If you turn the system of f while a
disc is playing, either with the PWR/
VOL knob or by turning of f the
ignition switch, the disc will stay in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the disc will begin playing
where it lef t of f .
To take the system out of disc mode,
press the AM/FM, or DISC/AUX, orbutton to switch to the radio,
or satellite radio, or auxiliary input
while a disc is playing. When you
return to disc mode by pressing the
DISC/AUX button, play will continue
at the same point that it left off. To remove the disc that is currently
playing, press and release the eject
( ) button. You will see
‘‘EJECT’’ on the upper display. When
you remove the disc f rom the slot,
the system begins the load sequence
so you can load another disc in that
position. If you do not load another
disc within 10 seconds, the system
selects the previous mode (AM, FM1,
FM2, or XM).
If you do not remove the disc f rom
the slot, the system will reload the
disc af ter 10 seconds and put the CD
changer in pause mode. To begin
playing the disc, press the DISC/
AUX button.
To remove a different disc from the
changer,firstselectitbypressing
the corresponding number on the
preset button or turning the
interf ace knob, and pressing ENTERon the interf ace selector. When that
disc begins playing, press the eject
button.
Press and hold the eject button until
you hear a beep to remove all the
discs from the changer.
You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is of f by pressing the
eject button. The disc that was last
selected is ejected f irst. You can
eject the rest of the discs one at a
time.
For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
.
For inf ormation, see page .
For inf ormation, see page . 223
217
226
To Stop Playing a Disc Removing Discs f rom the
Changer
Protecting Discs
CD Changer Error Messages
Adjusting the Sound
Audio System
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µThe SVC
mode controls the volume based on
vehicle speed. The f aster you go, the
louder the audio volume becomes.
As you slow down, the audio volume
decreases.
The SVC has f our modes; OFF,
LOW, MID, and HIGH. The def ault
setting is MID.
Turn the interface dial to the desired
setting, and enter your selection by
pressing ENTER. The auxiliary input jack is on the disc
changer unit. The system will accept
auxiliary input f rom standard audio
accessories. When the audio system is on and you
plug in a mini-jack cable between a
compatible audio unit and the jack,
you will see AUX in the display and
the system automatically switches to
AUX mode.
Audio System, Auxiliary Input Jack
Speed-sensitive volume
compensation (SVC)
Auxiliary Input Jack
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When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a CD, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the CD f rom the center
to the outside edge.
AnewCDmayberoughonthe
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the CD, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly or possibly jam in the drive.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the disc changer.
When using CD-R/CD-RW discs,
use only high quality CDs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R/CD-RW,
the recording must be closed f or it
to be used by the system.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
Prot ect ing CDs
General Inf ormat ion
Protecting Your Discs
Features
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The in-dash disc player/changer has
a sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown
to the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs
Damaged discs Poor quality discs
1.
2. 3.
Protecting Your Discs
Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
224
With Plastic
Ring
Bubbled/
Wrinkled Using Printer
Label Kit
Warped Burrs
Chipped/
Cracked With Label/
Sticker
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If you see an error message in the
display while playing a CD, f ind the
cause in the chart to the right. If you
cannot clear the error message, take
the vehicle to your dealer.Error
Message Solution
Cause
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc
changer.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
For more information, see page224.
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
For more information, see page224.
If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check if it is playable disc in the CD changer
(see page198).
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
For more information, see page224.
If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High Temperature
Check Disc
Check Disc and Changer
Error
CD Changer Error Messages
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Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
For additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer.Error
Message Solution
Cause
224
Current track will be skipped. The next supported
track or file plays automatically.
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc(s).
Check the disc for serious damage, sign of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page224.)
Insert the disc again. If the code does not
disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be removed,
consult your dealer. Do not try to force the disc
out of the player.
Track/File format not
supported
Mechanical error
Servo error
CD Changer Error Messages
Features
227
FORMAT
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’SMANUAL
PUSH EJECT BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’SMANUAL
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To change f rom French to English, do
this:
To change f rom English to French, do this:
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Changer
Langue.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘Anglais ou Français?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Oui’’ or ‘‘Yes.’’
If there are no paired phones
without French name tags, the
HFL response is ‘‘Venillez
attendre que le systeme change de
langue. Please wait while the
language is changed.’’ ‘‘La langue
a ete changee. Retour au menu principal.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Change
language.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘English or French?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Français.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Vous avez
sélectionné le Français. Les noms
en registrés dans une autre langue
ne seront pas accessible en mode
Français. Voulez-vous continuer?’’ If there are paired phones without
French name tags, the HFL
response is ‘‘Pour que le système
identif ie les téléphones qui ont été
jumelés dans une autre langue, les
noms des téléphones doivent être
ré-enregistrés.’’
If there are paired phones
without French name tags, the
f ollowing prompts will continue.
The HFL response is, f or example,
‘‘Quel est le nom Français pour Paul’s phone ?’’ Press and
release the Talk button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Téléphone de Paul.’’
The HFL response is, ‘‘Quel est le
nom Français pour Pat’s
phone ?’’ Press and release the
Talk button. Say ‘‘Téléphone de
Pat.’’ Af ter all paired phones
missing a French name tag are re-
recorded, the HFL will prompt,
‘‘Retour au menu principal.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘English.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘You have
selected English. Name tags that
were stored while in French mode
will not be accessible in English
mode. Would you like to
continue?’’, then the system
repeats the response in English.
1.
2.
3.
4.1.
2.
Changing L anguage
(Canadian Models Only)
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .349
..............................
Brake Lights .350
.................................
Fog Lights .351
................
Front Parking Lights .348
........
Front Side Marker Lights .348
.................................
Headlights .347
.........
High-mount Brake Light .352
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights .350
............................
Specif ications .397
............................
Taillights .349,350
............
Turn Signal Lights .348,350
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .347,351
Bulbs, High Voltage Discharge
............................................
Type .347
............................
Capacities Chart .396
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
..............................................
Cargo .283
.........................
Cargo Area Cover .157
..........................
Cargo Area Light .150
.................................
Cargo Hooks .287
......................................
Cargo Net .287
.............................
Carrying Cargo .283 .............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .223
..........................
CD Changer .173,196
CD Changer Error
...................................
Messages .226
................................
Ceiling Lights .148
........................
Certif ication Label .394
.................................
Chains, Tires .365
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .371
.................................
Changing Oil .338
........................................
How to .338
......................................
When to .327
...
Charging System Indicator .63,381
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .291
.....................................
Child Saf ety .35
..............................
Booster Seats .53
.............................
Child Seats .35,43
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders .39
..........................................
Inf ants .40
............................
Large Children .52
.........................................
LATCH .45
......................
Risks with Airbags .36
.............................
Small Children .41
.........................................
Tethers .50
...........................
Warning Labels .37
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .36 .................................
Child Seats .35,43
.........................................
LATCH .45
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .50
................
Childproof Door Locks .124
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .354
..........
Client Service Inf ormation .410
..............
Climate Control Sensors .167
...............
Climate Control System .160
..............................................
Clock .188
...................................
Coin Holder .156
........................
CO in the Exhaust .403
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .292
......................
Compact Spare Tire .370
.................
Console Compartment .155
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .410
.............
Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .340
....................................
Checking .277
.........................
Proper Solution .340
.............
Temperature Gauge .73,76
............................
Courtesy Lights .150
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .403
................
Cruise Control Indicator .67
............
Cruise Control Operation .234
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