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6. TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO SYSTEM
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-
pat
 ible  with  ISO  9660  level  1  and  level  2  
and  with 
the 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/.m4
 a  file  extensions  as  MP3/WMA/
AAC  files  respectively.  To  prevent  noise  
and  playback  errors,  use  the  appropriate  
file extension.
 Thi s system can play onl
y
  the first session 
when using multi-session compatible CDs.
 MP3  files are compatible with the ID3 Tag
 
V
 er. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2 and Ver. 2.3 for -
mats.  This  system  cannot  display  disc  
ti tl
e, track title and artist name in other for -
mats.
 WMA/ AAC  files  can  contain  a  WMA/AAC
 
t
 ag 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
 
wh
 en  playing  MP3/WMA  files  recorded  at  
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz.
 Thi s  system  can  play  back  AAC  files
 
encod
 ed by iTunes.
 The  sound  quality  of  MP3/WMA  files  gen
-
erall
 y  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  playlists  are  not  compatible  with  the
 
audi
 o player.
 MP3i   (MP3  interactive)  and  MP3PRO  for
-
mats
   are  not  compatible  with  the  audio  
pla y
er.
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 at
ed  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 s
ed 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 ormat
ting  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
 
c h
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
ude
d.)
 Level  2: The  file  name  can  have  up  to  31
 
ch aract
ers  (including  the  separation  mark  
“.”  and  file  extension).  Each  folder  must  
contain fewer than  8 hierarchies. 
MP3  is  an  audio  compression  standard
 
det ermin
ed 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.  T hi
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
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  
connecte 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  most 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 tes, 
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.