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5. Press the tune/select knob to select.
AUTOSTORE displays. The radio
automatically searches the band and selects
and stores the six radio stations with the
strongest signal. The stations are stored by
signal strength, not sequential order. The
set preset station number displays above the
set pushbutton. Whenever that numbered
pushbutton is pressed for less than
two seconds, the station that was
set returns.
6. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
This feature does not function with the XM™
radio stations.
The radio presets do not have to be reset when
the vehicle is started, or when the battery power
is removed.PRESETS HOME/AWAY:This feature stores
two different kinds of station presets. HOME
can be used for local stations and AWAY for
stations outside of the local broadcasting area.
To set preset stations for home and away perform
the following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until PRESETS
HOME/AWAY displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select.
HOME or AWAY displays.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
This feature does not function with the XM™ radio
stations.
Follow the manual or automatic steps previously
listed for setting the preset pushbuttons for
both home and away.
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Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble, perform
the following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Press the tune/select knob to scroll through
the settings.
3. Turn the tune/select knob to increase or to
decrease the bass, midrange, or treble. If a
station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.
4. Press the tune/select knob to set the
adjustment.
5. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.AUDIO EQUALIZER:This feature lets you select
customized equalization settings. To choose an
equalization setting (EQ0 through EQ5), perform
the following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until EQUALIZER
displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to set the
equalization setting. The equalization
setting displays.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
The equalization settings are preset to
EQ0 (Normal), EQ1 (Pop), EQ2 (Rock),
EQ3 (Jazz), EQ4 (Talk), and EQ5 (Country).
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Activating Program Type (PTY)
Stations (RDS and XM™)
PTY lets you search for stations with specic
types of music. The selectable PTYs are POP,
EASY, TALK, CNTRY (Country), CLASS
(Classical), and JAZZ.
To activate program types, perform the
following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until PROGRAM
TYPE MODE displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select ON or
OFF. An X appears in the box when ON is
selected.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.Once program type is activated the PTYs display
above the pushbuttons, in place of the preset
stations (if programmed). Press the pushbutton for
the desired PTY. Not all stations support PTYs.
The radio might not go to all of the stations with that
music type when pressing the pushbutton.
AF (Alternate Frequency):Alternate frequency
lets the radio switch to a stronger station with
the same program type.
To turn AF on or off, perform the following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until ALTERNATE
FREQ. displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select AF OFF,
AF ON, or AF REG. An X appears in the box
when ON is selected.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
This feature does not function with the XM™
radio stations.
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Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught
in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a
personal computer and a description label is
needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD
with a marking pen.
Notice:If a label is added to a CD, or more
than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time,
or an attempt is made to play scratched or
damaged CDs, the CD player could be
damaged. While using the CD player, use only
CDs in good condition without any label,
load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player
and the loading slot free of foreign materials,
liquids, and debris.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in
this section.
When a CD is inserted, the CD functions display
above the pushbuttons, in place of the preset
stations (if programmed).
F1
{(Reverse):Press this pushbutton to go to
the previous track. Press and hold this pushbutton
to reverse quickly within a track. Release the
pushbutton to play the passage. The elapsed time
of the track displays.F2
|(Forward):Press this pushbutton to go to
the next track. Press and hold this pushbutton
to advance quickly within a track. Release
the pushbutton to play the passage. The elapsed
time of the track displays.
F3 RDM (Random):Press this pushbutton to
listen to the tracks in random, rather than
sequential, order. RANDOM displays. Press RDM
again to turn off random play. RANDOM
disappears from the display.
F4 RPT (Repeat):Press this pushbutton to hear
a track over again. REPEAT displays. Press
RPT again to turn off repeat play. REPEAT
disappears from the display.
F6 DISP (Display):Press this pushbutton to
display the time of the track. Press this pushbutton
again to remove the time of the track from
the display.
©¨(Seek):Press the left single arrow button to
go to the previous or press the right single
arrow button to go to the next track on the CD.
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When a CD is inserted, the CD functions display
above the pushbuttons, in place of the preset
stations (if programmed).
M(Load):Press this button to load CDs into the
CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs.
To insert one CD, do the following:
1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off.
2. Press and release the load button. Please
Wait displays.
3. Load the CD, when INSERT displays, insert a
CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls the CD in.
When a CD is inserted, CD displays and the
number of the CD and the track number displays if
the radio is on.
If the radio is on, the CD begins to play
automatically.
To insert multiple CDs, do the following:
1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off.
2. Press and hold the load button for
two seconds. Please Wait displays and
a beep sounds.3. Load the CD, when INSERT displays, insert a
CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls the CD in.
Do not load a CD until INSERT displays.
The CD player takes up to six CDs. If you
want to load less than six CDs, load the
desired amount. The CD player times out
when it does not receive any more CDs and
the last CD loaded begins to play.
If the radio is on, the last CD loaded begins to
play automatically.
F1 DISC
n(Down):Press this pushbutton to go
to the previous CD.
F2 DISC
m(Up):Press this pushbutton to go to
the next CD.
F3 CD REV
{(Reverse):Press this pushbutton
to go to the previous track. Press and hold this
pushbutton to reverse quickly within the track.
Release this pushbutton to play the passage.
The elapsed time of the track displays.
F4 CD FWD
|(Forward):Press this pushbutton
to go to the next track. Press and hold this
pushbutton to advance quickly within the track.
Release this pushbutton to play the passage.
The elapsed time of the track displays.
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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).
XM 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 XM Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is
moved 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.
Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to
another channel.
Channel 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 Artist 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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The main menu for the Base audio system
consists of the following menu items:
eBASS - MID - TREBLE
xBALANCE - FADER
eEQ EQUALIZER
H/A (HOME/AWAY) PRESETS
AUTOSTORE PRESETS
CAT CATEGORY
TA TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE
RECALL RDS (Radio Data System)
MESSAGE
AF ALTERNATE FREQ. (Frequency)
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT
8SET CLOCK
BSET DATE
4INFO (Information)
LANG LANGUAGE
SETUP
Radio Main Menu Item Descriptions
(Base Audio System)
The following descriptions are for the Base audio
system. For information pertaining to the
Navigation audio system, see “Audio System” in
the Index of the Navigation System manual
supplied with your vehicle.
eBASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE:This
menu item lets you adjust the levels for the bass,
midrange and treble features of the audio
system. See “Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)”
underRadio with CD on page 282for more
information.
xBALANCE - FADER:This menu item lets you
adjust the levels for the balance and fader
features of the audio system. See “Adjusting the
Speakers (Balance/Fade)” underRadio with CD on
page 282for more information.
eEQ (Equalizer):This menu item lets you
choose among ve preset equalizations for the
audio system. See “Audio Equalizer” underRadio
with CD on page 282for more information.
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H/A (Home/Away) PRESETS:This menu item
lets you switch back and forth between your home
and away preset radio stations. See “Presets
Home/Away” underRadio with CD on page 282
for more information.
AUTOSTORE PRESETS:This menu item lets
you automatically store radio stations with
the strongest signals as presets. See “Autostore
Presets” underRadio with CD on page 282
for more information.
CAT (Category):This menu item lets you select
radio stations based on preset categories. See
“Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations”
underRadio with CD on page 282for more
information.
TA (Traffic Announcement):This menu item lets
you turn the TA feature on and off. See “TA
(Traffic Announcement)” underRadio with CD on
page 282for more information.
RECALL RDS MESSAGE:This menu item lets
you view an RDS radio station message broadcast
by a radio station. See “MSG (Message)” under
Radio with CD on page 282for more information.AF (Alternate Frequency):This menu item lets
you turn the AF feature on and off. See “Activating
Program Type (PTY) Stations (RDS and XM™)”
underRadio with CD on page 282for more
information.
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT:This feature instructs
the audio system to seek only local radio
stations with the strongest signal or to seek all
radio stations with a strong signal in a large area.
Use LOCAL while in urban areas where there
are several strong radio station signals and you
want to limit the number of stations to those
with the strongest signals only. Use DISTANT
while in rural areas where there are fewer
radio station signals available.
See “Local/Distant Selection” underRadio with CD
on page 282for more information.
8SET CLOCK:Use this menu item to set
the time.
SeeSetting the Time on page 281for more
information.
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