
TABLE OF CONTENTS4
PRIUS c_U5-1.  Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 280
5-2.  Basic Operations  (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............ 281
Steering wheel audio  switches .......................... 283
USB port/AUX port ............ 284
Basic audio operations ...... 286
5-3.  Setup  (Multimedia system)
Setup menu ....................... 288
General settings ................ 289
Audio settings.................... 291
Display settings ................. 292
Voice settings .................... 293
5-4.  Using the  Multimedia system
Selecting the  audio source ................... 294
List screen operation ......... 295
Optimal use of the  multimedia system .......... 297
5-5.  Using the radio  (Multimedia system)
Radio operation ................. 298 5-6.  Playing an audio CD and 
MP3/WMA/AAC discs 
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation........... 300
5-7.  Using an external device  (Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod ........... 306
Listening to a USB  memory device ................ 311
Using the AUX port ............ 316
5-8.  Connecting Bluetooth
® 
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to  use wireless 
communication ................ 317
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
audio player for the 
first time ........................... 322
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
phone for the first time..... 323
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
device .............................. 324
Connecting a Bluetooth
® 
device .............................. 326
Displaying a Bluetooth
® 
device details................... 328
Detailed Bluetooth
® 
system settings................ 329
5Audio system 

461-1. For safe use
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WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deplo yed, open a
door  or  window  to  allow  fresh  air  in,  or  leave  the  vehicle  if  i t  is  safe  to  do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin ir ritation. 
● If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad  and  front  and  rear  pillar  garnishes,  are  damaged  or  cracked ,  have
them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
● Do  not  place  anything,  such  as  a  cushion,  on  the  front  passenger’s  seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents t he sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, th e SRS front
airbags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of  a collision.
■ Modification and disposal of  SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbag s.
● Repairs,  modifications,  removal  or  replacement  of  the  steering  wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, s ide and rear
pillars or roof side rails.
● Repairs  or  modifications  of  the  front  fender,  front  bumper,  or  side  of  the
occupant compartment.
● Installation  of  a  grille  guard  (bull  bars,  kangaroo  bar,  etc.),   snow  plows,
winches, or roof luggage carrier.
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system.
● Installation  of  electronic  devices  such  as  mobile  two-way  radio s  and  CD
players.
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disa bility. 

1433-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the
communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  the  vehicle  may  be   affected,
preventing  the  smart  key  system,  wireless  remote  control  and  immobilizer
system from operating properly. (Ways of coping:  P. 520)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near  a  TV  tower,  electric  power  plant,  gas  station,  radio  stati on,  large  dis-
play,  airport  or  other  facility  that  generates  strong  radio  wav es  or  electrical
noise
● When  the  electronic  key  is  in  contact  with,  or  is  covered  by  the  following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When  carrying  the  electronic  key  together  with  the  following  devices  that
emit radio waves
• A  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or  other  wire less  com-
munication device
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits  radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If  window  tint  with  a  metallic  content  or  metallic  objects  are  attached  to  the
rear window
● When  the  electronic  key  is  placed  near  a  battery  charger  or  ele ctronic
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5Audio system
PRIUS c_U5-6.  Playing an audio CD and 
MP3/WMA/AAC discs 
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation .......... 300
5-7.  Using an external device  (Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod .......... 306
Listening to a USB  memory device................ 311
Using the AUX port ........... 316
5-8.  Connecting Bluetooth
® 
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to  use wireless 
communication ................ 317
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
audio player for the 
first time .......................... 322
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
phone for the first time .... 323
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
device.............................. 324
Connecting a Bluetooth
® 
device.............................. 326
Displaying a Bluetooth
® 
device details .................. 328
Detailed Bluetooth
® 
system settings ............... 329 5-9.  Bluetooth
® Audio 
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth
® 
Audio............................... 330
5-10. Bluetooth
® phone 
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
® 
Phone ............................. 332
Making a call ..................... 335
Receiving a call ................. 338
Speaking on the phone ..... 339
Bluetooth
® phone 
message function ............ 343
Using the steering  wheel switches ................ 348
Bluetooth
® phone 
settings ........................... 349
Contact/ Call History Settings ....... 351
What to do if...  (Troubleshooting) ............ 361
5-11. Bluetooth
® 
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 365
5-12. Using the voice  command system 
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system .... 370 

2845-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
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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 connec t 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 tur ned on.
■
Cord hook
A  cord  can  be  secured  as
shown in the  illustration.
Cords  with  a  diameter  of
approximately  0.2  in.  (5  mm)
can be secured.
USB port/AUX port
Connect  an  iPod,  USB  memory  device  or  portable  audio  player
to the USB/AUX port as indicated  below. Select “iPod”, “USB” or
“AUX” on the audio source select ion screen and the device can
be operated via multimedia system. 
Connecting using the USB/AUX port 

2875-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
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Audio system
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Select   to change on/off.
Select   to change on/off.
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the multimedia system's speakers if a cel-
lular  phone  is  being  used  inside  or  close  to  the  vehicle  while  the  multimedia
system is operating.
■ Certification (caution)
Laser product
This product is a class 1 laser product.
Do  not  open  the  cover  of  the  player  or  attempt  to  repair  the  un it  yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes you rself. 
This  is  an  intricate  unit  that  uses  a  laser  pickup  to  retrieve  information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shiel ded so that
its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to dis assemble the
player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to la ser rays and
dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use  of  controls  or  adjustments  or  performance  of  procedures  other  than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposu re.
THE  USE  OF  OPTICAL  INSTRUM ENTS  WITH  THIS  PRODUCT  WILL
INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
Random playback
Repeat play
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do  not  leave  the  multimedia  system  on  longer  than  necessary  when  the
hybrid system is off.
■ To avoid damaging the multimedia system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the multimedia  system. 

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5-6. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs (Multimedia system)
Pressing  the  “AUDIO”  button  displays  the  audio  control  screen  from
any screens of the selected source.
Audio  source  selection  screen
appears
Displaying the track/file list
Random playback (
P. 287)
Repeat play (
P. 287)
Pause 
Select   to resume play
Setting the sound (
P. 297)
CD player operation
Insert  disc  or  select  “CD”  on  the  audio  source  selection  screen
with a disc inserted to begin listening to a CD.
Audio control screen
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3015-6. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs (Multimedia system)
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Audio system
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■Displaying the title and artist name
If a CD-TEXT disc is inserted, the title of the disc and track will be displayed.
■ 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.
■ Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used. 
Playback  may  not  be  possible  depending  on  recording  format  or  d isc  fea-
tures, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
CDs with copy-protection features may not play correctly.
■ CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically s topped when a
problem is detected.
■ If  a  disc  is  left  inside  the  CD  player  or  in  the  ejected  positi on  for
extended periods
Disc may be damaged and may not play properly.
■ Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
MessageCauseCorrection procedures
“Check DISC” • The  disc  is  dirty  or
damaged.
• The  disc  is  inserted
upside down.
• The  disc  is  not  play- able with the player. • Clean the disc.
• Insert  the  disc  cor-
rectly.
• Confirm  the  disc  is playable  with  the
player.
“Disc Error”There  is  a  malfunction
within the system.Eject the disc.
“No music files found.”No  playable  data  is
included on the disc.Eject the disc.