Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 346. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you can
help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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(Bass/Treble/Midrange):Press this knob to
select BASS, MIDRANGE, or TREBLE. Turn
the knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is
weak or has static, decrease the treble.
To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble to the
middle position, press and hold this knob when the
tone control is on the display. The level changes
to the middle position.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, press and hold this knob when no
tone or speaker control is displayed. AUDIO
SETTINGS CENTERED appears on the display.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press
this button to select customized equalization
settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk,
pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM
or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the
manual bass and treble settings.
The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for
each preset and source.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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(Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance
between the right and the left speakers, press this
knob until BALANCE appears on the display.
Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right
or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, press this knob until FADE appears
on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound
toward the front or the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance and fade to the middle
position, press and hold this knob when the
speaker control is on the display. The level
changes to the middle position.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, press and hold this knob when no
tone or speaker control is displayed. AUDIO
SETTINGS CENTERED appears on the display.
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