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ing of the MODE button until the desired mode
is highlighted then press the ENTER button on
the remote control to select the mode.
In a single screen system, when a video mode
(such as DVD-video, Aux video, etc.) is active
and Channel/Screen 1 is selected using the
remote control selector switch, the first press of
the remote control’s MODE button causes the
Mode Selection menu to appear.
Numeric Keypad Menu
When the display for either Channel 1 or Chan-
nel 2 shows a direct action button, pressing the
remote control’s ENTER button activates a nu-
meric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy
to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite
channel, or track number. To enter the desired
digit:
1. Press the remote control’s navigation but-
tons (,,,) to navigate to the desired
digit.
2. When the digit is highlighted, press the re-
mote control’s ENTER button to select the digit.
Repeat these steps until all digits are entered.
3. To delete the last digit, navigate to the Del
button and press the remote control’s ENTER
button.
4. After all of the digits are entered, navigate to
the Go button and press the remote control’s
ENTER button.Disc Menu
When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc,
pressing the remote control’s MENU button
displays a list of all commands which control
playback of the disc. Using the options you can
activate or cancel play and Random play.
Numeric Keypad Menu
Disc Menu For CDs
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Display Settings
When watching a video source (DVD Video with
the disc in Play mode, Aux Video, etc.), pressing
the remote control’s SETUP button activates
the Display Settings menu. These settings con-
trol the appearance of the video on the screen.
The factory default settings are already set for
optimum viewing, so there is no need to change
these settings under normal circumstances.
To change the settings, press the remote con-
trol’s navigation buttons (,) to select an
item, then press the remote control’s navigation
buttons (, ) to change the value for the currently selected item. To reset all values back
to the original settings, select the Default Set-
tings menu option and press the remote con-
trol’s ENTER button.
Disc Features control the remote DVD player’s
(if equipped) settings of DVD being watched in
the remote player.
Listening To Audio With The Screen
Closed
To listen to only audio portion of the channel
with the screen closed:
•
Set the audio to the desired source and
channel.
• Close the video screen.
• To change the current audio mode, press the
remote control’s SOURCE button. This will
automatically select the next available audio
mode without using the MODE/SOURCE Se-
lect menu.
• When the screen is reopened, the video
screen will automatically turn back on and
show the appropriate display menu or media. If the screen is closed and there is no audio
heard, verify that the headphones are turned on
(the ON indicator is illuminated) and the head-
phone selector switch is on the desired channel.
If the headphones are turned on, press the
remote control’s power button to turn audio on.
If audio is still not heard, check that fully
charged batteries are installed in the head-
phones.Why Does The Screen Mode Change
Automatically?
In order to make the operation of the VES™
simple and with the least amount of driver distrac-
tion, specific events will cause the screen(s) to
automatically switch to DVD mode. These events
are:
•
Loading a disc in the DVD player (if so
equipped),
• Pressing the PLAY button on the DVD player
faceplate when the disc is stopped or
paused, or
• AM/FM band selection via Radio.
Video Screen Display Settings
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If your vehicle is not equipped with the separate
DVD player, the following events in the Radio
will cause the screen(s) to automatically switch
to Radio Disc mode.
•Loading a disc in the radio CD/DVD player
• AM/FM band selection via Radio
Auxiliary InputsFor each video screen there is an auxiliary (Aux
jack) device input which is used to connect exter-
nal audio/video sources to the VES™. Examples
of devices that can be connected to the Aux inputs
include portable music players, video cameras,
VCR’s, game systems, and other devices with
audio and/or video outputs. The Aux jacks are
typically located on the back of the center console
or on one of the vehicles side panels in the rear
occupant area. When connecting an ex-
ternal source to the AUX
input, be sure to follow
the standard color coding
for the VES™ jacks:1. Video in (yellow)
2. Left audio in (white)
3. Right audio in (red)
Using The Auxiliary Audio/Video Input
Jacks (AUX)
•
Lower the screen or press the POWER button
on the remote control to turn the screen on.
•
Plug the Audio and/or Video outputs from the
external device with volume turned up into
the AUX jack (make sure to match up the
color coding: Video is Yellow, Left Audio is
White, and Right Audio is Red). Then navi-
gate to VES AUX1 or VES AUX2 mode in the
Select Mode screen. •
To exit out of AUX mode, use the MODE
button on the remote control to navigate out
of AUX mode. (Refer to the instructions in the
Mode Selection Menu section of this
manual).
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located
on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach
behind the wheel to access the switches.
Remote Sound System Controls
(Back View Of Steering Wheel)
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The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch
with a pushbutton in the center and controls the
volume and mode of the sound system. Press-
ing the top of the rocker switch will increase the
volume, and pressing the bottom of the rocker
switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make the radio
switch between the various modes available.
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch
with a pushbutton in the center. The function of
the left-hand control is different depending on
which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control
operation in each mode.
Radio OperationPressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for
the next listenable station and pressing the
bottom of the switch will “Seek” down for the
next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand
control will tune to the next preset station that
you have programmed in the radio preset push-
button.
CD PlayerPressing the top of the switch once will go to the
next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the
switch once will go to the beginning of the
current track, or to the beginning of the previous
track if it is within one second after the current
track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down twice, it plays
the second track; three times, it will play the
third, etc.
The center button on the left side rocker switch
has no function for a single-disc CD player.
However, when a multiple-disc CD player is
equipped on the vehicle, the center button will
select the next available CD in the player.
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the
following precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching
the surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a
soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid
scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thin-
ner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures
may become too high.
NOTE:
If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched,
reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or
dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection
encoding. Try a known good disc before con-
sidering disc player service.
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RADIO OPERATION AND
MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone
being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or
noisy performance from your radio. This condi-
tion may be lessened or eliminated by relocat-
ing the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio perfor-
mance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the
repositioning of the antenna, it is recommended
that the radio volume be turned down or off
during mobile phone operation when not using
Uconnect® (if equipped).
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating system is
designed to make you comfortable in all types
of weather.
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) — If Equipped
•The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) al-
lows both driver and front passenger seat
occupants to select individual comfort settings.
•When occupants in the vehicle select the
AUTO mode operation, a comfort tempera-
ture can be set by using the temperature up
and down buttons, and the auto blower op-
eration will be set automatically.
• The system provides set-and-forget opera-
tion for optimum comfort and convenience.
• The system can be controlled manually, if
desired.
The ATC system automatically maintains the
interior comfort level desired by the driver and
passenger. 1. A/C Button
Press and release to change the current Air
Conditioning (A/C) setting, the indicator illumi-
nates when A/C is ON. Performing this function
will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode.
2. Recirculation Control Button
Press and release to change the current setting,
the indicator illuminates when ON.
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3. Left Front Seat Occupant Temperature
Display
This display shows the temperature setting for
the left front seat occupant.
4. Mode Display
This display shows the current Mode selection
(Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix).
5. Blower Control Display
This display shows the current Blower speed
selection.
6. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature
Display
This display shows the temperature setting for
the right front seat occupant.
7. Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the current setting,
the indicator illuminates when ON. Performing
this function will cause the ATC to switch into
manual mode. The blower will engage immedi-
ately if the Defrost mode is selected.8.Passenger Temperature Control Up Button
Provides the passenger with independent tem-
perature control. Push the button for warmer
temperature settings.
9. Passenger Temperature Control Down
Button
Provides the passenger with independent tem-
perature control. Push the button for cooler
temperature settings.
10. Auto Temperature Control Button
Controls airflow temperature, distribution, volume,
and the amount of air recirculation automatically.
Press and release to select. Refer to “Automatic
Operation” for more information. Performing this
function will cause the ATC to switch between
manual mode and automatic modes.
11. Blower Control
There are seven blower speeds, the blower
speed increases as you move the control to the
right from the lowest blower setting. Performing
this function will cause the ATC to switch into
manual mode.12. Climate Control ON/OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Cli-
mate Control OFF
13. Mode Control Button
Press and release to select between Modes
(Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix). Performing this
function will cause the ATC to switch into
manual mode.
14. SYNC Button
Press and release to control the temperature
setting for both zones from the driver tempera-
ture control.
15.
Driver Temperature Control Down Button
Provides the driver with independent tempera-
ture control. Push the button for cooler tempera-
ture settings.
16. Driver Temperature Control Up Button
Provides the driver with independent tempera-
ture control. Push the button for warmer tem-
perature settings.
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Automatic Operation
1. Press the AUTO button on the Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC) Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like
the system to maintain by adjusting the driver
and front passenger temperature control but-
tons. Once the desired temperature is dis-
played, the system will achieve and automati-
cally maintain that comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort
level, it is not necessary to change the settings.
You will experience the greatest efficiency by
simply allowing the system to function automati-
cally.
NOTE:
•It is not necessary to move the tempera-
ture settings for cold or hot vehicles. The
system automatically adjusts the tem-
perature, mode and fan speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible. •
The temperature can be displayed in U.S.
or Metric units by selecting the US/M
customer-programmable feature. Refer to
the “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC) — Customer-Programmable
Features (SETUP)” in this section of the
manual.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the
Automatic mode, during cold start-ups, the
blower fan will remain on low until the engine
warms up. The blower will increase in speed
and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation
This system offers a full complement of manual
override features.
NOTE:
Each of these features operate indepen-
dently from each other. If any one feature is
controlled manually, temperature control
will continue to operate automatically. Blower Control
There are seven fixed
blower speeds. Use the
outer dial control to regu-
late the amount of air
forced through the sys-
tem in any mode you se-
lect. The blower speed
increases as you move
the control clockwise and
decreases when you move the control counter-
clockwise.
The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed
speed by adjusting the blower control outer dial.
The fan will now operate at a fixed speed until
additional speeds are selected. This allows the
front occupants to control the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto
mode.
The operator can also select the direction of the
airflow by selecting one of the following
positions.
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Panel ModeAir comes from the outlets in the in-
strument panel. Each of these outlets
can be individually adjusted to direct
the flow of air. The air vanes of the center
outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up
and down or side to side to regulate airflow
direction. There is a shut off wheel located
below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the
amount of airflow from these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel
outlets, floor outlets and defrost outlets.
NOTE:
In many temperature positions, the Bi–Level
mode is designed to provide cooler air out of
the panel outlets and warmer air from the
floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister outlets.
Mix Mode
Air comes from the floor, defrost and
side window demist outlets. This mode
works best in cold or snowy conditions.
It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping
the windshield clear.
Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield and
side window demist outlets. Use De-
frost mode with maximum temperature
settings for best windshield and side window
defrosting. When the defrost mode is selected,
the blower will automatically default to medium-
high unless the blower is controlled manually.
NOTE:
While operating in the other modes, the
system will not automatically sense the
presence of fog, mist or ice on the wind-
shield. Defrost mode must be manually se-
lected to clear the windshield and side
glass. Air Conditioning (A/C)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator to manually activate or deactivate the
air conditioning system. When in A/C mode and
the ATC is set to a cool temperature, dehumidi-
fied air flows through the air outlets. If Economy
mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn off
the A/C mode in the ATC display and deactivate
the A/C system. Also, make sure to select only
Panel, Bi-Level or Floor modes.
NOTE:
•
If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost
Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but the
A/C system shall remain active to prevent
fogging of the windows.
• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or
side glass, select Defrost mode and in-
crease blower speed.
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