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If your vehicle’s battery is 
disconnected or goes dead, you may
need to set the clock.You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing and
holding the CLOCK button, then
pressing the R (RESET) button sets
the clock back to the previous hour.
If the displayed time is after the half
hour, the clock sets f orward to the
beginning of the next hour. 
When you are f inished, press the 
CLOCK button again.For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:52 will reset to 2:00
Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the clock f lashes. Change the
hours by pressing the H button until
the numbers advance to the desired
time. Change the minutes by
pressing the M button until the
numbers advance to the desired time. Refer to the navigation system
manual f or how to adjust the time.
On models without navigation system
On models with navigation system
Setting the Clock
Features
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CLOCK BUTTON
R BUTTON
M BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON
H BUTTON R BUTTON
M BUTTON
EX and EX-L models
U.S. EX-L model is shown.
H BUTTON
LX and Canadian DX models
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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. 
The VOL button adjusts the volume 
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button and 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,
CD (if a CD is loaded), or a tape (if
equipped). On models with satellite
radio system, you can also select
XM1 and XM2. If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track (f ile in MP3 or WMA f ormat)
each time you press the top ( ) of
the CH button. Press the bottom
( ) to return to the beginning of the
current track/f ile. Press it twice to
return to the previous track/f ile. 
You will see the track/f ile number 
and the elapsed time. If the disc has
text data or is compressed in MP3 or
WMA, you can also see any other
inf ormation (track title, f ile name,
f older name, etc.).
Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. They let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the steering wheel.
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Remote Audio Controls
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MODE BUTTON
VOL BUTTON
CH BUTTON
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When a compatible audio unit is 
connected to the jack, press the AUX
button to select it. 
The auxiliary input jack is on the 
dashboard next to the accessory
power socket. The system will accept
auxiliary input f rom standard audio
accessories.
Auxiliary Input Jack
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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. 
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat 
lists your audio system code number
and serial number. 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.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 ten tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in ten attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
hour bef ore trying again.
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 
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio f use is removed, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see CODE in the
frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou
turn on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
Thecodeisontheradiocodecard
included in your owner’s manual kit.
When it is entered correctly, the
radio will start playing.
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Radio T hef t Protection
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Rear Entertainment System
Features
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Overhead Screen Unit 
DVD Player
Models with Navigation System 
Models without Navigation System
REAR CTRL KNOB
REAR PWR BUTTON
REAR CTRL KNOB
REAR PWR BUTTON
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Press the REAR PWR button. To 
turn on the rear controls (ceiling
panel/remote control), press the RR
CTRL knob. The system’s icon
shows in the upper display. Your
passengers can then operate the rear
system with the control panel in the
ceiling. The rear control panel can be
used as a remote control when it is
detached f rom the ceiling unit. Press
the RR CTRL knob again to turn the
rear controls of f . You will see the
RearControlsOff iconintheupper
display. 
The rear system selects the source it 
waslastsetto.Ifthatsourcehas
been removed (the DVD has been
ejected f rom the player, f or example),
you will see ‘‘DVD EJECT’’ in the
display. You should select another
source or insert a DVD.Whenyouturnonthesystem,the
rear speakers are automatically
turned of f if the rear system selects
a dif f erent entertainment source
than the front system. You will see
the Rear Speakers Of f icon in the
upper display. The sound f or the rear
system is sent to the wireless
headphones. 
If youwanttoturntherearspeakers 
on again, press and hold the REAR
PWR button until the Rear Speakers
Of f icon goes of f .
The rear speakers are
connected to the f ront system, so
they will always play the source that
the f ront system is set to.
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear
entertainment system that includes a
DVD player f or the enjoyment of the
rear passengers. 
With this system, the rear 
passengers can enjoy a dif f erent
entertainment source (AM/FM
radio, XM Radio, CD changer, DVD
player or AUX) than the front seat
occupants. The audio is broadcast
through the supplied wireless
headphones. 
The ignition switch must be in the 
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position to operate the rear
entertainment system.
Available on EX-L and Touring modelsTo Turn On the System
Rear Speakers
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The DVD player in your rear 
entertainment system can play DVD
video discs and CDs.Open the overhead screen by
pushing the OPEN button. The
screen will swing down part-way.
Pivot the screen the rest of the way.
If you pivot the screen too f ar
f orward, past the second detent, the
display will turn of f . Pivot the screen
back to the second or first detent to
turn the display back on. To close
the screen, pivot it up until it latches.
To operate the rear entertainment
system from the front panel, turn the
RR CTRL knob counterclockwise.
The amber RR LED comes on to
show that the control panel is
enabled. 
If CDs are loaded in the CD changer, 
select CD. If a CD is loaded in the
lower player, select DVD/AUX. 
To play the radio, the buttons for the 
f ront entertainment system have the
same f unctions.
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To Select Rear Entertainment
f rom the Front Control Panel
Operating the DVD Player f rom
the Front Control Panel
Rear Entertainment System
Features
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REAR CONTROL PANEL
OPEN BUTTON
OVERHEAD SCREEN
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Rear Entertainment System
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PLAY BUTTONPLAY BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON
REAR CTRL KNOB SEEK/SKIP BAR
PAUSE BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
REAR CTRL KNOB
EJECT BUTTON
Models without Navigation System 
Models with Navigation System
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