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202 Infotainment System 2. Touch the preset button to
listen to the channel saved to
that button.
Using the SiriusXM Menu Operation
1. Touch MENU on the SXM radio
screen.
2. Touch the menu to select the
desired item or to display the
detail menu item.
3. Touch
0 to return to the
previous menu.
Channel List
1. Touch Channel List from the
SXM menu. The channel list is
displayed.
2. Touch
Q or
R to find the
desired channel. Tune to the
channel by selecting it.
Tone Settings
From the tone settings menu, the
sound features can be set up for
SiriusXM audio and each audio
player ’ s functions. 1. Touch Tone Settings. The tone
settings screen is displayed.
See “ Tone Settings ” in AM-FM
Radio (Base Radio with
Touchscreen) 0 199 or AM-FM
Radio (Base Radio) 0 197 .
2. Touch OK.
Auto Volume
1. Touch Auto Volume. See “ Auto
Volume ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
2. Touch OK.
Categories
1. Touch Categories.
2. Touch
Q or
R to find the
desired category. Touch the
category to select it.
Explicit Content Filter
When on, only a filtered list of
channels will be received. When off,
all regular SXM programming
subscribed to will be received.
1. Touch SXM Explicit Filter. 2. Select On or Off.
Radio Reception Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as phone
chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power
outlet.
FM FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can also occur

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204 Infotainment System There can be increased skipping,
difficulty in finding tracks, and/or
difficulty in loading and ejecting.
If these problems occur, check the
disc for damage or try a known
good disc.
To avoid damage to the CD player:
.
Do not use scratched or
damaged discs.
.
Do not apply labels to discs. The
labels could get caught in the
player.
.
Insert only one disc at a time.
.
Keep the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and
debris.
.
Use a marking pen to label the
top of the disc.
Loading and Ejecting Discs
To load a disc:
1. Turn the vehicle on.
2. Insert a disc into the slot, label
side up. The player pulls it in
the rest of the way. If the disc is damaged or improperly
loaded, there is an error and
the disc ejects.
Playing an Audio CD Press the MEDIA button on the
faceplate until CD is selected.
On the CD main page, either a track
number displays at the beginning of
each track, or Song, Artist, and
Album information displays when
available.
Use the following screen controls to
play the disc:
t : While on the CD main page:
.
Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing for
less than five seconds, it seeks
to the previous track. If longer
than five seconds, the current
track starts from the beginning.
.
Press and hold to fast reverse
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays. u : While on the CD main page:
.
Press to seek to the next track.
.
Press and hold to fast forward
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
j /
r : While on the CD main page,
press to pause. Press again to
resume.
Z : Press
Z to play the songs in
random order. Press again to
turn off.
If a Blu-ray Disc ®
or DVD disc is
loaded into the disc player and the
CD screen button is selected, a
message comes on the screen to
use the Video application. The
Video application is only available
on vehicles with Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE).
CD Menu
While on the CD main page, press
the MENU knob to display the CD
menu and the following may display:
Browse : Select to display the files
or songs on the CD.

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Infotainment System 205Tone Settings : Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“ Tone Settings ” under AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
Auto Volume : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
the vehicle speed. Select the level
between Off, Low, Medium-Low,
Medium, Medium-High, and High.
Press BACK to go to the
previous menu.
DSP : If equipped, this feature
adjusts the pre-defined settings.
See “ DSP ” in AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio with Touchscreen) 0 199 or
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0 197 .
EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the equalizer
settings. See “ EQ (Equalizer) ” in
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio with
Touchscreen) 0 199 or AM-FM
Radio (Base Radio) 0 197 . Error Messages If Disc Error displays and/or the disc
comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
.
The disc has an invalid or
unknown format.
.
The disc is very hot. Try the disc
again when the temperature
returns to normal.
.
The road is very rough. Try the
disc again when the road is
smoother.
.
The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
.
The air is very humid. Try the
disc again later.
.
There was a problem while
burning the disc.
.
The label is caught in the CD
player.
If Disc Player Error displays, it could
be for one of the following reasons:
.
The player temperature is
too high.
.
There are load or eject errors. If the CD is not playing correctly for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error continues, contact your
dealer.
Playing an MP3 CD To play an MP3 CD, follow the same
instructions as “ Playing an
Audio CD. ”
The following guidelines must be
met 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 per
folder.
.
Maximum of 1,000 files on
a disc.
.
Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.

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206 Infotainment System Root Directory
The root directory is treated as a
folder. All files contained directly
under the root directory are
accessed prior to any root directory
folders.
Empty Folders
If a root directory or folder is empty
or contains only folders, the player
advances to the next folder in the
file structure that contains a
compressed audio file. The empty
folder(s) are not displayed or
numbered.
No Folder
When the CD only contains
compressed audio files without any
folders, all files are under the root
folder.
USB Port (Base Radio) Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device or
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
device can be connected to the
USB port. The vehicle may have USB ports in
the front of the center console,
armrest, or one in the upper glove
box.
See Center Console Storage 0 120
and Glove Box 0 119 .
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
.
The USB MP3 players and USB
drives connected must comply
with the USB Mass Storage
Class specification (USB MSC).
.
Hard disk drives are not
supported.
.
Supported file system is FAT32.
To play a USB device:
.
Connect the USB.
.
Press MEDIA on the faceplate
until the connected device is
shown.
While the USB source is active,
press the corresponding faceplate
button for the icons on the screen to
operate USB function:
.
t .
u .
j /
r .
Z For information on how to use the
screen icons, see “ Playing an
Audio CD. ”
USB Menu
Press MENU to display the USB
menu and the following may display:
Browse : Select to display the files
and folders on the USB device.
Tone Settings : Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“ Tone Settings ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
Auto Volume : If equipped, see
“ Auto Volume ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the equalizer
settings. See “ EQ (Equalizer)

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Infotainment System 207Settings ” in AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio with Touchscreen) 0 199 or
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0 197 .
Playing from an iPod ®
/iPad ®
/
iPhone ®
This feature supports the following
devices:
.
iPod nano ®
(1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
4th generation)
.
iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5
generation)
.
iPod classic ®
(6th generation)
.
iPod touch ®
(1st and 2nd
generation)
.
iPad
.
iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS,
iPhone 4
There may be problems with
operation and function in the
following situations:
.
When connecting a device with
a more recent version of the
firmware installed than is
supported by the infotainment
system. .
When connecting a device on
which firmware from other
providers is installed.
To connect and control a device:
1. Connect one end of the
standard USB cable to the
device's dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to a
USB port in the center console.
See Center Console Storage
0 120 .
3. Press MEDIA to select the
source.
The music information displays on
the radio ’ s display and begins
playing through the vehicle ’ s audio
system.
The device battery recharges
automatically while the vehicle is on.
When the vehicle is off while a
device is connected using the USB
cable, the device battery stops
charging and the device will
automatically turn off. If the device is an unsupported
model, it can still be listened to in
the vehicle by connecting to the
auxiliary input jack using a standard
3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable.
Menu
Press MENU to display the device
Menu and the following may display:
Browse : Select to display the files
or songs on the device. See
“ Browse Device Media ” later in this
section.
Tone Settings : Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“ Tone Settings ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
Auto Volume : If equipped, see
“ Auto Volume ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .

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210 Infotainment System .
ID3 Tag information for MP3
files, such as the album name
and the artist, can be played.
.
To display album title, track title,
and artist information, the file
should be compatible with the
ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats.
Using USB Storage Devices and
iPod/iPhone
.
Use a USB or flash memory type
storage device. Do not connect
using a USB adaptor.
.
Do not connect and reconnect
the USB device repeatedly in a
short time, as this may cause
static electricity and problems
using the device.
.
Use a USB device with a metal
connecting terminal.
.
Connection with i-Stick Type
USB storage devices may be
faulty due to vehicle vibration.
.
Do not touch the USB
connecting terminal. .
Only USB storage devices
formatted in FAT16/32 or exFAT
file systems are recognized.
NTFS and other file systems are
not recognized.
.
The time it takes to process files
will depend on the USB storage
device type and capacity, and
the type of files stored.
.
Some USB storage device files
may not be compatible.
.
Up to two USB devices and one
iPod can be played through a
USB hub. All devices may not be
supported, depending on the
performance of the USB hub.
If there is not enough power
supply, it may not operate
normally.
.
Do not disconnect the USB
storage device while it is playing.
This may cause damage to the
product or affect the
performance of the USB device.
.
Disconnect the USB storage
device when the ignition is
turned off. If the ignition is turned
on while the USB device is connected, the USB device may
be damaged or may not operate
normally.
.
USB storage devices can only
be connected for playing music,
viewing photo files,
or upgrading.
.
Do not use the USB terminal to
charge USB accessory
equipment. The heat generated
may cause performance issues
or damage.
.
Music files to which Digital Right
Management (DRM) is applied
cannot be played.
.
USB storage device that are in
capacity with a limit of 5,000
files, such as music, photo,
video, 15 stages of folder
structure. Normal usage cannot
be guaranteed for a storage
device that exceeds this limit.
The iPod/iPhone can play all
music files that are supported.
The music file lists will only
display up to 5,000 files on the
screen. These files are sorted in
alphabetical order.

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Infotainment System 211.
Some iPod/iPhone product
models may not support the
connectivity or functionality of
this product.
.
Only connect the iPod/iPhone
with connection cables
supported by iPod/iPhone
products. Other connection
cables cannot be used.
.
The iPod/iPhone may be
damaged if it is connected to the
vehicle with the ignition on.
When not in use, disconnect the
iPod/iPhone.
.
When the iPod/iPhone is
connected to the USB port by
using the iPod/iPhone cable, the
Bluetooth music is not
supported.
.
The iPod/iPhone playback
functions and the information
displayed may be different when
played on the infotainment
system. .
Refer to the table for the
classification items related to the
search function provided by the
iPod/iPhone.
USB Player
Playing Music from a USB Device
.
Connect the USB device to the
USB port.
.
Play will start automatically after
the system has finished reading
the USB device.
.
If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function. If the USB device is already
connected:
.
Press
{ .
.
Touch AUDIO.
.
Touch Source.
.
Touch USB.
To stop the USB device and select
another media source, touch
Source, then select the other
source.
To remove the USB device, select
another function, then remove the
USB device.
Pause
.
Touch
j to pause.
.
Touch
r to resume.

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212 Infotainment System Changing to Next/Previous Files
.
Touch
l to change to the
next file.
.
Touch
g within five seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Touch
g after five seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Touch and hold
g or
l during
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Randomly
Touch
Z during playback.
.
ON: Plays all files randomly.
.
OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Using the USB Music Menu
.
Touch Menu during playback. .
Touch the desired menu.
Browse Music
1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired music.
Tone Settings
.
Touch Tone Settings. The Tone
Settings menu is displayed. See
“ Tone Settings ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
Auto Volume
.
Touch Auto Volume. The Auto
Volume menu is displayed. See
“ Auto Volume ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 . Traffic Program (If Equipped)
.
Touch On or Off.
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
.
Connect a MTP supported
device.
.
Play will start automatically after
the system has finished reading
the MTP device.
.
If a non-readable MTP device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
iPod/iPhone Player
This feature is limited to models
supporting the iPod/iPhone
connection.
Playing Music Files
.
Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port.
.
Play will start from the previously
played point after the system
has finished reading the USB
device.