2008 Acura MDX Owners Manual

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

).

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

).

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

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

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

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

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

Keep the system completely off for short periods only.

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

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

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

▲

▼

button to decrease it.

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

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

Climate Control System

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

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

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

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

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

).

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

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

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

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

Air flows from the floor

vents.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rear Climate Controls

REAR BUTTON

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

Climate Control System

REAR CONTROL PANEL

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

AUTO BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

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

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

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Climate Control System

▲

temperature control

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

button to

▼

▲

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

button to

▼

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

to

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

When from the lower vents.

is selected, air flows

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

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

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

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

Climate Control System

Driver’s Side

Passenger’s Side

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

) on the climate

▲ ▼

Rear Passenger Compartment

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Climate Control System

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

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

). You can adjust the

▲ ▼

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

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

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

’’ or ‘‘

’’.

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Sunlight and Temperature Sensors

TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR

Climate Control System

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

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

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Audio System

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

For vehicles without navigation through system, see pages

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With navigation system

With rear entertainment system

For vehicles with navigation system, see pages

through

200

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Without navigation system

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

AUTO SELECT BUTTON FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

AM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

SEEK BUTTONS

TUNE KNOB

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

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

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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.

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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 release it.

＋ −

SEEK button, then

or

−

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

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

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

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

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

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Each preset button can

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

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

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If you are

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

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

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

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

, press the

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

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

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

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

BASS

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Adjusts the bass.

TREBLE

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Adjusts the treble.

FADER strength of the sound.

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Adjusts the front-to-back

BALANCE side strength of the sound.

Adjusts the side-to-

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SUBWOOFER strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker.

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Adjusts the

CENTER sound from the center speaker.

Adjusts the strength of

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

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

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

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SVC based on the vehicle speed.

Adjusts the volume level

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

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

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

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

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system)

XM RADIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

CATEGORY BUTTONS

TUNE KNOB

DISP/MODE BUTTON

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system)

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

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

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

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button. The last channel you

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

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To switch between

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

nothing wrong with your system.

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Turn the TUNE knob to

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

CATEGORY ( either button to select another category.

− ＋ −

or

Press

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

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

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

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

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You can store up to 12

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

To store a channel: 1.

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

2.

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

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

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

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

XM Radio Display Messages

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

XM is loading the

−

−

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

The channel

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The encryption

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

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The signal is

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

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

Signal weaker in these areas.

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The selected channel

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

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

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SATELLITE

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

GROUND REPEATER

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

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

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

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

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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

button. A variety of music

types and styles will play.

www.xmradio.com

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

www.xmradio.ca

, or at

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

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

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

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Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)

MP3/WMA INDICATOR

TRACK/FILE NUMBER

FOLDER NUMBER

DISC SLOT

DISC LOAD BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

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SCAN BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

SEEK BUTTONS

DISC EJECT BUTTON

TUNE (FOLDER) KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

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Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.

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

2.

The disc number for an empty position begins blinking.

3.

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

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

4.

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

5.

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

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

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

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

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

＞

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

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

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

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

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

You will also see some text data under these conditions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pressing either seek button also turns off the repeat feature.

track.

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

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seek

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

ToChangeorSelectTracks/Files Use the seek buttons while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks (files in MP3 or WMA mode).

In MP3 or WMA mode, use the TUNE knob to select folders in the disc and use either seek button to change files.

To select a different disc, use the appropriate preset buttons (1
through 6). If you select an empty position, the system will go into the loading sequence (see page

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seek button,

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Each time you

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

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InMP3orWMAmode FOLDER REPEAT when activated, replays all the files on the selected folder in the order they are compressed in MP3 or WMA. To activate folder repeat mode, press and release 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. Pressing the RDM button, or selecting a different folder with the TUNE knob also turns off the repeat feature.

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DISC REPEAT continuously replays the current disc. To active disc repeat, press and release the RPT button repeatedly until you see D-RPT in the display. Press and hold the RPT button again to turn it off.

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

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RANDOM (Random within a disc) This feature plays the tracks within a disc (the files in MP3
or WMA mode) in random order. To activate random play, press and release the RDM button. In MP3 or WMA mode, press the RDM button repeatedly to select RDM (within a disc random play). You will see RDM in the display. Press the RDM button for 2 seconds to return to normal play.

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InMP3orWMAmode FOLDER RANDOM feature, when activated, plays the files within a current folder in random order, rather than in the order they are compressed in MP3
or WMA. To activate folder random play, press and release the RDM button repeatedly. 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 again, or you select a different folder with the TUNE knob.

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 play.

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Pressing either seek button, or selecting a different disc (using the preset buttons) or folder (using the TUNE knob) turns off the SCAN or F-SCAN feature.

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InMP3orWMAmode F-SCAN activated, samples the first file in each folder on the disc in the order they are recorded. To activate the folder scan feature, press and release the SCAN button repeatedly. You will see F-SCAN in the display. The system will then play the first file in the main folders for about 10
seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the following first files for 10 seconds each. When it plays a file that you want to continue listening to, press and hold the SCAN button.

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all the tracks on the disc in the order they are recorded on the disc (all files in the selected folder in MP3 or WMA mode). To activate the scan feature, press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display. You will get a 10 second sampling of each track/file in the disc/folder. Press and hold the SCAN button to get out of scan mode and play the last track sampled.

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D-SCAN activated, samples the first track in each disc in order (the first file in the main folder on each disc in MP3
or WMA mode). To activate the disc scan feature, press and release the SCAN button repeatedly until D-SCAN shows in the display. The system will then play the first track/ file in the first main folder in the first disc for about 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the following first tracks/files for 10
seconds each. When it plays a track/ file that you want to continue listening to, press and hold the SCAN button again.

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When the first track in the last disc, or the first file in the last main folder in the last disc begins to play, the disc scan mode will be canceled. Pressing either seek button or selecting a different folder with the TUNE knob also turns off the scan feature.

Each time you press and release the SCAN button, the mode changes from scan, disc scan, then to normal playing.

InMP3orWMAmode Each time you press and release the SCAN button, the mode changes from file scan, folder scan, disc scan, then to normal playing.

To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( remove the disc. If you eject the disc, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the disc after 10 seconds. To begin playing, press the DISC button.

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You can also eject the disc when the ignition switch is off.

To play the radio when a disc is playing, press the AM or FM button. Press the DISC button again to switch back to the disc changer.

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If you turn the system off while a disc is playing, either with the power/volume 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.

To remove a different disc from the changer, first select it with the appropriate preset button. When that disc begins playing, press the eject button. Continue pressing the eject button to remove all the discs from the changer.

RemovingDiscsfromtheIn-dash DiscChanger To remove the disc currently in play, press the eject button. When a disc is removed from a slot, the system automatically begins the load sequence so you can load another disc in that position. If you do not remove the disc from the changer within 10 seconds, the disc will reload into the slot. Then the system returns to the previous mode (AM, FM, or XM).

You can also eject discs when the ignition switch is off. The disc that was last selected is ejected first.

Protecting Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 229

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Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigation system)

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

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

For the additional information on damaged discs, see page

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The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Insert a different disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it, take your vehicle to a dealer.

Error Massage

Cause

Solution

HEAT ERROR

High temperature

Track/File format not supported

Mechanical Error

FORMAT

BAD DISC

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PLEASE CHECK

OWNER’S

MANUAL PUSH

EJECT BAD DISC

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PLEASE CHECK

Servo Error

OWNER’S MANUAL

Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Current track will be skipped. The next supported track or file plays automatically. Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s). Check the disc for serious damage, signs of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 230). Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

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Interface Dial Onmodelswithnavigationsystem Most audio system functions can still be controlled by standard buttons, dials, and knobs, but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector.

KNOB

ENTER

The knob turns left and right. Use it to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen.

The selector can be pushed left, right, up, down, and in. Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you make a selection, push the center of the selector (ENTER) to go to that selection.

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Personalization Setting When you unlock the doors with your remote and turn the audio system on, the driver’s ID (Driver 1
or Driver 2) is detected, and the radio presets and sound level settings (see page the respective memorized mode automatically.

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

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Without rear entertainment system

With rear entertainment system

AUDIO DISPLAY

AUDIO DISPLAY

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

AUDIO BUTTON

SEEK BUTTONS

TUNE KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL

INTERFACE DIAL

AUTO SELECT BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS

TUNE KNOB

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The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are shown on the display. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. You can also change bands by pushing the interface selector up. Each time you push it up, the band will change to FM1, FM2, or AM. On the FM bands, STEREO will be shown on the navigation screen and ST on the audio display, 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

STEREO ICON

BAND

To Play the AM/FM Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. Press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display. Turn the system on by pressing the power/volume knob or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the power/volume knob.

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TUNE ICON

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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. To tune with the interface dial, push the selector down, and turn the knob to TUNE. Then press ENTER on the selector, and turn the knob to the desired frequency. To exit the TUNE mode, press ENTER on the selector.

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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 release it. You can also activate SEEK by pushing the interface selector to the right or left.

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or

SEEK button, then

SCAN ICON

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it.

To scan with the interface dial, push the selector down, and then push it to the right. You will see SCAN flashing on the screen.

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 then 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, or push the interface selector to the right again.

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Each preset button or

Preset preset icon can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM.

AUTO SEL ICON

3.

2.

Tostoreapresetmemorylocation: 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two sets of FM frequencies with the preset buttons (on-screen icons). Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station. Press the preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep. You can also store frequencies with the interface dial. Select the preset icon you want to store the frequency on, then press ENTER on the interface selector, and hold it for more than 2 seconds. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

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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.

Push the interface selector down to scroll down the screen, highlight A.SEL, then press ENTER on the interface selector. You will see AUTO SEL on the screen, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds.

You can also press the A.SEL button. You will see AUTO SEL on the screen, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. The system stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.

You will see ‘‘0’’ displayed 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 (icons) as previously described.

To turn off auto select, press ENTER on the interface selector or press the A.SEL button again. This restores the presets you originally set.

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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, and atmospheric conditions.

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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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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Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can set the Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC).

These adjustments can be made by the SOUND button or the interface dial.

SOUND ICON

To adjust them, press the AUDIO button, push the interface selector down, and turn the interface knob to SOUND. Then press ENTER on the selector.

Select the mode you want to adjust by turning the interface dial.

You can also adjust the sound by pushing the SOUND button repeatedly. Each mode is shown in the audio display as it changes. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking.

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CENTER/SUBWOOFER adjust the strength of the sound from the center or subwoofer speaker, select it and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface knob to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.

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BASS/TREBLE To adjust bass and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, and press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on the display. Turn the interface knob to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.

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FADER/BALANCE These modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. Fader adjusts the front-to-back strength, while balance adjusts the side-to-side strength. To adjust fader and balance, select FADER or BALANCE, then press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on the screen. Turn the interface knob to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector. To equalize the fader or balance, turn the interface knob until the marks on the sound grid come to the center of the adjustment bar.

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Dolby PL (ProLogic) II − Dolby