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press the AM/FM, or CD/AUX or CD/AUX/XM (U.S. models only) button. To return to AUX mode while the jack is connected, press the CD/AUX or CD/AUX/XM button.

Auxiliary Input Jack

Auxiliary Input Jack

Your audio system will accept auxiliary inputs from a portable cassette player, MP3 player, etc.

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TRACK NUMBER

DISC NUMBER

REPEAT BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

CD BUTTON

CD LOAD INDICATOR

LOAD BUTTON

CD SLOT

EJECT BUTTON

U.S. model is shown.

PRESET BUTTONS

Playing Discs

RANDOM BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

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With navigation system

UPPER DISPLAY

DISC ICON

TRACK ICON

DISC SCAN ICON

TRACK SCAN ICON

CD LOAD INDICATOR

LOAD BUTTON

TRACK REPEAT ICON

CH DISC ICONS SOUND ICON

TRACK RANDOM ICON

DISC REPEAT ICON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

SCAN BUTTON

CH DISC BAR AUDIO BUTTON

CD/AUX BUTTON

CD SLOT

U.S. model is shown.

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Operating the CD Changer Your audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up to six CDs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the radio. To load CDs or operate the CD changer, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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

For best results when using CD-R or CD-RW discs, use only high quality discs labeled for audio use. When recording a CD-R or CD-RW, the recording must be closed in order for the disc to be played by the CD player.

Loading CDs in the Changer To load multiple discs in one operation: 1.

Press the LOAD button until you hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAD’’ on the display.

To load only one CD, press and release the LOAD button.

2.

3.

The disc number for an empty position is highlighted and the red light starts blinking.

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

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

4.

When the CD load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the display again, insert the next CD in the slot.

Do not try to insert a disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage the audio unit.

5.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all six positions are loaded. If you are not loading all six positions, the system begins playing the last CD loaded.

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To Play a CD Select the CD changer by pressing the CD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ on the display. The system will begin playing the last selected CD in the CD changer. You will see the disc and track numbers displayed.

When that CD ends, the next CD in the CD changer is loaded and played. After the last CD finishes, the system returns to the first CD.

Playing Discs

If you are not loading CDs into all six positions, press the LOAD button again after the last CD has loaded. The system will begin playing the last CD loaded.

If you stop loading discs before all six positions are filled, the system will wait for 15 seconds, stop the load operation, and begin playing the last disc loaded.

You can also load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing. Select the empty position (the disc number indicator is not highlighted) and press the appropriate preset button or touch a disc icon. The current CD stops playing and starts the loading sequence. The CD just loaded will play.

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To select a different disc, press an appropriate preset button (1 6) or use the Preset 5 (DISC ) to select the previous disc or Preset 6 (DISC ) to select the next disc in ＋ sequence. On vehicles with navigation system, touch the appropriate disc icon or press the or side of the CH/DISC bar. If you select an empty position in the CD changer, the system will try to load the CD in the next available slot.

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Each time you

SEEK/SKIP press and release the side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release the

side of the bar to skip

backward to the beginning of the current track. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the side of the SEEK/SKIP bar.

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Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem The available CD functions are described as follows. REPEAT To activate the repeat feature, press and release the RPT button. You will see RPT on the display as a reminder. The system continuously replays the current track. Press the RPT button again to turn it off. Pressing either of the SKIP bar also turns off the repeat feature.

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Press and hold

DISC REPEAT the RPT button to continuously replay the current CD. You will see D-RPT on the display as a reminder. Press the button again to turn it off.

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The RANDOM

RANDOM function plays the tracks within a CD in random order, rather than in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate it, press the RDM button. You will see RDM on the display as a reminder. The system will then

Playing Discs

select and play tracks randomly. This continues until you deactivate RANDOM by pressing the RDM button again.

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SCAN The SCAN function samples all the tracks on the selected disc in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate it, press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN on the display as a reminder. The system will then play the first track for approximately 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the following tracks for 10 seconds each. When it plays a track that you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button again.

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DISC SCAN This feature, when activated, samples the first track of all the discs in the CD changer in the order they are stored. To activate the DISC SCAN feature, press and hold the SCAN button. You will see D-SCAN on the display as a reminder. The system will then play the first track of the first CD for approximately 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the next CD’s first track. When it plays a disc that you want to continue listening to, press the SCAN button again.

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This function

TRACK SCAN samples all the tracks on the selected disc in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate it, touch the TRACK SCAN icon or press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN on the left side of TRACK icon on the display as a reminder. SCAN also appears on the upper display. The system will then play the first track for approximately 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the following tracks for 10 seconds each. When it plays a track that you want to continue listening to, touch the TRACK SCAN icon or press the SCAN button again.

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This function

DISC SCAN samples the first track of all the discs in the CD changer in the order they are stored. To activate it, touch the DISC SCAN icon or press and hold the SCAN button. You will see SCAN on the left side of the DISC icon on the display as a reminder. D-SCAN also appears on the upper display. The system will then play the first track of the first CD for approximately 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the next CD’s first track. When it plays a disc that you want to continue listening to, touch the DISC SCAN icon or press the SCAN button again.

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Touch the

TRACK REPEAT TRACK REPEAT icon to continuously replay a track. You will see REPEAT on the left side of the TRACK icon on the display as a reminder. RPT also appears on the upper display. Press the icon again to turn it off.

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DISC REPEAT Touch the DISC REPEAT icon to continuously replay the current CD. You will see REPEAT on the left side of the DISC icon. D-RPT also appears on the upper display. Press the icon again to turn it off.

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TRACK RANDOM The TRACK RANDOM function plays the tracks within a CD in random order, rather than in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate it, press the TRACK RANDOM icon. You will see RANDOM on the left side of the TRACK icon on the display as a reminder. The system will then select and play tracks randomly. This continues until you deactivate TRACK RANDOM by touching the TRACK RANDOM icon again.

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To Stop Playing a CD If you turn off the system while a CD is playing, either by pushing the VOL/PWR knob or by turning off the ignition, the CD will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, it will begin at the same disc and track.

To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM/FM or CD/AUX, or CD/AUX/XM button to switch to the radio or satellite radio (U.S. models only), or optional tape player (if a tape is loaded) while a CD is playing. When you return to CD mode by pressing the CD/AUX or CD/AUX/XM button, play will continue at the same point that it left off.

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Removing CDs from the Changer To remove the disc that is currently playing, press and release the eject ) button. You will see EJECT in the display. When you remove the disc from the slot, the system begins the load sequence so you can load another disc in that position. If you do not load another CD within 15
seconds, the system selects the previous mode [AM, FM1, FM2, or XM Radio (U.S. models)].

If you do not remove the CD from the slot, the system will reload the CD after 15 seconds and put the CD changer in pause mode. To begin playing the CD, press the CD button.

To remove a different CD from the changer, first select it with the appropriate preset button, or the appropriate icon or CH/DISC bar. When that CD begins playing, press the eject button.

After that disc is ejected, pressing the eject button again will eject the next disc in numerical order. By doing this six times, you can remove all the CDs from the changer.

If you press the eject button while listening to the radio, or with the audio system turned off, the disc that was last selected is ejected.

In any mode, if you press the eject button and hold it until you hear a beep, the system will eject all of the discs in the changer.

You can also eject discs when the ignition switch is off by pressing the eject button. The disc that was last selected is ejected first. You can eject up to 5 discs, one at a time.

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The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc.

If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. After ejecting the disc, check it for damage or deformation. If there is no damage, insert the disc again. For the additional information of the damaged discs, see page

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The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc.

Insert a different disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it, take your vehicle to a dealer.

CD Player Error Messages

Solution

Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Current track will be skipped. The next supported track or file plays automatically. Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s). Check the disc for serious damage, signs of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 195). Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be removed, consult your dealer, Do not try to force the disc out the player.

Error

Message HEAT ERROR

FORMAT

BAD DISC

PLEASE CHECK

Cause

High Temperature

Track/File format not supported

OWNER’S

Mechanical Error

MANUAL PUSH

EJECT

BAD DISC

PLEASE CHECK

Servo Error

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Protecting Your CDs

General Information

When using CD-R discs, use only high quality CDs labeled for audio use.

When recording a CD-R, the recording must be closed for it to be used by the system.

Play only standard round CDs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.

Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping. See this page.

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Protecting CDs When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the CD from the center to the outside edge.

A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the CD, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine.

Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. These, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly or possibly jam in the drive.

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Additional Information of Recommended CDs The in-dash CD player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged CD as indicated below, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.

Examples of these CDs are shown to the right:

Protecting Your CDs

1.

Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick CDs

Bubbled/ Wrinkled

With Label/ Sticker

Using Printer Label Kit

Sealed

With Plastic Ring

2.

Damaged CDs

3.

Poor quality CDs

Chipped/ Cracked

Warped

Burrs

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4.

Small, irregular shaped CDs

5.

CDs with scratches, dirty CDs

Recommended CDs are printed with the following logo.

3-inch (8-cm) CD

Triangle Shape

Fingerprints, scratches, etc.

CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.

Scratches and fingerprints on the CDs may cause the sound to skip.

Can Shape

Arrow Shape

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Playing a Tape (Optional)

Without navigation system

AM/FM BUTTON

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR

CD/AUX BUTTON

U.S. model is shown.

VOL/PWR KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

REPEAT BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

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Playing a Tape (Optional)

With Navigation System

UPPER DISPLAY

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

REW ICON

REPEAT ICON

VOL/PWR KNOB

SEEK/SKIP BAR

FF ICON

NR ICON

U.S. model is shown.

AM/FM BUTTON

CD/AUX BUTTON

AUDIO BUTTON

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To Play a Tape The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Make sure the open side of the tape is facing right, then insert the tape most of the way into the slot. The system will pull the tape in the rest of the way, and begin to play it.

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indicates the side

The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the tape is playing. The you inserted upward is now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the Preset 3 (PLAY/PROG) or press the AUDIO button and touch either icon. When the player reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side.

or

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Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a tape. The

indicator will light in the

display. If the tape was not recorded in Dolby, turn it off by pressing the Preset 4 (NR) or touching the NR icon. Dolby remains off until you press the preset button or the icon again.

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Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories licensing Corporation. ‘‘Dolby’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Playing a Tape (Optional)

To Stop Playing a Tape If you turn the system off while a tape is playing, either with the VOL/ PWR knob or by turning off the ignition, the cassette will remain in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the tape will begin playing where it left off.

To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing, press the AM/FM, or CD/AUX button or CD/ AUX XM button. To change back to the tape player, push the CD/AUX button or CD/AUX XM button.

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Playing a Tape (Optional)

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Each time you press and side of the SEEK/

Tape Search Functions SKIP release the SKIP bar, the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track. On vehicles without navigation system, you will see FF in the display. Press and release the SKIP bar to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. On vehicles without navigation system, you will see REW in the display.

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Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem FF/REW To rewind the tape, push the Preset 1 (REW). You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the Preset 2
(FF). You will see FF displayed. Press the Preset 1, 2, or 3 (PLAY/ PRG) to take the system out of rewind or fast forward.

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The skip and repeat

NOTE: functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level, or a silent period in the middle of a selection.

If you see the error message ‘‘ ’’ on the display, press the tape eject button to remove the tape from the unit. Make sure the tape is not damaged. If the tape will not eject or the error message stays on after the tape ejects, take your vehicle to your dealer.

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Press the RPT button

REPEAT to continuously play a track or passage. You will see RPT displayed. The track will repeat until you press the RPT button again.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem Press the AUDIO button to view the available tape control icons on the display. The icon functions are described as follows.

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To rewind the tape,

FF/REW touch the REW icon. To fast forward the tape, touch the FF icon. Press either system out of fast forward or rewind.

icon to take the

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Touch the REPEAT

REPEAT icon to continuously replay a track. You will see REPEAT displayed. The track will repeat until you touch the REPEAT icon again.

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Caring for the Tape and Player The tape player picks up dirt and oxides from the tape. This contamination builds up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use.

If you do not clean the tape player regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a normal cleaning kit. Your dealer has a cleaning kit available.

Use 100-minute or shorter tapes. Tapes longer than that may break or jam in the drive.

Playing a Tape (Optional)

If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning the hub with a pencil or your finger. If the label is peeling off, remove it or it could cause the tape to jam in the player. Never try to insert a warped or damaged tape in the player.

Store tapes in their cases to protect them from dust and moisture. Never place tapes where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If a tape is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before inserting it into the player.

Never try to insert foreign objects into the tape player.

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Steering Wheel Controls

MODE BUTTON

VOL BUTTON

CH BUTTON

Three controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub. These let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel.

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) or down (

The VOL button adjusts the volume up ( ). Press the top or bottom of the button, hold it until the desired volume is reached, then release it.

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The MODE button changes the mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, CD (if a CD is loaded), or a tape (if equipped). On models with satellite radio system, you can also select XM1 and XM2.

If you are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change stations. Each time you press the top ( ) of the button, the system goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to. Press the bottom − station.

) to go back to the previous

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If you are playing a CD, the system skips to the beginning of the next track each time you press the top ) of the CH button. Press the ＋ bottom ( beginning of the current track. Press it twice to return to the previous track. You will see the disc and track numbers on the display.

) to return to the

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If you are playing a tape in the optional tape player, press the top ) of the CH button to advance to ＋ the next selection. Press the bottom − selection. The system senses a silent period, then resumes playing.

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Your vehicle’s audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, you must enter a specific digit code using the preset buttons (icon on vehicle’s with navigation system). Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from specific digits, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.

You should have received a card that lists your audio system code number and serial number. It is best to store this card in a safe place at home. In addition, you should write the audio system’s serial number in this owner’s manual.

If you lose the card, you must obtain the code number from a dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number.

If your vehicle’s battery is discon- nected or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘CODE’’ on the frequency display the next time you turn on the system. Use the preset buttons (icons on vehicles with navigation system) to enter the five- digit code. The code is on the radio code card included in your owner’s manual kit. When it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.

If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over; complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have 10 tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in 10 attempts, you must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.

Radio Theft Protection

If the code card is lost, a dealer can access your code with your radio’s serial number. To access the serial number, turn the radio on. It must display ‘‘CODE’’, then turn the radio off. Push the preset 1, preset 6, and power buttons at the same time, then quickly release.

You will have to store your favorite stations on each side of the preset buttons (1
6) after the system begins working. Your original settings were lost when power was disconnected.

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Setting the Clock

Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you may need to set the clock.

To set or change the time, press and hold the TUNE/SOUND knob until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink. Press on the H button (Preset 4) until the numbers advance to the desired time. Change the minutes by pressing the M button (Preset 5) until the numbers advance to the desired time. When you are finished, press the TUNE/ SOUND knob again to set the time.

You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the time displayed is before the half hour, press and hold the TUNE/SOUND knob, then press the R button (Preset 6) to set the time back to the previous hour.

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DIGITAL CLOCK

H BUTTON

M BUTTON

TUNE/SOUND KNOB

R BUTTON

If the time displayed is after the half hour, the same procedure sets the time forward to the beginning of the next hour.

For example:

1:06 would RESET to 1:00. 1:52 would RESET to 2:00.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The upper display shows the time when the ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The navigation system receives signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS), and the displayed time is updated automatically by the GPS. Refer to the navigation system owner’s manual to set up the time.

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The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle or remove the radio. This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then the system resets. To reset an alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver’s door with the key or use the remote transmitter.

The security system automatically sets 15 seconds (depending on the ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ setting) after you lock the doors, hood, and trunk. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors from the outside with the key, lock tab, door lock switch, or remote transmitter. The security system indicator in the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself.

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

Once the security system is set, opening any door (without using the key or the remote transmitter), the hood, or the trunk will cause it to sound. It also sounds if the radio is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut.

Security System

With the system set, you can still open the trunk with the remote transmitter without triggering the alarm. The alarm will sound if the trunk lock is forced, or the trunk is opened with the trunk release handle or the emergency trunk opener.

The security system will not set if the hood, trunk, or any door is not fully closed. Before you leave the vehicle, make sure the doors, trunk, and hood are securely closed.

To see if the system is set

NOTE: after you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. If the system is set, the horn will beep once.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

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Cruise Control

Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

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Using Cruise Control

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON

CRUISE CONTROL MESSAGE

RES/ACCEL BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

SET/DECEL BUTTON

1.

Push the cruise control master button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator in the instrument panel comes on.

2.

Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

U.S. model is shown Press and release the SET/ 3. DECEL button on the steering wheel. The ‘‘CRUISE CONTROL’’ message appears on the multi- information display to show the system is now activated.

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Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The ‘‘CRUISE CONTROL’’ message on the multi-information display will come back on.

Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

Push on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/DECEL button.

To increase the speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

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Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The ‘‘CRUISE CONTROL’’ message on the multi-information display goes out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button.

Even with cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal causes cruise control to cancel.

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Canceling Cruise Control You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways:

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Push the cruise control master button.

Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system remembers the previously set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The ‘‘CRUISE CONTROL’’ message on the multi-information display comes on, and the vehicle accelerates to the same cruising speed as before.

Pressing the cruise control master button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed.

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HomeLink Universal Transceiver

The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to operate up to three remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.

General Safety Information Before programming your HomeLink to operate a garage door opener, confirm that the opener has an external entrapment protection system, such as an ‘‘electronic eye,’’ or other safety and reverse stop features.

If your garage door was manufactured before April 1, 1982, you may not be able to program HomeLink to operate it. These units do not have safety features that cause the motor to stop and reverse it if an obstacle is detected during closing, increasing the risk of injury. Do not use HomeLink with any

garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features.

Units manufactured between April 1, 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be equipped with safety stop and reverse features. If your unit does not have an external entrapment protection system, an easy test to confirm the function and performance of the safety stop and reverse feature is to lay a 2
under the closing door. The door should stop and reverse upon contacting the piece of wood. As an additional safety feature, garage door openers manufactured after January 1, 1993 are required to have external entrapment protection systems, such as an electronic eye, which detect an object obstructing the door.

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Important Safety Precautions Refer to the safety information that came with your garage door opener

to test that the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have this information, contact the manufacturer of the equipment. Before programming HomeLink to a garage door or gate opener, make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential injury or damage. When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage.

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Training HomeLink Beforeyoubegin received your vehicle and have not trained any of the buttons in HomeLink before, you should erase any previously learned codes before training the first button. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons on the HomeLink transceiver for about 20 seconds, until the red indicator flashes. Release the buttons, then proceed to step 1.

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If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.

1.

Hold the end of the garage door opener remote transmitter 1 to 3
inches from HomeLink. Make sure you are not blocking your view of the red indicator in HomeLink.

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Press and hold the remote transmitter button and one of the HomeLink buttons at the same time.

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Test the HomeLink button by pushing it for about 1 second.

If the button works, programming is complete. If the button does not work go to step 5.

Push and hold the HomeLink button and watch the red indicator on HomeLink.

If the indicator stays on, press the HomeLink button again; the remotely controlled device should operate. If the indicator flashes rapidly for 2 seconds then stays on, you have a rolling code transmitter: go to ‘‘Training with a Rolling ). Code System’’ (see page 211

If the red indicator in HomeLink begins to flash slowly at first, then rapidly, release both buttons, and go to step 4. If the red indicator in HomeLink continues to flash slowly (does not flash rapidly), your remote transmitter may stop transmitting after a short time. Go to step 3.

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Press and hold the remote transmitter button and one of the HomeLink buttons at the same time. While continuing to hold the HomeLink button, press and release the remote transmitter button every 2 seconds.

If the red indicator in HomeLink begins to flash slowly at first, then rapidly, release both buttons, and go to step 4. If the red indicator in HomeLink continues to flash slowly (does not begin to flash rapidly), repeat steps 1 thru 3.

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Repeat these steps to train the other two HomeLink buttons to operate any other compatible remotely controlled devices around your home (lighting, automatic gate, security system, etc.).

Training With a Rolling Code System For security purposes, newer garage door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’ or variable code. Information from the remote control and the garage door opener is needed before HomeLink can operate the garage door opener.

The ‘‘Training HomeLink’’ procedure trains HomeLink to the proper garage door opener code. The following procedure synchronizes HomeLink to the garage door opener so it sends and receives the correct codes.

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Make sure you have properly completed the ‘‘Training HomeLink’’ procedure.

Find the ‘‘learn’’ button on your garage door opener unit. The location will vary, depending on the manufacturer.

LEARN BUTTON

have approximately 30 seconds to complete the following steps.

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Press and hold the button on HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds.

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Press the HomeLink button again for about 1 second. It should operate the garage door.

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Press the learn button on the garage door opener unit until the indicator next to the button comes on. The indicator may blink, or come on and stay on. You then

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If a standard transmitter was programmed, the indicator will stay on for about 25 seconds.

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Once the HomeLink indicator begins to flash slowly, continue to hold the HomeLink button, and follow steps 2 thru 5 under ‘‘Training HomeLink’’ (see page 209

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Client Assistance If you have problems with training the HomeLink Universal Transceiver, or would like information on home products that can be operated by HomeLink, call (800) 355-3515. On the Internet, go to www.homelink.com.

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

Erasing Codes To erase the codes stored in all three buttons, press and hold the two outside buttons until the red indicator begins to flash, then release the buttons.

You should erase all three codes before selling the vehicle.

Retraining a Button If you want to retrain a programmed button for a new device, you do not have to erase all button memory. You can replace the existing memory code using this procedure:

1.

Press and hold the HomeLink button to be trained until the HomeLink indicator begins to flash slowly.

If a rolling code transmitter was previously programmed, the indicator will flash rapidly for 2
seconds, and then stay on for about 23 seconds.

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Your vehicle is equipped with the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL). HFL uses Bluetooth technology as a wireless link between it and your Bluetooth compatible cellphone. When you are in your vehicle and your phone is linked to the HFL, you’ll enjoy hands-free phone use. The HFL is available in both English and French (Canadian models only). To change the language, see page 228

Here are the main features of the HFL. Instructions for using the HFL begin on page

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Voice Control HFL recognizes simple voice commands, such as phone numbers and names. It uses these commands to automatically dial, receive, and store numbers. For more information on voice control, see 216
Using Voice Control on page

Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Bluetooth is the wireless technology that links your phone to the HFL. The HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which means the maximum range between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10 meters).

To use the HFL, your phone must have approved Bluetooth capability along with the Hands Free Profile. This type of phone is available through many phone makers and cellular carriers. You can also find an approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink Canada, visit ) or by calling the Hands Free Link client support at (888)528-7876.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Incoming/Outgoing Calls With a linked phone, the HFL allows you to send and receive calls in your vehicle without holding the phone.

Phonebook The HFL can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in its phonebook. With a linked phone, you can then automatically dial any name or number in the phonebook.

Microphone The HFL microphone is on the ceiling, between the front map lights and the console buttons. On models with navigation system, the microphone is shared with the navigation system.

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Audio System When the HFL is in use, the sound comes through the vehicle’s front audio system speakers. If the audio system is in use while operating either of the HFL buttons or making a call, the HFL over-rides the audio system. To change the volume level, use the audio system volume knob, or the steering wheel volume controls.

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HFL Buttons

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HFL TALK BUTTON

HFL BACK BUTTON

VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

To operate the HFL, use the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. Below the HFL buttons is another set of voice control buttons for the navigation, climate control, and audio systems.

The HFL buttons are used as follows:

HFL Talk: This button is used before you give a command, to answer incoming calls, and to confirm system information.

Press and release the button, then wait for a beep before giving a command.

HFL Back: This button is used to end a call, go back to the previous voice control command, and to cancel an operation.

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Multi-Information Display

SIGNAL STRENGTH

BATTERY LEVEL STATUS

ROAM STATUS

PHONE DIALING

HFL MODE MESSAGE When you are operating the HFL, or when you manually select HFL on the multi-information display, you will see this information on the screen:

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How to Use the HFL The HFL is operated by the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. The next few pages provide instructions for all basic features of the HFL.

All phones may not operate

NOTE: identically, and some may cause inconsistent operation of the HFL.

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Signal Strength network signal strength of the current phone. Five bars equals full strength.

ROAM Status − phone is roaming.

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Battery Level Status Indicates the power currently remaining in your phone’s battery. Five bars equals full battery strength.

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HFL Mode are dialing and receiving calls.

Indicates when you

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Phone Dialing number you entered or the number of the incoming call.

Indicates the

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Using Voice Control Here are some guidelines for using voice control:

To enter a command, press and release the Talk button. Then, after the beep, say your command in a clear, natural tone.

Close the windows and the moonroof.

Adjust the airflow from both the dashboard and side vents so they do not blow against the microphone on the ceiling.

After pressing the Talk button, wait for the beep, then give a voice command.

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Give a voice command in a clear natural speaking voice without pausing between words or numbers. If the system cannot recognize your command because of the background noise, speak louder.

If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, the system may not interpret your voice commands correctly.

If the HFL does not recognize a command, its response is, ‘‘Pardon.’’ If it doesn’t recognize the command a second time, its response is, ‘‘Please repeat.’’ If it doesn’t recognize the command a third time, it plays the Help prompt.

To hear a list of available options at any time, press the Talk button, wait for the beep, and say, ‘‘Hands free link help.’’

Many commands can be spoken together. For example, you can say, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’

To enter a string of numbers in a Call or Dial command, you can say them all at once, or you can separate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7, 10, or 11.

To skip a voice prompt, press the Talk button while the HFL is speaking. The HFL will then begin listening for your next command.

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To go back one step in a command process, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or press the Back button. If nothing is said while the HFL is listening for a command, the HFL will time out and stop its voice recognition. The next time you press the Talk button, the HFL begins listening from the point at which it timed out.

To end a command sequence at any time, press and hold the Back button, or press and release the Talk button, wait for the beep, and say, ‘‘Cancel.’’ The next time you press the Talk button, the HFL begins from its main menu.

When you finish a command sequence, the HFL goes back to its main menu. For example, when you store the name, ‘‘Eric,’’ the HFL response is, ‘‘Eric has been stored.’’ The next time you press the Talk button, you will be at the main menu.

Setting Up the System The voice of the HFL can be set to male or female (U.S. models only). Also, the incoming notification can be set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no notification.

Tosetupthesystem,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘System options are setup and clear.’’

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3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Would you like male or female prompts?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Male’’ or ‘‘Female,’’ depending on the system voice you want. The HFL response is, ‘‘Male (Female) prompts have been selected. Would you like an audible notification of an incoming call?’’

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5.

Press and release the Talk button. If you say ‘‘Yes’’ after the beep, the HFL system response is, ‘‘Would you like the notification to be a ring tone or a prompt?’’ If you say ‘‘No’’ after the beep, the HFL system returns to its main menu. Saying ‘‘No’’ will result in no ring tone or prompt playback during an incoming call. The audio system will be mute, and a message will be displayed.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or ‘‘Prompt.’’ The HFT system response is ‘‘A ring tone will be used.’’ or ‘‘An incoming call prompt will be used.’’ If you choose ‘‘Ring tone,’’ you will hear a ring tone through the audio speakers to announce an incoming call. If you choose ‘‘Prompt,’’ you will hear this message to announce an incoming call: ‘‘You have an incoming call.’’

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The HFL response continues ‘‘A security option is available to lock the HFL system. Each time the vehicle is turned on, a passcode would be required to use this system. Would you like this security option turned on?’’ If you say ‘‘Yes,’’ you can set your passcode. Refer to the setting procedure in the next column.

Setting Your Passcode The HFL will accept a numeric, four- digit passcode that you can use for security purposes.

Tosetyourpasscode,dothis: Follow the system setup 1. procedure as described previously.

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’

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4.

The HFL response is ‘‘What is the four-digit number you would like to set as your passcode?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the four-digit passcode you want to use. For example, say ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4. Is this correct?’’

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Security is on. Each time the vehicle is turned on, the passcode will be required to use the system. The system setup is complete. Returning to the main menu.’’

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Press and release the Talk button. If you say ‘‘No’’ after the beep, the HFL system response is, ‘‘Security will not be used. The system setup is complete.’’

Toenteryourpasscode,dothis; Once a passcode is set, you can lock the HFL so it only operates after the passcode is entered.

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The HFL will prompt you for your passcode each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and you press the Talk button. You will only be asked for the passcode once per ignition

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3.

cycle. If the passcode is set, its response is ‘‘The system is locked. What is the four-digit passcode?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say your four-digit passcode. For example, say ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4.’’

If the passcode is correct, the HFL response is ‘‘Main menu.’’ If the passcode is not correct, the HFL response is ‘‘1,2,3,4 is incorrect. Please try again.’’ Go back to the step 2.

If you forget your passcode and you cannot activate the HFL, consult your dealer to cancel the passcode.

Pairing Your Phone Your Bluetooth compatible phone with HandsFree Profile must be paired to the HFL before you can make and receive hands-free calls.

NOTE:

HFL does not allow you to pair your phone if the vehicle is moving. For pairing, your phone must be in