2008 Chevrolet AVEO Owners Manual

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3-28 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of miles, used in the United States, or kilometers, used in Canada, traveled for up to two trips. You can cycle between the odometer and trip odometers A and B by pressing the reset button located in the lower right area of the speedometer. By pressing the reset button, you can tell how many miles or kilometers have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B since you last set the trip odometer back to zero. To reset each trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button. The reset button resets only the trip odometer that is being displayed. Each trip odometer must be reset individually. Tachometer Hatchback Sedan If you operate the engine above 6,500 rpm, The tachometer displays your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer above 6,500 rpm. 3-29 Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light The safety belt light will come on when the engine is started and stay on until the driver’s safety belt is buckled. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the light will not come on. Safety Belt Reminder Tone If your vehicle has this feature, a tone will sound for several seconds when the engine is started to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The tone will not sound if the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-56. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. The light should go out and the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. 3-30 {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Sedan) Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. United States – Sedan Canada – Sedan If you have a sedan, the airbag off symbol will be visible near the clock, located in the center of the instrument panel, during the system check. 3-31 If the off symbol is not lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-30 for more on this, including important safety information. When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will light for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, if the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). {CAUTION: If the off symbol in the passenger airbag status indicator does not come on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped). A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag or airbags inﬂate. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag or airbags. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat unless the airbag or airbags have been turned off. 3-32 Charging System Light This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner to help reduce the drain on the battery. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. United States Canada If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. 3-33 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-27. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Antilock Brake System Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light will come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes on, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. See your dealer/retailer. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-33. The ABS warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-34 Hold Mode Light If your vehicle has this feature, this light comes on when the hold mode is active. If the HOLD mode light ﬂashes, have your vehicle checked. See “Hold Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-21 for more information. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Sedan Canada Sedan Your vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gage. With the ignition turned to ON/RUN, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25. United States Hatchback Canada Hatchback 3-35 Tire Pressure Light Your vehicle has a tire pressure light. This light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started and provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is Solid This indicates that one or more of your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-50 for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light will ﬂash for about a minute and then stay on solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-58 for more information. 3-36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or replacement tires that do not match your vehicle’s original tires can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. When the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, this light comes on and should go out after a few seconds as a check to show it is working. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light also comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. • Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. If the Light Is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reduce vehicle speed. • Avoid hard accelerations. • Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. 3-37 If the Light Is On Steady You might be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You might notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration — these conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. 3-38 If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. Your dealer/ retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Oil Pressure Light The oil light could also come on in three other situations: • When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working. The light will go out when you turn the ignition on. If it does not come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. • If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. If your vehicle has low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately by your dealer/retailer. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. 3-39 Fog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light If your vehicle has this feature, the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17 for more information. Cruise Control Light If your vehicle has cruise control, this light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-10 for more information. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-13 for more information. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-16 for more information. 3-40 Door Ajar Light The door ajar light will come on whenever a door is opened, regardless of the ignition position. If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is open, you will also hear a warning chime. Fuel Gage United States Sedan Canada Sedan Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warning light will come on. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-42 for more information. United States Hatchback Canada Hatchback 3-41 Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. • The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. • The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition. Low Fuel Warning Light This light comes on when the vehicle is low on fuel. The low fuel warning light comes on when there is approximately 1.7 gallons (6.0 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank. To turn the light off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. 3-42 Secondary Information Center (SIC) Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) United States shown, Canada similar The Secondary Information Center (SIC) displays some of the warning lights and indicators. The SIC is located in the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. The digital clock is also located in the center of the SIC. See Clock (Hatchback Only) on page 3-44 and Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4 for more information. 3-43 Clock (Hatchback Only) Your vehicle has a digital clock. The clock is located in the secondary instrument cluster on the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. When the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, the time is displayed in the digital clock. There are two adjusting buttons for the digital clock: H (Hour): To go forward one hour, press the H button once. To go forward more than one hour, press and hold the button until the correct hour is reached. M (Minute): To go forward one minute, press the M button once. To go forward more than one minute, press and hold the button until the correct minute is reached. After disconnecting the battery or replacing the fuse, reset the clock. Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light The safety belt light will come on and stay on until the driver’s safety belt is buckled. This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. 3-44 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the Secondary Information Center (SIC), which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-56. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on or ﬂashes when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away by your dealer/retailer. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition to ON/RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-45 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Hatchback) Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. United States – Hatchback Canada – Hatchback If you have a hatchback, the airbag off symbol will be visible in the Secondary Information Center (SIC) during the system check. When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will light for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, if the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). 3-46 {CAUTION: If the off symbol in the passenger airbag status indicator does not come on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped). A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag or airbags inﬂate. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag or airbags. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat unless the airbag or airbags have been turned off. If the off symbol is not lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-30 for more on this, including important safety information. Charging System Light The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. Then it should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. 3-47 Antilock Brake System Warning Light Hold Mode Light If your vehicle has this feature, this light comes on when the hold mode is active. If the HOLD mode light ﬂashes, have your vehicle checked. See “Hold Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-21 for more information. For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light will come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not come on have your vehicle serviced. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. If the light comes on, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. See your dealer/retailer. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-33. 3-48 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty. If you keep driving your vehicle with Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or replacement tires that do not match your vehicle’s original tires can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. When the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, this light comes on and should go out after a few seconds as a check to show it is working. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light also comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. • Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. 3-49 If the Light Is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reduce vehicle speed. • Avoid hard accelerations. • Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You might be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. 3-50 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You might notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration — these conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. Your dealer/ retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-51 Oil Pressure Light If your vehicle has low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately by your dealer/retailer. The oil light could also come on in three other situations: • When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working. The light will go out when you turn the ignition on. If it does not come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. • If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. 3-52 Fog Lamp Light Door Ajar Light If your vehicle has this feature, the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The door ajar light will come on whenever a door is opened, regardless of the ignition position. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17 for more information. Cruise Control Light If your vehicle has cruise control, this light comes on whenever you set the cruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-13 for more information. If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is open, you will also hear a warning chime. 3-53 Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. {CAUTION: This system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive — avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them. Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added. 3-54 AM-FM Radio (Single Display, Base Level) Playing the Radio O (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on or off. u (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. VOL will appear on the display. Finding a Station AM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show the selection. p (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. t u (Scan): Press this knob until SCAN ﬂashes on the display, then press either the up or the down arrow buttons to determine the direction for the radio to scan the stations. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either arrow button again to stop scanning. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM/FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for longer than two seconds. Ch will appear on the display when the station has been set. Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station that was set will return. 5. Repeat the Steps 1 through 4 for each pushbutton. 3-55 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) f (Bass/Treble): Press this button until BAS appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the bass. The display will show the bass level. Press this button until TRE appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the treble. The display will show the treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) f (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this button until BAL appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the balance between the right and the left speakers. The display will show the balance level. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this button until FAD appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the fade between the front and the rear speakers. The display will show the fade level. 3-56 AM-FM Radio (Double Display, Base Level) Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press and release this knob to turn the system on. Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn the system off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release this knob to mute the system. Press and release this knob again to turn the sound back on. The previous volume setting is maintained whenever the radio is turned on. The volume can be adjusted by using the volume knob. Finding a Station AM/AUX: Press this button to play an AM station while a portable audio device is playing. Press this button again and the system will begin playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, “no input device found” will be displayed. FM: Press this button to switch between FM1 or FM2. The display will show the selection. ¦¥ SEEK: Press the up or down SEEK arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. ¦¥ TUNE: Press the up or down TUNE arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station. SCAN: Push and release this button to scan radio stations. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Push this button again to stop scanning. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Setting Preset Stations Up to 36 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six FM-A and six AM1, six AM2, six AM-A), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM/AUX to select AM1, AM2, or AM-A. Press FM to select FM1, FM2 or FM-A. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for longer than two seconds. The channel number (CH#1 through CH#6) will ﬂash on the display when the station has been set. Whenever that numbered preset button is pressed, the station that was set will return. 5. Repeat the ﬁrst four steps for each preset button. AST (Automatic Store): Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception in the region can be automatically stored. Press the AST button for longer than one second. The display will show AUTO SCANNING and then SCANNING will ﬂash on display. Once the stations are stored, the radio will switch to FM1 and the ﬁrst preset station will begin to play. FM-A will appear on the display when listening to the automatic stored stations. Press the AM or FM button to cancel automatic store. 3-57 Order of Sound Function The order for displayed sound function is BASS, MID, TRE, FAD, BAL, EQ OFF, and VOL. Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) SOUND (Bass/Midrange/Treble): Press this button until BAS appears on the display. Turn the power/volume knob to increase or to decrease the bass. The display will show the bass level. When ﬁnished making the selection, press this button to select the bass level. Press this button until MID appears on the display. Turn the power/volume knob to increase or to decrease the midrange. The display will show the midrange level. When ﬁnished making the selection, press this button to select the midrange level. Press this button until TRE appears on the display. Turn the power/volume knob to increase or to decrease the treble. The display will show the treble level. When ﬁnished making the selection, press this button to select the treble level. If a station is weak or there is static, decrease the treble. 3-58 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this button until BAL appears on the display. Turn the power/volume knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the balance level. When ﬁnished making the selection, press this button to select the balance level. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this button until FAD appears on the display. Turn the power/volume knob to increase or to decrease the fade between the front and the rear speakers. The display will show the fade level. When ﬁnished making the selection, press this button to select the fade level. Setting the EQ (Equalization) SOUND (Equalization): Press this button until EQ OFF appears on the display to select customized equalization settings designed for classic, dance, rock, jazz, pop, voice, and techno. Turn the power/volume knob until the desired equalization setting appears on the display. When ﬁnished making the selection, press the SOUND button to select the equalization setting. To cancel an equalization setting, press the SOUND button until EQ OFF appears on the display, turn the power/volume knob until OFF appears on the display, then press the SOUND button again to select the equalization setting. Order of Sound Function The order for displayed sound function is EQ OFF, CLASSIC, DANCE, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, VOICE, TECHNO, and EQ OFF. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack AUX IN (Auxiliary Input): Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. You can however, connect an external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or XM™ receiver, etc. to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening. The auxiliary input jack will also accept cell phone connectors. Plug the cell phone connector into the auxiliary input jack to hear the other side of a cell phone’s conversation through the vehicle sound system. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in park (P). See Defensive Driving on page 4-2 for more information on driver distraction. To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, turn the portable audio player on. Press and hold the radio AM/AUX button for more than two seconds or until audio from the device begins to play over the car speakers. O (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. You may need to do additional volume adjustments from the portable device if the volume is not loud or soft enough. AM/AUX: Press this button to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is playing. The portable audio device will continue playing, so you may want to stop it or turn it off. 3-59 Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press and release this knob to turn the system on. Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn the system off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release this knob to mute the system. Press and release this knob again to turn the sound back on. 3-60 The previous volume setting is maintained whenever the radio is turned on. The volume can be adjusted by using the volume knob. Finding a Station AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. The display shows the selection. FM: Press this button to switch to an FM station. The display shows the selection. ( ) TUNE: Press the TUNE arrows to select radio stations. Press the up TUNE arrow to increase or the down TUNE arrow to decrease the radio frequencies. ¦ ¥ SEEK: Press the SEEK arrows to seek radio stations. Press the up SEEK arrow to seek the next radio station or the down SEEK arrow to seek the previous radio station. SCAN/AST: Press this button to scan radio stations. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning. The radio scans stations only with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Order of Sound Function The order for displayed sound function is BASS, TRE, BAL, FADE, EQ OFF, and VOL (Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance, Equalization Off, and Volume). Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) SOUND (Bass/Treble): Press this button until BAS (bass) displays. Turn the O knob to increase or to decrease the bass. The display shows the bass level. After making the selection, press this button to set the bass level selection. Press this button until TRE (treble) displays. Turn the O knob to increase or to decrease the treble. The display shows the treble level. After making the selection, press this button to set the treble level selection. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the treble. AST (Automatic Store) Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception in the region can be automatically stored. Press the AST button for more than two seconds. The display shows AUTO SCANNING and then SCANNING ﬂashes on the display. Once the stations are stored, the radio switches to FM1 and the ﬁrst preset station begins to play. FM-A displays while listening to the automatic stored stations. Press the AM or FM button to cancel automatic store. Setting Preset Stations Up to 24 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM1, and six AM2), can be programmed on the six numbered buttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the AM or FM button to select FM1, FM2, AM1 or AM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for more than two seconds. The preset button number one through six ﬂashes on the display when the station has been set. When that numbered preset button is pressed, that preset station returns. 5. Repeat the Steps 1 through 4 for each preset button. 3-61 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this button until BAL (balance) displays. Turn the O knob to increase or to decrease. The display shows the balance level. After making the selection, press this button to set the balance level. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this button until FAD (fade) displays. Turn the O knob to increase or to decrease the fade between the front and the rear speakers. The display shows the fade level. After making the selection, press this button to set the fade level. Setting the Equalization The order for displayed customized equalization settings are EQ OFF, CLASSIC, DANCE, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, VOICE, TECHNO, EQ OFF. SOUND (Equalization): Press this button until EQ OFF (equalization) displays to select customized equalization settings designed for classic, dance, rock, jazz, pop, voice and techno. Turn the O knob until the desired equalization setting displays. After making the selection, press the SOUND button to set the equalization setting. To cancel an equalization setting, press the SOUND button until EQ OFF displays, turn the O knob until OFF displays, then press the SOUND button again to set the equalization setting. 3-62 Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. When a CD is inserted, CDP displays. As the CD is loading, Filecheck displays. As each new track starts to play, Track and the track number displays. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. When a CD is in the player and the ignition is turned on, the radio must be turned on before the CD starts playback. When the ignition and radio are turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There can be an increase in skipping, difficulty in ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-79 for more information. If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. If a label is added to a CD, or more than Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. Notice: one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. 2 RPT (Repeat): Press this button to repeat the current track. RPT displays. Press this button again to turn off repeat play. 3 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM displays. Press this button again to turn off random play. 4 INT (Scan): Press this button to listen to the ﬁrst few seconds of each track on each loaded CD. INTRO displays. To stop scanning press this button again. The current track begins to play. ( ) TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the up TUNE arrow to go to the next track. The track number displays. Press the down TUNE arrow to go to the start of the current track. The player continues moving forward or backward through the CD with each press of the up or down arrows. AM: Press this button to listen to the radio while a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for future listening. FM: Press this button to listen to the radio while a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for future listening. CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CD while listening to the radio. CDP displays when the CD player has been selected. The CD symbol displays when a CD is loaded. Press this button while a CD is playing to pause the CD. PAUSE ﬂashes on the display. Press this button again to start playing the CD. EJECT: Press this button to eject a CD. This is the only way a CD can be ejected from the player. The CD can eject when the ignition or the radio is turned off. 3-63 Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R Disc If you have a radio with a single CD (MP3), it is capable of playing an MP3/WMA CD-R disc. For more information on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R disc, see “Using an MP3” in the index. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • The format of the CD might not be compatible. See Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player) on page 3-72 or Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc Player) on page 3-75 later in this section. • There could have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label could be caught in the CD player. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem. 3-64 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output. Do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. An external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or cassette tape player, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening. The auxiliary input jack also accepts cell phone connectors. Plug the cell phone connector into the auxiliary input jack to hear a person speaking on a cell phone during conversation through the vehicle sound system. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in PARK (P). See Defensive Driving on page 4-2 for more information on driver distraction. To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack. While a device is connected, turn the portable audio player on and press the radio CD/AUX button to hear audio from the device over the vehicle speakers. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button once to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing. Press this button a second time for the system to begin playing audio from the connected portable audio player. Once in this mode, Auxinput appears on the display. If the auxiliary jack does not detect the presence of an output jack, the auxiliary mode does not display. O (Power/Volume): Turn the O knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional adjustments on a portable device might be needed to get the desired volume. 3-65 Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA) Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press and release this knob to turn the system on. Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn the system off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release this knob to mute the system. Press and release this knob again to turn the sound back on. 3-66 The previous volume setting is maintained whenever the radio is turned on. The volume can be adjusted by using the volume knob. Finding a Station AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. The display shows the selection. FM: Press this button to switch to an FM station. The display shows the selection. ( ) TUNE: Press the TUNE arrows to select radio stations. Press the up TUNE arrow to increase or the down TUNE arrow to decrease the radio frequencies. ¦ ¥ SEEK: Press the SEEK arrows to seek radio stations. Press the up SEEK arrow to seek the next radio station or the down SEEK arrow to seek the previous radio station. SCAN/AST: Press this button to scan radio stations. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning. The radio only scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. AST (Automatic Store) Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception in the region can be automatically stored. Press the AST button for more than one second. The display shows AUTO SCANNING and then SCANNING ﬂashes on the display. Once the stations are stored, the radio switches to FM1 and the ﬁrst preset station begins to play. FM-A displays while listening to the automatic stored stations. Press the AM or FM button to cancel automatic store. Setting Preset Stations Up to 36 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six FM-A, six AM1, six AM2, and six AM-A), can be programmed on the six numbered buttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the AM or FM button to select FM1, FM2, FM-A, AM1, AM2, or AM-A. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for more than two seconds. The channel number (CH#1 through CH#6) ﬂashes on the display when the station has been set. When that numbered preset button is pressed, that preset station returns. 5. Repeat the Steps 1 through 4 for each preset button. Order of Sound Function The order for displayed sound function is BASS, TRE, FAD, BAL, EQ OFF, and VOL (Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance, Equalization Off, and Volume). Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) SOUND (Bass/Midrange/Treble): Press this button until BAS (bass) displays. Turn the O knob to increase or to decrease the bass. The display shows the bass level. After making the selection, press this button to select the bass level. Press this button until MID (midrange) displays. Turn the O knob to increase or to decrease the midrange. The display shows the midrange level. After making the selection, press this button to select the midrange level. Press this button until TRE (treble) displays. Turn the O knob to increase or to decrease the treble. The display shows the treble level. After making the selection, press this button to select the treble level. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the treble. 3-67 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this button until BAL (balance) displays. Turn the O knob to increase or to decrease the balance. The display shows the balance level. After making the selection, press this button to select the balance level. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this button until FAD (fade) displays. Turn the O knob to increase or to decrease the fade between the front and the rear speakers. The display shows the fade level. After making the selection, press this button to select the fade level. Setting the EQ (Equalization) SOUND (Equalization): Press this button until EQ OFF (equalization) displays to select customized equalization settings designed for classic, dance, rock, jazz, pop, voice, and techno. Turn the O knob until the desired equalization setting displays. After making the selection, press the SOUND button to select the equalization setting. To cancel an equalization setting, press the SOUND button until EQ OFF displays. Turn the O knob until OFF displays, then press the SOUND button again to select the equalization setting. 3-68 Order of Sound Function The order for displayed sound function is EQ OFF, CLASSIC, DANCE, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, VOICE, TECHNO, and EQ OFF. Playing a CD(s) LOAD: Press this button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs. 1. Press and release the load button. A message to select a slot number from 1 through 6 displays. 2. Press the desired slot number. Wait for the message to insert the disc. 3. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls the CD in. To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Press and hold the load button for two seconds. A beep sounds and a message to load multiple discs displays. 2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert the discs. The CD player takes up to six CDs. 3. Press the LOAD button again to cancel loading more CDs. As each CD is inserted, CDP displays. As each CD is loading, Filecheck displays. Once playback begins, the track and track number displays. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. While a CD is in the player and the ignition is turned on, the radio must be turned on before the current CD starts playback. When the ignition and radio are turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There can be an increase in skipping, difficulty in ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD does not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-79 for more information. If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. If a label is added to a CD, or more than Notice: one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. 2 RPT (Repeat): Press this button to repeat the current track. RPT displays. Press this button again to turn off repeat play. 3 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM displays. Press this button again to turn off random play. 4 INT (Scan): Press this button to listen to the ﬁrst few seconds of each track on each loaded CD. INTRO displays. To stop scanning press this button again. The current track begins to play. 5 DSC − (Previous CDC): Press this button to go back to the start of the previous CDC. 6 DSC + (Next CDC): Press this button to go forward to the start of the next CDC. 3-69 ( ) TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the up TUNE arrow to go to the next track. The track number displays. Press the down TUNE arrow to go to the start of the current track. The player continues moving forward or backward through the CD with each press of the up or down arrows. AM: Press this button to listen to the radio while a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for future listening. FM: Press this button to listen to the radio while a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for future listening. CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CD while listening to the radio. CDP displays when the CD player has been selected. The CD symbol displays when a CD is loaded. Press this button while a CD is playing to pause the CD. PAUSE ﬂashes on the display. Press this button again to start playing the CD. EJECT: Press this button to eject the CD. Press and hold this button to eject all CDs. This is the only way a CD can be ejected from the player. The CD can eject when the ignition or the radio is turned off. Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R Disc If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player, it is capable of playing an MP3/WMA CD-R disc. For more information on how to play an MP3/WMA disc, see “Using an MP3” in the index. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • The format of the CD might not be compatible. See “Using an MP3” later in this section. • There could have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label could be caught in the CD player. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. 3-70 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack AUX IN (Auxiliary Input): The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output. Do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. An external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or XM™ receiver, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening. The auxiliary input jack also accepts cell phone connectors. Plug the cell phone connector into the auxiliary input jack to hear a person speck on a cell phone during a conversation through the vehicle sound system. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in PARK (P). See Defensive Driving on page 4-2 for more information on driver distraction. To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack. While a device is connected, turn the portable audio player on and press the radio CD/AUX button to hear audio from the device over the vehicle speakers. O (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional adjustments on a portable device might be needed to get the desired volume. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button once to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing. Press this button a second time for the system to begin playing audio from the connected portable audio player. Once in this mode, Auxinput displays. If the auxiliary jack does not detect the presence of an output jack, the auxiliary mode does not display. 3-71 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player) MP3/WMA CD-R Disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3/WMA ﬁles are recorded on a CD-R disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3/WMA ﬁles on one disc. • Make sure each MP3/WMA ﬁle has a .m3u or .wma extension, other ﬁle extensions might not work. • Files can be recorded with a variety of ﬁxed or variable bit rates. Song title, artist name, and album are available for display by the radio when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2. • Create a folder structure that makes it easy to ﬁnd songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Make sure to ﬁnalize the disc when burning an MP3/WMA disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually better to burn the disc all at once. 3-72 The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, ﬁve sessions, and 999 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names and folder names can use more disc memory space than necessary. To conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of the ﬁle and folder names. An MP3/WMA CD that was recorded using no ﬁle folders can also be played. The system can support up to eight folders in depth, though, keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback. If a CD contains more than the maximum of 50 folders, ﬁve sessions, and 999 ﬁles, the player lets you access and navigate up to the maximum, but all items over the maximum are ignored. Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio ﬁles, the directory is displayed as ROOT. All ﬁles contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any other directory. Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the ﬁle structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no compressed ﬁles directly beneath them, the player advances to the next folder in the ﬁle structure that contains compressed audio ﬁles. The empty folder does not display. No Folder When a CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the ﬁles are located under the root folder. The next and previous folder function does not function on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT. When a CD contains only compressed audio ﬁles, but no folders, all ﬁles are located under the root folder. When the radio displays the name of the folder, the radio displays ROOT. Order of Play Tracks are played in the following order: • Playback begins from the ﬁrst track under the root directory. • When all tracks from the root directory have played, playback continues from ﬁles, according to their numerical listing. • After playing the last track from the last folder, the player begins playing again at the ﬁrst track of the ﬁrst folder or root directory. File System and Naming The song name in the ID3 tag is displayed. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the ﬁle name without the extension (such as MP3/WMA) instead. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the ﬁlename does not display. Playing an MP3/WMA While the ignition is on, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, Loading, then Filecheck, and then MP3 or WMA displays. The CD should begin playing. A CD plays only while the ignition is on or ACC (Accessory). As each new track starts to play, the track number, and the song name displays. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. When a CD is in the player and the ignition is turned on, the radio must be turned on before the CD starts playback. When the ignition and radio are turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. 3-73 If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There can be an increase in skipping, difficulty in ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD does not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-79 for more information. If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. Notice: one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. All of the CD functions work the same while playing an MP3/WMA, except for those listed here. See “Playing a CD” earlier for more information. If a label is added to a CD, or more than 3-74 SCROLL (MP3/WMA Mode Only): Press the SOUND button for longer than two seconds. The song title or other available information of a song scrolls on/off. The offset is scroll on. The scroll mode can be changed only when the SOUND button is pressed for longer than two seconds. DIR (Directory): Press this button to repeat the tracks in the current directory. DIR displays. Press this button again to repeat the tracks in all of the directories. ALL displays. Press this button again to turn off repeat play. ¦ ¥ SEEK (Previous/Next Folder) (in MP3/WMA Mode): Press the SEEK arrows to change the folder. If CD-R does not have any folder, “ROOT” ﬂashes on the display for a short time. ( ) TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the up TUNE arrow to go to the next track. The track number displays. Press the down TUNE arrow to go to the start of the current track. The player continues moving forward or backward through the CD with each press of the TUNE arrows. INFO/DISP (Information/Display): Press this button to display additional text information related to the current MP3/WMA song. A choice of additional information such as: Song Title, Album Title, and Artist. Bit rate might also display. When information is not available, No Info (information) displays. Press this button for longer than two seconds to change display mode. Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc Player) MP3/WMA CD-R Disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3/WMA ﬁles are recorded on a CD-R disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3/WMA ﬁles on one disc. • Make sure each MP3/WMA ﬁle has a .m3u or .wma extension, other ﬁle extensions might not work. • Files can be recorded with a variety of ﬁxed or variable bit rates. Song title, artist name, and album are available for display by the radio when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2. • Create a folder structure that makes it easy to ﬁnd songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Make sure to ﬁnalize the disc when burning an MP3/WMA disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually better to burn the disc all at once. The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, ﬁve sessions, and 999 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names and folder names might use more disc memory space than necessary. To conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of the ﬁle and folder names. An MP3/WMA CD that was recorded using no ﬁle folders can also be played. The system can support up to eight folders in depth, though, keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the difficulty and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback. If a CD contains more than the maximum of 50 folders, ﬁve sessions, and 999 ﬁles, the player lets you access and navigate up to the maximum, but all items over the maximum is ignored. Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio ﬁles, the directory is displayed as ROOT. All ﬁles contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any other directory. 3-75 Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the ﬁle structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no compressed ﬁles directly beneath them, the player advances to the next folder in the ﬁle structure that contains compressed audio ﬁles. The empty folder does not display. No Folder When a CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the ﬁles are located under the root folder. The next and previous folder function does not function on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT. When a CD contains only compressed audio ﬁles, but no folders, all ﬁles are located under the root folder. When the radio displays the name of the folder, the radio displays ROOT. Order of Play Tracks is played in the following order: • Playback begins from the ﬁrst track under the root directory. • When all tracks from the root directory have played, playback continues from ﬁles, according to their numerical listing. • After playing the last track from the last folder, the player begins playing again at the ﬁrst track of the ﬁrst folder or root directory. 3-76 File System and Naming The song name in the ID3 tag is displayed. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the ﬁle name without the extension (such as MP3/WMA) instead. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the ﬁlename does not display. Playing an MP3/WMA While the ignition is on, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, Loading, then Filecheck, and then MP3 or WMA displays. The CD should begin playing. A CD plays only while the ignition is on or ACC (Accessory). As each new track starts to play, the track number, and the song name displays. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. When a CD is in the player and the ignition is turned on, the radio must be turned on before the CD starts playback. When the ignition and radio are turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There can be an increase in skipping, difficulty in ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-79 for more information. If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. Notice: one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. All of the CD functions work the same while playing an MP3/WMA, except for those listed here. See “Playing a CD” earlier for more information. If a label is added to a CD, or more than SCROLL (MP3/WMA Mode Only): Press the SOUND button for longer than two seconds. The song title and other available information of the song scrolls on/off. The offset is scroll on. The scroll mode can be changed only when the SOUND button is pressed for longer than two seconds. 1 DIR (Directory): Press this button to repeat the tracks in the current directory. DIR displays. Press this button again to repeat the tracks in all of the directories. ALL displays. Press this button again to turn off repeat play. ¦ ¥ SEEK (Previous/Next Folder) (in MP3/WMA Mode): Press the SEEK arrows to change the folder. If CD-R does not have any folder, “ROOT” ﬂashes on the display for a short time. ( ) TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the up TUNE arrow to go to the next track. The track number displays. Press the down TUNE arrow to go to the start of the current track. The player continues moving forward or backward through the CD with each press of the up or down arrows. INFO/DISP (Information/Display): Press this button to display additional text information related to the current MP3/WMA song. A choice of additional information such as: Song Title, Album Title, and Artist. Bit rate might also display. 3-77 When information is not available, No Info (information) displays. Press this button for longer than two seconds to change display mode. Audio Steering Wheel Controls Front View of the Steering Wheel Controls Side View of the Volume Control If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: PWR (Power): Press and release this knob to turn the system on. Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn the system off. 3-78 When the system is on, press and release this knob to mute the system. Press and release this knob again to turn the sound back on. SEEK: Press and release this button within 0.5 seconds to go to the next preset station. Press and hold this button for longer than 0.5 seconds to go to the next radio station. The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When playing a CD, press and release this button within 0.5 seconds to go to the next track. Press and hold this button for longer than 0.5 seconds to fast forward through the tracks. MODE: Press and release this button to select FM1, FM2, FM-A, AM1, AM2, AM-A, or CD (MP3). Press and release this button multiple times to cycle through the audio playback options that are available on your vehicle. + VOLUME −: Press the toggle bar located below the + VOLUME − to adjust the volume. Press the left side of the toggle bar, below the + (plus) sign to increase the volume. Press the right side of the toggle bar, below the − (minus) sign to decrease the volume. Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on your radio. FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD does not play properly or not at all. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Care of the CD Player Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players because the lens of the CD optics can become contaminated by lubricants. 3-79 Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic ﬁlm. The metallic ﬁlm in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to your backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by your warranty. Because this antenna is built into your rear window, there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals. If static is heard on the radio, when the rear window defogger is turned on, it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged. If this is true, the grid line must be repaired. If adding a cellular telephone to your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception. Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback) The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it. Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still tightened to the antenna base located on the roof of the vehicle. If tightening is required, tighten by hand. Backglass Antenna (Sedan) The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. Also, for proper radio reception, the antenna connector at the top-center of the rear window needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects. 3-80 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2 Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2 Drunk Driving .................................................4-2 Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-3 Braking .........................................................4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...........................4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-5 Steering ........................................................4-6 Off-Road Recovery .........................................4-8 Passing ........................................................4-8 Loss of Control ..............................................4-8 Driving at Night ............................................4-10 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-10 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-12 Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-12 Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-12 Winter Driving ..............................................4-13 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow .............................................4-17 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-17 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-18 Towing ..........................................................4-27 Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-27 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-27 Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-28 4-1 Drunk Driving {CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink. Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-14. {CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition: (cid:129) Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you. (cid:129) Focus on the task of driving. Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life. 4-2 Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every

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