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Features
Audio System*
About Your Audio System
On models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system,
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®
, and voice commands for these
features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play CDs and WMA/MP3 files.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel.
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPods ®
, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth®
devices *
.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ®
is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an audio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Models with information display
Models with multi-information display
Remote Control iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System*uUSB Adapter Cable
*
Features
USB Adapter Cable *
1.Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Install the iPod ®
dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio devices. 1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
uThe audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
1USB Adapter Cable •Do not leave the iPod ®
or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.
• Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.
• Do not connect the iPod ®
or USB flash drive using a
hub.
• Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.
• We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.
• Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod ®
, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer's instructions provided with the iPod ®
or visit www.apple.com/
ipod .
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.
State or local laws may limit the circumstances in
which you can launch or control your attached audio device.
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uAudio Remote Controls
*
Features
Audio Remote Controls *
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving. SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM CD AUX
(Volume) Buttons
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : Selects the next preset radio station.
Press : Selects the previous preset radio station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod ®
, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth®
Audio *
Press : Skips to the next song.
Press : Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote controls: •iPod ®
/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
• Bluetooth ®
Audio (with some phones only)
Button
SOURCE Button
Button
Button+
Button–
+–
+
–
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying an iPod®
Features
1.
Press to display the iPod ®
menu.
2. Rotate to select a menu.
3. Press to display the items on that menu.
4. Rotate to select an item, then press .
■How to Select a File from the iPod ®
Menu1Playing an iPod ®
Available operating functions vary on models or
versions. Some functions may not be available on the
vehicle's audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the multi-information display. 2 iPod ®
/USB Flash Drive P. 173
123456
Genre AAA
Song AAA
Artist AAA
Artist AAA
Artist BBB
All
iPod
®
Menu

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, WMA or AAC*1
format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX button. 2 USB Adapter Cable P. 145
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes ®
are playable on this unit.
002300
75°F miles
Genre AAA 1

uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
1. Press to switch the display to a folder list.
2. Rotate to select a folder.
3. Press to change the display to a list of files in that folder.
4. Rotate to select a file, then press .
■How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System
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Files in WMA format protected by digital rights
management (DRM) are not played.
The audio system displays “Unplayable File,” and
then skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the multi-information display. 2 iPod ®
/USB Flash Drive P. 173
455:File CCC
456:File AAA
454:File BBB
122:Folder CCC
123:Folder AAA
121:Folder BBB
002300
75°F miles
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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
You can select repeat, random,
and scan modes when playing a file(s).
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select Play Mode, then press
.
3. Rotate to select a mode, then press .
■ To turn off a play mode
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select Play Mode, then press .
3. Rotate to select Normal Play, then press .
■How to Select a Play Mode1How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items
Normal Play
Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file.
Repeat One Folder: Repeats all files in the current folder.
Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current folder
in random order.
Random All: Plays all files in random order.
Sound Settings
Play Mode Items

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uuAudio Error Messages*uiPod®
/USB Flash Drive
Features
iPod ®
/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod ®
or USB flash drive, you may see the
following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
USB ErrorAppears when there is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Check if the device is compatible with the USB adapter unit.
Bad USB Device Please
Check Owners Manual.Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio system
off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.
No SongAppears when the iPod ®
is empty. Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
Unsupported VerAppears when an unsupported iPod ®
is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod ®
is connected,
update the iPod ®
software to the newer version.
Retry ConnectionAppears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod ®
. Reconnect the iPod ®
.
Unplayable FileAppears when the files in the USB flash drive are DRM or an unsupported format. This error message
appears for about 3 seconds, then plays the next song.
No DataAppears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash
drive. Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
UnsupportedAppears when an unsupported device is connected. If it appears when a supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
Models with multi-information display

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System*uCompatible iPod®
and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod ®
and USB Flash Drives
• Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
• Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
• Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
• Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.
■iPod ®
Model Compatibility
Model
iPod classic ®
(80/160G)
iPod classic ®
(120G)
iPod ®
with video (iPod ®
5th generation)
iPod nano ®
iPod nano
®
2nd generation
iPod nano ®
3rd generation
iPod nano ®
4th generation
iPod nano ®
5th generation
iPod touch ®
iPod touch ®
2nd generation
■USB Flash Drives
Models with multi-information display
1iPod ®
Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.
1USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.

uuBluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®*uHFL Menus
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Features
The following options are available during a call.
Mute: Mute your voice.
Transfer: Transfer a call from HFL to your phone.
Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-driven
phone system. 1.To view the available options, press the
PHONE button.
2. Rotate to select the option, then press
.
uThe check box is checked when Mute is
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.
■Options During a Call1Options During a Call
Touch Tones: Available on some phones.
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