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There is not any type of notification for the
customer to see through the radio display,
but VSM has a text field that shows audio
stream changing.
Inserting a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with
the label side up, into the loading slot. The
DVD player might not accept some paper
labeled media. The player starts loading
the disc into the system and show “Load-
ing Disc” on the radio display. At the same
time, the radio displays a softkey menu of
option(s). Some discs automatically play
the movie while others default to the soft-
key menu display, which requires the Play,
Enter, or Navigation softkeys to be
pressed; either by softkey or by the rear
seat passenger using the remote control.
Loading a disc into the system, depending
on media type and format, ranges from
5 to 20 seconds for a CD, and up to 30
seconds for a DVD.
Stopping and Resuming Playback
To stop playing a DVD without turning off
the system, press the stop button on the
remote control, or press the pushbutton
located under the stop or the play/pause
symbol tags displayed on the radio. If the
radio head is sourced to something other
than DVD-V, press the DVD/CD AUX but-
ton to make DVD-V the active source. To
resume DVD playback, press the play/
pause button on the remote control, or
press the pushbutton located under theplay/pause symbol tag displayed on the
radio. The DVD should resume play from
where it last stopped if the disc has not
been ejected and the stop button has not
been pressed twice on the remote control.
If the disc has been ejected or the stop but-
ton has been pressed twice on the remote
control, the disc resumes playing at the
beginning of the disc.
Ejecting a Disc
Press the eject button on the radio to eject
the disc. If a disc is ejected from the radio,
but not removed, the radio reloads the disc
after a short period of time. The disc is
stored in the radio. The radio does not
resume play of the disc automatically. In
case loading and reading of a DVD or CD
cannot be completed (unknown format,
etc.), and the disc fails to eject, press and
hold the DVD Eject button more than five
seconds to force the disc to eject.
DVD Radio Error Messages
Player Error:
This message displays when there are disc
load or eject problems.Disc Format Error:
This message displays, if the disc is
inserted with the disc label wrong side up,
or if the disc is damaged.
Disc Region Error:
This message displays, if the disc is not
from a correct region.
No Disc Inserted:
This message displays, if no disc is
present when the EJECT or DVD/CD AUX
button is pressed on the radio.
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s)
The radio system has an auxiliary input
jack located on the lower right side of the
faceplate. This is not an audio output; do
not plug the headphone set into the front
auxiliary input jack. However, an external
audio device such as an iPod, laptop com-
puter, MP3 player, CD player, or cassette
tape player, etc. can be connected to the
auxiliary input jack for use as another
source for audio listening.
Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxil-
iary device while the vehicle is in PARK
(P). Refer to “Defensive Driving” in “Your
Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle” in the
“Driving Your Vehicle” section for more
information on driver distraction.
To use a portable audio player, connect a
1/8 inch (3.5 mm) cable to the radio’s front
auxiliary input jack. While a device is con-
nected, the radio automatically begins
playing audio from the device over the
vehicle speakers.

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To listen to a device through the rear auxil-
iary input over the speakers, cycle the
DVD/CD Aux button on the radio faceplate
until “Rear Aux Input” displays on the radio.
The RSA or DVD Screen must be on in
order for the radio to source to rear auxil-
iary.
(Power/Volume):
Turn this knob clockwise or counterclock-
wise to increase or decrease the volume of
the portable player. Additional volume
adjustments might be needed from the
portable device if the volume is not loud or
soft enough.
BAND:
Press this button to listen to the radio when
a portable audio device is playing. The por-
table audio device continues playing, so
you might want to stop it or power it off.
DVD/CD AUX (CD/Auxiliary):
Press this button to cycle through DVD,
CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the radio.
The DVD/CD text label and a message
showing track or chapter number displays
when a disc is in either slot. Press this but-
ton again and the system automatically
searches for an auxiliary input device, such
as a portable audio player. If a portable
audio player is not connected, “No Aux
Input Device” displays. If a disc is in both
the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD/CD
AUX button cycles between the two
sources and not indicate “No Aux Input
Device”. If a front auxiliary device is con-nected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles
through all available options, such as: DVD
slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary, and Rear
Auxiliary (if available). Refer to “Using the
Auxiliary Input Jack(s)” later in this section,
or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under, “Rear
Seat Entertainment System” in this section
for more information.
Using an MP3
(Radio with Single CD Player)
MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
The radio plays MP3 files that were
recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. The
files can be recorded with the following
fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps,
64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128
kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256
kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate.
Song title, artist name, and album are
available for display by the radio when
recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2.
Compressed Audio
The radio will also play discs that contain
both uncompressed CD audio (.CDA files)
and MP3 files. By default the radio shows
the MP3 label on the left side of the screen
but plays both file formats in the order in
which they were recorded to the disc.
MP3 Format
If you burn your own MP3 disc on a per-
sonal computer:
 Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on
a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files
on one disc.
 The CD player is able to read and play a
maximum of 50 folders, 15 playlists, and
512 folders and files.
 Create a folder structure that makes it
easy to find songs while driving. Orga-
nize songs by albums using one folder
for each album. Each folder or album
should contain 18 songs or less.
 Avoid subfolders. The system can sup-
port up to eight subfolders deep, how-
ever, keep the total number of folders to
a minimum in order to reduce the com-
plexity and confusion in trying to locate a
particular folder during playback.
 Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl
extension (other file extensions may not
work).
 Minimize the length of the file, folder, or
playlist names. Long file, folder, or playl-
ist names, or a combination of a large
number of files and folders, or playlists
may cause the player to be unable to
play up to the maximum number of files,
folders, playlists, or sessions. If you wish
to play a large number of files, folders,
playlists or sessions, minimize the length
of the file, folder, or playlist name. Long
names also take up more space on the
display, potentially getting cut off.
 Finalize the audio disc before you burn it.
Trying to add music to an existing disc
may cause the disc not to function in the
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You can change playlists by using the pre-
vious and next folder buttons, the tuner
knob, or the seek buttons. You can also
play an MP3 CD-R that was recorded
using no file folders. If a CD-R contains
more than the maximum of 50 folders, 15
playlists, and 512 folders and files, the
player lets you access and navigate up to
the maximum, but all items over the maxi-
mum are not accessible.
Root Directory
The root directory of the CD-R is treated
as a folder. If the root directory has com-
pressed audio files, the directory is dis-
played as the CD label. All files contained
directly under the root directory are
accessed prior to any root directory fold-
ers. However, playlists (Px) are always
accessed before root folders or files.
If a disc contains both uncompressed CD
audio (.CDA) and MP3 files, a folder under
the root directory called CD access all of
the CD audio tracks on the disc.
Empty Directory or Folder
If a root directory or a folder exists some-
where in the file structure that contains
only folders/subfolders and no compressed
files directly beneath them, the player
advances to the next folder in the file struc-
ture that contains compressed audio files.
The empty folder does not display.
No Folder
When the CD-R contains only compressed
files, the files are located under the rootfolder. The next and previous folder func-
tions do not display on a CD-R that was
recorded without folders or playlists.
When the CD-R contains only playlists and
compressed audio files, but no folders, all
files are located under the root folder. The
folder down and the folder up buttons
searches playlists (Px) first and then goes
to the root folder.
Order of Play
Tracks recorded to the CD-R are played in
the following order:
 Play begins from the first track in the first
playlist and continues sequentially
through all tracks in each playlist. When
the last track of the last playlist has been
played, play continues from the first track
of the first playlist.
 Play begins from the first track in the first
folder and continues sequentially
through all tracks in each folder. When
the last track of the last folder has
played, play continues from the first track
of the first folder.
When play enters a new folder, the display
does not automatically show the new folder
name unless you have chosen the folder
mode as the default display. The new track
name appears on the display.
File System and Naming
The song name that displays is the song
name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the
song name is not present in the ID3 tag,then the radio displays the file name with-
out the extension (such as .mp3) as the
track name.
Track names longer than 32 characters or
four pages are shortened. The display
does not show parts of words on the last
page of text and the extension of the file-
name is not displayed.
Preprogrammed Playlists
You can access preprogrammed playlists
that were created using WinAmp
TM, Music-
Match
TM, or Real Jukebox
TM software,
however, you do not have playlist editing
capability using the radio. These playlists
are treated as special folders containing
compressed audio song files.
Playing an MP3
Insert a CD-R partway into the slot label
side up. The player pulls it in, and the CD-
R should begin playing.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a
CD-R in the player it stays in the player.
When you turn on the ignition or radio, the
CD-R starts to play where it stopped, if it
was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track
number and song title appears on the dis-
play.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch
(8 cm) single CD-Rs with an adapter ring.
Full-size CD-Rs and the smaller CD-Rs
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depending on the number of MP3 files
recorded to the CD-R. The radio may
begin playing while it is scanning the disc
in the background. When the scan is fin-
ished, the CD-R begins playing again.
Once the disc has been scanned, the
player defaults to playing MP3 files in order
by artist. The current artist playing is
shown on the second line of the display
between the arrows. Once all songs by that
artist are played, the player moves to the
next artist in alphabetical order on the CD-
R and begins playing MP3 files by that art-
ist. If you want to listen to MP3 files by
another artist, press the pushbutton
located below either arrow button. You will
go to the next or previous artist in alpha-
betical order. Continue pressing either but-
ton until the desired artist is displayed.
To change from playback by artist to play-
back by album, press the pushbutton
located below the Sort By label. From the
sort screen, push one of the buttons below
the album button. Press the pushbutton
below the back label to return to the main
music navigator screen. Now the album
name is displayed on the second line
between the arrows and songs from the
current album begins to play. Once all
songs from that album are played, the
player moves to the next album in alpha-
betical order on the CD-R and begin play-
ing MP3 files from that album.To exit music navigator mode, press the
pushbutton below the Back label to return
to normal MP3 playback.
BAND:
Press this button to listen to the radio when
a CD is playing. The CD remains safely
inside the radio for future listening.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):
Press this button to play a CD when listen-
ing to the radio. The CD icon and a mes-
sage showing disc and/or track number
appears on the display when a CD is in the
player. Press this button again and the sys-
tem automatically searches for an auxiliary
input device such as a portable audio
player. If a portable audio player is not con-
nected, “No Input Device Found” displays.
Using an MP3
(Radio with CD and DVD Player)
MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc Com-
pressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs
The radio also plays discs that contain
both uncompressed CD audio (.CDA files)
and MP3/WMA files depending on which
slot the disc is loaded into. By default the
radio reads only the uncompressed audio
(.CDA) and ignores the MP3/WMA files on
the DVD deck. On the CD deck, pressing
the CAT button toggles between com-
pressed and uncompressed audio format,
the default being the uncompressed format
(.CDA).MP3/WMA Format
If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a
personal computer:
 Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on
a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
 Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files
on one disc.
 The CD player (lower slot) is able to read
and play a maximum combination of 512
files and folders. The DVD player (upper
slot) is able to read 255 folders, 15 playl-
ists and 40 sessions.
 Create a folder structure that makes it
easy to find songs while driving. Orga-
nize songs by albums using one folder
for each album. Each folder or album
should contain 18 songs or less.
 Avoid subfolders. The system can sup-
port up to eight subfolders deep, how-
ever, keep the total number of folders to
a minimum in order to reduce the com-
plexity and confusion in trying to locate a
particular folder during playback.
 Make sure playlists have a .m3u, .wpl or
.pls extension as other file extensions
may not work.
 Minimize the length of the file, folder or
playlist names. Long file, folder, or playl-
ist names, or a combination of a large
number of files and folders, or playlists
may cause the player to be unable to
play up to the maximum number of files,
folders, playlists, or sessions. If you wish
to play a large number of files, folders,
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length of the file, folder, or playlist name.
Long names also take up more space on
the display, potentially getting cut off.
 Finalize the audio disc before you burn it.
Trying to add music to an existing disc
may cause the disc not to function in the
player.
Root Directory
The root directory of the CD-R is treated
as a folder. If the root directory has com-
pressed audio files, the directory is dis-
played as F1 ROOT. All files contained
directly under the root directory are
accessed prior to any root directory fold-
ers. However, playlists (Px) are always
accessed before root folders or files.
Empty Directory or Folder
If a root directory or a folder exists some-
where in the file structure that contains
only folders/subfolders and no compressed
files directly beneath them, the player
advances to the next folder in the file struc-
ture that contains compressed audio files.
The empty folder does not display.
No Folder
When the CD-R contains only compressed
files, the files are located under the root
folder. The next and previous folder func-
tion does not function on a CD-R that was
recorded without folders or playlists. When
displaying the name of the folder the radio
displays ROOT.
When the CD-R contains only playlists and
compressed audio files, but no folders, allfiles are located under the root folder. The
folder down and the folder up buttons
search playlists (Px) first and then goes to
the root folder. When the radio displays the
name of the folder the radio displays
ROOT.
Order of Play
Tracks recorded to the CD-R are played in
the following order:
 Play begins from the first track in the first
playlist and continues sequentially
through all tracks in each playlist. When
the last track of the last playlist has
played, play continues from the first track
of the first playlist.
 Play begins from the first track in the first
folder and continues sequentially
through all tracks in each folder. When
the last track of the last folder has
played, play continues from the first track
of the first folder.
When play enters a new folder, the display
does not automatically show the new folder
name unless the folder mode was chosen
as the default display. The new track name
displays.
File System and Naming
The song name that is displayed is the
song name that is contained in the ID3 tag.
If the song name is not present in the ID3
tag, then the radio displays the file name
without the extension (such as .mp3) as
the track name.Track names longer than 32 characters or
four pages are shortened. Parts of words
on the last page of text and the extension
of the filename displays.
Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists that were created
using WinAmp
TM, MusicMatch
TM, or Real
Jukebox
TM software can be accessed,
however, they cannot be edited using the
radio. These playlists are treated as spe-
cial folders containing compressed audio
song files.
Playing an MP3
(in either the DVD or CD slot)
Insert a CD-R partway into either the top or
bottom slot, label side up. The player pulls
it in, and the CD-R should begin playing.
Depending on the format of the disc, a
softkey menu appears and allows naviga-
tion of the disc. The menu reads left to
right as RDM (Randomize song play
order), a Folder icon with left and right
arrows (to move up or down through avail-
able folders), a PL tag if the disc has a
Playlist available, and a Music Navigator
tag. If a Playlist tag is shown, toggling this
key brings up a Folder softkey only or the
menu as previously described.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a
CD-R in the player, it stays in the player.
When the ignition or radio is turned on, the
CD-R starts to play where it stopped, if it
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button to resume playing the file. The
elapsed time of the file displays.
RDM (Random):
With the random setting, MP3 files on the
CD-R can be listened to in random, rather
than sequential order. To play MP3 files
from the CD-R you are listening to in ran-
dom order, press the pushbutton posi-
tioned under the RDM label until Random
Current Disc displays. Press the same
pushbutton again to turn off random play.
(Music Navigator):
Use the music navigator feature to play
MP3 files on the CD-R in order by artist or
album. Press the pushbutton located
below the music navigator label. The
player scans the disc to sort the files by
artist and album ID3 tag information. It
might take several minutes to scan the disc
depending on the number of MP3 files
recorded to the CD-R.
To cancel music navigator while the player
is scanning, press the pushbutton located
below the music navigator label or eject
the disc. The radio can begin playing while
it is scanning the disc in the background.
When the scan is finished, the CD-R
begins playing again.
Once the disc has been scanned, the
player defaults to playing MP3 files in order
by artist. The current artist playing is
shown on the second line of the display
between the arrows. If you want to listen to
MP3 files by another artist, press the push-button located below either arrow button.
The disc goes to the next or previous artist
in alphabetical order. Continue pressing
either button until the desired artist is dis-
played.
To change from playback by artist to play-
back by album, press the pushbutton
located below the Sort By label. From the
sort screen, push one of the buttons below
the album button. Press the pushbutton
below the back label to return to the main
music navigator screen. Now the album
name is displayed on the second line
between the arrows and songs from the
current album begin to play. Once all songs
from that album are played, the player
moves to the next album in alphabetical
order on the CD-R and begins playing MP3
files from that album.
To exit music navigator mode, press the
pushbutton below the Back label to return
to normal MP3 playback.
BAND:
Press this button to listen to the radio when
a CD or a DVD is playing. The CD or DVD
remains inside the radio for future listening
or viewing entertainment.
DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary):
Press this button to cycle through DVD,
CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the radio.
The DVD/CD text label and a message
showing track or chapter number displays
when a disc is in either slot. Press this but-
ton again and the system automaticallysearches for an auxiliary input device,
such as a portable audio player. If a porta-
ble audio player is not connected, “No Aux
Input Device” displays. If a disc is in both
the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD/CD
AUX button cycles between the two
sources and not indicate connected, the
DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all
available options, such as: DVD slot, CD
slot, Front Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if
available). Refer to “Using the Auxiliary
Input Jack(s)” later in this section, or
“Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under, “Rear
Seat Entertainment System” in this section
for more information.
If a MP3 is inserted into top DVD slot, the
rear seat operator can turn on the video
screen and use the remote control to navi-
gate the CD (tracks only) through the
remote control.

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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 cus-
tomer’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 loca-
tion that is blocking the XM
TM signal. When you move into an
open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after four 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 to another chan-
nel.
Channel Unavail Channel no longer available This 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 available No artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
No Title Info Song/Program Title not available No song title information is available at this time on this chan-
nel. The system is working properly.
No CAT Info Category Name not available No category information is available at this time on this chan-
nel. The system is working properly.
No Information No Text/Informational message
availableNo text or informational messages are available at this time on
this channel. The system is working properly.

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Navigation/Radio SystemYour vehicle may have a navigation radio
system.
The navigation radio system has built-in
features intended to minimize driver dis-
traction. Technology alone, no matter how
advanced, can never replace your own
judgment. For complete information on
your navigation radio system, including tips
on helping to reduce distractions while
driving, see the Navigation System Man-
ual.Rear Seat Entertainment SystemYour vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE
system works with the vehicle's audio sys-
tem. The DVD player is part of the front
radio. The RSE system includes a radio
with a DVD player, a video display screen,
audio/video jacks, two wireless head-
phones, and a remote control. Refer to
“Radio with CD and DVD (MP3)” in this
section for more information on the vehi-
cle’s audio/DVD system.
Before You Drive
The RSE is designed for rear seat passen-
gers only. The driver cannot safely view
the video screen while driving and should
not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions
the RSE system may or may not work until
the temperature is within the operating
range. The operating range for the RSEsystem is above –4°F (–20°C) or below
140°F (60°C). If the temperature of your
vehicle is outside of this range, heat or
cool the vehicle until the temperature is
within the operating range of the RSE sys-
tem.
Parental Control
The RSE system may have a Parental
Control feature, depending on which radio
you have. The Parental Control feature will
turn off the video screen. This feature also
disables all button operations from the
remote control. This feature can be used to
gain the attention of the rear passengers
that are using headphones.
To enable Parental Control press and hold
the radio power button for more than two
seconds. If on, the radio and video screen
will turn off. If a DVD and/or CD is playing,
it will be stopped. A “padlock” icon or a text
message may be displayed on the radio
display depending on which radio you
have, while Parental Control is on. The
radio can be turned back on with a single
press of the power button and used nor-
mally, but the RSE system will remain in
Parental Control.
To turn off Parental Control, press and
hold the radio power button for more than
two seconds. The video screen will return
to the state they were in before Parental
Control was turned on. The padlock icon
will disappear from the radio display.Parental Control can also be turned off by
inserting or ejecting any disc, an ignition
cycle, or pressing the play icon on the
radio DVD display menu.
Headphones
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The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless
headphones that are dedicated to this sys-
tem. These headphones are used to listen
to media such as CDs, DVDs, MP3s,
DVDAs, radio, or any auxiliary source con-
nected to the auxiliary input jack, if your
vehicle has this feature or A/V jacks. The
wireless headphones have an On/Off but-
ton, channel 1/2 switch, and a volume con-
trol.
If your vehicle has a third row video screen
display, it will have two additional head-
phones.