Hi everyone,

I bought a 2009 Corolla S on Saturday, and I have what may be the dumbest question I've ever asked: how do I pause a cd in the stereo?!

I've got the JBL 6-disc system, and I can't for the life of me find a play/pause button anywhere. I searched the manual to no avail, and I'm completely stumped. I can't imagine such a basic function would have been abandoned?

Thanks for your help!

This doesn't answer your question but ,might be an indication why you can't find a pause button. The factory( non JBL ) stereo that came in my 2009 S does not have a pause function, which I find hard to believe. I thought that all modern cd playable stereos had that function. It's quite an annoying non feature.

 

It must be the same for mine then. Thanks for the info, even if it is disappointing.

Why wouldn't that be included? :headbang:

Maybe the power button can act as a pause button, but that doesn't seem like a great solution, haha.

 

there is no pause button

 

I have learned to use the power button to pause.

However I doubt this is a great long term solution for the wear n' tear of the device.

 

Have you try switching to the other modes, like radio?

N.E.O.

 

Many cars don't have a pause button

And he might be in call which is the reason for pausing the cd player.

 

I have owned many toyotas over the years, I have never seen a pause button.

Either hit the power button, change the mode, or start the song from the beginning by hitting back.

 

I don't know why I use the pause button so much, but not having it makes me realize how much I rely on it.

My old car was an '01 Corolla and it had a pause button (on both the stock stereo, and the aftermarket one I installed), but maybe it's become more common in the last several years to leave it out?

I think I'll survive though. It's still a fantastic car, and a HUGE upgrade from my old one. I've spent the last few days just thinking of excuses to drive places.

 

same reason you cant go through your iPod menus. but you can with the playlists..and only your playlists.

stereo/iPod interface: 2/10

weak!

 

Not sure which "stereo" you're talking about (basic stock, SAT ready, or SAT enabled) but on the SAT ready head unit, you can use your SAT controls (folder buttons) to browse by artist, album, track, etc. and not just playlists.

FYI: iPod interface is NOT (and I mean 100% NOT) compatible with the SAT "enabled" head unit.

 

the pause button is hidden in the ignition.. you have to use your key to push it.. by turning all the way to the "LOCK" position.. LoL

This post makes no sense and please do not do what it says!

 

One must be in the car an awful lot to warrant the need of a pause button.

Does the passenger seat have a pause button? LOL Hell I would settle for a mute button for that matter! (sure hope the wife doesn't read this)

A little off topic but a friend of mine once installed a microphone in his drivers seat and tied it into the auxiliary somehow so that everyone else could enjoy the Chinese food he just ate. haha

What I would like to do is install a mic in every seat with a different alert so I know who to kick out of my car! (and of course one in mine that automatically rolls "up" all the windows. haha)

 

We don't need no stinking pause button. That's why there ain't one. Switch your mode to radio and upon return to CD, it will pick up where you left off, effectively paused.

 

Works good enough. Plus, it seems that since I've questioned why I use the pause button so much, I've stopped needing it as much, haha.

It's just kind of nice when you stop somewhere or go through a drive through or something, and don't want to miss the "good part" of a song that's coming up.

 

Pushing the power button works as a pause button... this was noted already in this thread but I just wanted to confirm it. This was tested while my car was on so I'm not sure if it works the same when you turn the car off... I'm thinking it only works while your car is on though. Anyway... Power = Pause... there you go.

 

- Pressing power button = Audio Off/Pause (Not mute).

- Holding the "Mode" button on the steering for 2 seconds = Audio Off/Pause (Not mute).

- Tapping the "Mode" button on the steering = Audio On/Resume.

 

- Pressing power button = Audio Off/Pause (Not mute).

- Holding the "Mode" button on the steering for 2 seconds = Audio Off/Pause (Not mute).

- Tapping the "Mode" button on the steering = Audio On/Resume.

I can not believe no one has thanked you for this information for all of these years. I just bought a 2007 Highlander with the JBL system and I installed a USA SPEC BT45TOY for the system and it was driving me crazy that I couldn't pause the system when I needed to. Now I know how because of your post and I thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thanks again.
Albey

 

I've never once felt the need to pause a CD in my 09 Corolla or any other car. I've never even thought of doing it. But I didn't realize that people still used CD's. I use my iPod all the time now.

 

^This is helpful...glad it is still on TN and Google found it. Will be using the "Holding the "Mode" button on the steering for 2 seconds = Audio Off/Pause (Not mute)".

I bought a 2-volume language book that came with 57 tracks (one for each chapter). I burned it to a CD so I can listen to chapter 1 on repeat while still using my phone for phone stuff (maps, siri, etc). Now if I can figure out what mp3 tags to use to make the title show up (I just use track # for now).

I also have a standalone Garmin Nuvi GPS (now 12 years old) that stays in the car. Sometimes a single purpose device works...simpler to use, has real buttons, and frees up smart phone.

If I am at gas station I can leave CD player playing, GPS on and actually use my phone anyway I want while pumping gas or even just to secure it in my pocket.

 

Actually, the power button does pause just right if you ever need to pause...