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Audio
This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play
music from a wide array of media sources, and control the audio system
using the audio buttons, the Interface Dial, or voice control.
Audio System.................................................. 136
About Your Audio System .............................. 136
USB Port ........................................................ 137
Auxiliary Input Jack ........................................ 138
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 139
Setting Audio Shortcuts ................................. 140
Audio Remote Controls.................................. 142
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 142
Audio Settings................................................. 143
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 145
Playing FM/AM Radio..................................... 147
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 147
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 147
Audio Menu .................................................. 149
Playing XM® Radio......................................... 153
Selecting XM® Mode..................................... 153
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 153
Audio Menu .................................................. 155XM® Radio Service......................................... 157
Playing a Disc................................................... 158
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 158
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 159
Audio Menu ................................................... 160
Recommended CDs ........................................ 163
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio............ 165
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 165
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 166
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 167
Audio Menu ................................................... 168
Playing an iPod®............................................. 177
Selecting iPod® Mode .................................... 178
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 179
Audio Menu ................................................... 181
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 184
Playing Internet Radio..................................... 189
Selecting Internet Radio Mode........................ 189Pandora® Menu ............................................ 190
Aha
TM Radio Menu ......................................... 191
Playing a USB Flash Drive............................... 193
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 194
Audio Screen Control..................................... 195
Audio Menu .................................................. 196
Playing Bluetooth® Audio............................. 199
Selecting Bluetooth® Audio Mode ................ 199
Audio Screen Control..................................... 200

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Audio System
Auxiliary Input Jack
Audio
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard
audio devices.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2.Connect a standard audio device to
the input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5
mm) stereo miniplug.
The audio system automatically
switches to the AUX mode.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
You can return to the AUX mode by selecting
Change Source on the Audio menu screen or
Audio Source on the touchscreen.

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Audio Remote ControlsSteering Wheel ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as
follows:
FM AM XM CD HDD USB
iPod®Bluetooth® Audio
Pandora® Aha
TM
AUX
VOL Button
Press R: To increase the volume.
Press U: To decrease the volume.
CH Button
•When listening to the radio
Press N: To select the next preset radio station.
Press B: To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold N: To scan to the next strong station.
Press and hold B: To scan to the previous strong station.
•When listening to a CD, HDD, iPod®, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press N: To skip to the next song.
Press B: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Press and hold N: To go to the group up. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Press and hold B: To go to the group down. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
•When listening to a CD, HDD or USB flash drive
Press and hold N: To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold B: To go back to the previous folder.
•When listening to Pandora® or Aha
TM
Press N: To skip to the next song.
Press and hold N: To select the next station.
Press and hold B: To select the previous station.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
The USB mode, iPod® mode, Bluetooth® Audio
mode, Pandora® mode, and Aha
TM mode appear
when a connection (Bluetooth or USB) is
established with a device.
MODE ButtonCH ButtonMODE Button
VOL Button

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Rear Entertainment System
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment
source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio
choices.
Rear Entertainment System..................246
Auxiliary Console Panel .........................246
HDMI Input Jack (Ultrawide RES only) ....247
Rear Control Panel Operation...............250
Selecting the Audio Source ...................250
Rear DVD Menu ....................................251
Screen and Surround Settings ...............254
DVD Initial Settings (RES only) ...............257
Dual Screen Mode (Ultrawide RES only) .258
Replacing the Batteries ..........................260
Front Control Panel Operation.............261
Selecting the Audio Source using front
control panel .......................................261
Rear System Setup ................................262Setting the DVD Menu ......................... 263
Wireless Headphones........................... 265
Using the Wireless Headphones ........... 265
Changing the Sound Source (Ultrawide RES
only)................................................... 266
Replacing the Batteries ......................... 267

246Rear Entertainment System
Rear Entertainment SystemThe Rear Entertainment System (RES) is operable from both the front control panel
and the rear control panel.2Front Control Panel Operation
P. 261
2Rear Control Panel Operation
P. 250
Auxiliary Console PanelAuxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system
are above the third row seat armrest on the driver’s side.
V = Video jack
L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack
■Auxiliary Input Jacks
The system will accept auxiliary inputs from standard video games and video
equipment. Some video game power supplies may cause poor picture quality.
■Headphone Connectors
There are two headphone connectors for the rear passengers. Each connector has its
own volume control.
1Rear Entertainment System
This vehicle’s overhead mounted video display, if
so equipped, includes mercury-containing
components. Upon removal, please reuse,
recycle, or dispose of as hazardous waste.NOTICE
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

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Rear Control Panel Operation
Dual Screen Mode (Ultrawide RES only)
Rear Entertainment System
HMENU button (in the DVD mode)
 Initial Settings
 Language Settings
1.Select an item. Press the ENTER
button.
2.Select a language. Press the ENTER
button.
Dual Screen Mode (Ultrawide RES only)Select between the two screen modes, single or dual.
■Single Mode
The selected source is displayed in the center of the screen.
■Dual Mode
Two separate screens are displayed side by side. You can only select one output
source from the front audio system. The other source must come from “AUX-
VIDEO” or “AUX-HDMI.”■Selecting the DVD Menu Language
1Selecting the DVD Menu Language
When you select Other, enter a 4-digit language
code.
2List of Language Codes P. 321

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Rear Control Panel Operation
Dual Screen Mode (Ultrawide RES only)
Rear Entertainment System
■Single mode to Dual mode
■Dual mode to Single mode
DVD
Press the DUAL
button.Select the side
(e.g., “Left”).
Select a source
(e.g., “AUX-
VIDEO”).
Press the SWAP
button. DVD AUX-VIDEO AUX-VIDEO DVD
AUX-VIDEO DVD
Press the
SINGLE button.Select a source
(e.g., “DVD”).DVD

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Wireless HeadphonesUsing the Wireless HeadphonesAudio for the Rear Entertainment System is sent to the wireless headphones that
come with the system.
1.Pivot the earpieces outward.
2.Adjust the volume by turning the
dial on the bottom of the right
earpiece.
3.Wear the headphones correctly
with the left and right earpieces on
the correct sides.

L (left) and R (right) are marked
on the sides of the frame.
1Using the Wireless Headphones
When you remove the headphones, the
earpieces automatically pivot inward, and the
headphones turn off. When not in use, store the
headphones in the back pocket of either front
seat.
You can use wired headphones through the
auxiliary input jacks.
2Auxiliary Console Panel P. 246
Volume Dial