Interior features

Operating an ipod

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Connecting an ipod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers. Connecting an ipod
  1. Open the cover and connect an ipod using an ipod cable.
Turn on the power of the ipod if it is not turned on.
Toyota RAV4. Operating an ipod

  1. Press the “media” button repeatedly until “ipod” is displayed.
Control panel
Toyota RAV4. Control panel

  1. Power
  2. Volume
  3. Selecting an ipod menu/song or displaying song list
  4. Random play or back button
  5. Repeat play
  6. Fast-forwarding or rewinding
  7. Changing the audio source/ playback
  8. Playback/pause
  9. Ipod menu mode, playback
  10. Selecting a song
  11. Displaying text message
Selecting a play mode
  1. Press (browse) to select ipod menu mode.
  2. Turning the “tune•scroll” knob clockwise changes the play mode in the following order:

Playlists
artists
albums
songs
podcasts
genres composers
audiobooks


  1. Press the knob to select the desired play mode.
Play mode list
Toyota RAV4. Play mode list

Selecting a list
  1. Turn the “tune•scroll” knob to display the first selection list.
  2. Press the knob to select the desired item and display the second selection list.
  3. Repeat the same procedure to select the desired item.

To return to the previous selection list, press (back).


Press
(play) to play the desired selection. Selecting songs

Turn the ¢§tune¢escroll¢¸ knob or press ¢§„¬¢¸ or ¢§„­¢¸ on the ¢§seek/ track¢¸ button to select the desired song.

Selecting a song from the song list
  1. Press the “tune•scroll” knob.

The song list will be displayed.

  • Turn the knob to select a song.
  • Press the knob to play the song.
  • To return to the previous display, press (back).
    Fast-forwarding and rewinding songs

    Press

    Repeat play

    Press
    (rpt).

    To cancel, press (rpt) again.


    Random play

    Pressing
    (rdm) changes modes in the following order: track random
    album random
    off.

    Playing and pausing tracks

    Press

    Switching the display

    Press the “text” button to display or hide the album title.

    If there are continuing texts, is displayed.


    Press and hold the button to display the remaining texts.

    About ipod

    • “Made for ipod” and “made for iphone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to ipod, or iphone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet apple performance standards.
    • Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with ipod or iphone may affect wireless performance.
    • Iphone, ipod, ipod classic, ipod nano, ipod shuffle, and ipod touch are trademarks of apple inc., Registered in the u.S. And other countries.
    Ipod functions
    • When an ipod is connected and the audio source is changed to ipod mode, the ipod will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.
    • Depending on the ipod that is connected to the system, certain functions may not be available. Disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again may resolve some malfunctions.
    • While connected to the system, the ipod cannot be operated with its own controls. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle’s audio system instead.
    Ipod problems

    To resolve most problems encountered when using your ipod, disconnect your ipod from the vehicle ipod connection and reset it.

    For instructions on how to reset your ipod, refer to your ipod owner’s manual.

    Display Error messages

    “Error”: this indicates a problem in the ipod or its connection.

    “No songs”: this indicates that there is no music data in the ipod.

    “No playlist”: this indicates that some available songs are not found in a selected playlist.

    “Update your ipod”: this indicates that the version of the ipod is not compatible. Upgrade your ipod software to the latest version.

    Compatible models

    The following ipod®, ipod nano®, ipod classic®, ipod touch® and iphone® devices can be used with this system.

    • Made for
    • Ipod touch (4th generation)
    • Ipod touch (3rd generation)
    • Ipod touch (2nd generation)
    • Ipod touch (1st generation)
    • Ipod classic
    • Ipod with video
    • Ipod nano (6th generation)
    • Ipod nano (5th generation)
    • Ipod nano (4th generation)
    • Ipod nano (3rd generation)
    • Ipod nano (2nd generation)
    • Ipod nano (1st generation)
    • Iphone 4
    • Iphone 3gs
    • Iphone 3g
    • Iphone

    Depending on differences between models or software versions etc., Some models might be incompatible with this system.

    Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:

    • Maximum number of lists in device: 9999
    • Maximum number of songs in device: 65535
    • Maximum number of songs per list: 65535
    Caution While driving

    Do not connect ipod or operate the controls. Doing so may cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

    Notice To prevent damage to ipod or its terminal
    • Do not leave ipod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may become high.
    • Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the ipod while it is connected.
    • Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

    Test yourself

    A quick Toyota RAV4 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.