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6. TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
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■CORRESPONDING SAMPLING 
FREQUENCY
■CORRESPONDING BIT RATES
(Variable Bit Rate (VBR) compatible)
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3), WMA 
(Windows Media Audio) and AAC 
(Advanced Audio Coding) are audio com -
pression standards.
 Thi
s system can play MP3/WMA/AAC files 
on CD-R, CD-RW discs and USB memory.
 Thi
s system can play disc recordings com -
patible with ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2 
and with th e Romeo and Joliet file system.
 When
 naming an MP3/WMA/AAC file, add 
an appropriate file extension (.mp3/.wma/
.m4a). 
 Thi
s system plays back files with .mp3/
.wma/.m4a file extensions as MP3/WMA/
AAC files respectively. To prevent noise 
and playback errors, use the appropriate 
file extension.
 Thi
s system can play only the first session 
when using multi-session compatible CDs.
 MP3 f
iles are compatible with the ID3 Tag 
Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2 and Ver. 2.3 for -
mats. This system cannot display disc 
ti
 tle, track title and artist name in other for -
mats.
 WMA/
AAC files can contain a WMA/AAC 
tag that is used in the same way as an ID3 
tag. WMA/AAC tags carry information 
such as track title and artist name.
 The 
emphasis function is available only 
when playing MP3/WMA files recorded at 
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz.
 Thi
s system can play back AAC files 
encoded by iTunes.
 The s
ound quality of MP3/WMA files gen -
erally improves with higher bit rates. In 
order t o achieve a reasonable level of 
sound quality, discs recorded with a bit 
rate of at least 128 kbps are recom -
mended.
 The MP3/
 WMA player does not play back 
MP3/WMA files from discs recorded using 
packet write data transfer (UDF format). 
Discs should be recorded using “pre-mas -
tering” software rather than packet-write 
sof
tware.
 M3u pl
aylists are not compatible with the 
audio player.
 MP3i
 (MP3 interactive) and MP3PRO for -mats are not compatible with the audio 
player.
File typeFrequency (kHz)
MP3 files: 
MPEG 1 LAYER 332/44.1/48
MP3 files:  
MPEG 2 LSF LAYER 316/22.05/24
WMA files:  
Ver. 7, 8, 9 (9.1/9.2)32/44.1/48
AAC files:  
MPEG4/AAC-LC11.025/12/16/
22.05/24/32/
44.1/48
File typeBit rate (kbps)
MP3 files: 
MPEG 1 LAYER 332 - 320
MP3 files: 
MPEG 2 LSF LAYER 38 - 160
WMA files: Ver. 7, 8CBR 48 - 192
WMA files: 
Ver. 9 (9.1/9.2)CBR 48 - 320
AAC files: 
MPEG4/AAC-LC16 - 320 

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1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
 Talk switch
Press the talk switch to start the voice 
command system.
 T
o cancel voice recognition, press and 
hold the talk switch. 
It
 is unnecessary to speak directly into the 
microphone when giving a command.
The voice command system enables 
the navigation, audio and hands-free 
systems to be operated using voice 
commands.
Refer to the command list for samples 
of voice commands. ( P.130)
USING THE VOICE 
COMMAND SYSTEM
STEERING SWITCH
MICROPHONE
INFORMATION
●The voice command system can be 
operated while guidance is being spo-
ken. (It is not necessary to wait for the 
confirmation beep before speaking a 
command.)
● Voice commands may not be recognized 
if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice 
commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned  towards the microphone.
● In the following conditions, the system 
may not recognize the command prop-
erly and using voice commands may not 
be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. 
Note that certain words, accents or 
speech patterns may be difficult for the 
system to recognize.
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2. MOBILE ASSISTANT OPERATION
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
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MICROPHONE
It is not necessary to speak directly into 
the microphone when using the Mobile 
Assistant. (Microphone location: 
P.124)
INFORMATION
● Wait for the listening beeps before using 
the Mobile Assistant.
● The Mobile Assistant may not recognize 
commands in the following situations:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while the 
Mobile Assistant is being used.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned  toward the microphone. 

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1. REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
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The distance guide lines and the vehicle 
width guide lines may not actually be par -
allel with the dividing lines of the parking 
sp
 ace, even when they appear to be so. 
Be sure to check visually.
 The di
stances between the vehicle width 
guide lines and the left and right dividing 
lines of the parking space may not be 
equal, even when they appear to be so. 
Be sure to check visually.
 The 
distance guide lines give a distance 
guide for flat road surfaces. In any of the 
following situations, there is a margin of 
error between the fixed guide lines on the 
screen and the actual distance/course on 
the road.
NOTICE
● The rear view monitor system may not 
operate properly in the following cases.
• If the back of the vehicle is hit, the 
position and mounting angle of the 
camera may change.
• As the camera has a water proof con- struction, do not detach, disassemble 
or modify it. This may cause incorrect 
operation.
• When cleaning the camera lens, flush 
the camera with a large quantity of 
water and wipe it with a soft and wet 
cloth. Strongly rubbing the camera lens 
may cause the camera lens to be 
scratched and unable to transmit a 
clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax,  window cleaner or a glass coating to 
adhere to the camera. If this happens, 
wipe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly,  such as when hot water is poured on 
the vehicle in cold weather, the system 
may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not 
apply intensive bursts of water to the 
camera or camera area. Doing so may 
result in the camera malfunctioning.
● Do not expose the camera to strong 
impact as this could cause a malfunc-
tion. If this happens, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer as soon 
as possible.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 
THE SCREEN AND THE 
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1. PHONE OPERATION (HANDS-FREE SYSTEM FOR CELLULAR PHONES)
PHONE
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The following data is stored for every reg -
istered phone. When another phone is 
conne cted, the following registered data of 
the previously connected phone cannot be 
read:
• Contact data
• Call history data
• Favorites data
• Image data
• All phone settings
• Message settings
 The following data in the system can be 
initialized:
• Contact data
• Call history data
• Favorites data
• Image data
• All phone settings
• Message settings
INFORMATION
● The other party’s voice will be heard 
from the front speakers. The audio sys-
tem will be muted during phone calls or 
when hands-free voice commands are 
used.
● Talk alternately with the other party on 
the phone. If both parties speak at the 
same time, the other party may not hear 
what has been said. (This is not a mal-
function.)
● Keep call volume down. Otherwise, the 
other party’s voice may be audible out-
side the vehicle and voice echo may 
increase. When talking on the phone, 
speak clearly towards the microphone.
● The other party may not hear you clearly 
when:
• Driving on an unpaved road. (Making 
excessive traffic noise.)
• Driving at high speeds.
• The windows are open.
• The air conditioning vents are pointed  towards the microphone.
• The sound of the air conditioning fan is  loud.
• There is a negative effect on sound  quality due to the phone and/or net-
work being used.
ABOUT THE CONTACTS IN 
THE CONTACT LIST
INFORMATION
● When a phone’s registration is deleted, 
the above-mentioned data is also 
deleted.
WHEN SELLING OR 
DISPOSING OF THE VEHICLE
A lot of personal data is registered 
when the hands-free system is used. 
When selling or disposing of the vehi-
cle, initialize the data. 
(P. 6 0)
INFORMATION
●Once initialized, the data and settings 
will be erased. Pay careful attention 
when initializing the data. 

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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6. TIPS FOR THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
1. GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
The Global Positioning System (GPS) de-
veloped and operated by the U.S. Depart-
ment of Defense provides an accurate 
current position, normally using 4 or more 
satellites, and in some case 3 satellites. 
The GPS system has a certain level of in-
accuracy. While the navigation system 
compensates for this mo st of the time, oc-
casional positioning errors of up to 300 ft. 
(100 m) can and should be expected. Gen-
erally, position errors will be corrected 
within a few seconds.
When the vehicle is receiving signals from 
satellites, the “GPS” mark appears at the 
top left of the screen.
The GPS signal may be physically ob-
structed, leading to inaccurate vehicle po-
sition on the map screen. Tunnels, tall 
buildings, trucks, or even the placement of 
objects on the control panel may obstruct 
the GPS signals.
The GPS satellites may not send signals 
due to repairs or improvements being 
made to them.
Even when the navigation system is re-
ceiving clear GPS signals, the vehicle po-
sition may not be shown accurately or 
inappropriate route guidance may occur in 
some cases.LIMITATIONS OF THE 
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This navigation system calculates the 
current position using satellite signals, 
various vehicle signals, map data, etc. 
However, an accurate position may not 
be shown depending on satellite condi-
tions, road configuration, vehicle con-
dition or other circumstances.
NOTICE
● The installation of window tinting may 
obstruct the GPS signals. Most window 
tinting contains some metallic content 
that will interfere with GPS signal recep-
tion of the antenna in the instrument 
panel. We advise against the use of win-
dow tinting on vehicles equipped with 
navigation systems.