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Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
SAT FAULT Internal module or
system failure
present.If this message does
not clear within a short
period of time, or with
an ignition key cycle,
your receiver may have
a fault. See your
authorized dealer for
service.
INVALID CHNL Channel no longer
available.This previously
available channel is no
longer available. Tune
to another channel. If
the channel was one of
your presets, you may
choose another channel
for that preset button.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel or tune to
another channel.
NO TEXT Artist information not
available.Artist information not
available at this time on
this channel. The
system is working
properly.
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1. On the front of each monitor,
located behind the left trim cover
panel, is the headphone input jack
(5). This headphone will listen to
the media selected through that
monitor. When you need to make
any adjustments to the media,
volume, etc., ensure that the
monitor-A source is highlighted.
•USB port (4): To access, ensure that the monitor is already selected
as the media source (Monitor A or Monitor B.) Then, plug in your
flash/thumb drive and it will automatically begin to play. The system
will try to play whatever file it comes to first (slideshow of pictures,
etc). If it is a supported file type, it will play. If it is not supported,
CAN’T PLAY will appear in the monitor. Scroll through the contents on
the rest of the drive using the arrow keys on the DVD headrest or
remote. Press SEL to confirm a selection. Each headrest system
automatically recognizes the audio and video files that are stored and
provides a menu from which to choose the desired selection.
•Wired headphone jack (5): Use for dual play mode
2. Connect an auxiliary audio/video
source (game systems, personal
camcorders, video cassette
recorders, etc.) by connecting RCA
cords (not included) to the RCA
jacks behind the cover panels on the
right corner of the system.
•Yellow (1) — video input
•White (2) — left channel audio
input
•Red (3) — right channel audio input
3. Whatever is plugged in will automatically begin to play on your screen.
If your auxiliary source does not have a video signal, or if the DVD
system does not detect a video signal from the auxiliary source, the
screen will remain black.
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2.Cursor controls:Use in various active menus to advance the cursor
up/down/left/right. When not in a menu, the left and right cursor controls
decrease and increase the display brightness, and the left and right
cursor controls advance to the next or previous station when accessing
the radio tuner in dual play mode (AM/FM/SR).
3.DISPLAY:Press to access the on-screen display of title track, chapter
and time elapsed.
4.RETURN:Press to return to the previous menu screen.
5.SETUP: Press to access the setup menu for each monitor. Refer to
Setup Menulater in this section for more information.
6.MON A/B:Press to select either monitor A or monitor B to be
controlled by the remote control.
7.VOL (Volume):When in Dual Play only, press to increase (
)or
decrease (
) the volume for the wired headphones for headrest media
sources only (DVD, USB port and auxiliary inputs). (Wireless headphone
volume is controlled with the rotary dial on the right ear piece.)
8.Fast Forward/Next:In DVD mode, press and hold for a quick
advance within the DVD. Press and release to advance to the next
chapter. In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the next track. When using a
flash/thumb drive, press to access the next track.
9.Play/Pause:Press to play or pause a DVD, disc or flash/thumb drive
track.
10.TITLE:Press to access the on-screen display of the root DVD disc
menu.
11.STOP:Press to stop the current DVD, disc or flash/thumb drive
track.
12.
/Speaker/Headphone(Single/Dual Play): Press to switch
between Single Play (same media playing through all speakers) and Dual
Play (headphone mode, the rear speakers are muted). You can also press
the 2 and 4 memory presets on the audio system at the same time to
perform the same function.
Note:Whenever either headrest system presses this button, both
systems will automatically go into dual play mode. In order to return to
single play mode, you must press this button on both headrest systems.
13.Numeric Keypad:Use the numeric controls to enter in a specific
CD/MP3 track or DVD chapter to be played.
14.C (Cancel):Press to cancel/clear the numeric input (i.e. chapter
number).
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The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances;
they may not work properly:
•Cathode ray tube type televisions.
•Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric
power tools, compressor-driven refrigerators, etc.
•Measuring devices, which process precise data, such as medical
equipment, measuring equipment, etc.
•Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply:
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
WARNING:Do not keep electrical devices plugged in the power
point whenever the device is not in use. Do not use any
extension cord with the 110V AC power point, since it will defeat the
safety protection design provided by the cap and twist tab. Doing so
my cause the power point to overload due to powering multiple
devices that can reach beyond the 150W load limit and could result in
fire or serious injury.
The power point can switch to a fault mode when it is overloaded,
overheated, or shorted. For overloading and shorting conditions, unplug
your device and turn the ignition key off then on. For an overheating
condition, let the system cool off, then turn the ignition key off then on.
The 110V AC power point can provide power whenever the vehicle
ignition is in the run position and the power point green indicator light
located in the top left corner is turned on. Refer to the indicator light
code below for the power point status.
Indicator light code
Green light is on — Power point is ready to supply power
Green light is off — Power point power supply is off. Ignition is not in
RUN position
Green light is blinking — Power point is in fault mode
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
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WARNING:Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with
feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
Memory feature (if equipped)
The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a
memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle
personality features when a memory position is selected through the
remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the
driver’s door (if equipped with memory feature). Refer toMemory
seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedalsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter.
SPEED CONTROL
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING:Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Using speed control
The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following
buttons work with speed control:
RESUME:Press to resume a set
speed.
SET +:Press to increase the set
speed.
SET –:Press to decrease the set
speed.
OFF/ON:Press to turn speed
control off or on.
Setting speed control
To set speed control:
1. Press and release ON.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET + or SET -.
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•Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. Doing so could cause
serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing
carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
WARNING:Make sure that the liftgate door is closed to prevent
exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with
the liftgate door open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into
the vehicle.
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)
You can power open or close the liftgate with the following controls:
•Instrument panel control button
•Integrated keyhead transmitter button
•Outside liftgate control button
•Control button in the rear cargo area
Note:The liftgate movement direction can be reversed with a second
press of the instrument panel, or the rear cargo area control button, or a
second double press of the integrated keyhead transmitter button.
Opening and Closing the power liftgate:
WARNING:Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power liftgate control.
WARNING:Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow
children to play near an open or moving power liftgate.
The liftgate will only operate with the vehicle in P (Park).
When the liftgate is being power closed, a chime will sound three times
as the liftgate begins to power close. A single chime indicates a problem
with the close request, caused by:
•the ignition is in on and the transmission is not in P (Park);
•or the battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage;
•or the vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph (5 km/h).
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If the liftgate reverses and starts to close after a open request, a fast
continuous chime indicates excessive load on the gate or a possible strut
failure. If any excessive load is removed and you still have a faster
chime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.
Do not attempt to manually force the liftgate to travel faster than the
power system will permit. This will activate the obstacle detection
feature.
Note:Cycling the ignition prior to completely latching the liftgate could
result in damage to the liftgate and/or its power components. Make sure
the liftgate is fully latched before operating the vehicle.
Care should be exercised in starting the engine before the liftgate is fully
closed (latched). If the ignition is cycled during a liftgate power close
cycle and the liftgate is 6-10 inches (15–24 cm) from being latched, the
liftgate may reverse to the full open position. Verify that the gate is
closed before operating or moving the vehicle, especially in an enclosure,
like a garage or a parking structure. The liftgate or its components could
be damaged in an enclosure, if the liftgate is open.
When power operating the liftgate at temperatures below 32°F (0°C), the
liftgate may stop about 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the full open position.
The liftgate can be fully opened by pushing it upward to the maximum
open position.
The power liftgate feature can be enabled or disabled using the message
center. With the control in the OFF position, power operation is disabled
from the liftgate handle button and from the rear cargo area button. The
integrated keyhead transmitter and instrument panel switch will still
continue to operate the liftgate regardless of the position state of the
message center. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
To power open or close the
liftgate from the instrument
panel:
Press the button, located on the
instrument panel, once to power
open or close the liftgate.
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To power open or close the
liftgate with the integrated
keyhead transmitter:
Press
twice within three
seconds to power open or close the
liftgate. Refer toRemote entry
systemin theLocks and Security
chapter.
To power open the liftgate with
outside liftgate control button:
1. To open, unlock the liftgate with
the integrated keyhead transmitter
or power door unlock control.
2. To open the liftgate, push the
control button located in the top of
the liftgate pull cup handle.
Note:For the best performance
allow the power system to open the
liftgate after pressing the control. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate
may activate the system’s obstacle detection feature and stop the power
operation.
To power close the liftgate with
the rear cargo area control
button:
Press and release the control on the
left rear quarter panel to close the
liftgate.
Note:The rear cargo area control
button is disabled when the liftgate
is latched (fully closed).
WARNING:Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear
switch.
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