Connecting an ipod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
Connecting an ipod
Turn on the power of the ipod if it is not turned on.

Control panel

Selecting a play mode
Playlists
artists
albums
songs
podcasts
genres
composers
audiobooks
Play mode list

Selecting a list
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
The song list will be displayed.
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
Ipod functions
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.
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:
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
Playing back mp3 and wma discs
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Hint:
The diagnostic system in the rav4 has various
functions.
The first function is the diagnostic trouble code
(dtc) check. A dtc is a code stored in the ecu
memory whenever a malfunction in the signal circuits
to the ecu occurs. In a dtc check, a previous
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Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key system
While the engine switch is in the
“on” position, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between p and d, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
Vehicles with a smart key system
While the en ...
Rear wheel alignment
adjustment
Inspect tire
Inspect the tire (see page tw-1).
Measure vehicle height
Measure the vehicle height (see page sp-3).
Inspect toe-in
Standard toe-in
If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the
suspension parts and replace them if necessar ...