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MEMO BUTTON

3.

Press and release the MEMO button on the control panel. You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on. The current positions of the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors are now stored.

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Driving Position Memory System

Doing any of the following after pressing the MEMO button will cancel the storing procedure.

Not pressing a memory button within 5 seconds.

Readjusting the seat position.

Readjusting the outside mirror position.

Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button’s memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

Selecting a Memorized Position To select a memorized position, do this:

1.

Make sure the vehicle is parked.

2.

Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

The system will move the seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors to the memorized positions. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustments are complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will remain on.

To change the ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ setting, see page 98

To stop the system’s automatic adjustment, do any of these actions:

Press any button on the control panel: MEMO, 1, or 2. Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat. Shift out of Park. Adjust the outside mirrors.

If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat, steering wheel or outside mirrors after they are in their memorized position. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this driving position for later use, you must store it in the driving position memory.

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Light Control Switch

DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION

The individual map lights in the second row and the cargo area light in the third row cannot be turned on.

OFF

Whentheswitchisinthedooractivated position:

ON

The individual map lights in the front and second rows come on when any door or the tailgate is opened, or when the remote transmitter is used to unlock the doors (see page ). When the doors and the tailgate are closed, each light can be turned on and off by pushing the lens.

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The cargo area light comes on when any door or the tailgate is opened if the light control switch is in the door activated (center) position. When the doors and the tailgate are closed, the cargo area light can be turned on with the switch in the light.

The light control switch has three positions: OFF, Door Activated, and ON.

WhentheswitchisintheOFFposition:

The individual door lights or the tailgate lights will operate when a door or the tailgate is opened.

The individual map lights in the front can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses.

Interior Lights

After all doors are closed tightly, the lights dim slightly, then fade out in about 30 seconds.

To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page 101

With any door or the tailgate left open, the lights stay on about 3
minutes, then go out.

The lights also come on when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

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Interior Lights

Whenthelightcontrolswitchisinthe ON

position:

Individual Map Lights

FRONT

All the individual map lights come on and stay on as long as the switch remains in the ON position.

The cargo (3rd row) area light comes on if the switch is in the door activated position.

Turn on the front row individual map lights by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. With the light control switch in the door activated position, the second row map lights can be turned on by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off.

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COURTESY LIGHT

The courtesy light between the map lights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, press either of the instrument panel brightness control buttons (

＋ −

or

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Tailgate Lights The lights in the tailgate have an on- off switch to control if the lights come on when the tailgate is opened. The tailgate lights do not come on when any other doors are opened.

Interior Lights

Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in all four doors come on when you open any door. The light around the ignition switch comes on when any door is opened. After you close the door, the ignition switch light stays on for about 30
seconds regardless of the interior light dimming time setting (see page 101

).

Cargo Area Light

ON

OFF

The cargo area light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, it comes on when you open the tailgate. In the ON position, it stays on continuously.

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Interior Convenience Items

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

COAT HOOK

SUN VISOR

VANITY MIRROR

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

GROCERY HOOK

GLOVE BOX

CENTER POCKET

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

BEVERAGE HOLDER

ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

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Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets.

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Open the front beverage holder by sliding the lid.

Interior Convenience Items

FRONT LID

ARMREST

BEVERAGE HOLDER

The center seat-back in the second is equipped with an armrest that provides the beverage holder. Pivot down the seat-back to use them.

To open the beverage holder, press and release the front lid. To close, press the lid again until it latches. When you put back the armrest in the center seat-back, make sure the lid is closed properly.

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Interior Convenience Items

Console Compartment

Storage Compartment

LIDS

BUTTONS

Your vehicle is equipped with a front seat armrest pad that is also a console compartment. To open the console compartment fully, push both buttons at the front of the compartment.

LID

The storage compartment with a sliding lid is at the left-side foot of the front passenger seat.

For the third row, a storage compartment is located in the passenger side armrest. To open the compartment, push the button and lift the lid.

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Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

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Sunglasses Holder

Cargo Hooks

Interior Convenience Items

PUSH

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

To open the sunglasses holder, push then release the raised detent. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

HOOK

Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.

You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.

The hooks on the floor of the cargo area enable you to tie down items stored in the back. Make sure all stored items are secured before driving.

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Interior Convenience Items

Sun Visor

Vanity Mirror

Slide

SUN VISOR

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out. In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider. Do not use the extended sun visor over the inside mirror.

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

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To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.

The vanity mirror light will not come on if the sun visor is slid outward.

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Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

MDX,Technology,andU.S.Sport Packagesmodels The accessory power socket is located at the back of the front console compartment.

To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

Interior Convenience Items

AC Power Outlet

U.S.EntertainmentPackagesand CanadianElitePackagemodels There is a 115 volt AC power outlet inside the front console compartment. To use the AC power outlet, open the lids and open the outlet cover. Insert the plug into the receptacle slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push in the plug all the way.

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Interior Convenience Items

Always run the engine when you use the AC power outlet.

The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance which requires more than 100 watts, it automatically stops supplying the power. If this happens, turn the ignition switch off and turn it on again.

The AC power outlet is not

NOTE: designed for electric appliances which require high initial peak wattage such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is also not suitable for devices that process precise data such as medical equipment or measuring instruments. Any appliances that require an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc., should not be connected to this outlet.

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Features

The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

Climate Control System Rear Climate Controls

............... .............. ................................

Audio System Playing the AM/FM Radio

(Models without navigation

. 170
. 175
. 180

system)

.................................. . 181
Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 185
. 190
Playing Discs ................................. Disc Changer Error Messages ... . 199
Audio System (Models with

navigation system)

. 200
................... . 201
.......... Playing the AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio Reception ............ . 205
Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 210
. 218
Playing Discs ................................. ... Disc Changer Error Messages . 228
. 229
Protecting Your Discs .................. . 232
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................... . 233
Remote Audio Controls ................ ................. Radio Theft Protection . 235
.. Setting the Clock and Calendar . 236
. 237
Rear Entertainment System ........ . 269
Security System ............................ . 270
Cruise Control ............................... ......................................... Compass . 273

HomeLink Universal

Transceiver

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink AcuraLink Rearview Camera and Monitor

................................ ....... ...................................... ...

. 276
. 280
. 308
. 320

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Climate Control System

FRONTCONTROLPANEL

OFF BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

AUTO INDICATOR

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

DUAL BUTTON REAR BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

MODE BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

REARCONTROLPANEL REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

AUTO SYNC INDICATOR

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

AUTO BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

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Personalization Setting When you unlock the doors with your remote, the driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the climate control settings are turned to the respective mode automatically when the ignition is turned to the ON (II) position.

Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in your vehicle picks the proper combination of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels.

Voice Control System Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The climate control system can also be operated by voice control. See the Navi section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

1.

2.

3.

Press the Auto button on the front control panel.

Set the desired temperature with the temperature control buttons. You will see AUTO in the system’s display.

You can set the driver’s side temperature, the passenger’s side temperature, and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment separately.

Climate Control System

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

▲

button of the

TemperatureControl The driver’s side temperature, the passenger’s side temperature and the rear passenger compartment temperature can be set separately. Press the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of airflow. Press the Each set temperature is shown in the display. The rear temperature is shown in the display on the back of the center console.

button to decrease it.

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Climate Control System

When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

), the system runs at full

When you press a fan control button, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.

When the indicator in the dual button is on, the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently (see page 177

).

When the indicator in the rear button is on, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently (see page 177

).

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem In the Auto mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver, front passenger, and rear

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passengers according to each adjusted temperature. The system also regulates each temperature based on the information of the sun light sensor and the sun position which is updated automatically by the navigation’s global positioning system (GPS). For example, if the driver’s side of the vehicle getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.

DualButton You can set the temperatures for the driver’s side and the passenger’s side separately when this button is pressed (indicator is on). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, the temperatures for both sides are synchronized to the driver’s side set temperature. When defrost mode is selected, dual mode operation is canceled.

RearButton When you press this button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be adjusted separately with the temperature control buttons on the back of the center console. With the indicator off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the driver’s side set temperature. You will see the AUTO SYNC on the system display of the rear control panel. Changing the temperature of the rear passenger compartment also makes the indicator to turn on, and takes the system out of synchronized mode. This causes the word SYNC in the display to go out.

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To Turn Everything Off If you press the OFF button, the climate control system shuts off completely.

Keep the system completely off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

Fan Control Press the button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the

▲

▼

button to decrease it.

AirConditioning(A/C)Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

Climate Control System

RecirculationButton When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

The outside air intakes for the climate control system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

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Climate Control System

RearWindowDefoggerButton This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page 122

).

Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off.

ModeControl Use the mode control button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

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Airflow is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

WindshieldDefrosterButton This button directs the main airflow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any mode selection you may have made.

When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase airflow to the windshield by closing the corner vents on the dashboard. To close the vents, rotate the wheel under each corner vent.

When you turn off by pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings.

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

When the indicator in the button is on, the front passenger’s and rear passenger compartment temperatures cannot be set separately from the driver’s.

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Rear Climate Controls

REAR BUTTON

RearButton When the indicator in this button is off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the driver’s side set temperature. If the AUTO mode is selected on the front control panel, you will see the AUTO SYNC on the rear system display. When the indicator in this button is on, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be adjusted with

Climate Control System

REAR CONTROL PANEL

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

AUTO BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

the rear temperature control buttons. A passenger can also adjust the fan speed and airflow.

You can use the rear control panel when the indicator in the REAR button on the front control panel is on. Pressing any control button on the rear control panel turns on the rear button indicator on the front control panel.

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Climate Control System

▲

temperature control

TemperatureControl Press the button to increase the temperature of airflow, and the decrease it. The temperature you adjust is shown in the system display.

button to

▼

▲

FanControl Press the fan control button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the decrease it. The level of the fan speed is shown in the display.

button to

▼

ModeControl Each time you press the mode button, the mode display changes from

to

When is selected, air flows from the upper vents on the back of the center console.

When from the lower vents.

is selected, air flows

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AutomaticOperation Pressing the AUTO button puts the system in automatic operation mode. The rear system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the selected temperature of the rear passenger compartment. You will see AUTO in the display.

Pressing the OFF button shuts off the rear climate control system.

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Triple Zone Temperature Control The temperatures of the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side can be controlled independently when the indicator in the DUAL button is on.

When the indicator in the REAR button is on, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently.

Climate Control System

Driver’s Side

Passenger’s Side

To adjust each temperature, press either of the temperature control buttons ( or control panel.

) on the climate

▲ ▼

Rear Passenger Compartment

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Climate Control System

Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appear in the display. When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver’s temperature control buttons.

To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s side, press the DUAL button, then press either of the driver’s temperature control button ). To set the passenger’s side ( or ▲ ▼ to a different value than the driver’s side, press either of the front passenger’s temperature control button ( or passenger’s side without pressing the DUAL button first.

). You can adjust the

▲ ▼

When the indicator in the REAR button is off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the driver’s side set temperature. You will see the AUTO SYNC on the system display of the rear control panel.

To set the temperature of the rear passenger compartment to a different value than the driver’s side, press the REAR button, then press either temperature control buttons on the back of the center console. The word ‘‘SYNC’’ in the display goes out. You can also adjust the rear temperature without pressing the REAR button first. Pressing either button causes the indicator of the REAR button to turn on.

When you set each temperature to its lower limit or its upper limit, it will be displayed as ‘‘

’’ or ‘‘

’’.

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Sunlight and Temperature Sensors

TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR

Climate Control System

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

To regulate the interior temperature and humidity, the climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature/ humidity sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or, spill liquid or spray chemical cleaners on the sensors.

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Audio System

An audio system is standard on all models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system.

For vehicles without navigation through system, see pages

181

199

With navigation system

With rear entertainment system

For vehicles with navigation system, see pages

through

200

227

Without navigation system

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Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)

AUTO SELECT BUTTON FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

AM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

SEEK BUTTONS

TUNE KNOB

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Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)

To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, seek, scan, the preset buttons, and auto select.

−

Use the TUNE knob to

TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to a lower frequency.

−

The SEEK function

SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the release it.

＋ −

SEEK button, then

or

−

SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the power/volume knob or the AM or FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the power/volume knob.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

On the AM band, AM noise reduction turns on automatically.

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Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)

−

Each preset button can

Preset store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM.

1.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button.

2.

Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station.

3.

Pick a preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep.

4.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

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If you are

AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area.

Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A. SEL’’ flashes in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for that preset button.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described.

, press the

Toturnoffautoselect A. SEL (auto select) button. This restores the presets you originally set.

The presets may be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

For information on AM/FM radio frequencies and reception, see page 205

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Adjusting the Sound Press the TUNE (SOUND) knob repeatedly to display the BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SUBWOOFER, and SVC (speed- sensitive volume compensation) settings.

BASS

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Adjusts the bass.

TREBLE

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Adjusts the treble.

FADER strength of the sound.

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Adjusts the front-to-back

BALANCE side strength of the sound.

Adjusts the side-to-

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SUBWOOFER strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker.

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Adjusts the

CENTER sound from the center speaker.

Adjusts the strength of

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choose low. If you feel the sound is too quiet, choose high.

This function is set to MID as the default setting when the vehicle leaves the factory.

Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control buttons to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is off.

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SVC based on the vehicle speed.

Adjusts the volume level

Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display.

The system will return to the audio display about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

Speed-sensitiveVolume Compensation(SVC) The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. As you slow down, the audio volume decreases.

The SVC has four modes; SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC HIGH. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking. If you feel the sound is too loud,

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XM RADIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

CATEGORY BUTTONS

TUNE KNOB

DISP/MODE BUTTON

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Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States, except Hawaii and Alaska. On Canadian models, you can also receive XM Satellite Radio in Canada. XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.

XM satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, XM satellite radio allows you to view channel and category selections in the display.

Operating the Satellite Radio To listen to XM satellite radio, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Push the power/volume knob to turn on the audio system, and press the

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button. The last channel you

listened to will show in the display. Adjust the volume by turning the power/volume knob.

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To switch between

MODE channel mode and category mode, press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the mode changes.

nothing wrong with your system.

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Turn the TUNE knob to

TUNE change channel selections. Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels. In the category mode, you can only select channels within that category.

CATEGORY ( either button to select another category.

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or

Press

In the channel mode, you can select all of the available channels. In the category mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you can select all of the channels within that category.

Each time you press and release the DISP/MODE button, the display changes in the following sequence: channel name, channel number, category, artist name, and music title.

You may experience periods when XM Radio does not transmit the artist’s name and song title information. If this happens, there is

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SCAN The SCAN function gives you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the stations within that category are scanned. To activate scan, press the SCAN button. The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. When you hear a channel you want to continue listening to, press the button again.

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You can store up to 12

Preset preset channels using the six preset buttons. Each button stores one channel from the XM1 band and one channel from the XM2 band.

To store a channel: 1.

Press the XM button. Either XM1
or XM2 will show in the display.

2.

Use the TUNE knob, the CATEGORY buttons, or the SCAN buttons to tune to a desired channel.

The presets may be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In channel mode, all channels can be selected.

3.

Pick the preset button you want for that channel. Press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

4.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the first six channels.

5.

Press the XM button again. The other XM band will show. Store the next six channels using steps 2
and 3.

Once a channel is stored, simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it.

XM Radio Display Messages

(cid:145)(cid:145)LOADING(cid:146)(cid:146) audio or program information.

XM is loading the

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(cid:145)(cid:145)OFF AIR(cid:146)(cid:146) currently selected is no longer broadcasting.

The channel

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The encryption

(cid:145)(cid:145)UPDATING(cid:146)(cid:146) code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code is fully updated. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally.

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The signal is

(cid:145)(cid:145)NOSIGNAL(cid:146)(cid:146) currently too weak. Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon.

Signal may be blocked by mountains or large obstacles to the south.

Signal weaker in these areas.

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The selected channel

(cid:145)(cid:145)- - - - (cid:146)(cid:146) number does not exist, or is not part of your subscription, or this channel has no artist or title information at this time.

(cid:145)(cid:145)ANTENNA(cid:146)(cid:146) There is a problem with the XM antenna. Please consult your dealer.

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SATELLITE

The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas.

GROUND REPEATER

Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator. Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the signal.

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Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions:

Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. Driving in tunnels. Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of you. Driving on the lower level of a multi-tiered road. Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you. Large items carried on a roof rack.

There may be other geographic situations that could affect XM radio reception.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

Receiving Satellite Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position, push the power/volume knob to turn on the audio system, and press the

button. A variety of music

types and styles will play.

www.xmradio.com

If you decide to purchase XM satellite radio service, contact XM Radio at 1-800-852-9696. In Canada, contact XM Canada at , or at 1-877-438-9677. You will need to give them your radio I.D. number and

www.xmradio.ca

, or at

your credit card number. To get your radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. Your I.D. will appear in the display.

After you’ve registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the Satellite Radio mode while you wait for activation. This should take about 30 minutes.

While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, ‘‘CATEGORY’’ or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display, and you’ll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio.

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MP3/WMA INDICATOR

TRACK/FILE NUMBER

FOLDER NUMBER

DISC SLOT

DISC LOAD BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

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SCAN BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

SEEK BUTTONS

DISC EJECT BUTTON

TUNE (FOLDER) KNOB

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The specifications of the compatible WMA file are: Sampling frequency: 22.05/32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

To Play a Disc To load or play discs, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

You operate the disc changer with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc changer, press the DISC button. You will see ‘‘DISC’’ in the display. The disc and track numbers, and the elapsed time are shown in the display. You can also select the displayed information with the DISP button (see page ). The system will continuously play a disc until you change modes.

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Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the disc to jam in the unit.

This audio system can also play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats. When playing a disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ in the display. In WMA format, ‘‘WMA’’ will appear in the display. The disc, folder and track numbers are displayed. You can select up to 255 folders or tracks.

Video CDs and DVD discs do not work in this unit.

The specifications of the compatible MP3 file are: Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2) Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ 112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbps Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

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NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by digital rights management (DRM), the audio unit displays CD FORMAT, and then skips to the next file.

LoadingDiscs Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changer holds up to six discs.

1.

Press the LOAD button until you hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAD’’ in the display. To load only one disc, press and release the LOAD button.

2.

The disc number for an empty position begins blinking.

3.

Insert the disc into the disc slot when the green disc load indicator comes on. Insert it only about halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ in the display while the disc load indicator turns red and blinks as the disc is loaded.

You cannot load and play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this unit.

4.

When the disc load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the display again, insert the next disc in the slot. Do not try to insert a disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage the audio unit.

5.

Repeat this until all six positions are loaded. If you are not loading all six positions, the system begins playing the last disc loaded.

You can also load a disc into an empty position while a disc is playing by pressing the appropriate preset button. The system stops playing the current disc and starts the loading sequence. It then plays the disc just loaded.

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TextDataDisplayFunction Each time you press the DISP button, the display shows you the text data on a disc, if the disc was recorded with text data.

You can see the album, artist, and track name in the display. If a disc is recorded in MP3 or WMA, you can see the folder and file name, and the album, artist, and track tag.

If the text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 15
characters and the indicator in the display. Press and hold the DISP button until the next 16 characters are shown. You can see up to about 31 characters of the text data.

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If you press and hold the DISP button again, the display shows the first 16 characters again.

With the folder name, you will see the FOLDER indicator in the display. The TRACK indicator is shown with the file or track name.

If any letter is not available, it is replaced with ‘‘ . ’’ (dot) in the display. When the disc has no text data, you will see ‘‘NO INFO’’ on the display.

When you press and release the DISP button while a disc without text data is playing, you will see ‘‘NO INFO’’ on the display.

The display shows up to about 16
characters of selected text data (the folder name, file name, etc.).

You will also see some text data under these conditions:

When a new folder, file, or track is selected.

When you change the audio mode to play a disc with text data or in MP3 or WMA.

When you insert a disc, and the system begins to play.

When playing a CD-DA with text data, the album and track name are shown in the display. With a disc in MP3 or WMA, the display shows the folder and file name.

When you turn on the audio system next time, the system keeps your selection with the DISP button.

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REPEAT (Track Repeat) To continuously replay a track (file in MP3 or WMA mode), press and release the RPT button. You will see RPT in the display. Press and hold the RPT button to turn it off.

Pressing either seek button also turns off the repeat feature.

track.

To move rapidly within a track or file, press and hold the button.

＋ −

seek

or

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InMP3orWMAmode FOLDER SELECTION To select a different folder, turn the TUNE knob to move to the beginning of the next folder. Turn the knob to the right until it clicks once to skip to the next folder, and to the left to move to the beginning of the current folder. Turn it again to skip to the beginning of the previous