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5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 418
Steering wheel audio
switches ........................... 419
AUX port/USB port ............ 420
5-2. Using the audio system
Optimal use of the
audio system ................... 421
5-3. Using the radio
Radio operation ................. 424
5-4. Playing an audio CD
and MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation........... 426
5-5. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ........... 434
Listening USB memory
device .............................. 442
Using the AUX port ............ 448
5-6. Using Bluetooth® devices
Bluetooth® audio/phone..... 449
Using the steering
wheel switches ................ 455
Registering a
Bluetooth® device ............ 456
5-7. “SETUP” menu
Using the “SETUP” menu
(“Bluetooth*” menu) ......... 457
Using the “SETUP” menu
(“PHONE” menu) ............. 461
5-8. Bluetooth® Audio
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable
player ............................... 465
5-9. Bluetooth® Phone
Making a phone call ........... 467
Receiving a phone call....... 469
Speaking on the phone ...... 470
5-10. Bluetooth®
Bluetooth®......................... 472
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Audio system types
Vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Multimedia
Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system or multimedia system
CD player with AM/FM radio
■ 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.
: If equipped
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the hybrid
system stopped.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.
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Steering wheel audio switches
Vo lu m e swi tc h
• Press: Increases/decreases
volume
• Press and hold: Continuously
increases/decreases volume
Radio mode:
• Press: Select a radio station
• Press and hold: Seek up/
down
CD, MP3/WMA disc, Bluetooth®, iPod or USB mode:
• Press: Select a track/file/song
• Press and hold: Select a folder or album (MP3/WMA disc,
Bluetooth® or USB)
“MODE” switch
• Turns the power on, selects audio source
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current opera-
tion. To cancel the mute or pause, press and hold the switch
again.
: If equipped
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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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.
Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player
to the AUX port/USB port as indicated below. Press the “MODE”
button to select “iPod”, “USB” or “AUX”.
Connecting using the AUX port/USB port
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/
Selecting the mode
Changes the following settings
• Sound quality and volume bal-
ance P. 422
The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro-
duce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
P. 4 2 3
The sound quality, volume balance and ASL settings can be
adjusted.
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■Changing sound quality modes
Press the tune/scroll knob.
Turn the knob to select “Sound Setting”.
Press the knob.
Turn the knob as corresponds to the desired mode.
“BASS”, “TREBLE”, “FADER”, “BAL ANCE”, 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 (“BACK”) to return to the sound setting
menu.
Using the audio control function
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Sound
quality mode
Mode
displayedLevelTurn to the
left
Turn 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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■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 (“BACK”) to return to the sound setting
menu.
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Radio operation
Search for the desired stations by turning the tune/scroll knob or
pressing the “<” or “>” button of “SEEK TRACK”.
Press and hold a desired station selector button until you hear a
beep.
Press the “MODE” button until “AM” or “FM” is displayed.
AM/FM mode button
Tune/scroll knob
Adjusting the frequency
Seeking the frequency
Station selectors
Power/volume knob
Press: Turning the audio sys-
tem on or off
Turn: Adjusting the volume
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Setting station presets
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