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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.Error Message Solution
There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Appears when the overcurrent protection f eature of the system stops
supplying power to USB because an incompatible device is connected.
Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio system of f , and turn it on
again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.
Appears when the iPod is empty. Store some f iles in the iPod.
Appears when an unsupported device is connected. Disconnect the
device.
Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. See page 266 for
specif ication information for iPods. If it appears when a supported
iPod is connected, update the iPod sof tware to the newer version.
Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect
the iPod.
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USB ERROR
BAD USB DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERSMANUAL
NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED
UNSUPPORTED VER. CONNECT RETRY
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SELECTOR KNOB
EX-L models
Canadian EX models EX-L models with Rear
Entertainment System
USB INDICATOR
ALBUM ART
RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON
SKIP BAR
RETURN BUTTONSETUP BUTTON
SELECTOR KNOB
POWER/VOLUME KNOB
USB/AUX BUTTON
POWER/VOLUME
KNOB USB/AUX BUTTON
USB/AUX BUTTON
POWER/VOLUMEKNOB
SELECTOR KNOB
RETURN BUTTON SKIP BAR
SETUP BUTTON SKIP BAR
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Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as the device
or your f iles may be damaged.
Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub.
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and f ormatted with the FAT
f ile system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles f rom a USB f lash
memory device with the same
controls used f or the in-dash disc
player. To play a USB f lash memory
device, connect it to the USB adapter
cable in the console compartment,
then press the USB/AUX button.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
CONT INUED
To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
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NOTE:
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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.Some versions of MP3, WMA, or
AAC f ormat may not be supported. If
an unsupported f ile is f ound, the
audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED,
then skips to the next file.
In WMA or AAC format, DRM
(digital rights management) f iles
cannot be played. If the system f inds
a DRM f ile, the audio unit displays
UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips
to the next file.
The order of f iles in USB playback
maybedifferentfromtheorderof
f iles displayed in PC or other
devices etc. Files are played in the
orderstoredinUSBflashmemory
device.
Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time bef ore they begin to play.
Depending on the sof tware the
f iles were made with, it may not be
possibletoplaysomefiles,or
displaysometextdata.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing a USB f lash
memory device.
Depending on the type of
encoding and writing sof tware
used, there may be cases where
character inf ormation does not
display properly.
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Combining a low sampling f requency
with a low bitrate may result in
extremely degraded sound quality.
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Connect the USB f lash memory
device to the USB adapter cable
correctly and securely.When the USB f lash memory device
is connected, the USB indicator is
showninthedisplay.
If a f ile on your USB f lash memory
device has an album art, it will be
showninthedisplay.
Unclip the USB connector by
pivoting it, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment.
1.
2.
CONT INUED
Connect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
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USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB CONNECTOR
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µYou can also select a file from any
list on the USB top menu: artists,
albums, songs, genres, by using the
selector knob. Push the selector
knob to switch the display to the
USB top menu, then turn the
selector knob to select a desired list.
Press the selector knob to set your
selection. The display shows items on the
selected list. Turn the selector knob
to select an item, then press the
selector knob to set your selection.
Use the SKIP bar while a USB f lash
memory device is playing to select
passages and change f iles.
Each time you press and
releasethe sideof theSKIPbar,
the system skips forward to the
beginning of the next f ile. Press and
releasethe sideof thebar,to
skip backward to the beginning of
the current f ile. Press it twice to skip
to the beginning of the previous file.
To move rapidly within a f ile, press
andholdeitherside( or )
of the SKIP bar.
Turning the selector knob to the
right or lef t also changes a f ile.
T o Change or Select Files
SK IP
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If you see an error message on the
audio display while playing a USB
f lash memory device, f ind the
solution in the chart to the right. If
you cannot clear the error message,
take your vehicle to your dealer.Error Message Solution
There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Appears when the overcurrent protection f eature of the system stops
supplying power to USB because an incompatible device is connected.
Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio system of f , and turn it on
again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.
Appears when the files in the USB flash memory device are DRM or
an unsupported format. This error message appears for a few seconds,
then plays the next song.
Appears when the USB f lash memory device is empty or there are no
MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash memory device. Save some
MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash memory device.
Appears when an unsupported device is connected. See page 275 for
specification information on USB flash memory devices. If it appears
when the supported device is connected, reconnect the device.
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USB ERROR
BAD USB DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERSMANUAL
UNPLAYABLE FILE
NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED
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SELECTOR KNOBBluetooth Indicator
SETUP BUTTON
SKIP BAR
POWER/VOLUME KNOB
RETURN BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON
U.S. EX and Canadian LX models
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