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CD Player The player can be used for CD, MP3, DVD audio, and
as a DVD video player. See DVD Player on page 4-78
for more information about DVD audio and video.
Six-Disc CD Player While playing a CD, the navigation system is available.
When you insert a CD, the CD tab displays. If a
DSP setting is selected for the CD, it activates each
time you play a CD.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the
player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio
is turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped,
if it was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
displays. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.
If viewing a map screen, touch the CD screen button.
The display will split between the audio screen and the
map screen. If you do not want to view a split screen or
you are not on a map screen, press the AUDIO key then
press the AUDIO key repeatedly until CD is selected or
touch the CD screen button.
M (Load): To load one disc, do the following:
1. Press the load hard key and follow the screen
message displayed.
2. When the system displays “Insert Disc (number)”,
insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up.
The system will pull it into the rst available slot and
start playing. The system will display the type of
disc inserted.
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r (Rewind): Touch and hold this button to rewind
quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at
a reduced volume. Release this button to stop rewinding.
The display will show the elapsed time of the track.
[ (Forward): Touch and hold this button to fast
forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear
sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to stop
fast forwarding. The display will show the elapsed time
of the track.
y©¨z (Seek): To seek tracks, press the up arrow
to go to the next track. Press the down arrow to go to the
start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have
played. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the
player continues moving backward or forward through
the CD. The sound mutes while seeking.
w (Tuning Knob): Turn this knob counterclockwise
one notch to go to the start of the current track, turn it
again to go to the previous track. Turn this knob
clockwise to go to the next track.
When playing an audio CD the rear seat operator can
power on the RSE video screen and use the remote
control to navigate through the tracks on the CD. Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format There are guidelines that must be met, when creating an
MP3 disc. If the guidelines are not met when recording a
CD-R(W), the CD may not play. The guidelines are:
Sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
and 44.1 kHz.
Bit rates supported: 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112,
128, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.
ID3 tag information is displayed by the radio
if it is available. The radio supports ID3 tag
information v1.0, v1.1, or v2.0. The radio will display
a lename, song name, artist name, album name,
and directory name.
Maximum 32 characters, including spaces, in a le or
folder name.
Maximum number of folders is 100 with a maximum
hierarchy of eight folders.
Create a folder structure that makes it easy to nd
songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using
one folder for each album. Each folder or album
should contain 18 songs or less.
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Playing an MP3 While playing a CD, the navigation system is available.
When you insert a CD, the CD tab will display.
If you select a DSP setting for the CD, it will be
activated each time you play a CD.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the
player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the
ignition or radio, the CD will start playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number will
appear on the display.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.
If viewing a map screen, touch the CD screen button.
The display will split between the audio screen and the
map screen. If you do not want to view a split screen or
you are not on a map screen, press the AUDIO key then
press the AUDIO key repeatedly until CD is selected or
touch the CD screen button. M (Load): To load one disc, do the following:
1. Press the load hard key and follow the screen
message displayed.
2. When the system displays “Insert Disc (number)”,
insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up.
The system will pull it into the rst available slot and
start playing. The system will display the type of
disc inserted.
To load multiple discs, do the following:
1. Press and hold the load hard key and follow the
screen message displayed.
2. When the system displays “Insert Disc (number)”,
insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up.
The system will pull it in.
3. Once a disc is loaded, the system will display
“Insert Disc (number)” again. Load the next disc.
Repeat this procedure for each disc. The player
takes up to six discs, do not try to load more than six.
The system will not display the disc types when
loading all, until the discs have been read by the
system.
Once all discs have been inserted, the system will
start playing the last loaded disc.
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Z (Eject): To eject a disc, do the following:
1. Press the eject hard key.
2. The system will display “Ejecting Disc”.
Press the DISC screen button to display the
Disc Changer screen. Select the disc to eject.
If a selection is not made, the system will eject the
disc from the current slot. If the disc is not removed
from the slot, the system will pull it back in after
10 seconds and start playing it.
To eject all discs at once, press and hold the eject
hard key. The system will display the disc number being
ejected. j /
r (Pause/Play): Touch this button to pause the
CD. This button will then change to the play button.
Touch the play button to play the CD.
Random: Touch this button to hear the tracks in
random, rather than sequential, order. Touch Random
again to turn off random play.
DISC: Touch this screen button to view the list of
loaded disc(s). Select the disc to play.
r (Rewind): Touch and hold this button to rewind
quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at
a reduced volume. Release this button to stop rewinding.
The display will show the elapsed time of the track.
[ (Forward): Touch and hold this button to fast
forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear
sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to stop
fast forwarding. The display will show the elapsed time
of the track.
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DVD Menu Options Once a DVD starts to play, the menu options and cursor
screen buttons will automatically appear. To display
the menu Options screen button while a DVD is playing,
touch anywhere on the screen.
Options: Select this screen button to view the menu
option screen buttons. Menu options are available when
they are highlighted. Some menu options are only
available when the DVD is not playing.
Cursor: Touch this button to access the cursor
menu. The arrows and other cursor options allow
you to navigate the DVD menu options. The cursor
menu options are only available if a DVD has a menu.
Use the cursor menu to start a DVD video from the disc
main menu.
q ,
Q ,
r ,
R (Arrow Buttons): Use these arrow
buttons to move around the DVD menu.
Enter: Touch this button to select the highlighted
option.
Return: Touch this button to go back to the previous
DVD menu.
Back: Touch this button to go back to the main DVD
display screen. Move: Touch this button to move the cursor buttons
back and forth from the bottom-right corner to the top-left
corner of the screen.
j /
r (Pause/Play): Touch this button to pause the
DVD. This button will then change to the play button.
Touch the play button to play the DVD. Touch this button
in a DVD disc main menu to start the movie.
c (Stop): Touch this button to stop play of the DVD.
Press the play button to continue playing the DVD from
where the DVD was stopped. Press this button twice to
return to the beginning of the DVD.
DISC: Touch this screen button to view the list of
loaded disc(s). Select the disc to play.
r (Rewind): Touch and release this button to rewind
through the scene, chapters, and titles. Touch this button
again to increase the rewinding speed. Touch the play
button to stop rewinding. This button may not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright information or the
previews.
[ (Forward): Touch and release this button to
advance rapidly through the scene, chapters, and titles.
Touch this button again to increase the fast forwarding
speed. Touch the play button to stop fast forwarding.
This button may not work when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the previews.
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Your Driving, the Road, and
the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some
driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
When road and weather conditions are appropriate,
use cruise control, if equipped.
Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require.
Keep vehicle tires properly inated.
Combine several trips into a single trip.
Replace the vehicle’s tires with the same TPC Spec
number molded into the tire’s sidewall near the size.
Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the
unexpected.” The rst step in driving defensively is to
wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for
Everyone on page 1-30 .
{ CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,
bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they
might do and be ready. In addition:
Allow enough following distance between you
and the driver in front of you.
Focus on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in
injury or possible death. These simple defensive
driving techniques could save your life.
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an
advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a
braking skid.
When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to
drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or
clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on.
This is normal.
If there is a problem with
ABS, this warning light
stays on. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light on
page 3-40 .
Along with ABS, the vehicle has a Dynamic Rear
Proportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP problem,
both the brake and ABS warning lights come on
accompanied by a 10-second chime. The lights and
chime will come on each time the ignition is turned on
until the problem is repaired. See your dealer/retailer
for service. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what
happens with ABS:
A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down.
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at each front wheel
and at both rear wheels.
ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as
required, faster than any driver could. This can help
the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving
updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure
accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get
a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping
distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you,
there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that
vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough
room up ahead to stop, even with ABS.
Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down rmly and let antilock work. The brakes might
vibrate or some noise might be heard, but this is normal.
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Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than
even the very best braking.
Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist
the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in
emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the
stability system hydraulic brake control module to
supplement the power brake system under conditions
where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the
brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down
the vehicle. The stability system hydraulic brake control
module increases brake pressure at each corner of the
vehicle until the ABS activates. Minor brake pedal
pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal
and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal
as the driving situation dictates The Brake Assist feature
will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is
released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased. StabiliTrak ®
System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system
called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled
system that assists the driver with directional control of
the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a
discrepancy between the intended path and the direction
the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak selectively
applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle’s
brakes to assist the driver with keeping the vehicle on the
intended path.
When the vehicle is started and begins to move, the
system performs several diagnostic checks to insure
there are no problems. The system may be heard or felt
while it is working. This is normal and does not mean
there is a problem with the vehicle. The system should
initialize before the vehicle reaches 20 mph (32 km/h).
In some cases, it may take approximately two miles of
driving before the system initializes.
If cruise control is being used when StabiliTrak activates,
the cruise control automatically disengages. The cruise
control can be re-engaged when road conditions allow.
See Cruise Control on page 3-13 .
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