TOYOTA RAV4 2012 XA30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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Audio system types
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer
to the “Navigation Sy stem Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system (type A)
CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio
Without navigation system (type B)
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio

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■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 syste\
m is
operating.
Without navigation system (type C)
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
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Using the radioP. 254
Using the CD playerP. 260
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 267
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 274
Using the AUX portP. 277
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 278

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CAUTION
■
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada (for U.S.A. and Canada)
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser 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 expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the radio
Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or pressing “
”
or “ ” on .
Press and hold the button (from to ) the station is
to be set to until you hear a beep.
Seeking the
frequency Station selector
AM
·SAT/FM mode buttons
Scanning for receivable stations
Changing the
channel
Power Volume Adjusting the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
Displaying
radio text
messages
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press once
again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press
.
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press once
again.
XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press .
The display changes as follows each time is
pressed.
AM  SAT1  SAT2  SAT3
Turn to select the desired channel in the all categories,
or press “ ” or “ ” on to select the desired channel in
the current category.
■ Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Pres s and hold the button (from
to ) the channel is to be set to until you hear a beep.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
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■Changing the channel category
Press “ ” or “ ” on .
■ Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press again.
● Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press again.
■ Displaying text information
Press .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The display changes as follows each time is pressed.
●Channel name
● Title (song/program title)
● Name (artist name/feature)
● Channel number
STEP 1
STEP 2
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■
When the battery is disconnected
Station presets are erased.
■ Reception sensitivity
●Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially metal objects, may
adversely affect the reception of XM
® Satellite Radio.
● Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the con-
tinually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength
and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
● The radio antenna is mounted on the roof. The antenna can be removed
from the base by turning it.
■ XM
® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts
provided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 con-
tiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces.
● XM
® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A. 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-800-967-2346.
Canada 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677.
● Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a
problem. Select “CH000” using , and the receiver's 8-character ID
number will appear.
● Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accom-
panying Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.

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■If the satellite radio does not operate normally (if equipped)
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the dis-
play. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested
corrective action.
“ANTENNA” The XM
® antenna is not connected. Check
whether the XM® antenna cable is attached
securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the sur-
rounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified
dealer.
“UPDATING” You have not subscribed to the XM
® Satellite
Radio. The radio is being updated with the latest
encryption code. Contact the XM
® Satellite Radio
for subscription information. When a contract is
canceled, you can choose the “CH000” and all
free-to-air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not autho-
rized. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio
returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it
does not change automatically, select another
channel. If you want to listen to the premium chan-
nel, contact the XM
® Satellite Radio.
“NO SIGNAL” The XM
® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a
stronger signal.
“LOADING” The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
“OFF AIR”The channel you selected is not broadcasting any
programming. Select another channel.
“-----”There is no song/program title or artist name/fea-
ture associated with the channel at that time. No
action is needed.

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Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at
1-800-967-2346 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-
438-9677 (Canada).
■ Certifications for the radio tuner
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of
the following:
●Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
● Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
● Consulting the dealer or an experienc ed radio/TV technician for help.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage, remove the antenna in the following cases.
●The antenna will touch the ceiling of a garage.
● A cover will be put on the vehicle.
“---” The channel you selected is no longer available.
Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to
the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not
change automatically, select another channel.

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Using the CD player
Loading CDs■ Loading a CD
Type A
Insert a CD.
Type B and C
Press .
“WAIT” is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to
green.
The display changes from “WAIT” to “LOAD”.
Random playback Track
selection
Repeat play Playback
CD eject
Displaying
text
messages
CD selection (with a CD changer)CD insert
(type B and C)
Search
playback CD slot
Reverse
Fast-forward
Power Volume
STEP 1
STEP 2