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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.................................................. 174
About Your Audio System .............................. 174
USB Port ........................................................ 175
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 176
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 176
Setting Audio Shortcuts ................................. 177
Customizing Audio Source ............................. 178
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 179
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 179
Audio Settings ................................................. 181
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 183
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 184
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 184
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 185
Audio Menu .................................................. 188
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................................. 190
Selecting SiriusXM ® Mode .............................. 190
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 191 Audio Menu ................................................... 200
SiriusXM®
Radio Service.................................. 203
Playing a Disc ................................................... 205
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 205
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 206
Audio Menu ................................................... 207
Recommended CDs ........................................ 210
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 212
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 212
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 213
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 214
Audio Menu ................................................... 215
Playing an iPod ................................................ 224
Selecting iPod Mode....................................... 225
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 226
Audio Menu ................................................... 228
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 231 Playing Internet Radio
.................................... 236
Selecting Internet Radio Mode ....................... 236
Pandora ® Menu
*............................................ 237
AhaTM Radio Menu ......................................... 239
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 241
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 242
Audio Screen Control..................................... 243
Audio Menu .................................................. 244
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio .............................. 247
Selecting Bluetooth ® Audio Mode.................. 247
Audio Screen Control..................................... 248
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Audio
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives,
iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on the touc hscreen interface.1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer. 2 SiriusXM ® Radio Service P. 203
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the U.S. and Canada,
except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM ®
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3 in (80 mm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
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uuAudio System uUSB Port
Audio
USB Port
Open the center console. Install the
iPod or iPhone dock connector or the
USB flash drive to the USB port.1 USB Port
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disc drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Audio
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard
audio devices.
1. Open the center console.
2. Open the AUX cover.
3. Connect a standard audio device
to the input jack using a 1/8 in (3.5
mm) stereo miniplug.
u The audio system automatically
switches to the AUX mode.
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is di sconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display Enter code. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the (Power) bu tton for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit . If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a deal er and have the audio unit checked.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
You can return to the AUX mode by selecting
Change Source on the Audio menu screen or Audio
Source on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
■Reactivate the Audio System
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Setting Audio Shortcuts
You can store up to six radio stations, and HDD audio album/play lists when playing
AM, FM, SiriusXM ® radio, or HDD audio.
1.Select Shortcuts .
2. Tune to a radio station or select a
song.
2 Playing FM/AM Radio P. 184
2 Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
P. 190
2 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Audio P. 212
3.Select Audio .
4. Select Edit or No Entry .
u If you select No Entry, go to
step 6.
5. Select Add.
6. Select the preset icon you want to
store the station or song to.
■Storing a Station or Song
1
Setting Audio Shortcuts
You can also preset a stat ion or song by pressing and
holding the preset icon you want to store that station
or song after step 3.
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uuAudio System uCustomizing Audio Source
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1. Select Shortcuts .
2. Select Audio .
3. Select Edit.
4. Select Delete.
5. Select the preset icon with the radio station or a song you want to delete.
Customizing Audio Source
You can customize order of the source list icons.
1.Select Audio Source .
2. Select Edit Order from the second
screen.
3. Select two icons you want to
swap.
4. Select Done.
u Select Default to reset the
customized order.
■ Deleting a Preset Station or Song
1
Customizing Audio Source
This operation is not allowe d while the vehicle is in
motion.
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Audio Remote Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
Control basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the steering
wheel.
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
• Press to increase the volume.
• Press to decrease the volume.
• Press and hold to increase the volume rapidly.1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
The USB mode, iPod mode, Bluetooth® Audio mode,
Pandora ®
* mode, and AhaTM mode appear when a
connection (Bluetooth ® or USB) is established with a
device.
To select audio mode, press the MODE button.
*: Pandora ® is available on U.S. models only.
■ MODE Button
VOL
Button MODE
Button
CH Button
■VOL Button
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FM/AM, SiriusXM ®
• Press to select the next preset radio station.
• Press to select the previous preset radio station.
• Press and hold to scan to the next strong station.
• Press and hold to scan to the previous strong station.
CD, HDD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
• Press to skip to the next song.
• Press to go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• Press and hold to go to the group up. ( Bluetooth® Audio only)
• Press and hold to go to the group down. ( Bluetooth® Audio only)
CD (MP3/WMA/AAC), HDD or USB flash drive
• Press and hold to skip to the next folder.
• Press and hold to go back to the previous folder.
Pandora ®
* or AhaTM
• Press to skip to the next song.
• Press to go back the previous song. (AhaTM only)
• Press and hold to select the next station.
• Press and hold to select the previous station.
■ CH Button1
CH Button
*: Pandora ® is available on U.S. models only.
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