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To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with your foot. To release it, pull the release handle fully. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page

65

).

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

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ).90

Mirrors

TAB

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.

Parking Brake, Mirrors

Ifequipped The rear view mirror has a compass function to indicate the vehicle’s direction. Refer to

Compass

on page

213

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Mirrors

AdjustingthePowerMirrors

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

1.

2.

3.

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

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

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

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4.

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

HeatedMirrors

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Ifequipped 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.

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VANITY MIRROR

SUN VISOR

CENTER CONSOLE

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

Interior Convenience Items

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

CENTER UPPER POCKET ＊

GLOVE BOX

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS CENTER POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDER

COAT HOOK

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

CENTER LOWER POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

＊

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Interior Convenience Items

Center Console

ConsoleCompartments The center console main compartment is under the tray and the beverage holder. You can access the main compartment in two ways (front or rear).

Your vehicle has a multi-function center console. It includes beverage holders, storage compartments, an armrest, a coin holder, and a storage tray.

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To open the rear of the compartment, push the button at the end of the tray, then slide the tray forward. To close, slide the tray back in place.

There are two removable partitions in the main compartment. The partitions can be used to divide the main compartment, or can be stored at the front of the compartment. The console compartment light comes on when the instrument panel lights are on.

To open the front of the compartment, squeeze the knob, and push it forward while sliding the beverage holder. To close, squeeze the knob and pull the compartment backward until the beverage holder latches.

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CargoHooks

COIN HOLDER

You can put small items in the upper console compartment. To use it, pull up on the lever and lift up the armrest.

The upper console compartment has a removable coin holder. Pull the coin holder straight up to remove it. To install it, push it down along the guides on the side of the compartment.

CARGO HOOKS

There are two cargo hooks for plastic grocery bags at the back of the center console. They are designed to hold light items. Heavy objects may damage the hooks.

Interior Convenience Items

Beverage Holders The center console has two beverage holders on the front. Your vehicle also has beverage holders in the rear seat armrest and the rear door panels.

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

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

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Interior Convenience Items

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

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on.

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

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

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Coat Hooks

Sunglasses Holder

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

These hooks are not designed for large or heavy items.

To open the sunglasses holder, push on the rear edge. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

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

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Accessory Power Sockets

FRONT

REAR

There are three accessory power sockets in your vehicle. Two accessory power sockets are above the center pocket on the dashboard, and another is on the back of the center console.

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

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

Interior Convenience Items

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

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Interior Convenience Items

Sun Visor

Slide

SUN VISOR

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out.

In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider. Do not use the extended sun visor over the inside mirror.

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

Vanity Mirror

Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use it.

The light comes on when you pull up the cover.

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

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AC Power Outlet

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

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

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

Interior Convenience Items

The AC power outlet is not

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

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Interior Lights

Interior Light Control Switch

Whentheswitchisinthedoorposition:

WhentheswitchisintheOFFposition:

None of the lights come on when a door is opened.

The map lights in the front can be turned on and off by pushing each lens. The rear map lights cannot be used.

The individual map lights and the rear console light come on when any door is opened, or when the remote transmitter or the key is used to unlock the doors. When the doors are closed, each individual map light can be turned on and off by pushing the lens.

The lights fade out about 30
seconds after all the doors are closed.

With any door left open and the key removed from the ignition switch, the lights stay on about 3
minutes, then go out.

DOOR POSITION

ON

OFF

Whentheinteriorlightcontrolswitchis intheONposition:

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

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Individual Map Lights Turn on a front individual map light by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. With the interior light control switch in the door position, a rear map light can be turned on by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off.

The map lights stay on when the interior light control switch is in the door position and the map light switch is on.

Individual Interior Lights The courtesy light in each door comes on when you open that door. The light around the ignition switch only comes on when you open the driver’s door. After you close the door, the ignition switch light fades out in about 30 seconds.

The courtesy light in the back of the center console comes on when you open any door with the interior light control switch in the door position. After you close the doors, the light fades out.

Interior Lights

Courtesy Light

Ifequipped The courtesy light between the front map lights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the instrument panel brightness control dial on the dashboard (see page

98

).

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minutes (see page

74

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Bed Lights

BED LIGHT SWITCH

To turn off the lights, push the light switch again, or close the tailgate and the In-Bed Trunk.

When you move the shift lever out of the Park position, the bed lights go off and cannot be used.

Your vehicle has bed lights in the pickup bed: a light on each front upper and rear bottom side. With the shift lever in the Park position, the bed lights come on when you push the bed light switch on the dashboard, swing open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk. The indicator on the instrument panel also comes on to remind you that the bed lights are on.

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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.

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

OnRTS,RTLmodels,andCanadian EX-Lmodels The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem The climate control system and the audio system have a voice control feature. Refer to the navigation system manual for more information.

Vents, Heating, and A/C Climate Control System Playing the AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio Reception Playing the XM Radio Playing CDs CD Player CD Changer

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system) CD Changer

(Models with navigation

system)

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Protecting Your CDs CD Player/Changer Error

Messages

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Remote Audio Controls Auxiliary Input Jack Radio Theft Protection Setting the Clock Security System Cruise Control Compass HomeLink Universal

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Transceiver

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HandsFreeLink

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Bluetooth

Features

Rearview Camera and Monitor

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

OnRTS,RTLandCanadianEX-L models See page control and semi-automatic operation information.

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RT, Canadian DX, and VP models

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL DIAL

MAX A/C BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

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Fan Control Dial Turn this dial to increase or decrease the fan speed and airflow.

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. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

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

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

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

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

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

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

Air flows from the center,

corner, and rear vents in the dashboard.

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

Windshield Defroster Button

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

When you select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.

, the system

Air flows from the floor

vents. When you select system automatically switches to fresh air mode.

, the

Airflow is divided between

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

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MAX A/C Button

The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to Recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard.

When you switch to

from

, the A/C stays on, and you

can turn it on and off manually.

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Ventilation The ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the back 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.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 76
turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

). If it moves near the red mark,

1. 2.

3.

4. 5.

Set the fan to the desired speed. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. You will see A/C ON in the display. Make sure the temperature is set to the lower limit. Select If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

If the interior is very warm, you can 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.

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. Press the A/C button. 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).

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

1.

2.

3.

4.

Set the fan to the desired speed, or high for faster defrosting. Select . The system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C ON indicator will not be displayed if it was off to start with. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the corner vents.

When you switch to another mode from , the A/C turns off. But if it was on to start with, it stays on.

Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Your vehicle has heating wires at the bottom of the windshield to help heat the wiper blades and the windshield. If the outside temperature is near freezing, the heater turns on automatically when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The heater turns off automatically when the outside temperature is above freezing.

This function helps to increase wiper performance when the wiper arms sit in the parked position in snowy or icy conditions.

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To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1.

Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level. Select . The system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C ON indicator will not be displayed if it was off to start with. Select

2.

3.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel next to (passenger’s side) or below it (driver’s side). This will send 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.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

To Turn Everything Off Turning the fan speed control dial all the way to the left shuts the system off.

Rear Ventilation

DIAL

Keep the system off for short periods only.

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

TABS

You can adjust the direction of the air coming from the rear vents in the back of the center console by moving the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to-side.

You can also adjust the amount of airflow by turning the dial between the vents.

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Climate Control System

RTS, RTL, and Canadian EX-L models

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

ON/OFF BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

Voice Control System Onmodelswithnavigationsystem The climate control system can also be operated by voice control. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

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Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in your vehicle maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels.

1.

2.

Press the Auto button on the front control panel. You will see AUTO in the system display.

Adjust the temperature for the driver’s and passenger’s side separately, using the desired temperature control dial.

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.

TemperatureControl The driver’s and passenger’s side temperatures should always be set separately. Turn the desired dial clockwise to increase the airflow temperature of that side, and counterclockwise to decrease it.

Climate Control System

) or its upper limit (

When you set either side temperature to its lower limit ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

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

The passenger’s side temperature setting does not synchronize to the driver’s side at any time except when the system is in the defroster mode (see page

155

).

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Climate Control System

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

To Turn Everything Off To turn the system completely off, press the ON/OFF button.

Keep the system completely off for short periods only.

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

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

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

▲

▼

button to decrease it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Air flows from the center,

corner, and rear vents in the dashboard.

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

Air flows from the floor

vents.

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

Climate Control System

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

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

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

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Climate Control System

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

When the indicator in the button is on, the passenger’s side temperature automatically adjusts to the driver’s side temperature.

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Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Your vehicle has heating wires at the bottom of the windshield to help heat the wiper blades and the windshield. If the outside temperature is near freezing, the heater turns on automatically when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The heater turns off automatically when the outside temperature is above freezing.

This function helps to increase wiper performance when the wiper arms sit in the parked position in snowy or icy conditions.

Rear Ventilation

DIAL

TABS

You can adjust the direction of the air coming from the rear vents in the back of the center console by moving the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to-side.

You can also adjust the amount of airflow by turning the dial between the vents.

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Dual Temperature Control The temperatures of the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side are controlled independently.

To adjust each temperature, turn either of the temperature control dials on the climate control panel.

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

’’ or ‘‘

’’.

Climate Control System

Driver’s Side

Passenger’s Side

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Climate Control System

Sunlight and Temperature Sensors

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is under the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

RT, Canadian DX, and VP models

RTS model

SOUND BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

VOLUME KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

POWER BUTTON

VOLUME KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

SOUND BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

RTL and Canadian EX-L models without navigation system

RTL and Canadian EX-L models with navigation system

VOLUME KNOB

VOLUME KNOB

POWER BUTTON

STEREO INDICATOR

POWER BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

STEREO INDICATOR

SOUND BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

SOUND BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

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

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem Pushing the AUDIO button will also turn on the system (see page ).

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

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

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

−

Use the TUNE bar to tune

TUNE the radio to a desired frequency. Press the side of the bar to tune to a higher frequency, and press the

side to tune to a lower

frequency.

−

The SEEK function

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

or

−

SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. When the system finds a strong

Playing the AM/FM Radio

signal, 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.

−

Preset Each side of the bars (1
6) can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM. 1.

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

−

2.

3.

4.

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.

−

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 AM/FM Radio

−

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.

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

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

, press the

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

For information on FM/AM radio frequencies and reception, see page 165

Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display the SUBWOOFER (if equipped), BASS, TREBLE, FADER, and BALANCE settings.

Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the VOLUME 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 10 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

Ifequipped SUBWOOFER strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker.

−

Adjusts the

BASS

−

Adjusts the bass.

TREBLE

−

Adjusts the treble.

FADER strength of the sound.

−

Adjusts the front-to-back

BALANCE side strength of the sound.

Adjusts the side-to-

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

Operating the Radio on the Navigation System Screen

While you are listening to the radio, you can change to another band by pressing the AUDIO button next to the navigation system screen, and then touching the desired band icon (FM1, FM2, or AM).

AdjustingtheSound

AUDIO BUTTON

AUTO SELECT, SCAN, and SOUND are adjustable from the navigation screen. For an explanation of these functions, see pages

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Onmodelswithnavigationsystem In addition to the knobs, buttons, and bars on the radio control panel, you can operate some of the radio controls on the navigation system screen.

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Touch the

AUTO SELECT A.SEL icon to activate the auto select function. You will see A.SEL flashing on the display.

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SCAN Touch the SCAN icon to activate the scan function. You will see SCAN on the display. Touch the icon again to deactivate it.

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

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

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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. To adjust the front/rear fader, touch the ‘‘FR’’ or ‘‘RR’’ icon.

SUBWOOFER strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker.

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Adjusts the

To see the audio display when you are finished adjusting the sound, wait 5 seconds.

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

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Voice Control System Onmodelswithnavigationsystem The audio system can also be operated by voice control. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial 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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Radio Frequencies The radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz

Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’

Radio Reception How well the radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, atmospheric conditions, and even items stored on the roof rack.

A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.

AM/FM Radio Reception

Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.

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AM/FM Radio Reception

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station’s transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.

Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.

Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.

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Playing the XM Radio

RTL and Canadian EX-L models without navigation system

RTL and Canadian EX-L models with navigation system

POWER BUTTON

XM BUTTON

VOLUME KNOB

DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

XM BUTTON

VOLUME KNOB

DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

CATEGORY BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

CATEGORY BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

SCAN BUTTON

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Playing the XM Radio

OnRTLandCanadianEX-Lmodels Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Radio anywhere in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio , Inc. and XM CANADA is a registered business name of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, XM Radio allows you to view channel and category selections in the display. The navigation system screen also shows all XM information when the AUDIO button is pressed.

Operating the XM Radio To listen to XM radio, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Push the PWR button to turn on the audio

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system, and press the XM button. Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob. The last channel you listened to will show in the display.

You can also change to the XM Radio while you are listening to an FM station, AM station, CD, etc. by touching the XM1 or XM2 icon on the audio display (navigation system screen).

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To switch between

MODE channel mode and category mode, press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the mode changes. In channel mode, you can select all of the available channels. In category mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you can select all of the channels within that category. Each time you press and release the DISP/MODE button, the display changes in the following sequence: Channel name, channel number, category, artist name, and music title.

On vehicles with navigation system

On the audio display, you will see the selected CHANNEL (number), CATEGORY, NAME (artist name), and TITLE (music title).

You may experience periods when XM Radio does not transmit the artist’s name and song title information. If this happens, there is nothing wrong with your system.

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Press the TUNE bar to TUNE change channel selections. Press

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for lower numbered

and channels. In the category mode, you can only select channels within that category.

SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) Press either side of the CATEGORY bar ( ) to select another category.

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The scan function gives

SCAN you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the channels within that category are scanned. To activate scan, press the SCAN button or touch the SCAN icon on the screen. The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. When you hear a channel you want to listen to, press the button or touch the icon again.

Playing the XM Radio

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Pick a preset number (icon) you want for that channel. Press and hold the bar (icon) until you hear a beep.

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

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Press the XM button again or touch the other XM icon (XM1 or XM2) on the audio display. Store the next six channels using steps 2
and 3.

Once a channel is stored, press and release the proper side of the preset bar (icon) to tune to it.

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Preset You can store up to 12
preset channels using each side of the preset bar or preset icons on the screen. Each side of the bar stores one channel from the XM1 band and one channel from the XM2 band.

To store a channel:

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

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

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

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Playing the XM Radio

XM Radio Display Messages

‘‘LOADING’’ audio or program information.

XM is loading the

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‘‘OFF AIR’’ currently selected is no longer broadcasting.

The channel

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The encryption

‘‘UPDATING’’ code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code is fully updated. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally.

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The signal is

‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ currently too weak. Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon.

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The selected channel

‘‘ - - - - ’’ number does not exist, or is not part of your subscription, or this channel has no artist or title information at this time.

‘‘ANTENNA’’ There is a problem