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available in this model, but your vehicle may not
be equipped with all of them. For example,
more than one entertainment system may be
offered or your vehicle may have been ordered
without a front passenger or rear seats.
Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there
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DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different modes which can be
accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on
the center of the instrument panel. The buttons
are the information, set/reset, and menu buttons.
The button functions are detailed in the following
pages.
DIC Buttons
Q4R(Information):Press this button to
display the odometer, trip distance, time elapsed,
average speed, fuel economy, battery voltage,
oil life, and to turn off the DIC.
r(Set/Reset):Press this button to set or reset
certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC.
q(Menu):Press this button to display the units,
language, personalization, if equipped, compass
zone and compass calibration, if equipped.
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
on page 249andDIC Compass (Uplevel Only)
on page 228for more information.
Information Button Items
Q4R
(Information):Press this button to scroll
through the following items:
Odometer
Press the information button until the odometer
displays. This mode shows the distance the
vehicle has been driven in either miles or
kilometers.
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Language
Press the menu button until the language screen
displays. This mode allows you to select the
language in which the DIC messages will appear.
Once in this mode, press the set/reset button
to select among the following choices:
English
Francais (French)
Espanol (Spanish)
Personalization (Uplevel Only)
Press the menu button until PERSONAL
PROGRAM displays. Your vehicle may have
personalization capabilities that allow you
to program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two drivers.
Your vehicle may also have customization
capabilities that allow you to program certain
features to one preferred setting. Customization
features can only be programmed to one setting
on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to
a preferred setting for up to two drivers. See
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
on page 249for additional information on
personal programming.
Compass Zone (Uplevel Only)
Under certain circumstances, such as during
a long distance cross-country trip, it will be
necessary to compensate for compass variance
and reset the zone. To change the compass
zone through the DIC, seeDIC Compass
(Uplevel Only) on page 228.
Compass Calibration (Uplevel Only)
The compass can be manually calibrated.
To calibrate the compass through the DIC, see
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) on page 228.
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)
Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Compass Zone
Press the menu button until COMPASS ZONE
displays. Press the set/reset button to change the
compass zone. Zones 1 through 15 are available.
The direction the vehicle is moving will be
displayed in the top right corner of the DIC display.
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XM Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When you move
into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station for that preset button.
No Info Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
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e(Sound):Press this button to display the
current audio track. Each press will move the DVD
to the next language or commentary. The format
and content of this function will vary for each disc.
{(Subtitles):Press this button to display the
current subtitles. Each press of this button
will move the DVD to the next available subtitle
option (English, Spanish, French, etc., if available).
The format and content of this function will vary
for each disc.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to switch the
system between the DVD player and an auxiliary
source.
d(Camera):Press this button to display the
current camera angle on DVDs that have
this feature. Each press will move the DVD to the
next available camera angle. The format and
content of this function will vary for each disc.
0 through 9 (Numeric Keypad):The numeric
keypad provides the capability of direct chapter or
track number selection.
\(Clear):Press this button within two seconds
after inputting a numeric selection, to clear all
numeric inputs.
}10 (Multiple Digit Entries):Press this button
to select chapter or track numbers greater
than 9. Press this button before inputting the
number.
RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
To use the RSE OSD menu when using a DVD or
an auxiliary device, do the following:
To access this menu, press the display button on
the remote control. Once the menu is on the
screen, use the directional arrows and the enter
button to navigate the screen. This menu will
let you select default preferences for video format,
language preference, brightness, color, contrast,
and tint. Not all DVDs support all the feature
defaults in the setup menus. If a feature is not
supported, the defaults will be provided by
the DVD media. To exit this menu, press the
display or the return button on the remote control
or wait for the menu to time out.
The default language selection will apply to all
future DVDs.
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To use the RSE OSD menu when using a CD or
an MP3, do the following:
Make sure that a CD or an MP3 is loaded in the
RSE system and that the system is not in auxiliary,
then press the display button on the remote control.
Once the menu is on the screen, use the directional
arrows and the enter button to navigate the screen.
This menu will let you select default preferences for
language and playback settings. To exit this menu,
press the display or the return button on the remote
control or wait for the menu to time out.
Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do the
following:
1. Slide the battery door, located on the back
of the remote control, down.
2. Replace the two AA batteries in the
compartment. Make sure that they are
installed correctly, using the diagram on
the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery door.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long
period of time, remove the batteries and keep
hem in a cool, dry place.
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition may not be
in ACCESSORY, RUN,
or RAP.
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. The power
indicator lights will ash.
The system might be in
auxiliary source mode.
Press the AUX button to
switch between the DVD
player and the auxiliary
source. The disc is upside
down or is not compatible.
No sound — Wireless
HeadphonesTurn the headphones on.
Make sure the correct
channel is selected on
the wireless headphones.
Check the batteries.
The volume on the
headphones could be too
low, adjust the volume.
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Problem Recommended Action
No sound — Wired
HeadphonesMake sure the wired
headphones are plugged
in. Adjust the volume.
If RSA is on, DVD audio
will not be heard.
No sound — Vehicle
SpeakersIf the DVD system is
being heard through the
vehicle speakers, adjust
the volume on the radio.
Press the CD AUX button
on the radio to make sure
that RSE is enabled. The
rear speakers will mute
when RSA is on.
The picture is distorted
during fast forward or
reverse.This is normal for this
operation.
The picture does not ll
the screen. There are
black borders on the
top and bottom or on
both sides or it looks
stretched out.Video mode may not
be correctly set. See
“RSE OSD” earlier in
this section.Problem Recommended Action
I ejected the disc and
tried to take it out, but
it was pulled back into
the slot.Press the eject
button once.
The language in the audio
or on the screen is wrong.Press the main menu
button on the remote
control and change the
audio or language
selection on the DVD
menu. To change the
language preference,
press the display button
to access the RSE OSD
menu. See “RSE OSD”
earlier in this section.
The remote control
does not work.Point the remote control
directly at the face of the
DVD unit. The batteries
could be weak or put in
wrong. The parental
control button might have
been pressed, the power
indicator lights will ash.
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e(Sound):Press this button to display the
current audio track. Each press will move the DVD
to the next language or commentary. The format
and content of this function will vary for each disc.
{(Subtitles):Press this button to display the
current subtitles. Each press of this button
will move the DVD to the next available subtitle
option (English, Spanish, French, etc., if available).
The format and content of this function will vary
for each disc.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to switch the
system between the DVD player and an auxiliary
source.
d(Camera):Press this button to display the
current camera angle on DVDs that have
this feature. Each press will move the DVD to the
next available camera angle. The format and
content of this function will vary for each disc.
0 through 9 (Numeric Keypad):The numeric
keypad provides the capability of direct chapter or
track number selection.
\(Clear):Press this button within two seconds
after entering a numeric selection, to clear all
numeric inputs.
}10 (Multiple Digit Entries):Press this button to
select chapter or track numbers greater than 9.
Press this button before entering the number.
RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
To use the RSE OSD menu when using a DVD
or an auxiliary device, do the following:
To access this menu, press the display button
on the remote control or on the DVD faceplate,
if you do not have rear seat climate control. Once
the menu is on the screen, use the directional
arrows and the enter button to navigate the screen.
This menu will let you select default preferences
for video format, language preference, brightness,
color, contrast, and tint. Not all DVDs support
all the feature defaults in the setup menus.
If a feature is not supported, the defaults will be
provided by the DVD media. To exit this menu,
press the display button, or the return button
on the remote control, or faceplate if there is no
rear seat climate control, or wait for the menu
to time out.
The default language selection will apply to all
future DVDs.
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