TOYOTA PRIUS C 2013 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual

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NOTICE
■
Cord hook ( P. 273)
■ To prevent damage to USB memory
●Do not leave USB memory in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehi-
cle may become high, resulting in damage to the player.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory
while it is connected as this may damage the USB memory or its terminal.
● Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB
memory or its terminal.

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Optimal use of the audio system
Displays the current mode
Changes the following set-
tings
• Sound quality and vol-ume balance ( P. 283)
The sound quality and bal-
ance setting can be
changed to produce the
best sound.
• Automatic Sound Level-
izer on/off ( P. 284)
Selecting the mode

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Using the audio control function
■ Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Turn to select “Sound Setting”.
Press .
Turn to select the desired mode.
“BASS”, “TREBLE”, “FADER”, “BALANCE”, or “ASL”
Press .
■ Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
STEP1
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STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
Mode
displayedSound
quality modeLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
“BASS”Bass*-5 to 5LowHigh“TREBLE”Treble*-5 to 5
“FADER”
Front/rear volume
balance
R7 to F7Shifts to rearShifts to front
“BALANCE”
Left/right volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right

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■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
When ASL is selected, turning to the right changes the
amount of ASL in the order of “LOW”, “MID” and “HIGH”.
Turning to the left turns ASL off.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi-
cle speed.

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Using the AUX port
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■ When using a portable audio devi ce connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press until “AUX” is displayed.STEP1
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned off.
Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed. If a mode cannot be
used, it will be skipped.
AM  FM  CD mode  iPod or USB memory mode  Bluetooth® audio  AUX
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Operation may differ and usage may not be possible with audio/nav-
igation systems that are not compat ible with the steering switches in
this vehicle.
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Select radio
stations
CD mode: Select tracks and
files (MP3 and WMA)
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode:
Selects a folder and file
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects an album and track
Power on, select audio
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Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down “+” or “-” on to conti nue increasing or decreasing the vol-
ume.
Silencing a sound
Press and hold .
To cancel, press and hold again.
Selecting a radio station Press to select the radio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select a preset station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold “ ” or “ ” on
until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, iPod, USB memory or Bluetooth
®
audio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select the desired track/file or
song.
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Selecting a folder or album (MP3 and WMA, USB memory and
Bluetooth® audio)
Press to select CD, USB memory or Bluetooth
® audio
mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
Bluetooth® audio/phone
■Bluetooth® audio
The Bluetooth
® audio system enables yo u to enjoy music played
on a portable digital audio player (portable player) from the vehi-
cle speakers via wireless communication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system
capable of playing portable audi o music without cables. If your
portable player does not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth®
audio system will not function.
■ Bluetooth
® phone (hands-free phone system)
This system supports Bluetooth
®, which allows you to make or
receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone
and the system, and without operating the cellular phone.

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■Conditions affecting operation
The Bluetooth
® audio/phone may not operate normally in the following situa-
tions:
● The portable player does not support Bluetooth
®
●The cellular phone is located outside the service area
● The Bluetooth
® device is switched off
● The Bluetooth
® device has a low battery
● The Bluetooth
® device is not connected to the system
● The Bluetooth
® device is behind the seat or in the glove box or console
box, or metal material covers or touches the device
■ When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improp-
erly accessed. ( P. 311)
■ About Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.