Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: Listening to an ipod

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Connecting an ipod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.

Select “ipod” on the audio source selection screen.

When the ipod connected to the system includes ipod video, the system can only output the sound by selecting the browse screen.

Connecting an ipod

Audio control screen

Pressing the "audio" button displays the audio control screen from any screens of the selected source.

Audio source selection screen appears
displays cover art
selecting the play mode
Shuffle play
Repeat play
Pause select to resume playback

Setting the sound

Toyota Highlander. Audio control screen

Selecting a play mode

Select “browse” on the screen.
Select the desired play mode. Then select a song to begin using the selected play mode.

Shuffle play

Select to change on/off.

Repeat play

Select to change on/off.

?About ipod

Toyota Highlander. About ipod

?Gmade 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, and ipod touch are trademarks of apple inc., Registered in the u.S. And other countries. Lightning is a trademark of apple inc.

Ipod cover art

Depending on the ipod and songs in the ipod, ipod cover art may be displayed.
This function can be changed to on/off.
It may take time to display ipod cover art, and the ipod may not be operated while the cover art display is in process.
Only ipod cover art that is saved in jpeg format can be displayed.

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. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it may resolve the problem.
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.
When the battery level of an ipod is very low, the ipod may not operate. If so, charge the ipod before use.
Compatible models

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.

Error messages

Message	Cause/correction procedures
“Connection error. Please consult your owner’s manual for instructions on how to connect the ipod.”	This indicates a problem in the ipod or its connection.
“No music files found.”	This indicates that there is no music data in the ipod.
“No videos found.”	This indicates that no video files are included in the ipod.
“There are no songs available for playback. Please add compatible files to your ipod.”	This indicates that songs are not found in a selected playlist.
“Ipod authorization unsuccessful.”	This indicates that the display audio system failed to authorize the ipod. Please check your ipod.

Compatible models

The following ipodr, ipod nanor, ipod classicr, ipod touchr and iphoner devices can be used with this system.

?œMade for

Ipod touch (5th generation)
Ipod touch (4th generation)
Ipod touch (3rd generation)
Ipod touch (2nd generation)
Ipod touch (1st generation)
Ipod classic
Ipod with video
Ipod nano (7th generation)
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 5
Iphone 4s
Iphone 4
Iphone 3gs
Iphone 3g
Iphone

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

Warning

While driving

Do not connect an ipod or operate the controls.

Notice

To prevent damage to the ipod or its terminals

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

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