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Fully Automatic Type

Climate control information is displayed on the information display.

Mode selector switch

Windshield defroster switch

Temperature control dial

Rear window defroster switch

A/C switch

OFF switch

Auto switch

Air intake selector

Fan control dial

qControl Switches

AUTO switch

By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the selected
set temperature:

Airflow temperature

Amount of airflow

Selection of airflow mode

Outside/Recirculated air selection

Air conditioner operation

NOTE

AUTO switch indicator light

When on, it indicates AUTO operation, and
the system will function automatically.

If any of the following dials or switches are
operated while in AUTO control, the AUTO
switch indicator turns off.

Mode selector switch

Fan control dial

Windshield defroster switch

The functions for dials and switches other
than those operated in the above continue
to operate in AUTO control.

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OFF switch

Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.

Temperature control dial

Cold

Hot

This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.

Fan control dial

Slow

Fast

The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.

Mode selector switch

The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 6-4).

NOTE

With the airflow mode set to

position

and the temperature control dial set at a
medium temperature, heated air is directed
to the feet and a comparably lower air
temperature will flow through the central,
left and right vents.

To set the air vent to

, press the

windshield defroster switch.

A/C switch

Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions). The air conditioning can be
turned on and off by pressing the A/C
switch while the fan control dial is on.

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NOTE

The air conditioning operates when the A/C
switch is pressed even if the fan is off.

The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F). (Indicator remains on even when
system is off.)

Air intake selector

Outside or recirculated air positions can
be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position (indicator
light illuminated)

Use this position when going through
tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high
engine exhaust areas) or when quick
cooling is desired.

Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)

Use this position for normal conditions
and defogging.

WARNING

Do not use the

position in cold or

rainy weather:

Using the

position in cold or

rainy weather is dangerous as it will
cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident.

Windshield defroster switch

Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.

qOperation of Automatic Air

Conditioning

1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of

the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.

2. Use the temperature control dial to

select a desired temperature.

Cold

Hot

To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.

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NOTE

Setting the temperature to maximum high
or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.

When selecting heat, the system will restrict
airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold
air from blowing out of the vents.

qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging

Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the

position is

automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows (page 6-4). Airflow amount will
be increased.

WARNING

Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging (
position):

Using the

position with the

temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident.

NOTE

Use the temperature control dial to increase
the air flow temperature and defog the
windshield more quickly.

qSunlight/Temperature Sensor

The fully automatic air conditioner
function measures inside and outside
temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets
temperatures inside the passenger
compartment accordingly.

CAUTION

Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the automatic air
conditioner will not operate properly.

Sunlight sensor

Interior temperature sensor

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Antenna

qDetachable Type

To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.

AM/FM Radio Antenna

The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.

Install

Remove

Antenna for AM/FM and Satellite
Radio Antenna

The antenna for AM/FM and satellite
radio antenna receives both AM and FM
signals and SIRIUS signals.

Install

Remove

CAUTION

Ø To prevent damage to the

antenna, remove it before entering
a car wash facility or passing
beneath a low overhead clearance.

Ø Be careful around the antenna

when removing snow from the
roof. Otherwise the antenna could
be damaged.

NOTE

When leaving your vehicle unattended, we
recommend that you remove the antenna and
store it inside the vehicle.

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Operating Tips for Audio
System

WARNING

Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle:

Adjusting the audio while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to
a serious accident. Always adjust the
audio while the vehicle is stopped.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep
your maximum attention on the road
while driving the vehicle.

CAUTION

For the purposes of safe driving,
adjust the audio volume to a level
that allows you to hear sounds
outside of the vehicle including car
horns and particularly emergency
vehicle sirens.

NOTE

To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio system
on for a long period of time when the
engine is not running.

If a cellular phone or CB radio is used in
or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to
occur from the audio system, however, this
does not indicate that the system has been
damaged.

qRadio Reception

AM characteristics

AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach
longer distances than FM signals. Because
of this, two stations may sometimes be
picked up on the same frequency at the
same time.

Station 2

Station 1

Ionosphere

FM characteristics

An FM broadcast range is usually about
40

―50 km (25―30 miles) from the

source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.

FM Station

40—50km
(25—30 miles)

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Signals from an FM transmitter are similar
to beams of light because they do not
bend around corners, but they do reflect.
Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot
travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM
stations cannot be received at the great
distances possible with AM reception.

AM wave

FM wave

100—200 km (60—120 miles)

Ionosphere

Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will cause
poor reception. However, cloudy days
may provide better reception than clear
days.

Multipath noise

Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the reflected signal at
the same time. This causes a slight delay
in reception and may be heard as a broken
sound or a distortion. This problem may
also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.

Reflected wave

Direct

Flutter/Skip noise

Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception
conditions may change suddenly, resulting
in annoying noise.

Weak signal noise

In suburban areas, broadcast signals
become weak because of distance from
the transmitter. Reception in such fringe
areas is characterized by sound breakup.

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Strong signal noise

This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are
extremely strong, so the result is noise and
sound breakup at the radio receiver.

Station drift noise

When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.

Station 2
88.3 MHz

Station 1
88.1 MHz

qOperating Tips for CD Player/In-

Dash CD Changer

Condensation phenomenon

Immediately after turning on the heater
when the vehicle is cold, the CD or
optical components (prism and lens) in the
CD player/In-dash CD changer may
become clouded with condensation. At
this time, the CD will eject immediately
when placed in the unit. A clouded CD
can be corrected simply by wiping it with
a soft cloth. Clouded optical components
will clear naturally in about an hour. Wait
for normal operation to return before
attempting to use the unit.

Handling the CD player/In-dash CD
changer

The following precautions should be
observed.

Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.

Do not insert any objects, other than
CDs, into the slot.

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The CD revolves at high speed within
the unit. Defective (cracked or badly
bent) CDs should never be used.

Do not use non-conventional discs
such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs,
etc. The disc may not eject resulting in
a malfunction.

If the memory portion of the CD is
transparent or translucent, do not use
the disc.

Transparent

A new CD may have rough edges on
its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc
with rough edges is used, proper
setting will not be possible and the CD
player/In-dash CD changer will not
play the CD. In addition, the disc may
not eject resulting in a malfunction.
Remove the rough edges in advance by
using a ball-point pen or pencil as
shown below. To remove the rough
edges, rub the side of the pen or pencil
against the inner and outer perimeter of
the CD.

When driving over uneven surfaces,
the sound may jump.

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The CD player/In-dash CD changer has
been designed to play CDs bearing the
identification logo as shown below. No
other discs can be played.

Use discs that have been legitimately
produced. If illegally-copied discs such
as pirated discs are used, the system
may not operate properly.

Be sure never to touch the signal
surface when handling the CDs. Pick
up a CD by grasping the outer edge or
the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label). The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.

Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light reflected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the CD should
become soiled, gently wipe it with a
soft cloth from the center of the CD to
the edge.

Do not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.

Insert discs one by one. If two discs are
inserted at the same time, the system
may not operate properly.

The CD player/In-dash CD changer
ejects the CD if the CD is inserted
upside down. Also dirty and/or
defective CDs may be ejected.

Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD
player/In-dash CD changer.

Do not insert any disc with a peel-off
seal affixed to it.

This unit may not be able to play
certain CD-R/CD-RWs made using a
computer or music CD recorder due to
disc characteristics, scratches,
smudges, dirt, etc., or due to dust or
condensation on the lens inside the
unit.

Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight or high temperature may
damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make
them unplayable.

CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB
cannot be played.

This unit may not be able to play
certain discs made using a computer
due to the application (writing
software) setting used. (For details,
consult the store where the application
was purchased.)

It is possible that certain text data, such
as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW
may not be displayed when musical
data (CD-DA) is playing.

The period from when a CD-RW is
inserted to when it begins playing is
longer than a normal CD or CD-R.

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Completely read the instruction manual
and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.

Do not use discs with cellophane tape
adhering, partially peeled off labels, or
adhesive material exuding from the
edges of the CD label. Also, do not use
discs with a commercially-available
CD-R label affixed. The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.

qOperating tips for MP3

NOTE

Supply of this product only conveys a license
for private, non-commercial use and does not
convey a license nor imply any right to use this
product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-
generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media),
broadcasting/streaming via the Internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution systems, such as
pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications.
An independent license for such use is
required. For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.

This audio system handles MP3 files
that have been recorded on CD-R/CD-
RW/CD-ROMs. Discs that have been
recorded using the following formats
can be played:

ISO 9660 level 1

ISO 9660 level 2

Joliet extended format

Romeo extended format

This unit handles MP3 files
conforming to the MP3 format
containing both header frames and data
frames.

This unit can play multi-session
recorded discs that have up to 40
sessions.

This unit can play MP3s with sampling
frequencies of 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48
kHz.

This unit can play MP3 files that have
been recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to
320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insure
enjoyment of music with consistent
sound quality, it is recommended to use
discs that have been recorded at a bit
rate of 128 kbps or more.

If a disc has both music data (CD-DA)
and MP3 files, playback of the two file
types differs depending on how the
disc was recorded.

Packet written discs cannot be played
on this unit.

This unit does not play CDs recorded
using MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3
PRO and RIFF MP3 formats.

About folders and files

The order of hierarchy for MP3 files
and folders during playback or other
functions is from shallow to deep. The
arrangement and playing order of a
recorded disc containing MP3 files is
as follows:

File number
A numerical file number is assigned
to each file in a folder in the order of
hierarchy from shallow to deep.

Folder number
A numerical folder number is
assigned to each folder in the order
of hierarchy from shallow to deep.

NOTE

Folders and tracks (files) within the same
hierarchy play in the order they were written to
the disc depending on the write software.

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Folder
No.

Level1Level2Level3 Level4

Playback may not occur in the above
hierarchy depending on the audio unit.

: Track (File)

: Folder

The folder order is automatically
assigned and this order cannot be
optionally set.

Any folder without an MP3 file will be
ignored. (It will be skipped and the
folder number will not be displayed.)

MP3 files not conforming to the MP3
format containing both header frames
and data frames will be skipped and
not played.

This unit will play MP3 files that have
up to eight levels. However, the more
levels a disc has, the longer it will take
to initially start playing. It is
recommended to record discs with two
levels or less.

A single disc with up to 512 files can
be played and a single folder with up to
255 files can be played.

When naming an MP3 file, be sure to
add an MP3 file extension (.mp3) after
the file name.

The maximum number of characters
that can be used for file names is as
follows. However, this unit will only
display up to 32 characters, including
the file extension (.mp3).

Maximum number of

characters in a file name

(including a separator

“.”

and the three letters of the

file extension)

ISO9660 level 1

ISO9660 level 2

Joliet extended
format

Romeo extended
format

128

* English one-byte characters (capitalized only) and

underbar

“_” are available.

CAUTION

This unit can only play MP3 files that
have an MP3 file extension (.mp3)
attached. Do not attach an MP3 file
extension to any other type file as it
could cause noise to be emitted or a
malfunction in the unit.

About ID3 Tag display

This unit can only display ID3 Tag
album, track and artist names that have
been input using Ver.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3
formats. Any other data that may have
been input cannot be displayed.

This unit can only display English
(including numerals) one-byte
characters. Use only English (including
numerals) one-byte characters when
inputting ID3 tags. Two-byte characters
and some special symbols cannot be
displayed.

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Specialized glossary

MP3

Abbreviation for

“MPEG Audio Layer 3”.

A technical standard for audio
compression as decided by an ISO
(International Organization for
Standardization) MPEG working group.
Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be
compressed to approximately a tenth of
the source data size.

ISO 9660

An international standard for logical
formatting of CD-ROM files and folders.
It is divided into three separate levels
based on differences in file naming
procedures, data configuration and other
characteristics.

Multi-session

A session is the complete amount of data
recorded from the beginning to the end of
a single period of CD-ROM, CD-R/CD-
RW data recording. Multi-session refers to
the existence of data from two or more
sessions on a single disc.

Sampling

Refers to the process of encoding analog
audio data at regular intervals and
converting it to digital data. The sampling
rate refers to the number of times a
sample is taken in one second and is
expressed in Hz units. Increasing the
sampling rate improves the sound quality
but also increases the data size.

Bit rate

Refers to the volume of data per second,
expressed in bps (bits per second).
Generally, the larger the number of the
transfer bit rate when compressing an
MP3 file, the more information regarding
musical reproduction it carries, and
therefore the better the sound quality.

Packet writing

A general term for the method, similar to
that used for floppy discs or hard drives,
of recording the required file in a single
increment on a CD-R and similar.

ID3 Tag

ID3 tag is a method for storing
information related to the music in an
MP3 file. Information such as track, artist
and album name can be stored. This
content can be freely edited using ID3
editing function software.

VBR

Abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. While
CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally
used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio
compression according to compression
conditions and this allows for
compression with preference given to
sound quality.

qOperating Tips for WMA

WMA is short for Windows Media Audio
and is the audio compression format used
by Microsoft.
Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
* Microsoft and Windows Media are

registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation U.S. in the United States
and other countries.

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Playable WMA file specification

CD-R and CD-RW including WMA files
can be played with this unit. Discs which
conform to the following formats can be
played.
Playable WMA files are as follows:

Item

Content

Specification

Windows Media
Audio Version 7.0,
8.0, 9.0

Sampling
frequency

Bit rate

32kHz. . . . . . . 32, 40,
48 kbps

44.1kHz . . . . . 32, 48,
64, 80, 96, 128, 160,
192, 256, 320 kbps

48kHz. . . . . . . 64, 96,
128, 160, 192 kbps

VBR (Variable Bit Rate)

Supported

Channel mode

Stereo/Monaural

WMA tag

Title, artist name,
album name

CAUTION

This unit plays files with the (.wma)
file extension as a WMA file. Do not
use the WMA file extension for files
other than WMA files. It may cause
noise or a malfunction.

In a WMA file, the track name, artist
name and album name are recorded
with data called

“WMA-Tag”, and the

information can be displayed.

WMA files which do not comply with
the specific standard may not be played
correctly or its file and folder name
may not be displayed correctly.

The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings.
In this case, add the file extension

“.wma” to the end of the file name, and
then write the disc.

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