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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 .................................................. 144
About Your Audio System .............................. 144
USB Port ........................................................ 145
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 146
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 147
Setting Audio Shortcuts ................................. 148
Customizing Audio Source ............................. 149
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 150
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 150
Audio Settings ................................................. 151
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 153
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 155
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 155
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 155
Audio Menu .................................................. 157
Playing SiriusXM® Radio ................................ 161
Selecting SiriusXM® Mode............................. 161
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 161 Audio Menu ................................................... 163
SiriusXM® Radio Service................................. 165
Playing a Disc ................................................... 166
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 166
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 167
Audio Menu ................................................... 168
Recommended CDs ........................................ 171
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 173
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 173
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 174
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 175
Audio Menu ................................................... 176
Playing an iPod® ............................................. 185
Selecting iPod® Mode .................................... 186
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 187
Audio Menu ................................................... 189
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 192 Playing Internet Radio
.................................... 197
Selecting Internet Radio Mode ....................... 197
Pandora® Menu ............................................ 198
Aha
TM Radio Menu ......................................... 200
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 202
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 203
Audio Screen Control..................................... 204
Audio Menu .................................................. 205
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio............................. 208
Selecting Bluetooth ® Audio Mode ................ 208
Audio Screen Control..................................... 209
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Audio System
XAuxiliary 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.X
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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150Audio
Audio Remote ControlsSteering Wheel ControlsAllows 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
TM
AUX
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 WheelSOURCE 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..................268
Auxiliary Console Panel .........................268
HDMI® Input Jack (Ul trawide RES only) .269
Playable Discs ........................................270
Rear Control Panel Operation ...............271
Selecting the Audio Source ...................271
Rear DVD Menu ....................................272
Screen and Surround Settings ...............275
DVD Initial Settings (RES only) ...............278
Dual Screen Mode (U ltrawide RES only) .279
Replacing the Batteries ..........................281
Front Control Panel Operation .............282
Selecting the Audio Source using front
control panel .......................................282 Rear System Setup ............................... 283
Setting the DVD Menu ......................... 284
Wireless Headphones ........................... 286
Using the Wireless Headphones ........... 286
Changing the Sound Sour ce (Ultrawide RES
only)................................................... 287
Replacing the Batteries ......................... 288
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268Rear 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. 282
2Rear Control Panel Operation
P. 271
Auxiliary Console PanelAuxiliary 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
XDual Screen Mode (Ultrawide RES only)
Rear Entertainment System
HMENU button (in the DVD mode)
X Initial Settings
X 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 Language
1 Selecting the DVD Menu Language
When you select Other, enter a 4-digit language
code.
2 List of Language Codes P. 343
Continued
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Rear Control Panel Operation
XDual 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.
X
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. 268
Volume Dial
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