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If an auxiliary device has already
been connected, but a different
source is currently active, do one of
the following:
.Press SOURCE or SRCE to
scroll all of the available audio
source screens, until the AUX
source screen is selected.
.Say“Play Front AUX” using
voice recognition to play the
auxiliary device . See Voice
Recognition on page 79.
Bluetooth Audio
If equipped, music may be played
from a paired Bluetooth device. See
“Pairing a Phone/Device” under
Bluetooth on page 85.
To play music through a Bluetooth
device:
1. Power on the device, pair, and connect the device. 2. Music can be launched by doing
one of the following:
.Press the Bluetooth Audio
screen button on the
Home Page.
.Press SOURCE until
Bluetooth Audio is selected.
.Press the SRC button on
the steering wheel controls
until Bluetooth Audio is
selected. See Steering
Wheel Controls on page 9.
.Use voice recognition. See
Voice Recognition on
page 79.
The music can be controlled by
either the infotainment controls or
the controls on the device.
When a phone is connected to the
system through Bluetooth Audio
the phone notifications and sounds
may not be heard on the phone
until Bluetooth is disconnected. Notification features may vary based
on the phone. Check the phone
manufacturer
’s information for
notification support.
Bluetooth Audio Menu
Press the Menu screen button and
the following may display:
Shuffle: Press the outer ring of the
SELECT/Multifunction knob to turn
shuffle on or off. Not all devices
support the shuffle feature.
When selecting Bluetooth audio, the
Bluetooth device internal music
player may not open depending
on the status of the device. All
devices launch and play back audio
differently. Make sure the correct
audio source is playing on the
device for Bluetooth audio playback
on the radio. When the vehicle is
not moving, use the device to begin
playback.

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When selecting Bluetooth audio as
a source, the radio may source to
the Bluetooth Audio Paused screen
with no audio playing. Press play on
the device or push
kto begin
playback. This may happen
depending on how the device
communicates over Bluetooth.
Some phones support sending
Bluetooth music information to
display on the radio. When the radio
receives this information, it will
check to see if any album art is
available and display it.
When playing music on the radio
from a Bluetooth device, make sure
the Bluetooth device is unlocked
and the intended music application
is showing on the home screen.
For iPhone/iPod touch and iPad
devices, Bluetooth Audio will not
work if the device is connected
through the USB and Bluetooth at
the same time.
Rear Seat
Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System
The vehicle may be equipped with a
DVD Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) system. The RSE system
works with the vehicle's infotainment
system.
The RSE system includes a radio
with a DVD player, two rear seat
video display screens, audio/video
jacks, two wireless headphones,
and a remote control.
To use the rear seat displays:
1. Insert a DVD into the navigation radio or an attached auxiliary
video source.
2. Press Rear Screens from theHome Page to display the AV
screen.
3. Press Display 1 for left videoscreen or Display 2 for right
video.

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4. Select the DVD or AUX videosource.
Before Driving
In severe or extreme weather, the
RSE system may not work until the
temperature is within the operating
range of above −20°C (−4°F) and
below 60°C (140°F). Heat or cool
the vehicle until it is within the
operating range.
Global Off
Depending on the infotainment
system, the RSE system may have
Global Off. This feature disables all
RSE system features. Press and
hold the radio power button for more
than three seconds to enable Global
Off. The RSE status icon will
indicate disabled. To turn the Global
Off feature off:
.Press and hold the radio power
button for more than
three seconds.
.Select Rear Screens from the
Home Page, then change
Display Source to DVD or AUX.
.Insert or eject any disc.
.Press the Remote Control power
button.
.Cycle the ignition.
Headphones
1. Battery cover
2. Channel 1 or 2 switch
3. Power button
4. Volume control
5. Power indicator light
RSE includes two 2-channel
wireless headphones. Channel 1
is dedicated to the DVD player,
and Channel 2 is dedicated
to any external auxiliary device
connected to the A/V jacks.

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The headphones are used to listen
to various multi-media. The wireless
headphones have an On/Off button,
channel 1/2 switch, and a volume
control. Turn the headphones off
when not in use.
Push the On/Off button to turn on
the headphones. A light on the
headphones comes on. If the light
does not come on, check the
batteries. Intermittent sound or static
can also indicate weak batteries.
See“Battery Replacement” later in
this section.
Infrared transmitters are on the top
of the left seatback video screen.
The headphones shut off to save
battery power if RSE is shut off or if
the headphones are out of range for
more than three minutes. Being too
far forward or out of the vehicle, can
cause the headphones to lose the
signal or have static.
The headphones turn off after four
hours of continuous use. To adjust the volume on the
headphones, use the volume
control.
Wear the headphones correctly, with
the headband over the top of the
head for best audio reception. The
L (Left) and R (Right) symbols are
on the outside bottom edge of the
ear cup and should be worn
appropriately.
Notice:
Do not store the
headphones in heat or direct
sunlight. This could damage the
headphones and repairs will not
be covered by the warranty.
Storage in extreme cold can
weaken the batteries. Keep the
headphones stored in a cool, dry
place.
If the headphone foam ear pads
become worn or damaged, they
can be replaced separately. To
purchase replacement ear pads,
call 1-888-293-3332, then prompt
zero (0), or contact your dealer. Battery Replacement
To change the batteries:
1. Loosen the screw to the battery
door on the left side of the
headphones.
2. Slide the battery door open.
3. Replace the two AAA batteries.
4. Replace the battery door and tighten the screw.
Remove the batteries if the
headphones are not going to be
used for a long period.
Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks
If equipped, the A/V jacks are on the
rear of the floor console. Audio or
video cables can be connected
from an auxiliary device such as a
camcorder or a video game system.
The A/V jacks are color coded:
.Yellow for video input.
.White for left audio input.
.Red for right audio input.

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Power for auxiliary devices is not
supplied by the infotainment system.
To use the auxiliary inputs:
1. Connect the auxiliary devicecables to the A/V jacks.
2. Turn on the power to the auxiliary device and the RSE
video screen.
Changing the Source on the Video
Display Screens
The source for the video screens
can be changed.
Press the AUX button on the remote
control:
1. To change the source of both video screens from the DVD
player to the auxiliary device.
2. A second time to change the left video screen source to the DVD
player and the right video screen
to the auxiliary device.
3. A third time to change the left video screen source to the
auxiliary device and the right
video screen to the DVD player. 4. A fourth time to change the
source of both video screens to
the DVD player.
How to Change the RSE Video
Screen Settings
To change the screen display mode,
brightness, and language from the
remote control:
1. Press
z.
2. Use
n,q,p,oandrto
select the settings.
3. Press
zagain to exit.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or
auxiliary inputs can be heard
through the wireless headphones or
vehicle speakers.
The RSE system transmits the
audio signal to the wireless
headphones if an audio signal is
available. See “Headphones” earlier
in this section. The front seat passengers can listen
to audio from the A/V jacks through
the vehicle speakers by selecting
Rear AUX as the source on the
radio.
Video Screens
The video screens are in the back
of the driver and front passenger
seats.
To use the video screen:
1. Push the release button on the
seatback console.

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2. Move the screen to the desiredviewing position.
Push the video screen down into its
locked position when it is not in use,
the screen turns off automatically.
Only the left RSE seatback console
contains the infrared transmitters for
the wireless headphones and may
be visible as eight illuminated LEDs.
These LEDs are not on the right
video screen. Both seatback
consoles contain an infrared
receiver for the remote control. They
are at the top of each console.
Notice: Avoid directly touching
the video screen, as damage may
occur. See “Cleaning the Video
Screens” later in this section for
more information.
Video Screen Input Jack
Each video screen has a video input
jack to allow video cables to be
connected from an auxiliary device
such as a camcorder or a video
game system. This signal will override any video provided by the
RSE. The RSE system must be on
for this input to operate.
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at
the transmitter window at either
seatback console and press the
power button. Direct sunlight or very
bright light could affect the ability of
the RSE transmitter to receive
signals from the remote control.
Check the batteries if the remote
control does not seem to be
working. See
“Battery Replacement”
later in this section. Objects
blocking the line of sight could also
affect the function of the remote
control.
If a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in the
Radio DVD slot, the remote control
Obutton can be used to turn on the
video screen display and start the
disc. The infotainment system can
also turn on the video screen
display. See CD Player on page 36.
Use the infotainment system to turn
the video screen display on.
Notice: Storing the remote
control in a hot area or in direct
sunlight can damage it, and the
repairs will not be covered by the
warranty. Storage in extreme cold
can weaken the batteries. Keep
the remote control stored in a
cool, dry place.

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Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd)
ProblemRecommended Action
The auxiliary source is running but
there is no picture or sound. Check that the RSE video screen is
in the auxiliary source mode by
pressing the AUX button on the
remote control.
Check the auxiliary input
connections at both devices.
Sometimes the wireless headphone
audio cuts out or buzzes. Check for obstructions, low
batteries, reception range,
interference from cell phone towers,
or cell phones being used in the
vehicle.
Check that the headphones are on
correctly using the L (left) and R
(right) on the headphones.
Check that the headphones are
positioned properly with the
headband across the top of
the head.
I lost the remote and/or the
headphones. See your dealer for assistance.
The DVD is playing, but there is no
picture or sound. Check that the RSE video screen is
sourced to the DVD player by
pressing the AUX button on the
remote control.
DVD Display Error Messages
The DVD display error message
depends on which radio the vehicle
has. The video screen may display
one of the following:
Disc Load/Eject Error or
Mechanical Error:
There are disc
load or eject problems.
Disc Format Error or Unknown
Format: The disc is inserted with
the disc label wrong side up, or if
the disc is damaged.
Disc Region Error or Disc Error:
The disc is not from a correct
region.
No Disc Inserted: No disc is
present when the
Xis pressed on
the infotainment system.
DVD Distortion
Video distortion can occur when
operating cell phones, scanners, CB
radios, Global Position Systems
(GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax,
or walkie talkies.

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.Press the Zoom in/out button on
the screen and press the map to
locate the destination to select.
Press and hold a finger on the
map to activate fast scrolling.
.Press the Go button on the
bottom of the screen to display
the Destination Confirmation
screen.
.Press the Start Guidance screen
button. The route calculates.
Destination Confirmation
Multiple options are available on the
Destination Confirmation screen:
Start Guidance: Press to start a
route calculation to the displayed
destination.
Show on Map: Press to switch to
the map view with the displayed
destination centered on the map.
Route Options: Press to change
route options. See “Route Options”
following. Call:
Press to initiate a phone call
to the displayed phone number,
if phone capability is available.
Save as Home: Press to save the
displayed destination as your home
destination. The home destination
will be stored at the top of the list of
destinations in the address book.
Save/Edit: Press to save the
displayed destination into the
address book. If the displayed
destination is already stored in the
address book, Edit will show as the
menu item.
Route Options
Press to display various route
options. Alternative Routes:
If enabled, the
system will provide an additional
screen after Start Guidance has
been selected. Select Fastest,
Shortest, or Eco calculated routes
before selecting GO.
Fastest: This calculates for the
quickest route.
Shortest: This calculates for the
shortest route.
Eco: This calculates for the most
fuel efficient route based on speed
and distance.
Under the Route Options menu,
there are route preferences
that by default are all enabled.
A checkmark placed next to each
preference indicates this. All of
these preferences are used when
calculating the route. If any of these
preferences are unselected, the
route will be calculated without
including these preferences.
Use Highways: Deselect to avoid
major roads.