How to Use a USB Drive to Listen to Music in a Prado?
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Download the songs onto the USB drive on your computer, then insert the USB drive into the USB port. Turn on the audio system, and press the "USB" button on the center console to start listening to music.
I've been driving a Toyota Prado for several years, and my favorite way to listen to music is using a USB drive because it's convenient and stable. The operation is very simple: format the USB drive to FAT32 format, don't use NTFS otherwise the car's system might not recognize it; then copy music files like MP3 or WMA to the root directory, don't put them in multi-layered folders to avoid the system not being able to search for them. Insert it into the USB port in the car, usually located near the central console or armrest box. On the audio screen, press the 'SOURCE' or 'MEDIA' button to switch to USB mode, and you'll see the song list. The steering wheel buttons can be used to switch between previous and next songs and control the volume. It's recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of no more than 32GB to prevent lag, and avoid using special characters in file names for better recognition. Listening to music via USB offers clearer sound quality than Bluetooth and saves power. On long trips, my personal playlist makes driving more relaxing. If you encounter issues with the USB drive not being recognized, it's usually due to formatting errors or too many files—try restarting the system or using a smaller USB drive.
