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While the overhead screen is closed, 
you can see the XM Radio
inf ormation in the subsidiary display
in the ceiling. Pressing the DISP
MODE button repeatedly changes
the subsidiary display f rom the
channel number, to the category
name, to the music title, to the artist
name, and to the channel name, and
then back to the channel number. 
To change mode, press and hold the 
DISP MODE button f or 5 seconds.
Usethe,,,or
button to highlight REPEAT,
RANDOM, SCAN, , (skip),
, or (cue) on the overhead
screen. You can enter the
highlighted f unction by pressing the
ENT button. These f unctions have
the same features as those of the
f ront audio system. 
If discs are loaded in the disc 
changer, select them by pressing the
CD button. 
To change the disc currently playing, 
usethe,,,or
button to highlight your
selected disc icon, and press ENT. 
If CDs are loaded in the CD changer 
and the overhead screen is not open,
pressing the or button changes
the discs.
If an iPodor USB f lash memory
device is connected to the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment, you can select f iles to
play. 
For an iPod,usethe , ,
, or button to highlight
REPEAT, RANDOM, ,
(skip), , or (cue) on
the overhead screen.
For a USB f lash memory device, use 
the,,,or
button to highlight REPEAT,
RANDOM, SCAN, , (skip),
, or (cue) on the overhead
screen.
Rear Entertainment System
To Play a Disc in the 6-Disc
Changer f rom the Rear Control
Panel
To Play an iPodor USB Flash
Memory Device f rom the Rear
Control Panel
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MenuPlay Mode
When you select ‘‘MENU’’ with the
or button, the screen
changes to the DVD’s title menu.
When you select ‘‘PLAY MODE’’ 
with the or button, you
can change the DVD’s Audio,
Subtitle or Angle setting.
To change the Audio setting,
highlight ‘‘Audio’’ f rom the play
mode menu with the or
button. A submenu of dubbed
languages appears. You can select
another language by pressing the
or button. The sound
characteristics (Dolby Digital,
LPCM, MPEG Audio, dts) recorded
with the selected language is also
displayed next to the language.
‘‘Audio’’
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Audio Language
If you select ‘‘Yes,’’ the display 
changes to the language code input
mode. Select the f irst number digit
usingthe,,,or
button, and press the ENT
button to enter it. Repeat this until all
f our digits are f illed. When the
f ourth digit is entered, the cursor
automatically moves to ‘‘ENT’’ on the
display. Press the ENT button on the
control panel to enter the new
language code.
If you made a mistake entering a
number digit, select ‘‘DEL’’ on the
display with the , , ,
or button, and press the ENT
buttononthecontrolpanel.Then
select and enter the correct number
digit as described. The display
returns to the initial ‘‘Language’’
menu screen.
You can select the dubbed language
bef ore playing DVDs.
Select ‘‘Audio Language’’ by pressing
the or button. You will see the
submenu next to ‘‘Audio Language.’’ 
Follow the same instructions you 
used to set the menu language.
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The security system automatically 
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, the hood, the tailgate, and the
glass hatch. For the system to
activate, you must lock the doors,
thetailgateandtheglasshatchfrom
the outside with the key, driver’s
lock tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself . 
The security system helps to protect 
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the audio unit.
This alarm continues for two
minutes, then the system resets. To
reset an activated system bef ore the
two minutes have elapsed, unlock
the driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, the
glass hatch, or the hood without
using the key or the remote
transmitter will cause the alarm to
activate. It will also activate if the
radio is removed f rom the dashboard
or the wiring is cut.
The security system will not set if
the hood, the tailgate, the glass
hatch, or any door is not f ully closed.
If the system will not set, check that
thedoors,thetailgateandthehood
are f ully closed. 
Do not attempt to alter this system 
or add other devices to it.
Except LX models
Security System
Features
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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The compass may need to be 
manually calibrated af ter exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compassseemstobecontinually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self -calibrating, or the compass
display is blinking with the CAL
indicator on, do the f ollowing.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press and hold the MENU button
f or about 5 seconds until you hear
a beep. The display shows you the
compass setting menu items.
Compass operation can be af f ected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance. It can also be af f ected
by accessories such as antennas and
roof racks that are mounted by
magnets. 
If the compass display is blinking 
and the CAL indicator is shown, the
compassisself-calibrating.
Press and hold the RPT button
and TUNE/SOUND knob f or
about 2 seconds until you hear a
beep. The display shows you the
compass setting menu items.
1.
2.
Except Touring models
On EX and EX-L models
On LX models
Compass
Compass Calibration
Compass Operation
Features
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COMPASSCOMPASS SETTING MENU ITEMS
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In most areas, there is a variation 
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate f or this
variation. To check and select the
zone, do this:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Find the zone f or your area on the
map (see page ). If the correct
zone is not shown, turn the
selector or TUNE/SOUND knob
to cycle the zone lists up or down.
Press and hold the MENU button
f or about 5 seconds until you hear
a beep. The display shows you the
compass setting menu items. 
Press and hold the RPT button 
and TUNE/SOUND knob f or
about 2 seconds until you hear a
beep. The display shows you the
compass setting menu items.
Turn the selector or TUNE/
SOUND knob to select ‘‘ZONE.’’
Press the selector knob to enter
your selection. The display shows
you the currently selected zone
number.
If necessary, press the RETURN
button(onEXandEX-Lmodels)
to return to the previous display.
Pressing the MENU button will
cancel the compass setting mode. 
Once the correct zone is displayed, 
press the selector or TUNE/
SOUND knob. The display then
returns to normal.
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3.
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On EX and EX-L models
On LX models
Compass
Compass Zone Selection
Features
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ZONE NUMBER
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Aggressive driving (hard 
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy: 
A properly maintained vehicle 
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example:
An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter).
467
Fuel Economy FactorsUse the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page
).
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Maintain proper tire inf lation 
A void carrying excess weight in 
your vehicle 
K eep your vehicle clean 
Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit 
Always drive in the highest gear 
possible 
Avoid excessive idling
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Vehicle Maint enance
Drive Ef f icient ly
Fuel Economy
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Check the adjustment of the 
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ). 
Check the steering wheel 
adjustment (see page ).
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. Depending on
the outside temperature, the
starter motor runs f or about 6 to 9
seconds until the engine starts. 
If you hold the ignition switch in 
the START (III) position f or more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs f or about 10 to
25 seconds until the engine starts. 
If the engine does not start, wait at 
least 10 seconds bef ore trying
again.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. 
In cold weather, turn of f all 
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery. 
Apply the parking brake.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that 
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Your vehicle’s starter system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START
(III) position, this f eature keeps the
engine’s starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the inf ormation
display or multi-inf ormation
display (depending on models)
(seepages,,,and
).
Make sure the doors, the tailgate,
and the glass hatch are securely
closed and locked.1. 
2. 
3. 
4.
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7. 
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10.
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Preparing to Drive, Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine
Driving
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T he immobilizer system protects your 
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .135
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