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MP3 is an audio compression standard
determined by a working group (MPEG) of
the ISO (International Standard Organiza-
tion). MP3 compresses audio data to
about 1/10 the size of that on conventional
discs.
 WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio
compression format developed by
Microsoft
®. 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.
 This product is protected by certain intel-
lectual property rights of Microsoft Corpo-
ration and third parties. Use or distribution
of such technology outside of this product
is prohibited without a license from Micro-
soft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary
and third parties.
 AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding
and refers to an audio compression tech-
nology standard used with MPEG2 and
MPEG4.
MP3
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AUDIO SYSTEM
3
ERROR MESSAGES
ModeMessageExplanation
USB
“USB error”This indicates a problem in the USB memory or
its connection.
“No music files found”This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files are
included in the USB memory.
iPod
“iPod error”This indicates a problem in the iPod or its con-
nection.
“No music files found”This indicates that there is no music data in the
iPod.
“Please check the iPod
firmware version.”This indicates that the software version is not
compatible. Perform the iPod firmware updates
and try again.
“iPod authorization failed.”This indicates that it failed to authorize the iPod.
Please check your iPod.
INFORMATION
●If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

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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.
 To 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 audio, hands-free systems, etc. to
be operated using voice commands.
Refer to the command list for samples
of voice commands. ( P.136)
USING THE VOICE
COMMAND SYSTEM
STEERING SWITCH
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Music Menu
 Radio Menu
 Apps menu
When the voice recognition language is set to English.
CommandAction
“Play Artist ”Plays tracks from the selected artist
“Play Album ”Plays tracks from the selected album
“Play Song ”Plays the selected track
“Turn Music On/Off”Turns the audio system on/off
“More Hints”Displays more commonly used commands
CommandAction
“Tune to AM”Changes the radio to the specified AM frequency
“Tune to preset ”Changes the radio to the specified preset radio station
“Tune to satellite ”*Changes the radio to the specified satellite radio station
with the specified name
“Listen to ”*Changes the radio to the specified satellite radio station
of the specified genre
“Listen to on satellite”*
“More Hints”Displays more commonly used commands
*: When the voice recognition language is set to English.
CommandAction
“Launch ”Activates the Entune App Suite application

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2. MOBILE ASSISTANT OPERATION
1. MOBILE ASSISTANT
1Press and hold this switch until you
hear the beeps.
2The Mobile Assistant can be used only
when the following screen is displayed.
To cancel the Mobile Assistant: Select
“Cancel” or press and hold the on
the steering wheel.
 To restart the Mobile Assistant for addi-
tional commands, press the on the
steering wheel.
• Mobile Assistant can only be restarted
after the system responds to a voice
command. • After some phone and music com-
mands, the Mobile Assistant feature will
automatically end to complete the
requested action.
The Mobile Assistant feature will
activate Apple’s Siri
® Eyes Free mode
via the steering wheel switches. To
operate the Mobile Assistant, a
compatible cellular phone must be
registered and connected to this
system via Bluetooth
®. (P.51)
PS098IO
 The volume of the Mobile Assistant can
be adjusted using the “VOL” button or
steering wheel volume control switches.
The Mobile Assistant and phone call
volumes are synchronized.
INFORMATION
● The available features and functions
may vary based on the iOS version
installed on the connected device.
● Some Siri
® features are limited in Eyes
Free mode. If you attempt to use an
unavailable function, Siri
® will inform
you that the function is not available.
● If Siri
® is not enabled on the cellular
phone connected via Bluetooth®, an
error message will be displayed on the
screen.
● While a phone call is active, the Mobile
Assistant cannot be used.
● If using the navigation feature of the cel-
lular phone, ensure the active audio
source is Bluetooth
® audio or iPod in
order to hear turn by turn direction
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PHONE
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2. SOME BASICS
The hands-free system enables calls
to be made and received without hav-
ing to take your hands off the steering
wheel.
This system supports Bluetooth
®.
Bluetooth® is a wireless data system
that enables cellular phones to be used
without being connected by a cable or
placed in a cradle.
The operating procedure of the phone
is explained here.
WARNING
● While driving, do not use a cellular
phone or connect the Bluetooth® phone.
● Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth
®
antennas. People with implantable car-
diac pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-
zation therapy-pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter defibrillators
should maintain a reasonable distance
between themselves and the Bluetooth
®
antennas. The radio waves may affect
the operation of such devices.
● Before using Bluetooth
® devices, users
of any electrical medical device other
than implantable cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization therapy-pace-
makers or implantable cardioverter
defibrillators should consult the manu-
facturer of the device for information
about its operation under the influence
of radio waves. Radio waves could have
unexpected effects on the operation of
such medical devices.
NOTICE
● Do not leave your cellular phone in the
vehicle. The temperature inside may rise
to a level that could damage the phone.
INFORMATION
●This system is not guaranteed to oper-
ate with all Bluetooth® devices.
● If your cellular phone does not support
Bluetooth
®, this system cannot function.
● In the following conditions, the system
may not function:
• The cellular phone is turned off.
• The current position is outside the
communication area.
• The cellular phone is not connected.
• The cellular phone has a low battery.
● When using Bluetooth
® audio and
hands-free at the same time, the follow-
ing problems may occur:
• The Bluetooth
® connection may be
cut.
• Noise may be heard on the Bluetooth
®
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The following data is stored for every reg-
istered phone. When another phone is
connected, 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
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 roof or 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.