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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it. The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
XM Satellite Radio (U.S. models
except Hawaiian), or a disc (if a disc
is loaded).
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.
To activate the seek function, press
and hold the top ( ) or bottom ( )
of the CH button until you hear a
beep. The system searches up or
down f rom the current f requency to
find a station with a strong signal.
If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track/file (in MP3/WMA mode)
each time you press the top ( ) of
the CH button. Press the bottom
( ) to return to the beginning of the
current track/file. Press it again to
return to the previous track/f ile.
To select a dif f erent disc (f older in
MP3/WMA mode), press and hold
the top ( ) or bottom ( ) of the
CH button until you hear a beep.
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If you are listening to XM Satellite
Radio, use the CH button to change
channels. Each time you press the
top ( ) of the button, the system
goes to the next preset channel.
Pressthebottom( )togobackto
the previous preset channel.
To select a dif f erent channel of the
category you are listening to, press
and hold the top ( ) or bottom ( )
of the CH button until you hear a
beep.
On U.S. models except Hawaiian
Remote Audio Controls
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Your vehicle’s audio system may
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic f ive-digit code with
the preset buttons. Because there
are hundreds of number
combinations possible f rom the f ive
digits, making the system work
without knowing the exact code is
nearly impossible.
If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number f rom your dealer.
To do this, you will need the audio
system’s serial number.If your vehicle’s battery is discon-
nected or goes dead, or the radio
f use is removed, the audio system
will disable itself . If this happens,
youwillsee‘‘ ’’intheupper
display the next time you turn on the
system. Use the preset buttons to
enter the code. The code is located
on the radio code card included in
your owner’s manual kit. When it is
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have 10 tries to
enter the correct code.
If thecodecardislost,yourdealer
can access your code with your
radio’s serial number. To access the
serial number, turn the radio on. It
must display ‘‘ ’’, then turn
the radio off. Push and hold the
preset 1 and preset 6 buttons, thenpush the power/volume knob. The
serial number will appear in two sets
of f our digits.
The system will retain your AM and
FM presets even if power is
disconnected.
You should have received a radio
code card that lists your audio
system’s code and serial numbers. It
is best to store this card in a saf e
place at home. In addition, you
should write the audio system’s
serial number in this owner’s manual.
Radio T hef t Protection
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The calendar f eature allows you to
enter events and be reminded of
them in the future.
When you say ‘‘Calendar’’ or select
the on the
screen, the display changes to thescreen.
Dates with an icon indicate there is a
schedule entry f or that date.
Shows the estimated distance you
cantravelonthefuelremainingin
the tank. This distance is estimated
f rom the average f uel economy over
the last several miles, so it will vary
withchangesinspeed,traffic,etc.
The average fuel, average speed, and
elapsed time meters can be reset
automatically.
The ‘‘Range’’ value is approximate,
and may vary from actual range.
The ‘‘Average Fuel’’ and ‘‘MPG’’
may vary f rom actual f uel
consumed. These values are
estimates only.
Shows the instantaneous f uel
economy in miles per gallon.
Shows you the current f uel economy
in miles per gallon.
Shows you the average f uel economy
in miles per gallon since the display
was last reset.
Shows the elapsed time that the
ignition has been on since the display
was last reset.
Shows you the average speed in
miles per hour since the display was
last reset.
Range
MPG
Instant FuelAverage Fuel
Elapsed TimeAverage Speed Calendar
Resetting the Display
Calendar Main Menu
calendar
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
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Color
Voice Recognition Feedback
VoiceClock Adjustment
To view the Select a color screen,
say ‘‘Color,’’ or select COLOR on the
screen. You can choose f rom one of
f ive colors f or the day and night
display modes.
The third setup screen allows you to
change the system’s screen color
and verbal reminders. To select a
setup item, turn the interface knob
until it is highlighted, then push the
interf ace selector in to select it.
To view the third setup screen, move
the interf ace selector down. To
return to the first setup screen, say
‘‘Backward,’’ or move the interface
selector to the lef t to select BACK.
Allowsyoutoturnvoicecontrol
system prompts or . To
select ON or OFF, turn the interface
knob to the right or left, then press
the interf ace selector. When ,
you will not hear the voice control
system conf irmations or prompts.
Allows you to select the guidance
voice: or . To
select MALE or FEMALE, turn the
interf ace knob to the right or lef t,
then press the interf ace selector.
You can adjust the clock of your
system. When the battery is
disconnected or the f use f or the
compass system is removed, you
need to reset the time. See page
f or more inf ormation on setting
the clock. 274
T hird Set up Screen
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Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
Features
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The system accepts these audio
system commands on most screens. The system accepts these
commands on most screens.
(:16)( : 1 30) (1:16,
2: 1 30)
(resumes ‘‘Play’’
f rom these commands: ‘‘CD track
random,’’ ‘‘CD track repeat,’’ and
‘‘CD disc repeat’’)
To control the radio system, say one
of the f ollowing commands:
(or )
( : f requency.
Example ( : f requency.
Example
(same as Radio
) (:16)(:16) (:16)
(:16)
(:16)
Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f .
CD play CD play discCD play trackCD play disc 1 track 2
CD skip f orwardCD skip backCD play next discCD play previous discCD track randomCD track repeatCD disc repeatCD track scanCD disk scanCD normal play
CD track listCD f older randomCD f older repeatCD f older scanCD f older list
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Audio of fAudioRadio on Radio playRadio of fRadioRadio select FM1Radio select FM2Radio select AMRadio FM Radio 95.5 FM)
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Radio seek up Radio seek downRadio next stationseekRadio presetRadio FM preset Radio FM1 preset
Radio FM2 presetRadio AM presetRadio auto selectRadio scan CD Commands
Radio Commands
A udio Syst em Commands
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
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The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Trunk Open
monitor on the instrument panel (see
page ) to see if the doors and
trunk are f ully closed. Since it is not
part of the monitor display, manually
check the hood.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking/side marker
lights, and taillights f lash if someone
attempts to break into your vehicle
or remove the radio. This alarm
continues f or 2 minutes, then the
system resets. To reset an alarming
system bef ore the 2 minutes have
elapsed, unlock either f ront door
with the remote or the built-in key.
With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
without triggering the alarm. The
alarm will sound if the trunk lock is
f orced, or the trunk is opened with
the trunk release button on the
driver’s door or the emergency trunk
opener.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door or the hood
without using the built-in key or the
remote will cause it to sound. It also
sounds if the radio is removed f rom
the dashboard or the audio system
wiring is cut.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, close the hood, and close the
trunk. For the system to activate,
you must lock the doors f rom the
outside with the remote, built-in key,
lock tab, or door lock switch. The
security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
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Fill the f uel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks of f .
Reset trip counter to zero.
Record the total gallons (liters) needed to ref ill.
Follow one of the simple calculations above.
Direct calculation is the
recommended source of inf ormation
about your actual f uel economy.
Using f requency of f ill-ups or taking
f uel gauge readings are NOT
accurate measures of f uel economy.
Fuel economy may improve over the
f irst several thousand miles. The A/C
puts an extra load on the engine
which makes it use more f uel. Use
the f resh-air ventilation when
possible.
Combine several short trips into
one. A warmed-up engine is more
f uel ef f icient than a cold one.
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Fuel Economy
Checking Your Fuel Economy
Measuring T echniques
Calculating Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air
conditioning system
Plan and combine trips
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100 KilometersLper
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