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and defogger
3
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CAUTION
■Back window defogger
The surface of the back window becomes hot. Do not touch it to prevent
from burning yourself.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.
■ When the front windshield wiper de-icer is on (if equipped)
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
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Audio system (without navigation system)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Type A: CD player with external CD changer controller and AM/FM
radio
Type B and C: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
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■
Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operating.
Ty p e C
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 301
Using the CD playerP. 307
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 314
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 323
Using the AUX adapterP. 325
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 327
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CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
●Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine is
off.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.
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Using the radio
Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or pressing
“
”or “ ” on .
Press and hold the button (from or
to or
) that the station is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Vol u m e
Station selector
Frequency
seek Frequency
adjust (AM,
FM mode)
or channel
(SAT mode) AM·SAT/FM mode buttonsPower
Station scan
Text message display (SAT mode)
Frequency
adjust (AM,
FM mode)
or channel
(SAT mode)
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Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again to stop scanning.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again to stop scanning.
XM® Satellite Radio (type B and C)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press and select the XM
® band.
The display changes as follows each time is pressed.
AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3
Turn to select the desired channel in all categories
or press “
”or “ ” on to select the desired channel in
the current category.
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■
Setting XM® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button (from
or to or ) that the channel is to be set to until
you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “
”or “ ” on the .
■ Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press againto stop scanning.
● Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press againto stop scanning.
■ Displaying text information
Press .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
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The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
●CH NAME
● TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
● NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
● CH NUMBER
■When the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
■ Reception sensitivity
●Objects, especially metal objects, such as cargo, a camper, or a truck
rack, may adversely affect the reception of XM
® Satellite Radio.
● Maintaining stable radio reception at all times is difficult due to the contin-
ually changing position of the antenna and differences in signal strength
and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
● The radio antenna is mounted on the right-side front fender. The antenna
can be removed from the base by turning it.
■ XM
® Satellite Radio (type B and C)
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts
provided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 con-
tiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces.
● XM
® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A.—
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-800-967-2346.
Canada—
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677.
● Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a
problem. Select “CH000” using , and the receiver’s 8-character
ID number will appear.