IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT
86-6-4 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description
General
The in car entertainment (ICE) system allows the driver and passengers to listen to audio output from the speakers
or optional headphones inside the vehicle. Buttons or knobs on the radio cassette allow changes of levels or
selections during the various modes of operation. The system can be controlled from the fascia mounted radio
cassette, or optional remote control switches on the left hand side of the steering wheel. High line systems may also
have rear headphone amplifiers that have some control of the system via the radio cassette player.
One or two amplified aerials located in the rear side windows send radio signals to the radio cassette player. On high
line systems a power amplifier and a CD-autochanger may be located under the front seats. Speakers are located in
the lower door panels, additional speakers may be located in upper door trim, the A-post and the tail door. A display
screen shows the user the current system status.
The ICE supplied varies with trim level and market. Vehicles may not have all of the speakers, amplified aerials, CD-
autochanger, rear headphone amplifiers or power amplifier.
Base system radio cassette
The base radio cassette has buttons for LD (loudness) AM, FM, EJECT (tape), Reverse, Base/Balance, treble, MAN
forward and reverse. The base radio cassette is located in the center of the fascia and contains the radio and tape
player, four clips (accessible through holes in the front of the unit) secure the unit in the fascia. To remove the unit
the four clips must be released with a special tool. The base system can be controlled from the fascia mounted radio
cassette. A logic control circuit in the radio cassette player controls the operation in the various control modes.
The radio cassette has a display screen, the information shown can be the current radio frequency, tape operating,
bass or loudness settings. Power for the illumination on the radio cassette is supplied from the passenger
compartment fuse box. A main fuse is also located in the connector socket area on the back of the radio cassette.
Security code function
A combination of buttons on the radio cassette are used to input and change security codes. Security codes make the
unit unusable if the unit is disconnected from the vehicle without deactivating the security code. The radio cassette
has an internal memory chip that stores the code information, if the power is removed from the unit the chip will
activate the security code feature. For this reason the security code feature must be deactivated before the unit is
removed or the vehicles battery is disconnected.
Audio functions
The radio cassette has buttons for the following audio functions: LD (loudness), bass/balance, fader, treble and
volume.
Cassette functions
The radio cassette has buttons for the following cassette functions: eject, forward, reverse and tape reversal.
Multi function buttons
The function of presets 1-6 and the MAN button depends on current mode of operation and allows selection of radio
band, radio on, tape track and search/seek functions. The MAN button is mode dependent, when pressed the button
allows manual operation or alternate mode selections such as manual tuning.
Internal memory
An internal memory chip stores the station presets and security code, power is supplied internally to the chip via a
permanent power feed, supplied from the passenger compartment fuse box.
IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT
86-6-18 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The console unit has three buttons which allow for minimum operation of the unit without using the handset:
lThe Stop/Eject button stops playback when pressed – 'Stop' appears on the LCD monitor as confirmation.
When the playback is stopped, a further press of the Stop/Eject button ejects the DVD or CD from the DVD
console – 'Eject' appears on the LCD monitor as confirmation.
lThe Play/Pause button begins play of the DVD or CD when pressed – 'Play' appears on the LCD monitor as
confirmation.
During play, pressing the Play/Pause button temporarily pauses the play – 'Pause' appears on the LCD monitor
as confirmation. A second press of the Play/Pause button resumes the play.
lThe Speaker button switches the DVD or CD audio to play through the vehicle audio speakers system. When the
CD is selected on the ICE head unit in the fascia, pressing the button allows the DVD or CD audio to play through
the vehicle audio speakers – 'Speaker On' appears on the LCD monitor. A second press of the button prevents
the DVD or CD audio playing through the vehicle audio speakers – 'Speaker Off' appears on the LCD monitor.
NOTE: These functions are also available from buttons on the remote handset.
Two sockets are provided on the left hand side of the unit and one socket on the right hand side of the unit for the use
of headphones with the overhead console unit. This allows the three occupants of the 2nd row seats to listen to the
DVD output using headphones. Occupants of the 3rd row seats can also listen to the DVD output using headphones
connected into the two radio/headphone amplifier units.
The console has three Phono sockets which allow for the use of an auxiliary video unit or video games console to be
connected to the system and use the LCD monitor for display. The sockets are colour coded for correct auxiliary input
connection as follows:
lRED – Right channel audio input
lWHITE – Left channel audio input
lYELLOW – Video input.
A slot is provided on the right hand side of the console for insertion of a DVD or CD into the console unit. The DVD
or CD can be inserted into the slot with the label side facing upwards. The DVD or CD is ejected from the slot when
the Stop/Eject button is pressed.
When the LCD monitor is in the lowered position, an infra-red receiver is exposed and receives transmitted signals
from the remote control handset. The receiver is located adjacent to the status LED which is illuminated when the
system is active.
The DVD player in the overhead console has an auto eject feature to protect the DVD or CD in the unit from damage
due to excessive heat. The status LED will flash to alert the user to this condition. If the temperature exceeds 70°C
(158°F), the DVD system automatically ejects the DVD or CD and shuts down, preventing further operation. When
the temperature in the vehicle has returned to 64°C (147°F) or less, press the 'Power' button on the handset or open
the LCD monitor to switch on the system.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitor
The LCD monitor is suited for use with the in-car DVD system because of its compact, lightweight design and low
power consumption. The LCD monitor is a highly sophisticated unit and should be treated with care. Observe the
following precautions when using or handling the LCD monitor.
lDo not press on the monitor, this can distort the picture and cause permanent damage to the LCD panel.
lClean the LCD panel with a damp soft cloth with a mild household detergent if necessary. DO NOT use solvents,
commercial cleaners or anti-static sprays.
lDo not use the LCD in temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 80°C (176°F). If the vehicle is used in a cold
climate or in direct sunlight in a warm climate, the LCD monitor may not function correctly outside of the
temperatures stated. The picture may not be clear. This will not cause permanent damage to the monitor and the
picture should return to normal once the temperature is within the operating range as stated.
IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT
86-6-36 REPAIRS
Speaker - tail door
$% 86.50.42
Remove
1.Remove tail door speaker trim casing.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - tail door speaker.
2.Remove 8 screws securing tail door speaker to
tail door trim casing.
3.Disconnect tail door speaker multiplug.
4.Remove tail door speaker.
Refit
1.Position tail door speaker to tail door and
connect multiplug.
2.Fit screws securing tail door speaker to tail door
trim casing.
3.Fit tail door speaker trim casing.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - tail door speaker.
CD autochanger
$% 86.50.60
Remove
1.Remove RH front seat.
+ SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - front.
2.Disconnect multiplug from CD autochanger.
3.Remove 4 nuts securing CD autochanger to
floor.
4.Remove CD autochanger.
5.Remove 4 screws securing mounting brackets
to CD autochanger and remove mounting
brackets.
Refit
1.Position mounting brackets to CD autochanger
and secure with screws.
2.Position CD autochanger to floor and secure
with nuts.
3.Connect multiplug to CD autochanger.
4.Fit RH front seat.
+ SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - front.