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Press and hold the trunk release button on the remote transmitter.

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You can also use the master key to open the trunk lock.

To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid.

Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging it, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard 52

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RELEASE LEVER

As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from inside. To open the trunk, push the release lever to the left.

Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page

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Remote Transmitter

LOCK BUTTON

UNLOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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Press this button once to LOCK lock all doors. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked. You cannot lock it if any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

If you push the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the security system has set.

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Press this button once

UNLOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the other doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button.

The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the door activated position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open any door, the light stays on for about 30 seconds, then fades out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the light goes off immediately.

If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system will also set.

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Press this button for

PANIC about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or insert the key.

TRUNK RELEASE Press this button for about 1 second to open the trunk. You cannot open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch.

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RemoteTransmitterCare

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.

Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

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Remote Transmitter

ReplacingtheTransmitterBattery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR1616

SCREW

To replace the battery:

1.

2.

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

Separate the transmitter by prying its middle seam with your fingernail.

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BATTERY

3.

4.

Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover.

Remove the old battery from the back of the inner cover, and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( side facing down), then insert it into the back of the cover.

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5.

Install the parts in reverse order.

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Front Seat Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositionseatsandseat-backs.

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Make all adjustments before you start driving.

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.

Remote Transmitter, Seats

To adjust the seat forward or backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat to the desired position, and releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat to make sure it is locked in position.

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Seats

Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment

To change the seat-back angle of the front seat, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. To raise the seat, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion. To lower the seat, push the lever down repeatedly.

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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabouthowto properlypositiontheheadrestraints.

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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

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Rear Center Position

Armrest

Seats

RELEASE BUTTON

RELEASE BUTTON

The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust a restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, make sure the head restraint is adjusted to its highest position.

The lid of the console compartment can be used as an armrest by moving it forward and backward. Make sure the armrest is securely latched. Make sure your passenger’s hands or fingers are away from the armrest before moving it.

The rear seat armrest is in the center of the rear seat. Pivot it down to use it.

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Power Windows

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

If the MAIN switch is OFF, the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

MAIN SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

The windows will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

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To open or close the

AUTO driver’s window, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go down or up all the way. To stop the window, pull or push the window switch briefly.

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AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

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Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

1.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

2.

Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

3.

4.

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

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Mirrors, Parking Brake

Heated Mirrors

Parking Brake

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page

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On Canadian models The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off. Pressing this button also turns the rear window defogger on and off.

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Interior Convenience Items

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

COAT HOOK

COIN BOX

CENTER POCKET

VANITY MIRROR

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

GLOVE BOX

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BEVERAGE HOLDERS

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

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Interior Convenience Items

Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Open the front beverage holder by sliding its cover backward. The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center armrest. To use it, pivot the armrest down.

Accessory Power Socket This socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

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

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Another accessory power socket in the center console compartment. When more than one socket is being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push.

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

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Console Compartment

LEVER

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, pull up on the lever, and lift the lid.

To close, lower the lid, and push it down until it latches.

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Interior Lights

Ceiling Light

DOOR ACTIVATED

ON

OFF

Spotlights

If you do not open either door after you unlock the driver’s door or remove the key from the ignition switch, the light fades out in about 30 seconds.

If you leave either door open without the key is in the ignition switch, the ceiling light will go off after 3
minutes.

The ceiling light has a three-position switch; ON (right), Door Activated, and OFF (left). In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you:

Open any door. Unlock the doors with the key or remote transmitter. Remove the key from the ignition. After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

The front ceiling light has two spotlights. Push the spotlight lenses to turn them on and off.

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Features

The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.)

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

The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

Using the A/C

Vents, Heating, and A/C

............. ........................... Audio System ................................ Playing the Radio .......................... Playing a Disc ................................ Disc Player Error Messages ....... Setting the Clock .......................... Playing the Radio (Vehicles with ..................

Navigation System)

Playing a Disc (Vehicles with

Navigation System)

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Navigation System)

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Disc Player Error Messages (Vehicles with Navigation

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Radio Reception Protecting Your Discs Radio Theft Protection Remote Audio Controls Security System Cruise Control

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

AUTO BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

MODE CONTROL BUTTON

FAN CONTROL DIAL

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

FRESH AIR BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

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Voice Control System Onlyonmodelsequippedwith NavigationSystem The climate control system for your vehicle can also be operated using the voice control system. See Navigation section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this system and the Navigation System manual for complete details.

Fan Control Dial Turn this dial to increase or decrease the fan speed and airflow. When the dial is set to AUTO, the system controls the fan speed automatically.

Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. The indicator in the button is on when the A/C is on.

Recirculation Button When the recirculation indicator is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. To select recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

Fresh Air Button The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

When the flesh air indicator is on, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

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

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

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

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

Air flows from the floor

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

When you select the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.

or

In AUTO mode, the system controls the airflow direction automatically between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.

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Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear window.

1.

2. 3. 4.

Set the temperature to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and fresh air mode.

Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system.

1.

2. 3.

Select When you select , the system automatically switches to the fresh air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 67
turn off the A/C until the gauge reading returns to normal.

). If it moves near the red zone,

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2.

3. 4.

5.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool. Select If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

you can

Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

When you switch to

, from

or

, the A/C stays on. This helps prevent the windows from rapidly fogging up when the air is suddenly routed away from the windshield. If you want to turn the A/C off, press and release the A/C button until the indicator in the button comes on and then goes off.

Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Turn the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature to your preference.

and fresh air mode.

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

In the ‘‘FULL AUTO’’ mode, the air conditioner may not work if the humidity inside the vehicle is low. To activate the air conditioner, press A/C button.

To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Set the fan to the desired speed, or high for faster defrosting. Select

. When you select

, the system automatically

switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on, if it was previously off. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. Select rear window. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the corner vents.

to help clear the

When you switch to

or

from

, the A/C will stay on or off depending on how it was set previously.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows

1.

Select

. When you select

, the system automatically

switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on, if it was previously off. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level.

2. 3.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below each vent. This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

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

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In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the heater starts to develop warm air.

Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in full automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled.

Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select.

Press the AUTO button. Set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial. You will see AUTO in the system’s display.

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

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

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To Turn Everything Off Press the OFF button. However, a lack of airflow can cause the windows to fog up. You should keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging.

Sunlight and Temperature Sensors

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

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TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR

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Audio System

Read the appropriate pages in this section for operation of the audio systems installed in your vehicle.

page page

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121

to to

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for A and B type for C type

If your vehicle has a different audio system, refer to its manual for operating instructions.

(A type) Canadian model

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(B type) U.S. model without navigation system

(C type) U.S. model with navigation system

Audio System

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Playing the Radio

(A type) Canadian model

(B type) U.S. model without navigation system

SCAN BUTTON

AM BUTTON

FM BUTTON

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

SEEK BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

SEEK BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE/SOUND KNOB

PRESET BARS

TUNE/SOUND KNOB

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

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

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

TUNE, SEEK, SCAN,

AUTO SELECT

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Use the TUNE knob to

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

Playing the Radio

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

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The SEEK function

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

or

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

Each side of the bars

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PRESET (1
and two stations on FM.

−

6) can store one station on AM,

1.

2.

3.

4.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store twelve stations.

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

Pick a preset number (1
hold it until you hear a beep.

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6), and

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

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Playing the Radio

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

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

Toturnoffautoselect A. SEL button. This restores the presets you originally set.

, press the

Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob repeatedly to display the bass (BAS), treble (TRE), fader (FAD), balance (BAL), and speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC) settings.

Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the SOUND (TUNE) knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘ ’’ in the display. The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5
seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

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If you are

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

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

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Playing the Radio

Treble/Bass BASS modes to adjust the tone to your liking.

Use the TREBLE/

−

−

These two

Balance/Fader modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. BALANCE adjusts the side-to-side strength, while FADER adjusts the front-to-back strength.

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

The SVC has four modes; SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC HIGH. The default setting is MID. Turn the SOUND (TUNE) knob to adjust the setting to your liking. If you feel the sound is too loud, choose low. If you feel the sound is too quiet, choose high.

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

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Playing a Disc

(A type) Canadian model

EJECT BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

CD BUTTON

(B type) U.S. model without navigation system

LOAD INDICATOR

CD BUTTON

LOAD INDICATOR

RANDOM BUTTON

DISPLAY BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

DISPLAY BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

FOLDER KNOB

PWR/VOL KNOB

FOLDER KNOB

SEEK/SKIP BAR

SEEK/SKIP BAR

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

You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. To select the CD player, press the CD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the display. The number of the track playing is shown in the display. The system will continuously play a disc until you change modes.

The CD player can also play CD-Rs and CD-RWs in MP3 and WMA compressed formats. When playing a disc in MP3 or WMA, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ or ‘‘WMA’’ in the display. You can select up to 255 folders or tracks.

Video CDs and DVDs will not work in this unit.

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

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

Playing a Disc

Insert a disc into the slot. The drive will pull the disc in the rest of the way to play it. When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will return to the beginning and play the disc again.

You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs without using an adapter ring.

To play the radio when a disc is playing, press the AM/FM button (AM or FM button). Press the CD button again to switch back to the CD player.

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

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You will also see the album and track name (CD-TEXT), or the folder and file name (MP3/WMA) under these conditions:

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

Each time a new track, file, or folder plays, other than in normal display mode.

ToChangeorSelectTracks/Files You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks (files in MP3/WMA mode).

In MP3/WMA mode, use the FOLDER (TUNE) knob to select folders in the disc, and use the SEEK/SKIP bar to change files.

Playing a Disc

NameDisplayFunction Each time you press the DISP button while playing a CD-TEXT, the display mode changes from album name, to artist name, to track name, and then to normal display. When playing a disc in MP3/WMA, the display mode changes from folder name, to file name, to artist tag, to album tag, to track tag, and then to normal display.

If the title is too long, it will not show all at once. Press and hold the DISP button, and the rest of the title will show in the display.

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Playing a Disc

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Each time you

SEEK/SKIP press and release the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track (files in MP3/WMA mode). Press and release the backward to the beginning of the current track. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

side to skip

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

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InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER SELECTION To select a different folder, turn the FOLDER (TUNE) knob clockwise to move to the beginning of the next folder. Turn the knob counterclockwise to move to the beginning of the current folder. Turn it counterclockwise again to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

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To continuously replay

REPEAT (TRACK/FILE REPEAT) a track (file in MP3/WMA mode), press and release the RPT button. You will see RPT in the display. Press and hold the RPT button to turn it off.

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Playing a Disc

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This feature plays the track

RANDOM (Random within a Disc) within a disc in random order. In MP3/WMA mode, this feature only plays folders within a disc in random order. Files in the folder are played in recorded order. To activate random play, press and release the RDM button. In MP3/WMA mode, press the RDM button twice to select within a disc random play. You will see RDM in the display. Press and release the RDM button again to return to normal play.

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This feature,

InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER-REPEAT when activated, replays all the files on the selected folder in the order they are compressed in MP3/WMA. To activate folder repeat mode, press the RPT button repeatedly until you see F-RPT in the display. The system continuously replays the current folder. Press and hold the RPT button to turn it off.

Each time you press and release the RPT button, the mode changes from file repeat to folder repeat, then to normal playing.

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InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER-RANDOM feature, when activated, plays the files in the current folder in random order, rather than in the order they are compressed in MP3/WMA. To activate folder random play, press the RDM button. You will see F-RDM in the display. The system will then select and play files randomly. This continues until you deactivate folder random play by pressing and holding the RDM button.

Each time you press and release the RDM button, the mode changes from folder random play to within a disc random play, then to normal playing.

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all the tracks/files on the disc in the order they are recorded on the disc. To activate the scan feature, press the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display. You will get a 10 second sampling of each track on the disc. You will also see a track/file name in the display. Press and hold the SCAN button to get out of the system and play the last track sampled.

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This feature, when

In MP3/WMA mode F-SCAN activated, samples the first file of each folder for 10 seconds. To activate the folder scan feature, press the SCAN button until you see F-SCAN in the display. The folder name is also displayed. To hear the rest of the folder, press the SCAN button, within 10 seconds. If you do not, the system advances to the next folder, plays 10 seconds of it, and continues throughout the rest of the folder the same way. When the system samples the first file of all folders, F-SCAN is canceled, and the disc plays normally.

Playing a Disc

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To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( remove the CD. If you eject the CD, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the CD after 10 seconds and put it in pause mode. To begin playing, press the CD button.

Press the AM/FM button (AM or FM button) to switch to the radio while a CD is playing. Press the CD button to play the CD.

If you turn the system off while a disc is playing, either with the PWR/ VOL knob or by turning off the ignition switch, the disc will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the disc will begin playing where it left off.

Protecting Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 141

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Disc Player Error Messages

If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Indication

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High temperature

Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc player. Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

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Setting the Clock

(A type) Canadian model

(B type) U.S. model without navigation system

CLOCK BUTTON

CLOCK BUTTON

H BUTTON

R BUTTON

M BUTTON

H BUTTON

R BUTTON

M BUTTON

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Setting the Clock

To set the time, press the CLOCK (AM/FM or AM) button until you hear a beep, then release the button. The displayed time begins to blink.

Change the hour by pressing the H (preset 1) button until the numbers advance to the desired time. Change the minute by pressing the M (preset 2) button until the numbers advance to the desired time.

Press the CLOCK button again to enter the set time.

You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing the CLOCK button until you hear a beep, then pressing the R (preset 3) button sets the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock sets forward to the beginning of the next hour.

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Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System)

(C type) with navigation system

FM1 ICON

FM2 ICON

AM ICON

AM/FM BUTTON

AUDIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

TUNE BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

AUTO SELECT ICON

BACKGROUND ICON

SOUND ICON

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Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System)

Voice Control System In addition to the standard audio controls, the audio system in your vehicle can be operated using the voice control system. See the Navi section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

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

Push the AUDIO button to show the audio system screen. You can also operate the audio system without showing the audio system screen by using the standard controls. The status bar is shown at the bottom of the screen each time you press a button.

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The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button, or touch the desired band icon (FM1, FM2, or AM). On the FM band, STEREO will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.

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

TUNE, SEEK, SCAN,

AUTO SELECT

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Use the TUNE bar to tune

TUNE the radio to a desired frequency. bar to tune to a higher Press the frequency, and the bar to tune to a lower frequency. When you press and hold the bar, the system beeps twice, and the frequency goes up or down until you release the bar.

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The SEEK function

SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press and hold bar until you hear a beep, then release the bar.

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SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

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Each preset button can

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

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

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

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

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

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If you are

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

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

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

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN functions to find stations, then store them in the preset buttons as described.

ToturnoffAutoSelect, AUTO SEL icon. This restores the presets you originally set.

press the

To Change the Background Image There are three modes of display: level (the audio level appears as ten vertical bar graphs), spectrum analysis (the audio level appears as ripples of water), and off (a plain background is displayed). Each time you touch the Background icon, the mode changes.

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Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System)

AdjustingtheSound

SOUND ICON

To adjust the sound, push the AUDIO button, then enter the sound grid by touching the SOUND icon on the display.

Treble/Bass To adjust the treble − and bass, touch on each side ＋ − of the treble or bass adjustment bar, or move the joystick. The adjustment bar shows you the current setting.

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These modes adjust

Left/Right Balance and Front/ Rear Fader the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. Left/Right balance adjusts the side-to-side strength, while Front/Rear fader adjusts the front-to-back strength. To adjust the left/right balance, touch the ‘‘L’’ or ‘‘R’’ icon, or move the joystick. To adjust the front/rear fader, touch the ‘‘FR’’ or ‘‘RR’’ icon, or move the joystick.

Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC) The SVC − mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster you go, the