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Proper use of the climate control
system can make the interior dry
and comfortable, and keep the
windows clear f or best visibility.
For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running.
You can adjust the temperatures of
thedriver’ssideandthepassenger’s
side independently (see page ). The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
Press the AUTO button. You will
see AUTO in the display.
Set the desired temperature by
pushing or of the driver’s
side temperature control bar. The
selected temperature will show in
the upper display.
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See
NavigationsectioninyourQuick
Start Guide f or an overview of this
system and the Navigation System
manual f or complete details.
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In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s
interior temperature is
independently regulated f or the
driver and passenger. If the driver’s
side of the vehicle is getting too
much sun, the system will adjust to a
lower temperature.Press the AUTO button. The
indicator in the button comes on.
Set the desired temperature by
pushing or of the driver’s
side temperature control bar. The
selected temperature will show in
the upper display. When you push the passenger’s side
temperature control bar, the
indicator in the DUAL button comes
on and the driver’s side and
passenger’s side temperature can be
controlled independently (see page
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The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
When you set the temperature to its
lowest limit ( ) or its highest
limit ( ), the system runs at
f ull cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air. You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in the AUTO mode.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
Press the A/C button to view the
A/C manual control display.
Making any manual selection causes
the indicator in the AUTO button to
turn off.
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Select the f an speed by pressing the
f an control bar ( or ).
The f an speed is represented by
vertical bars in the display.
Press the A/C button to view the
A/C manual control display. Touch
the fan control icons to the desired
speed. To adjust the desired temperature,
push or of the
temperature control bar.
Press the DUAL button to select
dual temperature control mode (see
page ). The indicator in the
DUAL button comes on.
When you press the DUAL button
again (indicator turns of f ), both
sides adjust to the driver’s side
temperature.PresstheA/Cbuttontoturntheair
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
Press the A/C button to view the
A/C manual control display.
Touching ON or OFF icon in the
display turns the air conditioning on
and off.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
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Fan Control
T emperature Control
Dual Button Air Conditioning (A/C) Button/
Icons
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This button turns the windshield
def rost on and of f .
When you push this button, air f lows
f rom the def roster vents at the base
of the windshield, and the system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C. When
the indicator in the button is on, the
passenger’s temperature cannot be
set separately f rom the driver’s.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris. Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
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Rear Window Def ogger Button
Recirculation Button
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You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO
SELECT, and the preset buttons or
icons.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. Turn the system on by
pushingthePWR/VOLknoborthe
AM/FM button. Adjust the volume
by turning the same knob.
Pushing the AUDIO DISPLAY
button will also turn on the system.
The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the FM/AM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on
AM is not available.
XM satellite radio inf ormation is
available on page .
The audio system f or your vehicle
can also be operated using the voice
control system. See the Navi section
in your Quick Start Guide f or an
overview of this system, and the
navigation system manual f or
complete details.
Use the TUNE/SOUND
knob to tune the radio to a desired
f requency. Turn the knob right to
tune to a higher f requency, and turn
theknoblefttotunetoalower
f requency.
The SEEK f unction
searches up and down from the
current f requency to f ind a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press the or side of the
SEEK bar, then release it.
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Playing the AM/FM Radio
To Select a Station
To Play the AM/FM Radio
Voice Control System
TUNE
SEEK
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When using CD-R discs, use only
high quality CDs labeled f or audio
use.
When recording a CD-R, the
recording must be closed f or it to
be used by the system.When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a CD, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the CD f rom the center
to the outside edge.
AnewCDmayberoughonthe
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the CD, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine. Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly or possibly jam in the drive.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping. See
this page.
General Inf ormation
Protecting CDs
Protecting Your CDs
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The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. Bef ore you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors, trunk,
and hood are securely closed.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds (depending on the
‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’
setting) after you lock the doors,
hood, and trunk. For the system to
activate, you must lock the doors
from the outside with the key, lock
tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator in the instrument panel
starts blinking immediately to show
you the system is setting itself . To change the ‘‘SECURITY
RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page
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Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the trunk will cause it to
sound. It also sounds if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut. With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter without triggering the
alarm. The alarm will sound if the
trunk lock is f orced, or the trunk is
opened with the trunk release handle
or the emergency trunk opener.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, the horn will beep
once.
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Plug in the garage door opener
motor, then test the HomeLink
button by pushing it f or about1second.
If the button works,
programming is complete.
If the button does not work go
to step 6.
Press and hold the remote
transmitter button and one of the
HomeLink buttons at the same
time. If the red indicator in HomeLink
begins to f lash slowly at f irst,
then rapidly, release both
buttons, and go to step 5. If the red indicator in HomeLink
continues to f lash slowly (does
not f lash rapidly), your remote
transmitter may stop
transmitting after a short time.
Go to step 4.
Press and hold the remote
transmitter button and one of the
HomeLink buttons at the same
time. While continuing to hold the
HomeLink button, press and
release the remote transmitter
button every 2 seconds. If the red indicator in HomeLink
begins to f lash slowly at f irst,
then rapidly, release both
buttons, and go to step 5.
If the red indicator in HomeLink
continues to f lash slowly (does
not begin to f lash rapidly),
repeat steps 2 thru 4. Repeat these steps to train the
other two HomeLink buttons to
operate any other compatible
remotely controlled devices
around your home (lighting,
automatic gate, security system,
etc.).If the indicator flashes rapidly
f or 2 seconds then stays on, you
have a rolling code transmitter:
go to ‘‘Training with a Rolling
Code System’’ (see page ). If the indicator stays on or
flashes slowly, repeat steps 2
thru 5.
PushandholdtheHomeLink
button for a few seconds, then
watch the red indicator on
HomeLink.
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