Interior Features; Audio System; Handling the CD player- Page 312

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Interior Features

Audio System

 Operating Tips for CD Player

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 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

The following precautions should be 

observed.



 Do not use deformed or cracked CDs. 

The disc may not eject resulting in a 

malfunction.



 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 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 in the following figure. 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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