2005 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 184

Audio system operating hints (a) When the radio mode is selected " " or " " switch: Push this switch for seek tuning or to select a station. D Push this switch briefly for automatic program selection. When automatically selecting a program, you can skip up to 9 programs at a time. For details, see page 168. (c) When the "CD" mode is selected " " or " " switch: Use this switch to select a desired track or disc. NOTICE To ensure correct audio system operations: z Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system. z Do not put anything other than a cassette tape into the cassette tape slot. z The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of the audio system which you are listening to. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. RADIO RECEPTION Usually, a problem with radio reception does not mean there is a problem with your radio-it is just the normal result of conditions outside the vehicle. For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited range. The farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal will be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves. D To select a preset station, push the switch briefly. Do this again to select the next preset station. D To seek a station, push and hold the switch until you hear a beep. Do this again to find the next station. If you push the switch on either side of the " Ɲ" or "Ɯ" during the seek mode, seeking will be canceled. D Push this switch briefly to select a desired track. D To select a desired disc, push and hold this switch until the desired number of the disc appears and you hear a beep. D To step up or down the frequency, push and hold the switch even after you hear a beep. When you release from the switch, the radio will begin seeking up or down for a station. Do this again to find the next station. (b) When the "TAPE" mode is selected " " or " " switch: Push this switch to fast forward or rewind the tape or for automatic program selection. CAUTION Operate the switches with due care while you are driving to avoid accidents. D Push this switch until you hear a beep to fast forward or rewind the tape. To stop fast forwarding or rewinding, push the same side on the switch until you hear a beep. 174