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5-2. Using the audio system 
Optimal use of the audio  
system .............................382 
5-3. Using the radio 
Radio operation .................384 
5-4. Playing an audio CD and  
MP3/WMA/AAC discs 
CD player operation ...........387 
5-5. Using an external device 
Listening to an iPod ...........395 
Listening USB memory  
device ..............................401 
Using the AUX port ............407 
5-6. Using Bluetooth® devices 
Bluetooth® audio/phone .....408 
Using the steering  
wheel switches ................413 
Registering a Bluetooth®  
device ..............................414 
5-7. “SETUP” menu 
Using the “SETUP” menu  
(“Bluetooth” menu)...........415 
Using the “SETUP” menu  
(“TEL” menu) ...................419 
5-8. Bluetooth® Audio 
Operating a Bluetooth®  
enabled portable 
player ...............................424 
5-9. Bluetooth® Phone 
Making a phone call ...........426 
When receiving a phone  
call ...................................427 
Speaking on the phone ......428 
5-10. Bluetooth®
Bluetooth®.........................430 
6-1. Using the air conditioning  
system and defogger 
Manual air conditioning  
system............................. 434 
Automatic air conditioning  
system............................. 441 
Heated steering wheel/ 
seat heaters .................... 450 
6-2. Using the interior lights 
Interior lights list ................ 453 
• Personal/interior light 
main switch ................... 454
• Personal/interior  
lights ............................. 454 
• Interior light ................... 454 
6-3. Using the storage features 
List of storage features...... 456 
• Glove box ...................... 457 
• Console box .................. 457
• Cup holders .................. 458
• Bottle holders ................ 459
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 460 
Luggage compartment  
features ........................... 463 
6-4. Using the other interior  
features 
Other interior features ....... 464 
• Sun visors ..................... 464
• Vanity mirror ................. 464
• Clock ............................. 465
• Power outlets ................ 466
• Grocery bag hooks ....... 468 
• Coat hooks .................... 469 
• Armrest ......................... 469 
Using the steering wheel  
audio switches ................ 470
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511-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components 
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications 
without consulting any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.  The SRS airbags may malfunction or 
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. 
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags 
● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, 
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side 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 or 
winches 
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system 
● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios (RF-trans- 
mitter) and CD players 
         
        
        
     
        
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■ Conditions affecting operation 
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situa- 
tions, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control 
and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.  
(Ways of coping:  P. 600) 
● When the electronic key battery is depleted 
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis- 
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise 
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other 
wireless communication device 
● 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 multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity 
● 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 
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves 
• Personal computers or pers onal 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 electronic devices 
         
        
        
     
        
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5-1. Basic Operations 
Audio system types ........... 378 
Using the steering wheel  
audio switches ................. 379 
AUX port/USB port ............ 381 
5-2. Using the audio system 
Optimal use of the audio  
system ............................. 382 
5-3. Using the radio 
Radio operation ................. 384 
5-4. Playing an audio CD and  
MP3/WMA/AAC discs 
CD player operation........... 387 
5-5. Using an external device 
Listening to an iPod ........... 395 
Listening USB memory  
device .............................. 401 
Using the AUX port ............ 407 
5-6. Using Bluetooth® devices 
Bluetooth® audio/phone..... 408 
Using the steering  
wheel switches ................ 413 
Registering a Bluetooth®  
device .............................. 414 
5-7. “SETUP” menu 
Using the “SETUP” menu  
(“Bluetooth” menu)........... 415 
Using the “SETUP” menu  
(“TEL” menu) ................... 419 
5-8. Bluetooth® Audio 
Operating a Bluetooth®  
enabled portable 
player ............................... 424 
5-9. Bluetooth® Phone 
Making a phone call ........... 426 
When receiving a phone  
call ................................... 427 
Speaking on the phone ...... 428 
5-10. Bluetooth®
Bluetooth®......................... 430 
         
        
        
     
        
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Audio system types
Vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system 
Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or 
“Multimedia Owner’s Manual”
Vehicles without navigation system or multimedia system 
CD player with AM/FM radio
■ Using cellular phones 
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular 
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating. 
■ Trademarks and registered trademarks 
The company names and product names regarding the audio system are the 
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
: If equipped
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge 
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine 
stopped. 
■ To avoid damaging the audio system 
Be careful not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system. 
         
        
        
     
        
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AUX port/USB por t
■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 connect 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 using an 
AUX cable.
Turn on the power of the portable audio player if it is not turned on.
■ AUX port 
The AUX port only supports audio input.
Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player 
to the AUX port/USB port as indicated below. Press the “MODE” 
button to select “iPod”, “USB” or “AUX”.
Connecting using the AUX port/USB port
WARNING
■ While driving 
Do not connect a device or operate the device controls. 
         
        
        
     
        
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5-4. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
Audio system
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CD player operation
Pause/playback 
Selecting a track, fast-forwarding or rewinding 
“TUNE•SELECT” knob
Selecting a track/file
Displaying text message
Displaying track/folder list 
Selecting a folder (MP3/WMA/AAC discs only) 
Repeat play 
Changing the audio source/playback 
Random play or back button 
“POWER VOLUME” knob
Press: Turning the audio system on or off 
Turn: Adjusting  the  volume
Disc eject 
Insert a disc.
Insert a disc or press the “MODE” button (CD is already loaded) 
to begin listening to a CD.
Loading a CD or MP3/WMA/AAC disc
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Press the disc eject button and remove the disc.
■Selecting a track 
Turn the “TUNE•SELECT” knob or press the “SEEK >” or 
“< TRACK” button to move up or down until the desired track num- 
ber is displayed.
■Selecting a track from a track list 
Press  (LIST).
The track list will be displayed.
Turn and press the “TUNE•SELECT” knob to select a track.
To return to the previous display, press   (BACK). 
■Fast-forwarding and rewinding tracks 
Press and hold the “SEEK >” or “< TRACK” button until you hear a 
beep.
■Random play 
Press  (RDM).
To cancel, press   (RDM) again. 
■Repeat play 
Press  (RPT).
To cancel, press   (RPT) again. 
■Switching the display 
Press   (TEXT) to display or hide the CD title.
If there are continuing texts,   is displayed. 
Press and hold   (TEXT) until you hear a beep to display the remain- 
ing texts.
Ejecting a CD or MP3/WMA/AAC disc
Using the CD player
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