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Audio
This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play
music from a wide array of media s ources, and control the audio system
using the audio buttons, the Interface Dial, or voice control.
Audio System .................................................. 140
About Your Audio System .............................. 140
USB Port ........................................................ 141
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 142
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 143
Setting Audio Shortcuts ................................. 144
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 146
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 146
Audio Settings ................................................. 147
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 149
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 151
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 151
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 151
Audio Menu .................................................. 153
Playing SiriusXM® Radio ................................ 157
Selecting SiriusXM® Mode............................. 157
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 157
Audio Menu .................................................. 159 SiriusXM® Radio Service................................. 161
Playing a Disc ................................................... 162
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 162
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 163
Audio Menu ................................................... 164
Recommended CDs ........................................ 167
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 169
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 169
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 170
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 171
Audio Menu ................................................... 172
Playing an iPod® ............................................. 181
Selecting iPod® Mode .................................... 182
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 183
Audio Menu ................................................... 185
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 188
Playing Internet Radio ..................................... 193
Selecting Internet Radio Mode........................ 193 Pandora® Menu ............................................ 194
Aha
TM Radio Menu ......................................... 195
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 197
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 198
Audio Screen Control..................................... 199
Audio Menu .................................................. 200
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio............................. 203
Selecting Bluetooth ® Audio Mode ................ 203
Audio Screen Control..................................... 204

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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
Audio Remote Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as
follows:
FM AM SiriusXM® CD HDD
USB iPod®Bluetooth® Audio
Pandora® Aha
TMAUX
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Move to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Move to the right and hold: To scan to the next strong station.
Move to the left and hold: To scan to the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, HDD, iPod®, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Move to the right and hold: To go to the group up. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Move to the left and hold: To go to the group down. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
• When listening to a CD, HDD or USB flash drive
Move to the right and hold: To skip to the next folder.
Move to the left and hold: To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora® or Aha
TM
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next station.
Move to the left and hold: 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.
To select audio mode, pr ess the SOURCE button,
then move the left selector wheel to the right or
left.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE 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..................262
Auxiliary Console Panel .........................262
HDMI Input Jack (Ultrawide RES only) ....263
Playable Discs ........................................264
Rear Control Panel Operation ...............265
Selecting the Audio Source ...................265
Rear DVD Menu ....................................266
Screen and Surround Settings ...............269
DVD Initial Settings (RES only) ...............272
Dual Screen Mode (U ltrawide RES only) .273
Replacing the Batteries ..........................275
Front Control Panel Operation .............276
Selecting the Audio Source using front
control panel .......................................276 Rear System Setup ............................... 277
Setting the DVD Menu ......................... 278
Wireless Headphones ........................... 280
Using the Wireless Headphones ........... 280
Changing the Sound Sour ce (Ultrawide RES
only)................................................... 281
Replacing the Batteries ......................... 282

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Rear Entertainment System
Rear Entertainment System
The Rear Entertainment System (RES) is operable from both the front control panel
and the rear control panel.
2Front Control Panel Operation P. 276
2Rear Control Panel Operation P. 265
Auxiliary Console Panel
Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system
are on the back of the center console compartment.
V = Video jack
L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack
■ Auxiliary Input Jacks
The system will accept auxiliary input s from standard video games and video
equipment. Some video game power su pplies may cause poor picture quality.
■ Headphone Connectors
There are two headphone connectors for th e rear passengers. Each connector has its
own volume control.
1 Rear Entertainment System
This vehicle’s overhead m ounted video display, if
so equipped, include s 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 scre en modes, single or dual.
■ Single Mode
The selected source is displaye d 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. Th e other source must come from “AUX-
VIDEO” or “AUX-HDMI.”
■ Selecting the DVD Menu Language1 Selecting the DVD Menu Language
When you select Other, enter a 4-digit language
code.
2 List of Language Codes P. 335

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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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Rear Entertainment System
Wireless Headphones
Using the Wireless Headphones
Audio 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.
Some state and local government agencies
prohibit the use of headphones by the driver of a
motor vehicle. Always obey applicable laws and
regulations.
You can use wired headphones through the
auxiliary input jacks.
2 Auxiliary Console Panel P. 262
Volume Dial