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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.
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (EX-L and Canadian EX models without navigation system)
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USB ERROR
BAD USB DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERSMANUAL
UNPLAYABLE FILE
NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED
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You can select one of the f our types
of screen by pressing the Display
button, then turning and pressing
the selector knob.When you select the trip computer,
the display shows the instant f uel
economy, average f uel economy,
distance (trip meter), average speed,
elapsed time, and range.
For inf ormation on instant f uel
economy, average f uel economy,
distance (trip meter) and range, see
page .
When you select ‘‘Audio Display,

On the FM band, you can select a
favorite station and display the
program service name provided by
the radio data system (RDS).
For inf ormation on FM/AM radio
f requencies and reception, see page
.
The RDS INFO display f unction
shows the name of the station you
are listening to. With the audio
system on and the FM band selected,
you can turn this f unction on or of f . To switch the RDS INFO display
f unction on and of f , press and
release the TITLE button. With the
system on, you will see the ‘‘RDS
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The XM satellites are in orbit over
the equator; therefore, objects south
of the vehicle may cause satellite
reception interruptions. To help
compensate f or this, ground-based
repeaters are placed in major
metropolitan areas. Satellite signals
aremorelikelytobeblockedbytall
buildings and mountains the f arther
north you travel f rom the equator.
Depending on where you drive, you
may experience reception problems.
Interf erence can be caused by any of
these conditions:Driving on the north side of an
east/west mountain road.
Driving on the north side of a
large commercial truck on an
east/west road.
Driving in tunnels. Driving on a single lane road
alongside dense trees taller than
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.
Driving on the lower level of a
multi-tiered road.
Driving on a road beside a vertical
wall, steep clif f , or hill to the south
of you.
When DPLII is turned on (see page
), sound coming f rom the rear
speakers may be distorted due to the
compression of the music being
broadcast. Turn DPLII of f if this
happens. 311
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Playing t he XMRadio (Models with navigation system)
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GROUND R
EPEATER
Signal may be blocked by
mountains or large obstacles
to the south.
Signal weaker in
these areas.
SATELLITE
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You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm) discs in this system. Insert a disc about half way into thedisc slot. The drive will pull the disc
intherestof thewaytoplayit.You
operate the disc player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
The number of the current track is
showninthedisplay.Whenplayinga
disc in MP3, WMA or AAC, the
numbers of the current f older and
f ile are shown. The system will
continuously play a disc until you
change modes. For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
.
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To Load a Disc
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation syst em)
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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The system plays the f irst f ile in the
f irst f older f or about 10 seconds. If
you do nothing, the system will then
play the f irst f iles in the next f olders
for 10 seconds. After playing the first
file in the last folder, the system
plays normally.To remove the disc, press the eject
( ) button.
If you do not remove the disc f rom
the slot, the system will reload the
disc af ter 10 seconds. The disc starts
playing automatically. For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect discs, see page .
To turn this feature off, press the
SCAN button again, or turn the
interf ace dial to select the OFF icon,
andpressENTERontheinterface
selector. The system begins to play
the last track sampled.
Each time you press and release the
SCAN button, the mode changes
from file scan to folder scan, then to
normal play. 332
Removing a Disc f rom the Player Protecting Discs
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation syst em)
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NOTE:
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Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
center display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
center display while playing a disc,
press the eject button. Af ter ejecting
the disc, check it f or damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
For additional information on
damaged discs, see page . Error Message Cause Solution
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High Temperature
Track/File format not
supported
Mechanical Error
Servo Error Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
Check the disc f or serious damage, signs of
def ormation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page 333). Insert the disc again. If the code
does not disappear, or the disc cannot be
removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to
f orce the disc out of the player.
Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation syst em)
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HEAT ERROR
UNSUPPORTED
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’S
MANUAL PUSH EJECT
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’S
MANUAL
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When recording a CD-R, the
recording must be closed f or it to
be used.
CD-RW discs will not work in this
unit.
When using CD-R discs, use only
high quality discs labeled f or audiouse.
Play only standard round discs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping. When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it f rom
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the
recording surf ace of the disc,
causing skipping or other problems.
Remove these pieces by rubbing the
inner and outer edges with the side
of a pencil or pen.
Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the disc to not play
properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the disc player.
General Inf ormation Protecting Discs
Protecting Your Discs
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