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The RDS system is always on. When information isbroadcast from the FM station that is playing, the stationname or call letters displays on the audio screen.
XM™Satellite Radio Service
XM™is a satellite radio service that is based inthe 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadianprovinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide varietyof programming and commercial-free music,coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. Duringyour trial or when you subscribe, you will get unlimitedaccess to XM Radio Online while not in the vehicle.A service fee is required to receive the XM service.For more information, contact XM at xmradio.com orcall 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and xmradio.ca orcall 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
When XM™is active, the channel name and number,song title, and artist displays on the screen.
XM™Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels) :XL on the radiodisplay, after the channel name, indicates contentwith explicit language. These channels, or anyothers, can be blocked at a customer's request bycalling 1!800!852!XMXM (9696).
XM Updating :The encryption code in the receiver isbeing updated and no action is required.
No XM signal :The vehicle is in a location that isblocking the XM™signal. When the vehicle is movedinto an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM :The audio system is processing audioand text data received. No action is needed.
Channel Off Air :This channel is not currently inservice.
Channel Unauth :This channel is blocked or cannotbe received with your XM Subscription package.
Channel Unavail :This previously assigned channel isno longer assigned.
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No Artist Info :No artist information is available.The system is working properly.
No Title Info :No song title information is available.The system is working properly.
No CAT Info :No category information is available.The system is working properly.
CAT Not Found :There are no channels available forthe selected category. The system is working properly.
No Information :No text or informational messages areavailable. The system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked :The XM™receiver may havepreviously been in another vehicle. For securitypurposes, XM™receivers cannot be swapped betweenvehicles. If this message is received after having yourvehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.
XM Radio ID :If tuned to channel 0, this message willalternate with the XM™Radio eight digit radio ID label.This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown :If this message is received when tuned tochannel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult withyour dealer/retailer.
Check XM Receiver :If this message does not clearwithin a short period of time, the receiver may have afault. Consult with your dealer/retailer.
CD Player
The player can be used for CD, MP3, DVD audio, andas a DVD video player. SeeDVD Playeron page 5!75for 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 DSPsetting is selected for the CD, it activates each time youplay a CD.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in theplayer, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radiois turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if itwas the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track numberdisplays.
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 themap screen. If you do not want to view a split screen oryou are not on a map screen, press the AUDIO keythen press the AUDIO key repeatedly until CD isselected or touch the CD screen button.
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Playing an Audio CD
j/r(Pause/Play):Touch this button to pause theCD. 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 inrandom, rather than sequential, order. Touch Randomagain to turn off random play.
DISC :Touch this screen button to view the list ofloaded disc(s). Select the disc to play.
r(Rewind):Touch and hold this button to rewindquickly through a track selection. You will hear soundat a reduced volume. Release this button to stoprewinding. The display will show the elapsed timeof the track.
[(Forward):Touch and hold this button to fastforward quickly through a track selection. You will hearsound at a reduced volume. Release this button to stopfast forwarding. The display will show the elapsed timeof the track.
y © ¨ z(Seek):To seek tracks, press theup arrow to go to the next track. Press the down arrowto go to the start of the current track, if more thaneight seconds have played. If either arrow is pressedmore than once, the player continues moving backwardor forward through the CD. The sound mutes whileseeking.
w(Tuning Knob):Turn this knob counterclockwiseone notch to go to the start of the current track, turn itagain to go to the previous track. Turn this knobclockwise to go to the next track.
When playing an audio CD the rear seat operator canpower on the RSE video screen and use the remotecontrol to navigate through the tracks on the CD.
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r(Rewind):Touch and hold this button to rewindquickly through a track selection. You will hear soundat a reduced volume. Release this button to stoprewinding. The display will show the elapsed time ofthe track.
[(Forward):Touch and hold this button to fastforward quickly through a track selection. You will hearsound at a reduced volume. Release this button to stopfast forwarding. The display will show the elapsed timeof the track.
qr(Folder/Artist/Album):Select the left or rightarrow to go to the previous or next folder, artist,or album on the disc.
Press the middle screen button, with the folder, artist,or album name, to sort the MP3 by folder, artist,or album. It may take a few minutes for the system tosort the MP3.
y © ¨ z(Seek):To seek tracks, press the uparrow to go to the next track. Press the down arrow togo to the start of the current track, if more thaneight seconds have played. If either arrow is pressedmore than once, the player will continue movingbackward or forward through the CD. The sound willmute while seeking.
w(Tuning Knob):Turn this knob counterclockwiseone notch to go to the start of the current track, turn itagain to go to the previous track. Turn this knobclockwise to go to the next track.
When playing an MP3 the rear seat operator can poweron the RSE video screen and use the remote control tonavigate through the MP3.
CD Messages
If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the CDcomes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:
.If a disc was inserted with an invalid or unknownformat.
.If the map DVD disc was installed into the CD slot.See“Installing the Map DVD”underMapsonpage 5!14for more information.
.It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play.
.You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the CD should play.
.The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
.The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour andtry again.
.There may have been a problem while burningthe CD.
.The label may be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot becorrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
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Menu Language :Touch English, Francais, Espanol,Italiano, or Deutsch to change the default language ofthe DVD video menus. The menu language must beavailable on the disc. The menu language may vary foreach DVD.
Parental Level :Touch this button to change the ratinglevel to only allow the play of DVDs with a certainrating. The rating selection is 1 through 8, with 1 KidsSafe being a G rating. If the 1 is selected, any DVD witha rating above G will not be able to be viewed withoutentering a password.
When the parental level is first entered a keyboard willappear on the display and a four-digit password willneed to be created. Type in a password that you will beable to remember. Once the password is created, youcan then select a rating level.
If you would like to change the rating level, press theParental Level button, then press the Password button.Type in the password and then change the rating level.
If the password has been forgotten, contact yourdealer/retailer.
This may not be available on all DVDs.
Aspect :Touch this button to change the aspect ratioof the DVD. This may not be available on all DVDs.
y(Next Track/Chapter):Press this hard key to go tothe next track or chapter. This button may not workwhen the DVD is playing the copyright information orthe previews.
z(Previous Track/Chapter):Press this hard key toreturn to the start of the current track or chapter. Pressthis button again to go to the previous track or chapter.This button may not work when the DVD is playing thecopyright information or the previews.
w(Tuning Knob):Turn this knob counterclockwiseone notch to go to the start of the current chapter/track,turn it again to go to the previous chapter/track. Turnthis knob clockwise to go to the next chapter/track.
DVD Messages
If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or theDVD comes out, it could be for one of the followingreasons:
.If a disc was inserted with an invalid or unknownformat.
.If the disc is not from a correct region.
.If the map DVD disc was installed into the DVDaudio/video slot. See“Installing the Map DVD”underMapson page 5!14for more information.
.It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the DVD should play.
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Section 6 Driving Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . 6-2Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6Magnetic Ride Control™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9Road Sensing Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Driving at Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25Before Leaving on a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30Recovery Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31Loading the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38Towing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41Autoride®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42Trailer Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), anadvanced electronic braking system that helps preventa braking skid.
When the engine is started and the vehicle begins todrive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor orclicking noise might be heard while this test is going on.This is normal.
If there is a problem withABS, this warning lightstays on. SeeAntilockBrake System (ABS)Warning Lightonpage 4!34.
Along with ABS, the vehicle has a Dynamic RearProportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP problem,both the brake and ABS warning lights come onaccompanied by a 10!second chime. The lights andchime will come on each time the ignition is turned onuntil the problem is repaired. See your dealer/retailerfor service.
Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slamon the brakes and continue braking. Here is whathappens with ABS:
A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down.If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, thecomputer will separately work the brakes at each frontwheel and at both rear wheels.
ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, asrequired, faster than any driver could. This can help thedriver steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As the brakes are applied, the computer keepsreceiving updates on wheel speed and controls brakingpressure accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change the time needed toget a foot up to the brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle infront of you, there will not be enough time to apply thebrakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Alwaysleave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS.
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Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let antilock work. The brakes mightvibrate or some noise might be heard, but this isnormal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the sametime. In many emergencies, steering can help morethan even the very best braking.
Brake Assist
This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed toassist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehiclespeed in emergency driving conditions. This featureuses the stability system hydraulic brake control moduleto supplement the power brake system under conditionswhere the driver has quickly and forcefully applied thebrake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow downthe vehicle. The stability system hydraulic brake controlmodule increases brake pressure at each corner of thevehicle until the ABS activates. Minor brake pedalpulsations or pedal movement during this time is normaland the driver should continue to apply the brake pedalas the driving situation dictates The Brake Assistfeature will automatically disengage when the brakepedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quicklydecreased.
StabiliTrak®System
The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement systemcalled StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlledsystem that assists the driver with directional control ofthe vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when the computer sensesa discrepancy between the intended path and thedirection the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrakselectively applies braking pressure at any one of thevehicle's brakes to assist the driver with keeping thevehicle on the intended path.
When the vehicle is started and begins to move, thesystem performs several diagnostic checks to insurethere are no problems. The system may be heard or feltwhile it is working. This is normal and does not meanthere is a problem with the vehicle. The system shouldinitialize before the vehicle reaches 20 mph (32 km/h).In some cases, it may take approximately two miles ofdriving before the system initializes.
If cruise control is being used when StabiliTrakactivates, the cruise control automatically disengages.The cruise control can be re-engaged when roadconditions allow. SeeCruise Control on page 4!8.
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