The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro-
duce the best sound.
• Automatic sound levelizer→ P. 3 3 5
• Language → P. 3 2 7
Selecting the mode
■Changing sound quality modes Press 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.
∗: If equipped
The sound quality, volume balance and ASL settings can be
adjusted.
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Using the audio control function
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■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.
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