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NOTICE
■CDs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of CDs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters, DualDiscs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or the CD insert/eject function.
● CDs that have a diameter that is not
4.7 in. (12 cm)
● Low-quality and deformed CDs
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NOTICE
■CD Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the
CDs or the player itself.
● Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
● Do not apply oil to the CD player.
● Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
● Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●CDs with a transparent or translucent
recording area
● CDs that have tape, stickers or CD-R
labels attached to them, or that have
had the label peeled off
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Listening to an iPod∗
→P. 3 3 0
∗: If equipped
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle
speakers.
Connecting an iPod
Control panel
Power
Vo l u m e
Selecting an iPod menu/song
or displaying song list
Random play or back button
Repeat play
Fast-forwarding or rewinding Changing the audio source/
playback
Playback/pause
iPod menu mode, playback
Selecting a song
Displaying text message1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
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Press (BROWSE) to select iPod menu mode.
Turning the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob clockwise changes the play
mode in the following order:
“Playlists” → “Artists” → “Albums” → “Songs” → “Podcasts” →
“Genres” → “Composers” → “Audiobooks”
Press the knob to select the desired play mode.
■Play mode list
■Selecting a list Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to display the first selection list.
Press the knob to select the des ired item and display the second
selection list.
Repeat the same procedure to select the desired item.
To return to the previous selection list, press (BACK).
Press (PLAY) to play the desired selection.
Selecting a play mode
1
2
3
Play modeFirst
selectionSecond
selectionThird
selectionFourth
selection
“Playlists”Playlists
selectSongs select--
“Artists”Artists selectAlbums
selectSongs select-
“Albums”Albums
selectSongs select--
“Songs”Songs select---
“Podcasts”Podcasts
selectEpisodes
select--
“Genres”Genre selectArtists selectAlbums
selectSongs select
“Composers”Composers
selectAlbums
selectSongs select-
“Audiobooks”Audiobooks
selectChapter
select--
1
2
3
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■Selecting songs
Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob or press “
∧” or “∨” on the “SEEK/
TRACK” button to select the desired song.
■Selecting a song from the song list
Press the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob.
The song list will be displayed.
Turn the knob to select a song.
Press the knob to play the song.
To return to the previous display, press (BACK).
■
Fast-forwarding and rewinding songs
Press ( ) or ( ).
■Repeat play
Press (RPT).
To cancel, press (RPT) again.
■
Random play
Pressing (RDM) changes modes in the following order:
Track random →Album random →Off.
■Playing and pausing tracks
Press ( ).
■Switching the display
Press the “TEXT” button to display or hide the album title.
If there are continuing texts, is displayed.
Press and hold the button to display the remaining texts.
Listening to songs
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2
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■About iPod
●“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory
has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively,
and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance stan-
dards.
● Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this acces-
sory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
● iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano , iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
■ iPod functions
●When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode,
the iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.
● Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions
may not be available. Disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once
again may resolve some malfunctions.
● While connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated with its own
controls. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle’s audio system
instead.
■ iPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect
your iPod from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it.
For instructions on how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner’s Man-
ual.
■ Display
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■Error messages
If an error message is displayed, refer to the following table and take the
appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle to your
Toyota dealer.
■ Compatible models
The following iPod
®, iPod nano®, iPod classic®, iPod touch® and iPhone®
devices can be used with this system.
●Made for
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
• iPod touch (2nd generation)
• iPod touch (1st generation)
• iPod classic
• iPod nano (6th generation)
• iPod nano (5th generation)
• iPod nano (4th generation)
• iPod nano (3rd generation)
• iPod nano (2nd generation)
• iPod nano (1st generation)
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone
Depending on differences between models or software versions etc., some
models might be incompatible with this system.
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“ERROR”This indicates a problem in the iPod or its con-
nection.
“NO SONGS”This indicates that there is no music data in
the iPod.
“NO PLAYLIST”This indicates that some available songs are
not found in a selected playlist.
“UPDATE YOUR iPod”
This indicates that the version of the iPod is
not compatible. Upgrade your iPod software
to the latest version.
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WARNING
■While driving
Do not connect iPod or operate the controls. Doing so may cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to iPod
● Do not leave iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may
become high, resulting in damage to the iPod.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod while it is
connected as this may damage the iPod or its terminal.
● Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the iPod or
its terminal.