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AUDIO SYSTEM
3
■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 fi
les 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 so
und 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  
software.
 M3u pl
aylists are not compatible with the  
audio player.
 MP3i
 (MP3 interactive) and MP3PRO for -
mats are not compatible with the audio  
pla yer.
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 

TERMS
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6. TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
3
This is a general term that describes the  
process of writing data on-demand to CD-
R, etc., in the same way that data is writ -
ten to floppy or hard discs.
 Thi s is a method of embedding track-
rel
 ated information in an MP3 file. This  
embedded information can include the  
track number, track title, the artist’s name,  
the album title, the music genre, the year  
of production, comments, cover art and  
other data. The contents can be freely  
edited using software with ID3 tag editing  
functions. Although the tags are restricted  
to a number of characters, the information  
can be viewed when the track is played  
back.
 WMA  files can contain a WMA tag that is
 
u
 sed in the same way as an ID3 tag. WMA  
tags carry information such as track title  
and artist name.
 Thi s is the international standard for the
 
f
 ormatting of CD-ROM folders and files.  
For the ISO 9660 format, there are 2 lev -
els of regulations.
 Level 1: The file name is in 8.3 format (8
 
ch
 aracter file names, with a 3 character  
file extension. File names must be com-
posed of one-byte capital letters and num -
bers. The “_” symbol may also be  
i ncl
uded.)
 Level 2: The file name can have up to 31
 
ch
 aracters (including the separation mark  
“.” and file extension). Each folder must  
contain fewer than 8 hierarchies. 
MP3 i s an audio compression standard
 
det
 ermined by a working group (MPEG) of  
the ISO (International Standard Organiza -
tion). MP3 compresses audio data to  
abou t 1/
10 the size of that on conventional 
discs.
 WMA  (Windows Media Audio) is an audio  
compress
 ion format developed by  
Micro soft
®. It compresses files into a size  
smaller than that of MP3 files. The decod -
ing formats for WMA files are Ver. 7, 8 and  
9.  Thi
s product is protected by certain  
intellectual property rights of Microsoft  
Corporation and third parties. Use or dis -
tribution of such technology outside of this  
produc t i
s prohibited without a license  
from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft  
subsidiary and third parties.
 AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding
 
and ref
 ers to an audio compression tech -
nology standard used with MPEG2 and  
MPEG 4
.
PACKET WRITE
ID3 TAG
WMA TAG
ISO 9660 FORMAT
MP3
WMA
AAC 

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1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
USING THE VOICE 
COMMAND SYSTEM
 Talk switch
Press the talk switch to start the voice  
command system.
 To cancel voice recognition, press and
 
hol d t
he 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)
STEERING SWITCH
MICROPHONE
The vehicle’s built in microphone is lo-
cated near the ceiling, in the front of  
the vehicle.
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.
• There is excessive background noise,  
such as wind noise. 

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2. MOBILE ASSISTANT OPERATION
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
4
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. 

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 
THE SCREEN AND THE 
ACTUAL ROAD
143
1. REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
6
The distance guide lines and the vehicle  
width guide lines may not actually be par -
allel with the dividing lines of the parking  
space ,
 even when they appear to be so.  
Be sure to check visually.
 The  distances between the vehicle width
 
gui
 de 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
 
gui
 de 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. 

ABOUT THE CONTACTS IN 
THE CONTACT LIST
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1. PHONE OPERATION (HANDS-FREE SYSTEM FOR CELLULAR PHONES)
PHONE
7
The following data is stored for every reg -
istered phone. When another phone is  
conne cte
d, 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
WHEN SELLING OR 
DISPOSING OF THE VEHICLE
 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.
INFORMATION
● When a phone’s registration is deleted,  
the above-mentioned data is also  
deleted.
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 1)
INFORMATION
● Once initialized, the data and settings  
will be erased. Pay careful attention  
when initializing the data. 

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
8
6. TIPS FOR THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
1. GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
LIMITATIONS OF THE 
NAVIGATION 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
 
satelli te
s, 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.
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.