
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel And Controls............133
mPremium Instrument Cluster..............134
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions...........135
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)
..............................143
NElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................144
NTrip Functions.......................145
NCompass Display.....................147
NTelephone Ð If Equipped...............149
NNavigation Ð If Equipped...............151NSystem Warnings (Customer Information
Features)...........................151
NPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................151mRadio General Information...............154
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................154
NTwo Types Of Signals..................154
NElectrical Disturbances..................154
NAM Reception.......................155
NFM Reception........................155
mSales Code REF Ð AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability
.............155
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NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......156
NOperation Instructions - CD Mode.........159
NOperation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....160
NOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone Ð If
Equipped...........................161
NOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio Ð If
Equipped...........................161
mSales Code RAK ± AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities
. . 162
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......162
NOperating Instructions Ð Tape Player.......165
NSeek Button.........................166
NFast Forward (FF).....................166
NRewind (RW)........................166
NTape Eject...........................166
NScan Button.........................166NChanging Tape Direction................166
NMetal Tape Selection...................166
NPinch Roller Release...................166
NNoise Reduction......................167
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................167
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................168
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............169
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
And WMA Audio Play).................171
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMA Play).........................171
mSales Code REC Ð AM/FM/CD (6±Disc) Radio
With Navigation System
.................173
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio (If
Equipped)..........................174
NREC Setting The Clock.................174
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Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept
a selection. The FUNCTION SELECT button
also advances the radio to the next preset
station, changes the side of the tape being
played (if so equipped), or changes the current
CD track being played (if so equipped) when
the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/Audio
screen.
Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip
Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System
Status Messages, and Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features). The SCROLL
button also seeks up and down the radio
stations, CD track numbers (if so equipped), or
satellite radio channels (if so equipped) when the EVIC is
in the Compass/Temp/Audio screen.
Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen. This screen
displays radio station frequencies, any one of
twelve radio station preset frequencies, CD
disc number, CD track number, tape, or any
one of 200 Satellite radio channels depending
on which radio is in the vehicle.If Compass/Temp/Audio is already displayed when the
AUDIO MODE button is pressed, then the radio mode
will change from AM to FM, to Tape, to CD, or to Satellite
(SAT) accordingly.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages:
²Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if
the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km] with
either turn signal on)
²Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
²Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
²Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single
chime)
²Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
²RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
²Personal Settings Not Available ± Vehicle Not in Park
FUNC-
TION
SELECT
Button
SCROLL
Button
AUDIO
MODE
Button
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RND/PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
Pressing this button plays files randomly.
SET/DIR Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
Press the SET/DIR Button to display folders, when
playing an MP3 discs that have a file/folder structure.
Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or
move through available folders. Press the TUNE control
to select a folder.
Buttons1-6(CDMode for MP3 Play)
Selects disc positions1-6forPlay/Load/Eject.
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If
Equipped)
Refer to ªHands-Free Phoneº in Section 3 of the Owner's
Manual.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If
Equipped)
Refer to the ªSatellite Radioº section of the Owner's
Manual.
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES) (If Equipped)
Refer to separate ªVideo Entertainment System (VES)
Guide.º
SALES CODE REC Ð AM/FM/CD (6±DISC) RADIO
WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Satellite Navigation Radio with CD Player with MP3
Capability (REC) - combines a Global-Positioning
System-based navigation system with an integrated color
REC Radio
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screen to provide maps, turn identification, selection
menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina-
tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD
changer with MP3 capability.
Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a
DVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD covers
all of North America. Refer to your ªNavigation User's
Manualº for detailed operating instructions.
Operating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio (If
Equipped)
Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for detailed
operating instructions.
REC Setting the Clock
GPS Clock
The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to
the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites. The
satellites' clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is
the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys-
tem's clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone
and daylight savings information is set.1. At theMain Menuscreen, highlight ªClock Setupº
and press ENTERORpress and hold for 3 seconds the
TIME button on the unit's faceplate. TheClock Setup
screen appears.
2. To show the GPS clock, select ªDisplayed Clock: GPS
Clockº and press ENTER.
3. To adjust the time zone, Select ªTime Zoneº and press
ENTER. Select the appropriate time zone and press
ENTER.
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Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)
The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num-
ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio
system. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following
steps:
ESN/SID Access With REF Radios
With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and
the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and Time buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds. The first four digits of the
twelve-digit ESN/SID number will display. Press the
SEEK UP button to display the next four digits. Continue
to press the SEEK UP button until all twelve ESN/SID
digits display. The SEEK DOWN will page down until
the first four digits display. The radio will exit the
ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the
ignition is turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any
button was pushed.
ESN/SID Access With RAQ and RAK Radios
With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and
the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttonssimultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID num-
bers will display. The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode
when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned
OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any button was
pushed.
ESN/SID Access With REC Navigation Radios
Please refer to your Navigation User's Manual.
With the ignition in the ACCESSORY position and the
radio off, press the CD Eject and Set buttons simulta-
neously until the 12 digits of the ESN/SID appear on the
screen.
Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAK
Radios
Selecting Satellite Mode Ð REF Radio
Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word9SAT9
appears in the display.
A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
mode.
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Radio, Navigation...................... 173
Radio Operation..................155,162,186
Radio Remote Controls.................. 183
Radio, Satellite......................174,179
Radio (Sound Systems)................155,162
Rear Liftgate........................... 28
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 91
Rear Washer Fluid...................... 198
Rear Window Defroster.................. 198
Rear Window Features................... 197
Rear Wiper/Washer..................... 197
Rearview Mirrors........................ 64
Reclining Front Seats..................... 88
Recorder, Event Data..................... 47
Recreational Towing..................... 273
Reformulated Gasoline................... 254
Refrigerant............................ 303
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 183
Replacement Parts...................... 294
Replacement Tires...................... 242
Reporting Safety Defects................. 359Restraint, Head......................... 89
Restraints, Child........................ 48
Restraints, Occupant..................... 30
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 285
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................ 126
Rotation, Tires......................... 245
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 58
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 59
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 359
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 30
Safety Information, Tire.................. 228
Safety Tips............................. 57
Satellite Radio......................174,179
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 182
Schedule, Maintenance................... 336
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 319
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 36
Seat Belts............................30,31
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 35
And Pregnant Women.................. 38
Child Restraint.................48,49,50,54
Extender............................ 38
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