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The rear system selects the source it
waslastsetto.Ifthatsourcehas
been removed (the DVD has been
ejected f rom the player, f or example),
youwillsee‘‘____’’inthedisplay.
You must select another source.Whenyouturnonthesystem,the
rear speakers are automatically
turned off. You will see the Rear
Speakers Of f icon in the display. The
sound f or the rear system is sent to
the wireless headphones.
If youwanttoturntherearspeakers
on again, press and hold the REAR
PWR button until the Rear Speakers
Of f icon goes of f .
The rear speakers are
connected to the f ront system, so
they will always play the source that
the f ront system is set to.
With this system, the rear
passengers can enjoy a dif f erent
entertainment source (AM/FM
radio, XM radio, CD changer, DVD
player or AUX) than the front seat
occupants. The audio is broadcast
through the supplied wireless
headphones.
Press the REAR PWR button. To
turn on the rear controls (ceiling
panel or remote), press the REAR
CTRL knob. The system’s icon
shows in the right side display. Your
passengers can then operate the rear
system with the control panel in the
ceiling or with the remote control.
Press the REAR CTRL knob again to
turn the rear controls off. You will
seetheRearControlsOff iconinthe
right display.
If equippedRear Speakers
To Turn On the System
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Each headphone uses one AAA
battery. The battery is under the
cover on the lef t earpiece. To
remove the cover, insert a coin in the
slot and twist it slightly to pry the
cover away f rom the earpiece. Pull
the cover outward, and pivot it out of
the way.
Some state and local government
agencies prohibit the use of
headphones by the driver of a motor
vehicle. Always obey applicable laws
and regulations.
The audio f or the rear entertainment
system is sent to the wireless
headphones that come with the
system. When using the headphones,
make sure you wear them correctly:
L (lef t) and R (right) are marked on the sides of the frame. The antennas
are in the f ront of the earpieces. If
you wear the headphones backwards,
the antennas will be aimed away
from the system, affecting the sound
quality and range.
To use the headphones, pivot the
earpieces outward. This turns them
on. To adjust the volume, turn the
dial on the bottom of the right
earpiece. When you remove the
headphones, the earpieces
automatically pivot inward, and the
headphones turn of f . The
headphones operate only in the
second or third row. They do not
work in the f ront seats or outside the
vehicle. When not in use, store the
headphones in the pocket of either
frontseatorinthecargoarea.
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The system will accept auxiliary
inputs f rom standard video games
and video equipment.
Some video game power supplies
may cause poor picture quality.
V=Videojack
L = Lef t audio jack
R = Right audio jack
Auxiliary input jacks and wired
headphone jacks for the rear
entertainment system are under the
third seat armrest on the passenger’s
side. To access these jacks, open the
cover by pulling up on the lever.
Remove the battery. Install the new
battery in the earpiece as shown in
the diagram next to the battery slot.
Slide the cover back into place on the
earpiece, then press down on the
back edge to lock it in place.
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There are three wired headphone
jacks f or the third seat passengers.
Each jack has its own volume control.
These headphones are not supplied
with the vehicle.
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Your vehicle is equipped with the
HandsFreeLink (HFL). HFL uses
Bluetooth technology as a wireless
link between it and your Bluetooth
compatible cell phone. When you are
in your vehicle and your phone is
linked to the HFL, you’ll enjoy saf e,
hands-f ree phone use. The HFL is
available only in English.When the HFL is in use, the sound
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while making a call,
the HFL over-rides the audio system.
To change the volume level, use the
audio system volume knob. The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Here are the main features of the
HFL. Instructions f or using the HFL
begin on page .
HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage .Bluetooth
is a registered trademark
of Blootooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
TheHFLusesaClass3Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 f eet (10 meters). Here are the main components of
the HFL system:
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, between the f ront map lights
and the console buttons. On models
with navigation system, the
microphone is shared with the
navigation system.
With a linked phone, the HFL allows
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone. To use the HFL, your phone must
have approved Bluetooth capability
along with the Hands Free Prof ile.
This type of phone is available
through many phone makers and
cellular carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting In Canada, visit
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System
To operate the HFL, use the HFL
TALK/BACKbuttonontheleftside
of the steering wheel. This inf ormation is displayed
whetherornotthephoneisbeing
used:
Phone Indicates a phone is
currently linked to the HFL.
Here is the function of each HFL
button:
HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisusedbefore
you give a command, to answer
incoming calls, and to conf irm
system inf ormation.
HFLBack:Thisbuttonisusedto
end a call, go back to the previous
voice control command, and to
cancel an operation.
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Refer to your navigation system
Manual.
SIGNAL
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ROAM STATUS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUTTON HFL TALK/BCK BUTTON
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voice control:
To enter a command, press the top
of the TALK/BACK button. Then,
af ter the beep, say your command
in a clear, natural tone.
For best system operation, set the
climate control f an speed to low,
and direct the center vents away
f rom the microphone in the ceiling.
If the HFL does not recognize a
command, its response is, ‘‘Pardon.’’
If it doesn’t recognize the
command a second time, its
response is, ‘‘Please repeat.’’ If it
doesn’t recognize the command a
third time, it plays the Help
prompt. To hear a list of available options
at any time, press the top of the
TALK/BACK button, wait f or the
beep, and say, ‘‘Hands f ree link
help.’’
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’
To enter a string of numbers in a
Call or Dial command, you can say
them all at once, or you can
separate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7,
10, and 11.
To skip a voice prompt, press the
Talk button while the HFL is
speaking. The HFL will then begin
listening f or your next command.
Signal Strength Indicates the
network signal strength.
ROAM Status (models without
navigation system) Indicates
your phone is roaming.
Some phones will not send this
inf ormation to the HFL.
TheHFLisoperatedbytheHFL
TALK/BACKbuttonontheleftside
of the steering wheel. The next f ew
pages provide easy-to-use
instructions f or all basic f eatures of
the HFL. All phones may not
operate identically, and some may
cause inconsistent operation of the
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With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Phone set up.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Phone set up options
are status, pair, edit, delete, and
list.’’
Your Bluetooth compatible phone
with HandsFree Prof ile must be
paired to the HFL before you can
make and receive hands-free call.
HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
For pairing, your phone must be in
its Discovery mode.
The f ollowing procedure works f or
most phones. If you cannot pair
your phone to the HFL with this
procedure, ref er to your phone’s
operating manual, or talk to your
phone retailer.
During the pairing process, turn
of f any previously paired phones
bef ore pairing a new phone. Up to six phones can be paired to
the HFL. Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Pair.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘The pairing process
requires operation of your mobile
phone. For saf ety, only perf orm
this f unction while the vehicle is
stopped. State a f our-digit code f or
pairing. Note this code. It will be
requested by the phone.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the f our-digit code you
want to use. For example, say ‘‘1, 2,
3, 4.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘1, 2, 3,
4. Is this correct?’’Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Searching f or a
Bluetooth phone.’’
When asked by the phone, enter
the four-digit code from step 3 into
your phone. The HFL response is
‘‘A new phone has been f ound.
What would you like to name this
phone?’’ Follow the prompts on your phone
to get it into its Search mode. The
phone will search f or the HFL.
When it comes up, select
HandsFreeLink f rom the list of
options displayed on your phone.
Steps 5 and 6 show a
common way to get your phone into
its Discovery mode. If these steps do
not work on your phone, ref er to the
phone’s operating manual.
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6.
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3.
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