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Audio system
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
CD player with a changer and AM/FM radio
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 4 0 8
Using the CD playerP. 4 1 6
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 4 2 4
Operating an iPod®P. 4 3 3
Operating a USB memoryP. 4 4 0
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 4 4 9
Using the AUX adapterP. 4 5 1
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 4 5 2

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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 system is operating.
CAUTION
■Certification
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e F CC Ru l e s
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 by yourself. 
This is an intricate unit that uses a lase r 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 disassemble 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 pe rformance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine 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
Traffic information button
Station selector
Changing the program type
Seeking the frequency
Displaying text message
AM•FM/SAT mode buttons Po w e r Vo l u m e
Scanning for receivable stationsAdjusting the frequency

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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for the desired stations by turning the “TUNE/SEL” knob
or pressing “ ” or “ ” on the “SEEK•TRACK” button.
Press and hold the button (from th e 1 button to the 6 button) the
station is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
■ Scanning all the radio stations within range
Press the “SCAN” button.
All the stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
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RDS (Radio Data System)This feature allows your radio to re ceive station identification information
and program information (classical, ja zz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Press “ ” or “ ” on the “TYPE•DISC” button during FM recep-
tion.
The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.
● “ROCK”
● “EASYLIS” (Easy listening)
● “CLS/JAZZ” (Classical music and Jazz)
● “R & B” (Rhythm and Blues)
● “INFORM” (Information)
● “RELIGION”
● “MISC” (Miscellaneous)
● “ALERT” (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on the dis-
play.
Press the “SCAN” button, or “ ” or “ ” on the “SEEK•TRACK”
button.
The radio seeks or scans for stations of the relevant program type.
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Displaying radio station names
Press the “TEXT” button.
■ Displaying radio text messages
Press the “TEXT” button twice.
A text message is displayed when “MSG” is shown on the screen.
If the text continues past the end of the display, is displayed. Press and
hold the “TEXT” button until you hear a beep.
XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press the “SAT” button.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed:
“SAT1”  “SAT2”  “SAT3”
Turn the “TUNE/SEL” knob to sele ct the desired channel in all the
categories or press “ ” or “ ” on the “SEEK•TRACK” button 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 the 1 but-
ton to the 6 button) the channel is to be set to until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “ ” or “ ” on the “TYPE•DISC” button.
■ Scanning the XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning the channels in the current category
Press the “SCAN” button.
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
● Scanning the preset channels
Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
■ Displaying text information
Press the “TEXT” button.
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed:
● CH NAME
● TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
● NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
● CH NUMBER
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■When the battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially metal objects, may
adversely affect the reception of XM® Satellite Radio.
●It is difficult to maintain perfect radio reception at all times due to the continually
changing position of the an tenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains and transmitters.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear spoiler and the rear window. To
maintain clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other
metallic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
■Receiving XM® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro-
vided under a separate subscription. Availa bility is limited to the 48 contiguous
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 1-877-515-3987. 
Canada 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-515-3987.
●Radio ID 
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a problem.
Select “CH000” using the “TUNE/SEL” kn ob, and the receiver’s 8-character ID
number will appear.
●Satellite tuner 
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompanying
Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.