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
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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
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 162
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PlayinganiPod
. 163
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iPod
Error Messages . 171
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .172
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages .180
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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
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 212
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PlayinganiPod
. 213
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iPod
Error Messages . 221
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .222 USB Flash Memory Device Error
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Messages .231
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Protecting Your Discs . 232
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 235
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Remote Audio Controls . 237
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Auxiliary Input Jack .239
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Radio Thef t Protection . 240
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Setting the Clock .241
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Security System .244
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Compass .246
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Cruise Control .250
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .253
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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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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on. When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
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128
Except U.S. LX
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
MAX A/C Button Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
125
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Most audio system f unctions can be
controlled by standard buttons, bars,
and knobs. In addition, you can
access some f unctions by using the
selector knob on the audio system.The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to scroll through lists, or to make
selections or adjustments to a list or
menu item on the display. When you
make a selection, push the center of
the selector (ENTER) to go to that
selection.
When the audio system is in XM
Radio mode or playing discs, pushing
the selector (ENTER) knob switches
the display between the normal
display and the extended display.
The extended display has three
segments to display the detailed
inf ormation.
To select any setting such as the
clock, sound adjusting, or the
compass (if equipped), press the
MENU button. To use any audio
system f unction, the ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position. You can select the
item by turning the selector knob.
To go back to the previous display,
press the RETURN button.
Pressing the MENU button again
will also cancel the menu display
mode.
Selector K nob
Menu Display
Audio System(Models without navigation system)
139
SELECTOR
KNOBMENU
BUTTON
RETURN
BUTTON
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To set the time, press the CLOCK
button until you hear a beep. The
displayed time begins to blink.
Change the hours by pressing the H
(hour) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M
(minute) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time.
Press the CLOCK button again to
enter the set time.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, press and hold
the CLOCK button, then press the R
(reset) button to set the time back to
the previous hour. If the displayed
time is af ter the half hour, the same
procedure sets the time f orward to
the beginning of the next hour.The navigation system receives
signals f rom the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Ref er to the navigation system
manual f or how to adjust the time.
1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
For example:
On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system
CONT INUED
Setting the Clock
241
On models without navigation system
MINUTE BUTTON
(PRESET 5)CLOCK BUTTON RESET BUTTON
(PRESET 6)
HOUR BUTTON
(PRESET 4)
U.S. EX-L is shown.
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Turn the selector knob to select
‘‘CLOCK ADJUST.’’
Press the selector knob (ENTER)
to enter your selection. The
display changes to the clock
adjusting display. Turn the selector knob to select
the item which you want to adjust.
Turning the selector knob will
change the selected item between
the clock display setting, hours,
minutes, and SET. The selected
item is indicated with in the
display.
You can also adjust the clock and
switch the clock display between
24-hours and 12-hours in the menu
mode.
To adjust the clock setting:
Press and release the MENU
button. The display shows you the
menu items.
You can adjust the clock setting
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.
1.
2.
3.4.
On models without navigation system
Setting the Clock
Adjusting the Clock with MENU
Button
242
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Press the selector knob (ENTER)
to enter your selection. The
display will return to the clock
adjusting display. Turn the selector knob to change
the setting between 12H and 24H.
To set the time, turn the selector
knob and select the hours or the
minutes, then press the knob to
enter your selection. The display
changes to the setting display.Turn the selector knob to count
the numbers up or down.
Press the selector knob (ENTER)
to enter your selection. The
display will return to the clock
adjusting display.
While setting the clock, pressing
the RETURN button will go back
to the previous display.
Pressing the MENU button again
will cancel this setting mode.To enter the clock setting, turn
the selector knob to select ‘‘SET,’’
then press the knob. The display
will return to the menu item
display.
Press either the RETURN or
MENUbuttontogobacktothe
normal display.
5.
6.
7. 8.
9.
10.
11.
Setting the Clock
243
MINUTE SETTING
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Î
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 391
Seats
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Adjusting .93-95
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Folding .100
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Heaters .102
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Security System .244
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Select/Reset Knob .63
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Selecting a Child Seat .40
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 139
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Sequential Shif t Mode . 317
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Serial Number .418
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Service Minder .341
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Service Manual .439
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Service Station Procedures . 286
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Setting the Clock .241
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 309
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Shif t Lock Release .313
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Side Airbags .9 ,27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9,29
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .29
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Signaling Turns .70
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Snow Tires .385
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Sound System .138 Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .392
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Specif ications .421, 423
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Spark Plugs .420, 422
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Specif ications .420, 422
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Speed Control .250
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Speed Limiter .308, 313
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Speedometer .63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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Airbag Service .31
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .29
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79.......................
Starting the Engine .305
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .305
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With a Dead Battery . 400
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 403
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 237,250
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Stereo Sound System . 138
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Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil .351
Index
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