
Setting the clock:Press until HR or Mn is displayed.
Press
//SEEKto adjust the hours/minutes.
3.Seek:Press to access the
next/previous strong station.
4.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
5.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
6.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
7.CLK (Clock):Press CLK to
toggle between displaying the radio
frequency and the clock setting.
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CLOCK (Setting the clock):Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or
SELECT MINS is displayed. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust
the hours/minutes.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX. If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX
AUDIO will be displayed.
If equipped with Satellite Radio, press AUX to cycle through SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 modes.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
5.Seek:In radio mode,
press
/to access the
previous/next strong station.
In CD mode, press
/to
access the previous/next CD track.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press
SEEKto seek to the
previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock,
News, etc.), press
SEEKto seek to the previous/next channel in
the selected category. Press and hold
SEEKto fast seek through
the previous /next channels.
In TEXT MODE, press
SEEKto view the previous/additional
display text.
In CATEGORY MODE, press
SEEKto select a category.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
6.Text:This control is not
operational.
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order on the current CD.
8.Comp (Compression):Press in
CD mode to bring soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
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display. Press/to select a different category. You may also select
CATEGORY ALL to seek all available Sirius categories and channels.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
TREB (Treble):Press MENU until TREBLE appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the treble levels.
BASS:Press MENU until BASS appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the bass levels.
BAL (Balance):Press MENU until BAL appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the audio between the left and
right speakers.
FADE:Press MENU until FADE appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the audio between the front and
rear speakers.
SSV (Speed sensitive volume):Radio volume automatically changes
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press
MENU until SSV appears in the display. Use
//SEEKto
adjust the levels. The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the Speed
Sensitive Volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
AUTOSET:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
Use
//SEEKto turn on/off.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
CLOCK (Setting the clock):Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINS is displayed. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
5.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX. If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX
AUDIO will be displayed.
If equipped with Satellite Radio, press AUX to cycle through SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 modes.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
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Occupancy mode:(Available on Audiophile radios only): Press MENU
repeatedly to access. Press
//SEEKto optimize sound for
ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
CLOCK (Setting the clock):Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINS is displayed. Press
//SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
Track/Folder Mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track
Mode, pressing
SEEKwill scroll through all tracks on the disc.
In Folder mode, pressing
SEEKwill scroll only through tracks
within the selected folder.
Compression:Available only in CD mode, compression brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.
Repeat:Available only in CD mode. Press to repeat the current CD
track.
RDS(Available on Audiophile radios only): RDS is available in FM mode,
and allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of
music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz/RB, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top
40. RDS must be activated to access Find and Show functions.
To activate,press and hold MENU until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the
display. Use
/.SEEKto toggle RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is
on, press MENU repeatedly to scroll through Find, Show and RDS. When
RDS is Off, you will not be able to access Find and Show functions.
Find:RDS must be activated to access the Find function. Find allows
you to search RDS-equipped stations for the desired music category.
Use
/to find the desired program type, then useSEEKor
SCAN to begin the search.
Show:RDS must be activated to access the Show function. Show allows
you to display the name of the radio station or program type.
Use
//SEEKto show type, name or none.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX. If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX
AUDIO will be displayed.
If equipped with Satellite Radio, press AUX to cycle through SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 modes.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................238
Power door locks ........................96
Power mirrors .............................72
Power point .................................69
Power steering ..........................208
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacity ................313
fluid, specifications .........316, 319
Power Windows ...........................70
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................209
R
Radio ..........................22, 24, 28, 33
Relays ........................................237
Remote entry system .................98
arming and disarming
the anti-theft system ................97
illuminated entry ....................102
locking/unlocking doors .....96, 98
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................101
replacing the batteries ...........100
Reverse sensing system ...........217
Roadside assistance ..................234
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........130
Safety belts
(see Safety
restraints) .........117, 120, 122–123,
125–128, 130
Safety defects, reporting ..........263Safety
restraints ..........117, 120, 122–123,
125–128, 130
extension assembly ................130
for adults .........122–123, 125–128
for children .............................146
lap belt ....................................125
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................118
safety belt maintenance .........130
warning light and chime ........131
Safety seats for children ..........150
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................324
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............117
Seats ..........................................111
child safety seats ....................150
cleaning ...................................270
heated ................................49, 115
memory seat .....................99, 115
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system .......................109
Servicing your vehicle ..............274
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................23
AM/FM/CD .................................26
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................35
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................30
Snowplowing .................8, 230–232
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................312, 319
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................232–233
utility-type vehicles ....................8
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