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.Use a marking pen to label thetop of the disc.
Loading and Ejecting Discs
To l o a d a d i s c :
1. Turn the vehicle on.
2. Insert a disc into the slot, labelside up. The player pulls it inthe rest of the way. If the discis damaged or improperlyloaded, there is an error andthe disc ejects.
Playing an Audio CD
Press the MEDIA button on thefaceplate until CD is selected.
On the CD main page, either a tracknumber displays at the beginning ofeach track, or Song, Artist, andAlbum information displays whenavailable.
Use the following screen controls toplay the disc:
t:While on the CD main page:
.Press to seek to the beginning ofthe current or previous track.If the track has been playing forless than five seconds, it seeks
to the previous track. If longerthan five seconds, the currenttrack starts from the beginning.
.Press and hold to fast reversethrough a track. Release thebutton to return to playingspeed. Elapsed time displays.
u:While on the CD main page:
.Press to seek to the next track.
.Press and hold to fast forwardthrough a track. Release thebutton to return to playingspeed. Elapsed time displays.
j/r:While on the CD main page,press to pause. Press again toresume.
Z:PressZto play the songs inrandom order. Press again toturn off.
If a Blu-ray Disc®or DVD disc isloaded into the disc player and theCD screen button is selected, amessage comes on the screen touse the Video application. TheVideo application is only availableon vehicles with Rear SeatEntertainment (RSE).
CD Menu
While on the CD main page, pressthe MENU knob to display the CDmenu and the following may display:
Browse :Select to display the filesor songs on the CD.
To n e S e t t i n g s :Select to adjustBass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See“To n e S e t t i n g s”underAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
Auto Volume :If equipped, thisfeature adjusts the volume based onthe vehicle speed. Select the levelbetween Off, Low, Medium-Low,Medium, Medium-High, and High.Press BACK to go to theprevious menu.
DSP :If equipped, this featureadjusts the pre-defined settings.See“DSP”inAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (Base Radio)0189.
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EQ (Equalizer) :If equipped, thisfeature adjusts the equalizersettings. See“EQ (Equalizer)”inAM-FM Radio (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0191orAM-FMRadio (Base Radio)0189.
Error Messages
If Disc Error displays and/or the disccomes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons:
.The disc has an invalid orunknown format.
.The disc is very hot. Try the discagain when the temperaturereturns to normal.
.The road is very rough. Try thedisc again when the road issmoother.
.The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,or upside down.
.The air is very humid. Try thedisc again later.
.There was a problem whileburning the disc.
.The label is caught in the CDplayer.
If Disc Player Error displays, it couldbe for one of the following reasons:
.The player temperature istoo high.
.There are load or eject errors.
If the CD is not playing correctly forany other reason, try a knowngood CD.
If any error continues, contact yourdealer.
Playing an MP3 CD
To p l a y a n M P 3 C D , f o l l o w t h e s a m einstructions as“Playing anAudio CD.”
The following guidelines must bemet when creating an MP3 disc,otherwise the CD might not play:
.Sampling rate: 16 kHz,22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
.Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24,32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112,128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256,and 320 kbps.
.Maximum number of folders:eight folders with 255 files perfolder.
.Maximum of 1,000 files onadisc.
.Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.
Root Directory
The root directory is treated as afolder. All files contained directlyunder the root directory areaccessed prior to any root directoryfolders.
Empty Folders
If a root directory or folder is emptyor contains only folders, the playeradvances to the next folder in thefile structure that contains acompressed audio file. The emptyfolder(s) are not displayed ornumbered.
No Folder
When the CD only containscompressed audio files without anyfolders, all files are under the rootfolder.
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USB Port (Base Radio)
Playing from a USB
AUSBmassstoragedeviceorMedia Transfer Protocol (MTP)device can be connected to theUSB port.
The vehicle may have USB ports inthe front of the center console,armrest, or one in the upper glovebox. SeeCenter Console Storage011 6andGlove Box011 5.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
.The USB MP3 players and USBdrives connected must complywith the USB Mass StorageClass specification (USB MSC).
.Hard disk drives are notsupported.
.Supported file system is FAT32.
To p l a y a U S B d e v i c e :
.Connect the USB.
.Press MEDIA on the faceplateuntil the connected device isshown.
While the USB source is active,press the corresponding faceplatebutton for the icons on the screen tooperate USB function:
.t
.u
.j/r
.Z
For information on how to use thescreen icons, see“Playing anAudio CD.”
USB Menu
Press MENU to display the USBmenu and the following may display:
Browse :Select to display the filesand folders on the USB device.
To n e S e t t i n g s :Select to adjustBass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See“To n e S e t t i n g s”inAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
Auto Volume :If equipped, see“Auto Volume”inAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
EQ (Equalizer) :If equipped, thisfeature adjusts the equalizersettings. See“EQ (Equalizer)Settings”inAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (Base Radio)0189.
Playing from an iPod®/iPad®/
iPhone®
This feature supports the followingdevices:
.iPod nano®(1st, 2nd, 3rd, and4th generation)
.iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5generation)
.iPod classic®(6th generation)
.iPod touch®(1st and 2ndgeneration)
.iPad
.iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS,iPhone 4
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There may be problems withoperation and function in thefollowing situations:
.When connecting a device withamorerecentversionofthefirmware installed than issupported by the infotainmentsystem.
.When connecting a device onwhich firmware from otherproviders is installed.
To c o n n e c t a n d c o n t r o l a d e v i c e :
1. Connect one end of thestandard USB cable to thedevice's dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to aUSB port in the center console.SeeCenter ConsoleStorage011 6.
3. Press MEDIA to select thesource.
The music information displays onthe radio’sdisplayandbeginsplaying through the vehicle’saudiosystem.
The device battery rechargesautomatically while the vehicle is on.When the vehicle is off while adevice is connected using the USBcable, the device battery stopscharging and the device willautomatically turn off.
If the device is an unsupportedmodel, it can still be listened to inthe vehicle by connecting to theauxiliary input jack using a standard3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable.
Menu
Press MENU to display the deviceMenu and the following may display:
Browse :Select to display the filesor songs on the device. See“Browse Device Media”later in thissection.
To n e S e t t i n g s :Select to adjustBass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See“To n e S e t t i n g s”inAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
Auto Volume :If equipped, see“Auto Volume”inAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
EQ (Equalizer) :If equipped, thisfeature adjusts the Equalizersettings. See“EQ (Equalizer)”inAM-FM Radio (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0191orAM-FMRadio (Base Radio)0189.
Browse Device Media
Use the following to browse:
Playlists:
1. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to view the playlistsstored on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select a playlist nameto view a list of all songs in theplaylist.
3. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select the song fromthe list to begin playback.
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.Connection with i-Stick TypeUSB storage devices may befaulty due to vehicle vibration.
.Do not touch the USBconnecting terminal.
.Only USB storage devicesformatted in FAT16/32 or exFATfile systems are recognized.NTFS and other file systems arenot recognized.
.The time it takes to process fileswill depend on the USB storagedevice type and capacity, andthe type of files stored.
.Some USB storage device filesmay not be compatible.
.Up to two USB devices and oneiPod can be played through aUSB hub. All devices may not besupported, depending on theperformance of the USB hub.If there is not enough powersupply, it may not operatenormally.
.Do not disconnect the USBstorage device while it is playing.This may cause damage to theproduct or affect theperformance of the USB device.
.Disconnect the USB storagedevice when the ignition isturned off. If the ignition is turnedon while the USB device isconnected, the USB device maybe damaged or may not operatenormally.
.USB storage devices can onlybe connected for playing music,viewing photo files,or upgrading.
.Do not use the USB terminal tocharge USB accessoryequipment. The heat generatedmay cause performance issuesor damage.
.Music files to which Digital RightManagement (DRM) is appliedcannot be played.
.USB storage device that are incapacity with a limit of 5,000files, such as music, photo,video, 15 stages of folder
structure. Normal usage cannotbe guaranteed for a storagedevice that exceeds this limit.The iPod/iPhone can play allmusic files that are supported.The music file lists will onlydisplay up to 5,000 files on thescreen. These files are sorted inalphabetical order.
.Some iPod/iPhone productmodels may not support theconnectivity or functionality ofthis product.
.Only connect the iPod/iPhonewith connection cablessupported by iPod/iPhoneproducts. Other connectioncables cannot be used.
.The iPod/iPhone may bedamaged if it is connected to thevehicle with the ignition on.When not in use, disconnect theiPod/iPhone.
.When the iPod/iPhone isconnected to the USB port byusing the iPod/iPhone cable, theBluetooth music is notsupported.
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.The iPod/iPhone playbackfunctions and the informationdisplayed may be different whenplayed on the infotainmentsystem.
.Refer to the table for theclassification items related to thesearch function provided by theiPod/iPhone.
USB Player
Playing Music from a USB Device
.Connect the USB device to theUSB port.
.Play will start automatically afterthe system has finished readingthe USB device.
.If a non-readable USB device isconnected, an error messagedisplays and the system willswitch to the previous audiofunction.
If the USB device is alreadyconnected:
.Press{.
.To u c h A U D I O .
.To u c h S o u r c e .
.To u c h U S B .
To s t o p t h e U S B d e v i c e a n d s e l e c tanother media source, touchSource, then select the othersource.
To r e m o v e t h e U S B d e v i c e , s e l e c tanother function, then remove theUSB device.
Pause
.To u c hjto pause.
.To u c hrto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Files
.To u c hlto change to the
next file.
.To u c hgwithin five seconds of
the playback time to play theprevious file.
Returning to the Beginning of theCurrent File
To u c hgafter five seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
To u c h a n d h o l dgorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.Release the button to resumeplayback at normal speed.
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Playing a File Randomly
To u c hZduring playback.
.ON: Plays all files randomly.
.OFF: Returns to normalplayback.
Using the USB Music Menu
.To u c h M e n u d u r i n g p l a y b a c k .
.To u c h t h e d e s i r e d m e n u .
Browse Music
1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired music.
To n e S e t t i n g s
.To u c h To n e S e t t i n g s . T h e To n eSettings menu is displayed. See“To n e S e t t i n g s”inAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
Auto Volume
.To u c h A u t o V o l u m e . T h e A u t oVolume menu is displayed. See“Auto Volume”inAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
Tr a f f i c P r o g r a m(If Equipped)
.To u c h O n o r O f f .
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
.Connect a MTP supporteddevice.
.Play will start automatically afterthe system has finished readingthe MTP device.
.If a non-readable MTP device isconnected, an error messagedisplays and the system willswitch to the previous audiofunction.
iPod/iPhone Player
This feature is limited to modelssupporting the iPod/iPhoneconnection.
Playing Music Files
.Connect the iPod/iPhone to theUSB port.
.Play will start from the previouslyplayed point after the systemhas finished reading the USBdevice.
.If a non-readable USB device isconnected, an error messagedisplays and the system willswitch to the previous audiofunction.
If the iPod/iPhone is alreadyconnected:
1. Press{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch iPod.
To s t o p t h e d e v i c e a n d s e l e c tanother media source, touchSource, then select the othersource.
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To r e m o v e t h e d e v i c e , s e l e c tanother function, then remove thedevice.
Pause
.To u c hjto pause.
.To u c hrto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Song
.To u c hlto change to the
next song.
.To u c hgwithin two seconds of
the playback time to play theprevious file.
Returning to the Beginning of theCurrent File
To u c hgafter two seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
To u c h a n d h o l dgorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.Release the button to resumeplayback at normal speed.
Playing a File Randomly
To u c hZduring playback.
.ON: Plays all files randomly.
.OFF: Returns to normalplayback.
Using the iPod Menu
.To u c h M e n u d u r i n g p l a y b a c k .
.To u c h t h e a p p r o p r i a t eplay mode.
Browse Music
1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired music.
To n e S e t t i n g s
.To u c h To n e S e t t i n g s . T h e To n eSettings menu is displayed. See“To n e S e t t i n g s”under“BaseRadio with Touchscreen”inAM-FM Radio (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0191orAM-FMRadio (Base Radio)0189.
Auto Volume
.To u c h A u t o V o l u m e . T h e A u t oVolume menu is displayed. See“Auto Volume”under“BaseRadio with Touchscreen”inAM-FM Radio (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0191orAM-FMRadio (Base Radio)0189.
Picture System Information
The infotainment system can viewpicture files stored on a USBstorage device and devices thatsupport Media TransferProtocol (MTP).
.Supported file extensions: .jpg,.bmp, .png, .gif.
.Animated GIF files are notsupported.
.Some files may not operate dueto a different recording format orthe condition of the file.
Viewing Pictures
1. Connect the USB device to theUSB port.