2023 TOYOTA HILUX audio

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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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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Vo lu m e
• Press: Increases/decreases vol-
ume
• Press and hold: Continuously
increases/decreases volume
Radio mode:
• Press: Select a radio station
saved in preset stations
• Press and hold until you hear a
beep: Seek up/down
CD, MP3/WMA/AAC disc, iPod, USB or Bluetooth® audio mode:
• Press: Select a track/file
• Press and hold until you hear a beep: Select a folder or album
“MODE” switch
• Press: Turn the power on, select an audio source
• Press and hold until you hear a beep:
Radio or AUX mode: Mute
CD, MP3/WMA/AAC disc, iPod, USB or Bluetooth® audio mode:
Pause the current operation.
To cancel the mute or pause, press and hold the switch again.
■ Changing the audio source
Press the “MODE” switch when the audi o system is turned on. The audio
source changes as follows each time the button is pressed. If a mode cannot
be used, it will be skipped.
AM FMCD modeiPod or USB memoryBluetooth® audioAUX
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
Vehicles without audio system: P. 4 7 0
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WARNING
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

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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.

3825-2. Using the audio system
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Optimal use of the audio system
“TUNE•SELECT” knob
Press: Displays the “SETUP”
menu/Selects the mode
Turn: Changes the following
settings
• “Sound Setting”
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• “RADIO”
 P. 3 8 4
• “Bluetooth”
 P. 4 1 5
•“TEL”
 P. 4 1 9
Day mode button
When the headlights are turned on, the screen dims.
However, the screen can be switched to day mode (full brightness) by
selecting day mode.
The screen will stay in day mode when the headlights are turned on until
day mode is selected again.
■Changing sound quality modes
Press the “TUNE•SELECT” knob.
Turn the knob to select “Sound Setting”.
Press the knob.
Turn the knob as corresponds to the desired mode.
“BASS”, “TREBLE”, “FADER”, “BAL ANCE”, or “ASL” can be selected.
Press the knob.
The sound quality, volume balance and ASL settings can be
adjusted and the day mode can be selected.
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Using the audio control function
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■Adjusting sound quality
Turning the “TUNE•SELECT” knob adjusts the level.
*1: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
*2: For the vehicles with 2 speakers system, the sound will be mute if the
sound balance is adjusted to the maximum level at the rear.
Press the knob or (BACK) to return to the sound setting menu.
■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
When ASL is selected, turn the “TUNE•SELECT” knob to change
the amount of ASL.
“LOW”, “MID”, “HIGH”, or “OFF” can be selected.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to
vehicle speed.
Press the knob or (BACK) to return to the sound setting menu.
Sound
quality mode
Mode
displayedLevelTurn to the
left
Turn to the
right
Bass*1“BASS”-5 to 5LowHighTreble*1“TREBLE”-5 to 5
Front/rear volume
balance*2“FADER”R7 to F7Shifts to rearShifts to front
Left/right
volume
balance
“BALANCE”L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right

3845-3. Using the radio
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Radio operation
Mute
Seeking the frequency
“TUNE•SELECT” knob
Press: AF/region code/TA mode setup
Turn: Adjusting the frequency/selecting the station list (FM mode only)
Displaying the station list (FM mode only)
Station selectors
AM/FM mode button
“POWER VOLUME” knob
Press: Turning the audio system on or off
Turn: Adjusting the volume
Search for the desired stations by turning the “TUNE•SELECT”
knob or pressing the “SEEK >” or “< TRACK” button.
Press and hold one of the station selectors to be set until you
hear a beep.
Press the “MODE” button until “AM” or “FM” is displayed.
Setting station presets
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