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On models without navigation systemYou can see the clock and calendar
information on the upper display.
To set the clock and the calendar:1. Press and hold the SET button until the clock display begins to
blink. 2. Press and release the SET button
repeatedly. The mode switches
from hours, minutes, AM/PM,
year, month, then to day as shown
above.
3. Select the desired mode by pressing the SET button, then
press either ▼or▲ button to
change the setting. 4. After you set the day information,
pressing the SET button again will
cancel this setting mode and the
system shows the adjusted display.
The system will also automatically
return to the normal display about 10
seconds after you stop adjusting a
mode.
On models with navigation systemThe navigation system receives
signals from the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Refer to the navigation system
manual for how to adjust the time.
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U.S. Technology Package withEntertainment, Advance Package withEntertainment, Canadian Technology,
and Elite PackagesYour vehicle is equipped with a rear
entertainment system that includes a
DVD player for the enjoyment of the
rear passengers.
With this system, the rear
passengers can enjoy a different
entertainment source (radio, disc,
HDD, USB, iPod
®, DVD player, or
XM Radio) 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.
This vehicle's overhead mounted video
display, if so equipped, includes
mercury-containing components. Upon
removal, please reuse, recycle, or
dispose of as hazardous waste. To Turn On the System
Press the REAR PWR button. The
overhead screen will open to the
position it was last set. The indicator
on the REAR PWR button will come
on, as well as the indicator on the
FRONT SOURCE button. The rear
seat passengers can then operate the
rear system from the control panel in
the ceiling. The rear control panel
can also be detached and used as a
remote control, by pushing the
RELEASE button, and pulling the
remote toward you.
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To Play the Radio from the Rear
Control Panel
Press the FM/AM button to listen to
the radio.
Press the MENU button to display
the Audio Menu on the overhead
screen. You can enter the
highlighted function by pressing the
ENTER button. These functions have
the same features as those of the
front audio system. You can press
and hold either side (
or
)of
the TUNE/SKIP bar to skip (seek)
up/down, and press either side
(
or
) of the TUNE/SKIP bar
to tune up/down.
To Play the XM Radio from the
Rear Control PanelPress the XM button to listen to the
XM radio. You can press either side
(
or
) of the TUNE/SKIP bar
to scroll up/down and select channels
within a category (in CATEGORY
mode), or to scroll up/down and
select from among all available
channels (in CH mode). Press the MENU button to display
the Audio Menu on the overhead
screen. You can enter the highlighted
function by pressing the ENTER
button. These functions have the
same features as those of the front
audio system.
Pressing and holding the TITLE/
SCROLL button for 5 seconds enables
you to switch between search modes.
REAR CONTROL PANEL
OVERHEAD SCREEN
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Select the‘‘Dynamic Range ’’by
turning the interface dial.
To turn ‘‘Dynamic Range ’’on or off,
select ‘‘ON ’’or ‘‘OFF ’’by turning the
interface dial, and then press the
ENTER button. Angle Mark
When you switch to another angle
while playing a DVD, the angle mark
is displayed in the upper right corner
of the screen.
You can set the system to display or
not display this angle mark.
Select the
‘‘Angle Mark ’’by turning
the interface dial. If you want the
angle mark to be displayed, select
‘‘ ON ’’by turning the interface dial,
and then press the ENTER button.
ANGLE MARK
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The system will accept auxiliary
inputs from standard video games
and video equipment.
Some video game power supplies
may cause poor picture quality.
V = Video jack
L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack
There are three headphone
connectors for the third seat
passengers. Each connector has its
own volume control.The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables from
theft. The horn sounds and a
combination of headlights, position
lights, side marker lights and
taillights flashes if someone attempts
to break into your vehicle or remove
the audio unit. This alarm continues
for 2 minutes, then the system
resets. To reset an activated system
before the 2 minutes have elapsed,
unlock the driver's door with the key
or the remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors from 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.
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
VOLUME DIALS
HEADPHONE CONNECTORS
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.Using Cruise Control
1. Push in the CRUISE button or
MAIN button (models with
adaptive cruise control) on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator or green ACC
indicator (models with ACC) on
the instrument panel comes on.
On models with adaptive cruise
controlTo switch from ACC to cruise
control, press the distance button
on the steering wheel, and hold it
for 1 second (see page 359).
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
3. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
CRUISE (MAIN) BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
SET/DECEL
BUTTON
Non-ACC model is shown
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Driving on a mountainous road, or
driving off road for extended
periods.
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Abrupt steering wheel movement.
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When the ABS or VSA is activated.
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When the VSA indicator comes on.
If ACC is canceled by any these
conditions, wait until the condition
improves, then press the RES/
ACCEL button to restore ACC. When
you do this, the vehicle will resume
its set cruising speed.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position after ACC was automatically
canceled, the set speed is erased,
and you must enter it again (see page
350). ACC Indicator
The ACC amber indicator normally
comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
ACC system. If this happens, take
the vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked.
The ACC system cannot be used
while this amber indicator is on.
ACC INDICATOR
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Switching to Cruise ControlTo switch from ACC to cruise
control, press the distance button on
the steering wheel, and hold it for 1
second.
When you press the button, you will
see CRUISE MODE SELECTED on
the multi-information display for 2
seconds. To switch back to ACC,
press and hold the distance button
again for 1 second.When the cruise control is selected,
ACC does not sound a beeper or
display a message on the multi-
information display. Make sure to
keep a safe distance from the vehicle
ahead of you.
Always be aware which mode is
selected.
DISTANCE BUTTON
Press the distance button.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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