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ÎThe heating and air conditioning
systems in your vehicle provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions. Air conditioning is optional on DX
model.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.) .............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 110
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Audio System .115
Audio System (Models without ...............
navigation system) . 116
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 117
Playing the XM
Satellite ...................
Radio (Optional) .121
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Playing a Disc .126
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Disc Player Error Messages .132
Optional Disc Changer Error
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Messages .133
Audio System (Models with ...............
navigation system) .134
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Voice Control System .134
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .134
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .138
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Playing a Disc .146
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Disc Player Error Messages . 154
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Playing a PC Card .155
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 167
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Protecting Your Discs . 169
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Remote Audio Controls . 170
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Playing an Optional Audio Unit . 171
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Radio Thef t Protection . 172
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Setting the Clock .173 ............................
Security System .174
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Cruise Control .175
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle.
Navigation systems are available on
U.S. EX and Si models only.
All models except U.S. DX U.S.LX,EX,andSimodels
Features
Features
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Press the TUNE (SOUND) knob
repeatedly to display the BASS,
TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE,
SUBWOOFER (if equipped), and
SVC (speed-sensitive volume
compensation) settings.
Adjusts the bass.Adjusts the treble.
Adjusts the side-to-
side strength of the sound.
Adjusts the
strength of sound f rom the
subwoof er speaker. Adjusts the front-to-back
strength of the sound. The system will return to the audio
display about 5 seconds af ter you
stop adjusting a mode.
The SVC mode controls the volume
based on vehicle speed. The f aster
you go, the louder the audio volume
becomes. As you slow down, the
audio volume decreases.
The SVC has f our modes; SVC OFF,
SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC
HIGH. Turn the TUNE knob to
adjust the setting to your liking. If
you f eel the sound is too loud,choose low. If you f eel the sound is
too quiet, choose high.
Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas
it changes. Turn the TUNE knob to
adjust the setting to your liking.
When the level reaches the center,
you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display. Adjusts the volume level
basedonthevehiclespeed.
This f unction is set to MID as the
def ault setting when the vehicle
leaves the factory.
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons to adjust
the illumination of the audio system
(see page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is of f .71
If equipped
Adjusting the Sound
BASS
TREBLE
BAL ANCE
SUBWOOFER FADER SVC
A udio System L ighting
Audio System (Models without navigation system)
Speed-sensit ive VolumeCompensat ion (SVC)
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To load or play discs, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
You operate the disc player with the
same controls used f or the radio. To
select the disc player, press the CD/
AUX button (the CD button on
models with XM radio available).
You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the display.
This audio system can also play
CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in
MP3 or WMA f ormats. When
playing a disc in MP3, you will see
‘‘MP3’’ in the display. In WMA
f ormat, ‘‘WMA’’ will appear in the
display. You can select up to 255
folders or tracks. NOTE:
If a f ile on an MP3 or WMA disc is
protected by digital rights
management (DRM), the audio unit
displays FORMAT, and then skips to
the next f ile.
Insert a disc about half way into the
disc slot. The drive will pull the disc
intherestof thewaytoplayit.You
operate the disc player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
The number of the current track and
the elapsed time are shown in the
display. When playing a disc in MP3
or WMA, the numbers of the current
f older and f ile, and the elapsed time
are shown. The system will
continuously play a disc until you
change modes.Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers Compatible with variable bit rate
and multi-session Sampling f requency: 32/44.1/48
kHz
Bit rate:
48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps
The specif ications of the compatible
WMA f ile are:
Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers Compatible with variable bit rate
and multi-session Bit rate:
32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/
160/192/224/256/320 kbps
(MPEG1)
8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/80/96/
112/128/160 kbps (MPEG2) Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1)
24/22.05/16 kHz (MPEG2)
The specif ications of the compatible
MP3 f ile are: Video CDs and DVD discs do not
work in this unit.
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To Play a Disc
Audio System (Models without navigation system)
To Load a Disc
Features
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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If you turn the system of f while a
disc is playing, either with the
power/volume knob or by turning
of f the ignition switch, the disc will
stay in the drive. When you turn the
system back on, the disc will begin
playing where it lef t of f .
Load the desired discs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
To select the disc changer, press the
CD button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a dif f erent disc, use the preset 4
(DISC ) or the preset 1 (DISC )
on the preset button. To select the
previous disc, press the preset 4
(DISC ), or the preset 1 (DISC )
to select the next disc in sequence.If you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will search
f or the next available disc to load and
play.
An optional six or eight disc changer
is available f or your vehicle. This
disc changer uses the same controls
used f or the in-dash disc player or
the radio. For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page.
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Operating the Optional Disc
Changer
Protecting Discs
Audio System (Models without navigation system)
Features
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In addition to the standard audio
controls, the audio system in your
vehicle can be operated using the
voice control system. See the
navigation section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details. Voice Control System Playing the A M/FM Radio
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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TUNE BARAUTO SELECT
ICON
BACKGROUND
ICON
SOUND ICON
AM/FM
BUTTON
AUDIO
BUTTON
SCAN
BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS
FM2 ICON
AM ICON
FM1 ICON
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You operate the disc player with the
same controls used f or the radio. To
load or play discs, the ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position.
Video CDs and DVD discs do not
work in this unit.
Compatible with variable bit rate
and multi-session
Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ 112/128/160/192/224/
256/320 kbps (MPEG1)
8/16/24/32/40/48/56/
64/80/96/112/128/160
kbps (MPEG2)
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1)
24/22.05/16 kHz (MPEG2)
This audio system can also play CD-
RsandCD-RWscompressedinMP3
or WMA f ormats. When playing a
disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ on
the screen. In WMA f ormat, ‘‘WMA’’
will appear on the screen. You can
select up to 99 f olders and play up to
999 tracks. If the disc has a complex
structure, it takes a while to read the
disc bef ore the system begins to play
it. NOTE:
If a f ile on an MP3 or WMA disc is
protected by digital rights
management (DRM), the audio unit
displays CD FORMAT, and then
skips to the next f ile.
Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers Compatible with variable bit rate
and multi-session Sampling f requency: 32/44.1/48
kHz
Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/
128/160/192 kbps
The specif ications f or compatible
MP3 f iles are: The specif ications f or compatible
WMA f iles are:
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Audio System (Models with navigation system)
To Play a Disc
Features
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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Load the desired discs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
To select the disc changer, press the
CD/AUX button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a dif f erent disc, use either side of the
TUNE bar. To select the previous
disc, press the side. To select the
next disc, press the side.
If you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will search
f or the next available disc to load and
play. For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect discs, see page .
An optional six or eight disc changer
is available f or your vehicle. This
disc changer uses the same controls
used f or the in-dash disc player or
the radio. 169
Operating the Optional Disc
Changer
Protecting Discs
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
Features
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You operate the PC card player with
the same controls used f or the radio
and the disc player. To load or play a
card, the ignition switch must be in
the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.
The PC card player reads and plays
cards in MP3 or WMA f ormats.
Depending on the f ormat, the screen
will indicate ‘‘MP3’’ or ‘‘WMA’’ when
a card is playing. The card limit of
the player is 99 f olders and 999
tracks. If the card has a complex
structure, it takes some time f or the
system to begin playing it.
Based on PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.2,
the recommended PC cards f or the
PC card reader are: Always use the recommended
memory card with the appropriate
adapter (if an adapter is needed).
Some memory cards will not work in
this unit.
When you insert a PC card into
the slot, make sure you put it in
straight. If you cannot insert it,
remove it, and insert again.
Do not keep PC cards in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high
heat will damage them.
To avoid damaging the card
reader, do not insert hard disc
drive cards into the PC card slot.
You cannot close the screen
(move it to the upright position)
until the PC card is inserted all the
way into its slot or removed. Never insert f oreign objects into
the PC card slot.
The specif ications f or compatible
MP3 f iles are: Sampling f requency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1)
24/22.05/16 kHz (MPEG2)
Compatible with variable bit rate
and multi-session
Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ 112/128/160/192/224/256/
320 kbps (MPEG1)
8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/
80/96/112/128/160 kbps
(MPEG2)
SD memory card CompactFlash
Flash ATA
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
To Play a PC card
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