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Each time you press and release the
SCAN button, the mode changes
from scan, disc scan, then to normal
play.
Each time you press and release the
SCAN button, the mode changes
f rom f ile scan, f older scan, disc scan,
then to normal play.
When the f irst track in the last disc,
or the f irst f ile in the last main f older
in the last disc begins to play, the
disc scan mode will be canceled.
Pressing either side of the SEEK/
SKIP bar or selecting a dif f erent
folder with the TUNE bar also turns
off the scan feature.
You can also select a track/f ile
directly f rom a track list on the audio
display. Touch the TRACK LIST
icon. The track list menu appears on
the audio display.
When playing a CD recorded with
text data, each track name is shown
on the audio display. With a disc
recorded in MP3 or WMA, the f older
number and the location are also
displayed.
This f eature, when
activated, samples the first track in
each disc in order (the f irst f ile in
themainfolderoneachdiscinMP3
or WMA mode). To activate the disc
scan feature, press and release the
SCAN button repeatedly until
‘‘D-SCAN

When you press the eject button
while listening to the radio, or with
the audio system turned of f , the disc
that was last selected is ejected.
Af ter that disc is ejected, pressing
the eject button again will eject the
next disc in numerical order. By
doing this six times, you can remove
all the discs f rom the changer.
To eject one disc, press and release
the eject button.
You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is on or of f :
To eject all discs, press and hold the
eject button until the LOAD
indicator begins to blink. For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect discs, see page .
198
CD Changer (Models with navigation system)
Protecting Discs
Features
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.
To search up and down f rom the
current f requency and f ind a station
with a strong signal, press the top
( ) or bottom ( ) of the button for
1 second.
The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it.
The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
XM1, XM2 (if equipped), CD (if a
disc is loaded), or AUX-Audio.
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models
Remote Audio Controls
Features
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MODE BUTTON
CH BUTTON
VOL BUTTON
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If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
numbers in the upper display.
To go to the next disc, press the top
( ) of the button for 1 second.
Press the bottom ( ) f or 1 second
to go back to the previous disc.
When you play an MP3/WMA disc,
press the top ( ) of the button for 1
second to go to the next folder. Press
the bottom ( ) for 1 second to go
back to the previous folder. If you are listening to XM Radio, use
the CH button to change channels.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset channel. Press the
bottom( )togobacktothe
previous preset channel.
To go to the next channel of the
category you are listening to, press
the top ( ) of the button for 1
second. Press the bottom ( ) f or 1
second to go back to the previous
channel.
On models without navigation system
Remote Audio Controls
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‘‘Change Language’’
‘‘Hands Free Help’’
‘‘System
Set up’’
‘‘Tutorial’’ ‘‘Clear’’
‘‘Auto Transfer’’
‘‘Call Notification’’ ‘‘Security’’
‘‘Change Passcode’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.
: Canadian models Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key
cycle to access the system
(See page 241)
Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call
Change your security passcode
(See page 242)
(See page 242)
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you
enter the vehicle (See page 242)
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries and security
passcode (See page 243)
Change language from English to French (See page 244)
Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system (See page 223)
Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each comma nd
(See page 223)
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The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. The
Maintenance Minder indicator
( ) also comes on and remains
on in the instrument panel. When
you see this message, immediately
have the indicated maintenance done
by your dealer. If you do not perf orm the indicated
maintenance, negative distance
traveled is displayed and begins to
blink af ter the vehicle has been
driven 10 miles (10 km) or more.
Negative distance traveled means
your vehicle has passed the
maintenance required point.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenance done by your dealer.
You can switch the information
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer or the trip
meter. Press and release the
SELECT button on the dashboard.
Whentheengineoillifeis15to1
percent, the Maintenance Minder
indicator ( ) comes on every
time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, then it goes out
if you switch the inf ormation display.
When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance
perf ormed by your dealer as soon as
possible.
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Maint enance
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You will also see the system
message every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position until you have the indicated
maintenance perf ormed by your
dealer.
The maintenance item code(s)
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
less than 5 percent, you will see the
above display. The display then
changes to ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW.

Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 341
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Brake Lights . 341
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Bed Lights . 344
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Daytime Running Lights . 340
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Fog Lights . 340
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
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Hazard Lights . 339
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Headlights . 337
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High-mount Brake Light . 342
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License Plate Lights . 343
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) . 341
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Specif ications . 391
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Bulbs, Halogen . 337, 340
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Capacities Chart . 390, 391
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
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Cargo Hooks . 118, 137
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Carrying Cargo . 261
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
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CD Care . 198
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CD Changer . 181, 189 CD Player/Changer Error
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Messages . 202
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CD Player . 175
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Certif ication Label . 388
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Chains, tire . 355
Change Oil
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How to . 329
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When to . 315
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Changing a Flat Tire . 363
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Charging System Indicator . 63, 376
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 271
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Childproof Door Locks . 104
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Child Saf ety . 34
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Booster Seats . 52
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Child Seats . 41
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 34
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Inf ants . 39
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Larger Children . 51
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LATCH . 43
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Risks with Airbags . 35
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Small Children . 40
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Tether . 43, 48
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 35
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Child Seats . 41
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LATCH . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48 ...............
Climate Control System . 152
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Clock . 207
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Coat Hooks . 138
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Code, Audio System . 205
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CO in the Exhaust . 55, 399
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Compact Spare Tire . 362
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Compass . 213
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Console Compartment . 136
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Consumer Inf ormation . 406
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
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Adding . 331
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Checking . 255
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Proper Solution . 331
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Temperature Gauge . 76
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Courtesy Light . 143
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 399
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator . 67
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Operation . 210
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Cup Holders . 137
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Customer Service . 406
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