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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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AUDIO SYSTEM HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,23 )
(P.9,
23)
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
CLOCK
COMPASS
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.309) (P.306)
(P.
130 )
(P.138) (P.124) (P.246)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system (A/T) is shown. (P.
241 )
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P.55)
GAUGES (P.63)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P .80)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.108)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER (P.91)(
P .103)
(P.118) (P.165,175,215,225)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.118)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.239) HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P.253)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.112)
(P.106)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.289)
(P.286)
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Control L ocations
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AUDIO SYSTEM HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEMCLOCK
COMPASS
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.309) (P.306)
(P.130)
(P.138) (P.124)
(P.246)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system (A/T) is shown. (P.
241 )
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P.55)
GAUGES (P.63)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.80)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.108)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER (P.91)(P.103)
(P.118) (P.165,175,215,225)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.118)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.239) HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P.253)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.112)
(P.106)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.289)
(P.286)
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Interior Convenience Items
115
VANITY MIRRORSUN VISOR
TRUNK CENTER POCKETS
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
COAT HOOK
BEVERAGE HOLDER
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
DOOR POCKET
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDER
USB ADAPTER CABLE ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to.............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 124
...............
Climate Control System . 130
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Audio System .138
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Audio System .139
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 140
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Playing the XM
Radio . 147
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Playing Discs .153
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 162
............................
PlayinganiPod
. 163
.................
iPod
Error Messages . 171
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .172
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages .180
................................
Audio System .181
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 182
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Playing the XM
Radio . 194
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Playing Discs .201
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 212
............................
PlayinganiPod
. 213
.................
iPod
Error Messages . 221
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .222 USB Flash Memory Device Error
...................................
Messages .231
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Protecting Your Discs . 232
............
FM/AM Radio Reception . 235
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Remote Audio Controls . 237
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Auxiliary Input Jack .239
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 240
..........................
Setting the Clock .241
............................
Security System .244
.........................................
Compass .246
...............................
Cruise Control .250
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .253
........
HandsFreeLink. 257
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system Bluetooth
Features
Features
123
discourage vandalism and theft of
your vehicle.
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This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on the iPod
with
the same controls used f or the disc
player. To play an iPod, connect it to
the USB adapter cable in the console
compartment by using your dock
connector, then press the CD/AUX
button (AUX button on models
without XM Radio). The ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position. The iPod will
also be recharged with the ignition
switch in these positions.
The audio system reads and plays
playable sound f iles on the iPod. The
system cannot operate an iPod as a
mass storage device. The system will
only play songs stored on the iPod
with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc. iPod models conf irmed to be
compatible with your audio system
using the USB adapter cable are:
This system may not work with all
sof tware versions of these devices.
Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.
Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter. If
this is the case, use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device. Do not connect your iPod using a
hub.
DonotkeeptheiPodinthe
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high
heat will damage it.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing it.
Model
iPod (5th generation)
iPod classic 80 GB/160 GB
iPod classic 120 GB
iPod classic 160 GB (launch in 2009)
iPod nano
iPod touch
To Play an iPod
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
164
NOTE:
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Pull out the USB connector f rom
the holder.Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.
Install the dock connector to the
USB adapter cable securely.If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a f ew times.
If the audio system still does not
recognize the iPod, the iPod may
need to be reset. Follow the
instructions that came with your
iPod, or you can f ind reset
instructions online at
1. 2.
3.
www.apple.com/
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
Connect ing an iPod
165
DOCK CONNECTOR
USB CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB CONNECTOR
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Î
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display, see page .
The displayed message may
vary on models or versions.
On some models, there is no
message to disconnect.
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
lef t of f , depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected.
To play the radio, press the AM, FM,
or button. Press the CD/
AUX button to switch between disc
mode (if a disc is loaded) and the
iPodandAUX.Onmodelswithout
XM Radio, press the CD button to
switch to the disc mode. Pressing
the AUX button switches the audio
mode between the iPod and AUX.
You can also press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
change modes.
You can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see the ‘‘OK to
disconnect’’ message in the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
the ‘‘OK to disconnect’’ message in
the iPod display bef ore you
disconnect it. Make sure to f ollow
the iPod’s instructions on how to
disconnect the dock connector f rom
the USB adapter cable.
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Disconnect ing an iPodT o Stop Playing Your iPod
iPodError Messages
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
170
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If you see an error message on the
audio display while playing an iPod,
f ind the solution in the chart to the
right. If you cannot clear the error
message, take your vehicle to your
dealer.Solution
Error Message Cause
There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio
systemoff,andturnitonagain.Donot
reconnect the device that caused the error.
Appears when the iPod is empty. Store some
files in the iPod.
Appears when an unsupported iPod is
connected. See page 164for the specification
information for iPods. If it appears when a
supported iPod is connected, update the iPod
software to the newer version.
Appears when the system does not
acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
USB ROM Error
Appears when an
incompatible device is
connected.
No files in iPod
Use of unsupported
iPod
Recognition failure of
iPod
iPodError Messages
(Models without navigation system)
171
USB ERROR
BAD USBDEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERS
MANUAL
iPod NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED VER.
CONNECT RETRY
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